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  • Lindeal Greer avatar

    Big Tkhings

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Jan 6, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 2,102 views

    This is about getting the rights things done first.

    Big Things A professor took a jar and carefully place some large rocks in it. When he had put all the rocks that he could he asked the class is the jar full. most said yes. Then he took out some small rocks and begin to put them in the Jar. Again he ask is the jar full. What do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Were Planned For God's Pleasure

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 29,191 views

    The first purpose of our lives is to worship God.

    Note: This topic and some of the ideas come from Rick Warren’s "40 Days of Purpose" campaign. This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". Last week, we saw that God does have a purpose for each of our lives. We are not the random results of an evolutionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregg Strawbridge avatar

    The Second Christian Martyr(Acts 6) Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,739 views

    This is an exposition of the passage on Stephen who was the first martyr.

    INTRODUCTION We all need heros - those who would embody and be incarnate examples of that which is true, good, and beautiful. Who are your heros? Athanasisus, Luther, Calvin, William Wallace, Theodore Roosevelt, Rambo? We need heros. Today we consider the hero, Stephen. Remember that the Word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prayer Of Jabez #2 - "Oh, That You Would Bless Me..." Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 17,521 views

    Message discussing the first petition of the prayer of Jabez.

    Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to the loss of my notes, not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! The Prayer of Jabez #2 “Oh, That You Would Bless Me…” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Introduction - Review This morning we are going to continue ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Touched By An Angel

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,045 views

    A look at the different angels present at the first Christmas

    Touched by an Angel Angels. What would Christmas be without angels? They are an integral part of Christmas, if we didn’t have angels what would we put on the top of our trees? And what would the little ones dress up as in the Christmas play; you only need so many shepherds. The Christmas story ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    An Introduction Series

    Contributed by Pb Stetser on May 7, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,862 views

    This is the first of a four part series on the Prayer of Jabez

    As is the case with all my messages, I am glad to provide my Power Point slides so you can use them as a help for your own. This sermon series was “Team Preached” by my wife (Becky) and I The Salvation Army Herkimer, NY The Prayer of Jabez: An Introduction “Turning Pain Into Prayer” 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Hero's Of The Faith Part 1

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,484 views

    This is the first sermon from the Faith hall of fame

    Hebrews 11:13-16(With illusions to 11:1-12) To make sure God will not be ashamed of us for our lack of faith Introduction A. Remember a few weeks ago we had Barnabas here? By faith Barnabas left his home and went to live with his uncle to receive and education. That did not happen. So then by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What's In Your Family Tree? Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,920 views

    This is the first message in a series through the Book of Matthew

    What’s In Your Family Tree? Have you ever been around people who seem to chatter on and on and in the end, you wonder what they said? Or heard people who have the appearance of knowledge yet when you check it out discover though it sounded right, it was off base? In the first century ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Apocalypse When Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,532 views

    This is the first of a four part series on the end times

    Luke 17:20-36 There have been certain events in history that have prompted people to say, I remember where I was when. . . The assassination of JFK was one of those moments, to other folks it may have been the death of Elvis or the Shooting of John Lennon. I was only three when JFK was gunned ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Who Is This Guy?

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,748 views

    A look at Jesus through first time eyes . . .

    Mark 1:21-28 ”Who Is This Guy?” If we really were reading these passages of scripture for the very first time, one of the questions I think we would need to ask ourselves is, “who is this guy?” Last week we heard how He walked up to four men and said, “Come, follow me” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Planned For God's Pleasure Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on May 22, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 14,419 views

    First Sermon of Purpose Driven Life series.

    THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT March 7, 2004 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel , Jr. 1 Peter 2:4-9 “Planned for God’s Pleasure” Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we bow in your presence. May your Word be our rule, Your Spirit our teacher, and your greater glory our supreme concern, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Our God Is A Patient God Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,318 views

    This is the first in a five sermon series on the attributes of God.

    Our God is a Patient God II Peter 3:1-9 I. He Patiently Stirs Us With His Word (v. 1-2) A. His Word Stirs a New Devotion “Behold, I long for Your precepts; Revive me in Your righteousness.” – Psalm 119:40 1. A new devotion to our commitment to Christ 2. A new devotion to the church 3. A new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miricles Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,451 views

    This is the first of a series of Sermons on the miracles Jesus preformed

    The Miracles of Jesus Introduction Matthew 4:23-25 Miracles # 01 January 9,2005 A.M. I. The miracles of Jesus were accompanied by three actions. A. Jesus taught the people. Matthew 4:23a B. Jesus preached to the people. Matthew 4:23b C. Jesus prayed to the Father. Matthew 14:13, 15:29 II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Balance At The Speed Of Life Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,245 views

    First of a series of three on balance in the Christian life.

    The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 18, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 “Finding Balance at the Speed of Life” Many of us have a vague “feeling” that things are moving faster. Doctors and executives alike complain that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Manuel de Jesus Vela avatar

    The Laodicean Church #1 Series

    Contributed by Manuel De Jesus Vela on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,382 views

    This is the first of a 6 part series on the church of Laodicea.

    Our topic for the next few weeks will be a Love Letter from Jesus ¡V otherwise known as the letter to the church in Laodicea. How many have ever received a love letter or perhaps have dedicated a poetic piece to that special someone? Why do we write such things; because we care, because we love, ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist