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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "Lessons Learned From Mom"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,429 views

    A few spiritual things I learned from Mom.

    “Lessons Learned from Mom” May 14, 2017 Matthew 20:20-21 “Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. “What is it you want?” he asked. She said, “Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Busy-Ness

    Contributed by Matt Barker on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,749 views

    Have you become so busy in life that you have forgotten your first love?

    Being too busy Revelations 2:2-4 How many of us have become so busy and weary that we have lost our first love? Show Video == A father and his young daughter were great friends and much in each other’s company. Then the father noted a change in his daughter. If he went for a walk, she excused ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Right Relationships Series

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,289 views

    Worry and materialism can only be overcome by seeking first right relationships in God’s Kingdom.

    Matt 6:25-34, October 19, 2003 25 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Spiritual Discipline Of Simplicity Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 18,516 views

    The discipline of simplicity is the conscious act of not being tied to the things of this world.

    Tilling the Soil of the Soul November 27, 2005 Simplicity Matthew 6:19-21, 24-33 I received an email this week from Outside Magazine with the title: “Gift Guide Madness” It read… “The time of immaculate consumption is upon us. From a flaming kayak paddle to an indestructible laptop that can ...read more

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    Authenticy Of Christianity

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,931 views

    Christianity is the real thing

    Intro: in the midst of great personal tragedies and conflict, it is recorded that John the Baptist had a faith lapse. He asks, are you he, or should we look for another? After ministering to the multitudes and declaring Jesus to be the Christ, he wondered if he had really found the answer. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mighty Expensive Stew

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 22, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,657 views

    Father’s Day sermon about trading important and eternal things for cheap and temporary things.

    Genesis 25:19-34 – Mighty Expensive Stew (Got lots of help, including some direct quotes, from other preachers on SermonCentral for this one. Thanx, guys!) In the summer after my 1st year of Bible college, I hung around a lot with 2 girls. One of them I knew from Bethany, Christina, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Small To Great Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 20 ratings
     | 17,523 views

    This message focuses on the way God is able to use small things in order to do great things. Using the Text from Luke 13:18-21, Jesus gives two examples of small things God can grow into great things.

    Faith in Action series Small to Great Luke 13:18-21 CHCC: May 16, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Quiz: 1) Which country has the largest population? (China: 1.3 billion) 2) What is the world’s tallest mountain? (Mt. Everest) 3) What type of tree is the tallest? (Redwood) 4) Who is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Little Is Big

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,872 views

    In this sermon you will see how Jesus takes small things and multiplies them into significant things.

    Do you ever feel as if your contributions to God’s kingdom are insignificant? I think all of us struggle with this from time to time. This struggle seems to be magnified by an attitude that permeates our society. We tend to exalt bigness and minimize smallness. Take a little test with me. 1. Which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discover Purity Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 6, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,374 views

    Jesus told us that outward behaviour wasn't the only thing but it is still an important thing

    Things were beginning to escalate. Up to this point Jesus had been criticized locally for some of his teaching but now they were bringing out the big guns. The news of Jesus and his preaching was spreading throughout Palestine; remember last week I mentioned that the news had reached Herod in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Andrew Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 10, 2020
     | 4,206 views

    Spend time with Jesus the rabbi Our first responsibility is our family Give Jesus what you got

    ANDREW John 1:35-42, 6:5-10 #John1 INTRODUCTION… THE GUY WE TALK ABOUT TODAY (p) We are going to talk about a special guy from the Bible today… If he were a Harlem Globetrotter, he’d be Walter “Toots” Wright. If he were a Star Wars movie, he’d be “A New Hope.” If he were a Nintendo game, he’d be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Only Takes A Spark Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,804 views

    This sermon looks at the calling of the first disciples & encourages us to follow in their footsteps, bringing others to Jesus.

    John 1:35 – 51: It only takes a spark - Bringing others to Jesus. It only take s a tiny spark to ignite a fire and only takes one individual filled with the Spirit of God to ignite others into becoming followers of Christ. It was one man John the Baptist, who saw Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Learn A Lot From An Ant

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 20,098 views

    Many of lifes greatest spiritual truths come to us through the most unusual things. God uses natural things to teach us spiritual things.

    6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, 8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. Jesus said, Work while it is day for the night cometh when no man can work.. Jesus said Walk while you have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Giving Thanks For What God Has Done Series

    Contributed by Michael Prescott on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,881 views

    We thank God for many things but do we thank him for the most important thing?

    Colossians 1:12 Introduction For several weeks now, we’ve been working our way through Paul’s prayer for the church in Colossae. And thus far, what an awesome prayer it has been. Let’s take a look back at this prayer up to this point. How many people in your life would benefit if you prayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: Impressions Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,637 views

    This message is the first in the "I AM" series that focuses on knowing Jesus. It deals with our first impressions of Jesus and how they can differ from who he really is.

    “I AM: The Jesus We Think We Know” Part 1 - Impressions To watch or listen to this message go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE OF THE MESSAGE, NOT THE FULL MANUSCRIPT. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES UPON ...read more

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    What We Are To Be Thankful For

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,600 views

    To be thankful for all things

    It is interesting to note that it wasn’t until we were at war, the Civil War to be exact, that our Thanksgiving holiday was officially recognized by Congress. It had started in the small Plymouth Colony in 1621 when the English Pilgrims feasted with members of the Indians who brought gifts of food ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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