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  • James E. Parks avatar

    Friend Request Series

    Contributed by James E. Parks on Aug 12, 2010
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     | 12,579 views

    This message is a reminder that Jesus calls us friend and we are called to be friends with others.

    We are in the middle of a series on facebook. Facebook was created to help you connect and share with the people in your life. And we are noticing what this can teach us about our faith. On facebook you have quote, unquote “friends.” These are the people you are connected to through ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Rejoice With Me Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
     | 5,339 views

    Salvation, restoration, joy

    REFORCE WITH ME Luke 15: 1-10 (p740) July 10, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever communicated something to someone and you were really excited about it, but they miss the point ENTIRELY?!!! I thought of this story... On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Anger Management"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,627 views

    A sermon about living into controling our tempers.

    Matthew 5:21-26 “Anger Management” I recently read a story about a woman who just had to have some Chicken McNuggets. And so she went to her local McDonald’s and went and ordered a 10 piece McNuggets and as she ordered the McNuggets the person processed the order, rung up the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    It Starts With Desire Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 11, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,744 views

    Part 6 in series Love Never Dies, this message focuses on the critical role of our own desire in being able to move toward spiritual change.

    It Starts With Desire Love Never Dies, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 9, 2010 Thomas Merton said, “a life is either all spiritual or not spiritual at all. No man can serve two masters. Your life is shaped by the end you live for. You are made in the image of what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Above - Pt. 2 - Above Below Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 7, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,234 views

    Catch your balance. Steady yourself. Above is supposed to describe us. Don’t look down . . . DON’T LIVE DOWN!

    Above Pt. 2 – Above Below I. Introduction Above. As I mentioned last week there are certain meanings that come to mind instantly. Above . . . perspective, looking down on, higher than. Above . . . prominence and higher in order. Above . . . distance. Above speaks to perspective and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Be Rich

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 9, 2007
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     | 2,534 views

    Ever meet cheap rich people? Ever wanted to be more giving and kind than they were? The first step is to admit that you are rich, than you will act like a rich person.

    HOW TO BE RICH TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-10, 17-19 THEME: YOU ARE RICH SO ACT LIKE A RICH PERSON. It was a terrible day. I remember this day too well because of the feeling I had. It all started in a positive way. Uncle Ernie was up from South Carolina. He was there with his family and Nick, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Romancing The Home Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007
     | 2,931 views

    This message deals with thre steps to help couples increase romance in the home. It is a part of my series Desperate Households.

    -Romancing the Home Revelation 2:1-5 David Henderson Pastor, Teacher Well, why don’t you treat me like you used to do? How come you treat me like a worn out shoe? My hair’s still curly and my eyes are still blue. Why don’t you love me like you used to do? Why don’t you spark me like you used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Visit To The Upper Room

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 23, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,758 views

    A dramatic monologue to use at communion.

    A Visit to the Upper Room A Dramatic Monologue The setting is the upper room. The character is Thaddeus, one of the 12. He is straightening the room. Opening: Thaddeus turns is acts surprised to see someone. Oh, Hi there! You startled me. I did not expect anyone to be up here with me. My name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Examination - #1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,313 views

    A series of Wednesday evening messages based on the book, "Why Churches Die" by Dr. Brunson & Dr. Caner. Truly interesting study!

    The Local Church Is it Dead, Dying, or Dynamic? Part 1 – “The Examination” Matthew 16:13-16 * Several years ago I read a book co-authored by Dr. Mac Brunson (Pastor of FBC, Jacksonville, FL) and Dr. Ergun Caner (President and Dean of Liberty Baptist Seminary). The book was entitled “Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Early Edition Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,150 views

    Jesus gives us a glimpse into the future and the end of time

    Early Edition Early Edition Series: Matthew 24:1-14 January 18, 2009 Morning Service Introduction One of my favorite television shows in the mid nineties was Early Edition. The show was built around the premise that an ordinary guy named Gary Hobson would receive a newspaper each morning. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Can‘t You Read The Sign!? Mark 3: 1-6

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,176 views

    A number of times, the religionists had attacked Jesus, accusing Him of teaching a false religion. I guess they often wondered… “Hey Jesus! Can’t You read the sign!? We have rule against that kind of stuff!” In Mark chapter three we see yet another confrontation.

    While thinking about this message I was reminded of a song from my hippy days… And the sign said "Long-haired freaky people need not apply" So I tucked my hair up under my hat and I went in to ask him why He said "You look like a fine upstanding young man, I think you'll do" So I took off my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready Or Not, Here I Come Series

    Contributed by Allan Bendert on Dec 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,821 views

    Looking at expectations

    READY OR NOT, HERE I COME! MATTHEW 24:36-44 HOWEVER, NO ONE KNOWS THE DAY OR HOUR WHEN THESE THINGS WILL HAPPEN, NOT EVEN THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN OR THE SON HIMSELF. ONLY THE FATHER KNOWS. WHEN THE SON OF MAN RETURNS, IT WILL BE LIKE IT WAS IN NOAH’S DAY. IN THOSE DAYS BEFORE THE FLOOD, THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Christ Is Coming To Town

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 11, 2013
     | 9,040 views

    There is someone coming in red and white, but not Santa. It is Jesus in a white robe stained with blood.

    Jesus Christ is Coming to Town John 12:9-19 It had since He had come to town. The last time he had been there a notable miracle had taken place. Lazarus, who had been dead for four days was raised from the dead at the command of Jesus. Jesus had raised Jairus’ daughter from the sleep of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    The Characters Of Christmas: The Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,867 views

    What we learn about gifts from the Wise Men who visited Jesus.

    The Characters of Christmas: The Wise (?) Men Matthew 2:1-12 We come to close our series on The Characters of Christmas today with a look at the most misunderstood, or at least most misinterpreted, cast of characters in the entire Christmas story. Like Buddy the Elf walking around New ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Visit To The Upper Room

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 18, 2012
     | 7,466 views

    A dramatic monologue with Thaddeus after the resurrection. For use with communion.

    A Visit to the Upper Room A Dramatic Monologue The setting is the upper room. The character is Thaddeus, one of the 12. He is straightening the room. Opening: Thaddeus turns is acts surprised to see someone. Oh, Hi there! You startled me. I did not expect anyone to be up here with me. My name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist