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  • Timothy Smith avatar

    A Nobody, Nobody Noticed Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 230 ratings
     | 47,901 views

    God is the answer to our search for significance.

    "A NOBODY, NOBODY NOTICED" 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: At the end of each calendar year USA Today, CNN and The Gallup organization ask the question: “Who are your heroes?” -Or- “Name the people you most admire.” Here’s the top ten results from last year.: #1- George W. Bush ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Sanity Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,773 views

    This sermon seeks to illustrate why it is so important to heed the warning signs that God gives us to stop sinning.

    Sanity Daniel 4 October 27, 2002 Intro: A. [Joke] Insanity is heredity. You can get it from your children. B. That may be true, but there is another way to go insane and we learn about it in the fourth chapter of Daniel. I. Salutation Daniel 4:1-3 (NIV), King Nebuchadnezzar, To the peoples, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Standing Alone

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,120 views

    There are many divisive pressures that have always sought to keep us apart, but the cause and Cross of Jesus draws us together into one family.

    Standing Alone Galatians 2:11-14 She was fourteen. You all know the rocky terrain of being fourteen. It is mountainous and wooded and hard to find your way. It’s the place between childhood and adulthood. Not old enough to drive a car, but too old to look cool riding a bicycle. Too young to be out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In The Now Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Aug 5, 2003
    based on 171 ratings
     | 41,509 views

    Instead of living in the future, God wants us to live in the now in light of the future.

    During the first Gulf War in 1990 and 1991 I noticed that many pastors in our communities changed their preaching during the conflict. No matter what they’d been preaching about prior to the conflict, it seemed like pastors throughout our nation decided that the conflict in Iraq would be a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Grand Finale Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Aug 5, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 12,609 views

    As we follow Jesus in the now, we can expect events in our life to foreshadow the grand finale, when he returns again.

    One of the things my four boys love most about summer time is watching fireworks. Whether it’s at a fourth of July show, or a show after a baseball game, my kids love watching fireworks. But when we’re watching a fireworks show, I can just about guarantee that my younger boys will keep asking me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Plugged In To Support God's Work? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 20,459 views

    After almost a century of exile, the Jews returned to find Jerusalem in ruins. They were spiritually unplugged. Ezra is a great story of how they plugged in to what God had for them. Giving an offering was an important step in getting plugged in.

    Are You Plugged in to Support God’s Work? Ezra 3:5-7 by Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Before I get started, I just remembered we are taking some friends out to lunch, and I’m out of cash. Can anyone help me? ... Will you loan me some money for lunch? “How much do you need?” How much do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Plugged In To Study And Obey God's Word? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 17,235 views

    Ezra is the story of the Jews’ return to Jerusalem after almost a century exile in Babylon. When they returned, all they found were ruins. There was no temple, so the people felt spiritually unplugged. Ezra is a story of how they got plugged in.

    Are You Plugged In to Study and Obey God’s Word? Ezra 3:1-3 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Over the next three weeks, I will be sharing from the book of Ezra about the importance of being plugged in to the best God has for you this year. Today I want to talk about the importance of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Blind Man Saw Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 214 ratings
     | 84,117 views

    Like blind Bartimaeus, none of us has ever seen Jesus with our physical eyes, and we are blind until we come to Him. But Jesus is able to hear your cry of mercy from the roar of the crowd. He is listening for your voice and will stop and respond to you.

    What the Blind Man Saw Luke 18:35-43 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Most people eat too much over the holidays. That’s why the #1 New Year’s Resolution each year is to exercise and lose weight. If you think you overate during the holidays, I have some important information for you. Scientists ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bible Prophecy For Dummies Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 156 ratings
     | 25,835 views

    Jesus’ prophetic teachings in Luke 17 are broken down into events that will occur on the Day of the Lord, explanations of God’s present and future Kingdom, the state of world conditions, the ensuing judgment and final warnings from the Savior.

    Bible Prophecy for Dummies Luke 17:20-37 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION In 1991 a new kind of how-to book appeared on bookstore shelves. Many bookstores refused to carry the book because they thought the title was insulting to their customers. But most of us are willing to admit we are dummies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Free From The Past Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 489 ratings
     | 201,796 views

    As we focus on those things that are eternal, and put on the new self, we will experience freedom from those things that have shackled us in the past.

    Breaking Free from the Past In an old Candid Camera episode, an actor is on a busy sidewalk and begins looking at the ground. He walks around a bit and continues to look down. People are passing by him and a few give him strange looks. After a couple minutes, he decides to get down on his hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Telling Others The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,609 views

    This morning we’re going to look into God’s Word in order to find out how the Apostle Paul did evangelism.

    Making an Impact: Telling Others the Gospel Thank you, Kids Choir for that excellent reminder. God will use our feet, our hands, and our mouths to tell others the gospel. Our former co-workers in Mexico City are missionaries today because of Ken Hanna’s direct influence in their lives. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leave The Light On

    Contributed by Michael Thomas on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,178 views

    There is a great difference between light and darkness, not just in the physical world, but also in the spiritual world. This sermon describes what living in the world of spiritual darkness is like and helps the hearers find out why Christians - - who are

    Introduction Brian Warner once said: “Initially I was drawn into the darker side of life. But it’s really just human nature. I started to learn that everything that’s considered a sin is what makes you a human being. All the seven deadly sins are man’s true nature—to be greedy, to be hateful, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Moving Out Into Deeper Waters

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 3, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 16,064 views

    Today I want to talk to anyone who is beginning to put away their nets.... who is ready to call it day in their life. You see, there are good reasons why Peter at the end of our text -- had net full...

    "MOVING OUT INTO DEEPER WATERS." READ TEXT: LUKE 5:1-12 He had known him for about 1 year now. The first time he met Jesus was when his brother Andrew, came running out to where he was in an ecstatic state telling him that he had found the Messiah... Andrew brought Peter to Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Death Stinks

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 52 ratings
     | 7,685 views

    Jesus is our life.

    DEATH STINKS John 11:1-44 S: Jesus, death, life Th: Resurrection! Pr: JESUS IS OUR LIFE. ?: Inductive KW: Parallels TS: We will find in our study of John 11:1-44 five parallels that will lead us to the conclusion that Jesus is our life. The _____ parallel with our lives is… I. When you need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah The Early Years

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 14,046 views

    Today we will be introduced to the prophet Elijah, who is one of the most colorful and dynamic characters in the O.T. (1 Kings - pt 3)

    "ELIJAH, THE EARLY YEARS" TEXT: I KINGS 17:1-24 INTRODUCTION READ TEXT Today as we continue our study in first Kings we will be introduced to the prophet Elijah, who is one of the most colorful and dynamic characters in the O.T. One writer calls him God’s lightening in the dark days of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ