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  • Todd Hudnall avatar

    The High Price Of Your Sin Series

    Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Mar 6, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 6,930 views

    This full length manuscript is the fourth message in a series on Genesis. The message explains how your sin can affect both you and the people around you but also the wonderful way in which God deals with our sin.

    When I was a freshman in High School, we had an outstanding 9th grade football team. We were the best in our District. Our coach put a strong emphasis on discipline and teamwork. As part of our practices, if one player on the team really messed up a play, the entire team would have to run laps ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Recipe For A Great Mom

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 217 ratings
     | 28,212 views

    Recipe: 1 Great Woman A discerning amount of hospitality A pinch of Godly Contentment A Trusting Husband A little Child raise (don’t just let rise) until the child is grown.

    A wealthy Texan was in the habit of giving his mom unique gifts on Mother’s Day. One year it was lessons on hang-gliding. the year before that it was the entire record collection of Slim Whitman’s hits. But this past year he felt he had outdone himself. He purchased a rare kind of talking bird that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Refocusing Our Priorities Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 261 ratings
     | 53,859 views

    The diagnosis, consequence and solution to misplaced priorities coinciding with an all church focus of stewardship.

    In the Jules Verne novel The Mysterious Island, the author tells the story about five men who escape from a prison by hijacking a hot air balloon (www.PreachingToday.com). As the balloon rises into the air, the wind blows it toward the ocean. As the hours pass, the surface of the ocean draws closer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dancing With Jesus

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,846 views

    Jesus doesn’t care if you’re ugly. He doesn’t care if you’re fat or thin. He doesn’t care about the horrible sins and crimes you’ve committed - that’s why He died on the Cross. He simply loves you and wants to dance with you. If you will let him lead he w

    DANCING WITH JESUS Matthew 16:21-25 ILLUSTRATION: Listen to one man’s remarkable discovery at Smokey Mountain near the Philippine capital of Manila:"A gigantic man-made mound, perhaps 100 feet high, ran on before us for a mile or more. Wisps of smoke rose from fissures all over the sides and top ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons From St. Patrick

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 16,746 views

    Patrick role modeled for the Christian community what it means to be a hero of the faith. His attitude in life showed us how to over come in this world. The key was draw closer to God. He also taught us that we have to follow the call of God because it wi

    Lessons from St. Patrick Opening Illustration: Video of Ireland played with Celtic worship in the background. Thesis: Patrick role modeled for the Christian community what it means to be a hero of the faith. His attitude in life showed us how to over come in this world. The key was draw closer to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Difference Resurrection Peace Makes

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 12,023 views

    The words "Peace be with you" explored and applied to everday life. This Easter Sunday message will not only challenge the seeker, but encourage the believer. Written invitation offered at the close.

    "The difference Resurrection Peace makes" Easter Sunday 2002 (Recommended Drama: "These Parts" by Judson Poling 1991 Willowcreek.com) Today I want to talk to you about this! Something of what you just saw acted out. No surprise, today we’re dealing with the topic of the Resurrection. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What Now?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 27,990 views

    Let’s reason together about living for Christ on this side of Easter.

    WHAT NOW? INTRO.- ILL.- A group of expectant fathers were in a waiting room, while their wives were in the process of delivering babies. A nurse came in and announced to one man that his wife had just given birth to twins. "That’s quite a coincidence" he responded, "I play for the Minnesota ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Price Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 19,815 views

    Part 2 of 3 of the series "The Heart of Worship". This message explores the question "Is there a price to true worship?".

    the price of worship Romans 12:1-2 READ BEFORE SERVICE: Matthew 26:6-13 (NIV) 6 While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, 7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table. 8 When ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Happens When We Die Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,734 views

    Easter reflection series: exploring resurrection’s hope in the face of death

    WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE 1 Cor. 15:35-58 A troop of Boy Scouts was being used as "guinea pigs" in a test of emergency systems. A mock earthquake was staged, and the Scouts impersonated wounded persons who were to be picked up and cared for by the emergency units. One Scout was supposed to lie on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Stephen's Sermon Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 18, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 30,004 views

    This sermon encourages us to let go of human tradtions and seek God only--just as Stephen said to the religious leaders.

    Stephen’s Sermon Acts 7 April 21, 2001 Intro: A. [Seeing Yourself in a Sermon, Citation: From a cartoon by Lee Johnson, The Best Cartoons from Leadership Journal, Volume 1 (Broadman & Holman, 1999)] Following the Sunday morning service, the pastor stood at the back of the church, shaking hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Basis For Getting Along Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,140 views

    Effective Family Living Series (Part 1) - In world that lives by getting even, learn what it takes to get along!

    THE BASIS FOR GETTING ALONG Effective Family Living Series. Part 1 Eph. 5:21 “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ” That’s a tall order, isn’t it? Submit? For what? This is the intro. Text to the rest of Eph.5:22-6:9. This is the key thought surrounding these verses. Get along with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mike Hays avatar

    "Are You Grateful?"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,021 views

    We have so many reasons to give thanks at Thanksgiving. Are you grateful?

    Are You Grateful? Psalm 103 This past week Ruth Ross and I went to visit some folks who are going through a difficult time so that we could pray for them and let them know that the Lord has not forgotten their struggle. Each week when Ruth and I go to hospitals, nursing homes, or into people’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    The Grinch Is Dead Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,572 views

    Are you a Christmas grinch? Learn these simple steps towards reforming your grouchy ways.

    The ‘Grinch’ is Dead! 12/17/00 Video: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas I’ve got a confession to make this morning… A fact, that up to this pt. only my wife knew about… It’s not a part of my history that I am necc. proud of…but… it’s something I feel I need to make public at this time… I…I… was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rev. K. Michael Bryant avatar

    Protection From God

    Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 20,691 views

    Lessons of God’s Protection for us as seen through Psalms 121: 1-8.

    God’s Protection Psalms 121:1-8 Musicians play “The Giving Song” Let me first pause and thank our Pastor. Let us pray: Father, coming as humbly as we know how…I have heard your voice speaking to me and Lord I ask that you grant me utterance now to speak your word. Create in your children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    I Just Missed It, Now What Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,209 views

    The sermon deals with having missed the rapture, what is waiting for people during the tribulations period.

    I Just Missed It, Now What NLF 12/15/2002 Matthew 24:3-25 Revelations 13:1-18 In our last message, we met Tyrone. He was the young man who lost his job because he was not ready when the bus came. From there we discussed the ten virgins who were to be prepared when the groom ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed