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  • Larry Finley avatar

    The Tragedy Of A One Night Stand

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 13, 2009
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    Esther had many good qualities but she was not a person I would want my daughter to emulate in all of her ways

    THE TRAGEDY OF A ONE NIGHT STAND 7/8/09 Esther 2:1-20 1. Some Realities We need to Face a. Mordecai – Tribe of Benjamin – related Saul 1. Grandfather was Shemei – threw rocks at David i. Zadok wanted to cut his head off – David stopped him 2. 60 yrs earlier Jews were permitted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Future Of The Church

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 11, 2018
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    What is the future of the Church? Should we worry about it? Who is responsible for church growth?

    Prelude What is the future of the Church? Should we worry about it? Who is responsible for church growth? Purpose: Let’s understand the unstoppable growth of God’s kingdom. Plan: We will look at Mark 4:26-34 and why optimism over the church’s future is valid, why the church will continue to grow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Straight Talk For Saints And Sinners

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
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    Parable of Mustard Seed & Narrow Door (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Straight talk about the Kingdom (vs 18-22) • illustration #1: like a mustard seed (vs 19). • illustration #2: like yeast (vs 21). (2). Straight talk about salvation (vs 23-33). • Entrance to the Kingdom is not automatic (vs 23-24). • Entrance to the Kingdom is a struggle ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • David Quackenbush avatar

    The Parable Of The Wheat And The Tares Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on May 4, 2008
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    Part III of our examination of the Parables of the Kingdom looks at the emphasis of the opposition to the Kingdom of God, the Presence of the Tares and their final destiny.

    Introduction As we examined the first of the parables in this chapter last week we examined the parable of the Sower and the 4 types of soil that the seed (the word of God) falls upon. The emphasis of that parable was upon the hearts of the hearer of the Word of God. Today we shall examine the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Getting Out Of The Empty Basket

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003
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    Too many Christians are bearing no fruit for God. The problem is sin, and God is going to do something in their lives to bring them to fruitfulness. (2nd in series)

    Oct. 19, 2003 John 15 “Getting out of the empty basket” NOTE: All quotes unless otherwise specified come from Bruce Wilkinson’s book, Secrets of the Vine Introduction A young boy went to the local store with his mother. The shop owner, a kind man, passed him a large jar of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where There Is No Vision The People Will Perish

    Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007
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    We need to rise up to the high calling of God and stand on the tower and write our vision together and build up the kingdom of God..... When people become settled in their lives and in their ministry, they tend to become complacent. Where there is no vis

    Banner of Praise Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder “Where There Is No Vision The People Will Perish” Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he”. INTRODUCTION When people become settled in their lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessing Blocker Or Blessing Bringer? Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 21, 2007
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     | 10,805 views

    It’s time for the church to check its motives for being.

    September 23, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Haggai 1:1-15 Subject: Sowing and Reaping Title: Are You a Blessing Blocker or a Blessing Bringer? You live in the most blessed nation in the world. You have more freedom to do as you like. You have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Words Worth Hearing! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 28, 2014
     | 3,809 views

    Words Worth Hearing! - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • Wise words for employees (vs 9-10) • Perfect grace for believers (vs 11-14) • Important words to discharge (vs 15) SERMON BODY: ILL: • A young minister, with very small children, • Preached to his congregation on the theme, • "10 ways to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    "Let’s Be The Body” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 12, 2018
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    We are to be Christ at work in the world today.

    In Acts 10:38, Peter described the life of Jesus by saying, “He went about doing good . . .” If one described the life of too many Christians today, however, he would have to say, “He simply went about!” This isn’t as it should be, for the Bible says we are sent into this world, even as Jesus had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Authentic Passion 4 "Work" Series

    Contributed by Matthew Hylton on Jun 14, 2010
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     | 4,828 views

    Authentic Passion looks at 4 qualities that we as Christ Followers should have.

    AUTHENTIC PASSION 4 “Work” TEXT: 1 Corinthians 3:1-13 Main: 5-13 Key Verse: 9 INTRO: This morning we are continuing our Series “Authentic Passion. This series is based on the 4 passions that a Christian should have in there lives. Authentic Passion4: Worship, Word, Work, & ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Church Growth By God's Word

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 27, 2002
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     | 5,055 views

    As God Word increased, the church in the book of Acts increased.

    Careful examination of the New Testament church depicts a vibrant, sustenant, and growing body, whose strength can largely be contributed to the powerful preaching of the apostolic message. This preaching, though basic in theme, was the solid foundation upon which Christ built His church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    In The Service Of The King

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,931 views

    As Christians we need to use the gifts and talents we have been given toserve the King of Kings

    In the Service of the King Matthew 25:14-30 September 6, 2009 Morning Service Introduction Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources rep asked a young accountant who was fresh out of school, "What starting salary were you thinking about?" The Accountant said, "In the neighborhood of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Chronos: James #7 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022
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     | 1,822 views

    Wise in the world competes with wisdom of the Lord and our call to be peacemakers.

    A few weeks ago, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Strategy For Success

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 10, 2019
     | 10,917 views

    Writing his final letter, while facing execution, Paul was not defeated. He had not abandoned the faith. His final instruction was given to his son in the faith, Timothy. Paul longed for Timothy to follow his lead and remain steadfast in the faith.

    The Strategy for Success 2 Timothy 2: 1-6 Our text today comes from the last letter the Apostle Paul would write. At this moment, Paul is very near the end of life. He is confined within the Roman Mamertine prison, awaiting his execution. Paul’s final days are lived in the shadow of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gods Favor..gods Plan..gods Idea...

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 17, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,832 views

    You have to rest on Gods ability not yours, nothing is impossible when you depend on Gods ability, instead of your own... His results know no boundaries, His results are limitless.

    Gods Favor..Gods Plan..Gods Ideas All Mothers are special and should be celebrated... A little boy forgot his lines in a Sunday school presentation. His mother was in the front row to prompt him. She gestured and formed the words silently with her lips, but it did not help. Her son’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational