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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Greatest Of These

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 41 ratings
     | 12,260 views

    The greatest of these is defined and explained in this text. 1- The superiority of love 2- The service of love 3- The steadfastness of love

    INTRO.- ILL.- Two friends were discussing the possibility of love. "I thought I was in love three times," one friend says. "How so?" his friend asks. "Five years ago I deeply cared for a woman who wanted nothing to do with me." "Was that not love?" his friend asks. "No," he replies. "That was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Age, Art, And Aim

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 21, 2011
     | 3,275 views

    A sermon on Proverbs 22:6 (Outline adapted from Stephen Olford)

    HoHum: This particular passage of scripture has been the center of great controversy. There are many people who, with an aching heart, looking at their children who are rebelling from the things of the Lord, and their hearts filled with wonderment as to how the child could turn so far from God. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Bee Sermon

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 9, 2011
    based on 44 ratings
     | 25,474 views

    A few weeks ago, Shayla had an assignment in one of her classes,to relate a Bee Hive to a City and share the things that they had in common. As I thought about that I realized that cities really do have a good amount in common with a Bee Hive and people e

    Next Sunday, the 20th of March is the official first day of spring and I welcome it with open arms!! Spring time is really a magical time of year isn’t it? Something about it just gets people in a better mood. It’s a time when we can rejoice that we made it through another winter. -“No winter ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Without A Vision The People Perish

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,964 views

    The word "vision" is translated in different ways in varying translations of God's Word, but the Hebrew word means, "vision, oracle, or divine communication."

    Proverbs 29:18 (King James) Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. The word "vision" is translated in different ways in varying translations of God's Word, but the Hebrew word means, "vision, oracle, or divine communication." Proverbs 29:18 (New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Playing The Man Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,317 views

    Fourth of five in our vision 2011 series: New Riverlutions regarding the commitment that would be required to achieve the vision presented

    Text: 2 Samuel 10:1-14, Title: New Riverlutions, Res #2: Playing the Man, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/30/11, AM A. Opening illustration: the pig and the chicken gonna cook bacon and eggs for the farmer, 40 Inspirational Speeches in Two Minutes video, “to do the same things in the same ways and expect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Living Like There's No Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,252 views

    This sermon addresses the need to live with a sense of urgency in light of the coming of Christ. We want to be found faithfully living and serving when Christ returns. I relied heavily on "Living With a Sense of Urgency," Sermon by Joey Nelson, SermonCe

    Introduction: A. It’s Super Bowl Weekend, so I thought I might start with a Super Bowl riddle. 1. Question: How many Buffalo Bills does it take to win a Super Bowl? 2. Answer: No one knows, and we may never find out! 3. If you are a football fan then you know that the Bills went to four ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Setting A Pattern Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,556 views

    From the very beginning of his ministry, Jesus focused on the outsiders and called everyday people to be his disciples.

    Matthew 4:12-23 “Setting a Pattern” INTRODUCTION Several of us have found it necessary, during the past year or so, to look for a job. We’ve honed our resume, and been coached on our interview techniques. We have flooded the internet with notice of our availability, we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Attitude Check Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,229 views

    Live humbly before others.

    ATTITUDE CHECK Philippians 2.1-4 S: Humility C: Service, Father’s Day Th: Toward the Goal Pr: LIVE HUMBLY BEFORE OTHERS. ?: Why? KW: Reason TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 2.1-4 three reasons why we should live humbly before others. CV: “We will purposefully practice being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Romans, Part 37 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,936 views

    Celebrating Mother's Day we continue to explore Paul's exhortation to the church in Rome of the need for sacrifice to the Lord. We should present ourselves and our lives to Him for service, just as our mother's sacrificed to give us life, and Jesus sacri

    Romans, Part 37 (Mother’s Day - 2011) Romans 12:1-8 Introduction - Happy Mother’s Day!! - This morning, we are going to continue our study in Romans, Chapter 12 - It is Mother’s Day, and I believe the message theme this morning applies directly - Paul begins his last ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Wilson avatar

    Those Who Seek God But Aren't Really Seeking God Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on May 12, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,080 views

    Some of the exiled elders come and sit before Ezekiel as if they are ready to hear from God and God shows Ezekiel that these people aren't really ready to hear His voice and pronounces more judgement, while calling for repentance.

    VERSES 1-5: “Are you talking to ME?” -- God Some of the elders come and place themselves before Ezekiel. This is symbolic of a desire to be instructed by a rabbi. It indicates a desire to hear from God, even if it is half-hearted as we will see in this study. For a moment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Maximum Participation Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011
     | 7,700 views

    Ministry that Matters must have maximum participation by the people of faith. Maximum participation that is intentional, interdependent, intergenerational, and inspirational.

    Sunday, September 28, 2008 Head Start Sunday 40th Anniversary of Head Start Program Maximum Participation Nehemiah 3: 1 – 5 God has blessed us to witness a faith community’s commitment to early childhood education. For 40 years Union Baptist Church with dutiful and diligent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    Session #2 "Why We Exist As A Church?" Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,973 views

    Sermon Series I preach when our Church went through Rick Warren's C.L.A.S.S. Christian Life And Service Seminars Thanks to Rick Warren for the Foundation of this Sermon Series

    1 Corinthians 1:10 "Let there be real harmony among you so there won't be any split in the church. I plead with you to be of one mind, united in thought and purpose." (LB) Question: Why does Calvary exist as a church? Matthew 5:13-16 Calvary's Vision: Loving God, Loving Others and Serving the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J.D. Tutell avatar

    The Choice

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jun 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,555 views

    A Father's Day sermon reflecting on the choice that Joshua presented to Israel and how it echos for dad's today.

    A few years ago, Bill Cosby began his book, "Fatherhood," with these words: "So you’ve decided to have a child. You’ve decided to give up quiet evenings with good books and lazy weekends with good music, intimate meals during which you finish whole sentences, sweet private times when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Planning For The Kingdom

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,095 views

    God desires us to advance his kingdom through witness and service

    “Planning for the Kingdom – Luke 12:13-34” Gladstone Baptist Church – 9/1/07 am 1. We plan for our financial future, but we don’t plan for God’s kingdom. Vs 33b-34, 29-31OOPS We are now half way through January and most of you have returned to work. There has undoubtedly already been a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting The Best From Life Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 2, 2010
     | 4,606 views

    Getting the best from life means being the person God wants you to be.

    HOW TO DO LIFE Getting the Best from Life James 1:1 * One of the largest sections in any bookstore today is the “self-help” section. In this section, you will discover titles like “how to become a millionaire”, ‘how to do woodworking”, or even ‘how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist