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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Do Not Recycle

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 6, 2013
     | 4,674 views

    The Hebrews developed a detrimental cycle in Judges of Rebellion; Repression; Repentance; Restoration. This cycle was caused because parents did not teach their children and settled for "substandard standards."

    1. What do you think of when you hear the word, "Judge"? a. Laugh-In -- "Here Comes the Judge" b. Judge Judy c. A person passing judgment -- critical spirit (remember we are told not to judge/condemn -- not our job) 2. Time Line 3. Judges in bible times were warrior leaders among the tribes/nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,426 views

    Thankfulness should be the hallmark of a Christian. The lack of thankfulness shows a heart in need of mending, instruction, and direction. Paul puts is simply like this: it is God’s will for you to be thankful. So let us examine what it is to be thankful.

    Introduction It is that time of year again. Now I don't believe in preaching to the season, but follow the leading of the Holy Spirit and this time the Spirit is leading me to preach on Thankfulness. Our concept of Thanksgiving comes from the thoughts of first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pentecostal Dna

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 22 ratings
     | 13,225 views

    What is your spiritual DNA?

    Pentecostal DNA By: Pastor Donny Granberry Remembering Our Spiritual Roots: Our choice of text tonight is a letter Timothy received from Paul, who at the time of this letter was imprisoned and about to be executed by Nero, a psychotic tyrant who murdered his own mother, wife, step-brothers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Biscuits And Mustard Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,042 views

    Principles of the kingdom of God.

    BIG LESSONS IN SMALL PACKAGES Part 2—Biscuits and Mustard Luke 13:18-21 Sunday, September 7, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Lk 13:18 Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? Lk 13:19 It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Darren Felarise avatar

    The Bleating Of Sheep & The Lowing Of Oxen

    Contributed by Darren Felarise on Oct 18, 2008
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     | 8,310 views

    Sometimes we’re not totally obedient to the Lord, & we try to hide our sin, but God has a way of bringing it to the surface.

    1 Sam 15:1-3; 7-9; 13-14 15 Samuel also said to Saul, "The Lord sent me to anoint you king over His people, over Israel. Now therefore, heed the voice of the words of the Lord. 2 Thus says the Lord of hosts: ’I will punish Amalek for what he did to Israel, how he ambushed him on the way when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Arrested By God

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,243 views

    Taken into protective costody by God

    Arrested by God on his way to Town Acts 9:1-11 Introduction: Here is a little background on his family…. ~They were a family of Pharisees, members of the party most fervent in Jewish nationalism and strict in obedience to the Law of Moses. ~They sought to guard there offspring against ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth That Will Save Our Life.

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
     | 1,956 views

    In a cultgure that prefers to work in shades of grey, the Bible presents a different picture. The choice is clear and the results are real.

    Passage: James 1:19-27 Intro: In our culture, the tendency is for everything to become a shade of gray. 1. it seems that the list of things that are “wrong” has become shorter and shorter. 2. we have become eager to excuse every alleged fault, to redefine our ethics based on polls and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Who Is My Neighbor? Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007
     | 7,650 views

    Your neighbor is anyone God puts in your path who has a need.

    Who Is My Neighbor? Luke 10:25-37 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Have someone come to the baptistry before the sermon begins and lie down. The person stays there until near the end of the sermon. At the end of the sermon, I go over and ask if he is ok. I describe the fact that many times we don’t notice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There's Something About That Name

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,292 views

    There is no name like the name of Jesus.

    THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT THAT NAME Matt 1:21 (Read 1:18-21) And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Naming children in biblical times was important business. Names were not given to children just because they sounded good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Sold Out For Christ

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,751 views

    Living a life that is centered on Christ.

    1 Corinthians 9:19-27 “Being Sold Out For Christ” • X games, kids diving (having no regard for yourself in order to accomplish your objective.) I. Put Others First (19, 22b) A. Christian liberty  how we use it, or in this case set it aside for the benefit of others. B. That starts by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Do Not Be Afraid Of God's Pruning In Your Life

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 14, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 30,039 views

    Jesus said that His Father prunes His children. The richest, fullest, most fruitful lives are those that have been strengthened through the painful process of tribulation.

    Do Not Be Afraid of God’s Pruning in Your Life: John 15:2 Introduction: Every branch that bears fruit must be pruned to bear much more fruit. I have a tomato plant that has been living for over two years now. Every winter the cold weather and heavy breeze kill more than half of the vines and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Be United Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,235 views

    We must reconcile relationships for the sake of the Kingdom

    Philippians 4:1-3 Be United Last week, Paul used the analogy of running a race to talk about living the Christian life. He called us` to the endurance and focus of a top-level runner. He reminded us that we will need to get rid of the things` that hold us back if we are going to run well – ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Monte Brown avatar

    What Color Is God?

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,493 views

    A message that addresses race and the question of what color is God.

    What Color is God? Nehemiah 9:1-4; Romans 8:1-16 Monte T. Brown June 29, 2008 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Prelude In the book of Nehemiah chapter 9 we see the people first experiencing God. Questions arose about God and His Word. Remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Guilt Is From Satan; Grace Is From God"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 1, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,974 views

    A sermon about living free from the heavy chains of guilt and law.

    Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 “Guilt is from Satan; Grace is from God” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Several years ago in a large city in the far West, rumors spread that a certain Catholic woman was having visions of Jesus. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Parable Of The Sower

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 18, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,741 views

    Its not all about the soil - its about the sower too.

    Matthew 13:1-9 (The Message) Parables are stories Jesus told that tell us something about the Kingdom of God. They are though about concealing and not just revealing the truth. If you want to understand the message you have to be prepared to delve deeper than the simple story. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist