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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    The Empty Chair

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 23, 2020
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    Every thanksgiving there is an tradition of leaving an empty chair for an unexpected guessed. Jesus expects us to do that to the hungry, thirsty, to the prisoned one. We are to help the least, lonely, lost, leper, and the other.

    Matthew 25:31-46 The Empty Chair " -- for the least, the lost, the lonely, the leper, the "other"? 1. This week we will celebrate Thanksgiving • Thanksgiving is the day we set aside nationally to remind us to say "thanks" for the bounties God has heaped upon our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Kill The Rose?invest Alittle More?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
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    Roses have thorns, but this cannot be our focus? Would you invest a little more effort and look beyond the thorns?

    Kill the rose, or give it another chance? Give it another chance? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Luke 13: 6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. 7. Then said he unto the dresser of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    God's Ultimate Daylight Savings Program

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 161 ratings
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    God created time, and will someday end it, and in heaven time will be no more. In the meanwhile, we shouldn’t be surprised at the fact that God can stop time if He so desires. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Ultimate Daylight Savings Plan Joshua 10:8-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DaylightSavings.html God created time, and will someday end it, and in heaven time will be no more. In the meanwhile, we shouldn’t be surprised at the fact that God can stop time if He so desires. Sometimes I wish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    Not Enough, Just Enough, Or More Than Enough

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 4, 2023
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    There are 3 conditions the people of God find themselves in when they meet a crisis: Not Enough, Just Enough, and More Than Enough. This is a message about spiritual poverty or spiritual abundance.

    NOT ENOUGH, JUST ENOUGH, or MORE THAN ENOUGH INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Lacking a Little 1. A man went on a ski trip and was knocked unconscious by the chairlift. He called his insurance company from the hospital, but they refused to cover his injury. 2. He asked them, "Why is the injury not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Inviting Jesus

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 2, 2018
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    If you are going to sail in a dangerous sea or travel in a risky mountain, who will you invite to go with you? One couple invited Jesus from the very start of their journey and they never regret it.

    INVITING JESUS: AN APPOINMENT THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE John 2: 1-11 If you are going to sail in a dangerous sea or travel in a risky mountain, who will you invite to go with you? One couple invited Jesus from the very start of their journey and they never regret it. Joh 2:1 On the third day a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trusting Christ Through Economic Chaos

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Nov 4, 2008
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     | 4,752 views

    An exhortation to trust Christ through times of economic instability and financial worries

    Trusting Christ through Economic Chaos M-1101 / 21 September, 2008 Dr. Russell K. Tardo The message today is entitled, Trusting Christ in Times of Economic Chaos. It’s just a simple exhortation on trusting Christ even in times of economic confusion and turbulence. I think no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Dissatisfaction Or Fulfillment? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,943 views

    Like Judas, despite all we have, we feel dissatisfied. Dissatisfaction comes from too small a vision of where our lives must go or depending on others to give us meaning. A relationship with Jesus gives us redemption and release.

    Willy Loman is the central character in Arthur Miller’s play, “Death of a Salesman”. Willy had known only one thing all his life, and that was selling. Selling, pitching, cajoling, persuading, making the sale. That was it. His wife played second fiddle to selling. His children tried to please, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Why I Am An Optimist

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 23, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 5,390 views

    1. I serve a God who is in control. 2. I stand on the promises of God. 3. I will outlive this world.

    There have been several things in the news lately that have caused concern for Christians and other people who have a sense of morality and values. One has been the alarming victories the radical homosexual cause has had in our courts and the effect it is sure to have on our families. It now ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    The Other Pearl Harbor Story

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,325 views

    The true story of a Japanese pilot who led the Pearl Harbor attach who became a story of amazing grace through Christ.

    The Other Pearl Harbor Story:A Tale of Amazing Grace 1 Timothy 1:15-17 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO God is faithful and good! His ways are mysterious and beyond prediction—but always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Lessons Learned From A Failure Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,947 views

    Moses’ great failure actually led to a greater salvation.

    Lessons Learned from a Failure Exodus 2: 11-25 Ever considered starting life as a failure? Of course not, who would? But did you realize that many successful people began as failures. The great Polish pianist, Paderewski, was told by his music teacher that his hands were much too small to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Promises To Keep Before I Sleep Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,794 views

    As young people we make many naive promises, which are diluted by the demands of the day. But God sends people to intervene with the truth, so that at the end we are able to praise Him for the grace that helps us feel some degree of fulfillment.

    The shouts of today are so loud that I do not hear the echoes of yesterday, nor do I listen to the faint whispers of tomorrow. All I really know is what is clamoring in my ear right here, right now. That makes me lose perspective. The shouts of today are so insistently loud that I do not hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Offerings That Cost Me Nothing – Give Sacrificially Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 26,684 views

    Giving sacrificially, in light of God’s grace, is a great reflection of Who God is and accomplishes more than we can realize at the time

    It’d been a hard winter in the Appalachian Mountains. Snow had piled up deeper and deeper, it turned bitter cold, rivers froze, people were suffering. The Red Cross used helicopters to fly in supplies. One crew had been working day after day--long hours. They were on their way home late in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Into Sacred Space With Jesus

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 14, 2009
     | 5,899 views

    Jesus is adamant that sacred space be preserved as sacred space... our lives are sacred space!

    Title: Into Sacred Space with Jesus Text: John 2:13-22 Thesis: Jesus is adamant that sacred space be preserved as sacred space. Introduction: The great temptation in working with this text is to cite Jesus as our example to act in righteous indignation against all that is offensive to us in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The River Euphrates: Foolish Fashions Shrink Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,715 views

    A great people learn to balance foolish pride and destructive shame, and learn to be themselves rather than selecting the worst habits of the majority. Cling to what has supported the African-American for years.

    Those who have planned our observance of Black History Month this year selected the theme, "New Currents, Ancient Rivers". Many of you will recognize that the words, "Ancient Rivers" are drawn from a well-known poem by Langston Hughes. The phrase "New Currents, Ancient Rivers" suggests to me that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Who Is This Man? How Jesus Shaped Our View Of Education And Enemies Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 9, 2013
     | 4,391 views

    This series was inspired by John Ortbergs book by the same title this message looks at how Education and how we treat our enemies has been shaped by Jesus.

    Who is this Man? How Jesus Shaped our Minds and Our Emotions. How was high School for you? I loved high school, well actually it was a weird time of life, on one hand I couldn’t wait to graduate so I could do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. For me graduation signified freedom. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan