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  • Carla Powell avatar

    Random Acts Of Kindness

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,838 views

    Uses Biblical story of the Sheep and the Goats to talk about the way to live out kindness and love in life. Presents three stories of "random acts of kindness" done by people.

    Grace be to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let me tell you a true story about kindness between two very different people who lived far away from one another: Beverly Powell (no relation), a cleaning lady from New Mexico, read a story in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Crisis: Dangerous Opportunity

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
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    Jesus precipitated a crisis for others around Him: for Judas, for the disciples, for Peter. Their reactions are like ours -- confused -- but Jesus knows who He is in the midst of the crisis.

    I’m sure that you have heard many times now that the Chinese character that is usually translated by the English word “crisis” is actually made up of two components – one character that means “dangerous” and the other that means “opportunity.” Put “dangerous” and “opportunity” together, and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Calling The Thirsty

    Contributed by Mike Turner on May 1, 2005
    based on 77 ratings
     | 10,078 views

    Jesus calls the thirsty to come to him, and drink.

    Calling The Thirsty John 7:37-39 Background : Jesus often used what was taking place around him as an opportunity to teach a spiritual lesson. Remember as he walked with his disciples, he told his disciples to look at the fields because they were white unto harvest. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I Raise A "Normal" Child In A World That Is Out Of Control?

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 214 ratings
     | 7,584 views

    Biblical parenting principals will help to raise a healthy child.

    How can I raise a "normal" child in a world that is out of control? Proverbs 22:6 School shootings, sexual experimentation, drugs, gangs, cable television, poor academic standards . . . times have changed. What's a parent to do? How can we raise a "normal" child in a world that is spinning out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Damien Spikereit avatar

    A Disciples Perspective

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 107 ratings
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    A First-Person Narrative (Judas) emphasizing the need to serve, instead of being served.

    This has been the longest night of my life! Let me tell you all about it, but before I do, I need to start from the beginning. Really, it all started when Jesus called me about 3 years ago. I must admit, I was quite honored to be called by Jesus. I didn't really understand what he was all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building Momentum

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
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    Getting and keeping the ball rolling

    29, December 2002 Dakota Community Church Building Momentum Introduction: Common theme on testimony night – highs and lows -Over all positive, the goal is consistence in the storms and the celebrations! Matthew 7: 24-27 24"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Tired And Weary

    Contributed by Steven Glover on Jul 12, 2001
    based on 406 ratings
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    We find rest in the Lord.

    Text: Matthew 11:28-30 28. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30. For my yoke is easy, and my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Idiots And Other Difficult People

    Contributed by Jim Miller on Aug 24, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,641 views

    Christ had to deal with difficult people in His own inner circle. How did He deal with them? And how does He deal with us?

    Dealing With Idiots and Other Difficult People Romans 12.18 "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." INTRODUCTION. Do you have some difficult people in your world? A. I’ll bet you have some difficult people in your life too. A ... 1. SHERMAN TANK for a boss ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Final Four

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,463 views

    Jesus is trying to reach you

    Introduction A. Mean Nothing, Impact Zero 1. Final Four Season – Basketball season that is a) Oklahoma Sooners won 1st bid b) Last night Indiana Hoosiers sercured their spot (1) 1st final four berth since 92 c) Today will decide whether it will be (1) Maryland or Connecticut (2) Kansas or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Triumph Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 299 ratings
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    We can have victory through the resurrection of Jesus!

    The Triumph of the Resurrection John 20:1-10 Easter Sunday 2000 Introduction On one occasion Michelangelo turned to his fellow artists and said with frustration in his voice, "Why do you keep filling gallery after gallery with endless pictures on the one theme of Christ in weakness, Christ on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Christmas Snapshots

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,823 views

    It is through photographs that my family traces time. Simeon was a man who understood the passage of time - then he met the Messiah! A Christmas Eve devotion.

    Christmas Eve Service 12-24-98 INTRODUCTION (Slides of our family Christmases through the years are shown while I’m talking). Every year at the Christmas celebration in the home of my parents, the camera comes out. It’s somewhat of a running joke among us that our Christmas pictures year ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 2: Integrity Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 11,841 views

    The Wisdom of walking in integrity.

    19, October 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week Two: Integrity Proverbs 9:1-6 1 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls from ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Michael Arens avatar

    What A Friend We Have In Jesus' Friends.

    Contributed by Michael Arens on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,195 views

    What friends are for.

    This morning’s Gospel, while not really very long is filled to overflowing with things for us to consider. There’s no question that the climax of the story centers on the action inside the house where Jesus is resting. That’s what he is supposed to be doing. Resting. Jesus has come back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Gary Waguespack avatar

    Uphill Both Ways

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Apr 7, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,800 views

    Holy Week for Jesus was about making 3 climbs: To the Crowd, the Cross and the Christian’s Heart.

    Title: Uphill Both Ways Scripture: John 12:12-28 Illustration: Christmas pageant (I know it’s Easter). A Small church, many years ago, that was so small they only had one wiseman, had a processional, and the Wiseman started down the aisle. In the balconey a really bored little kid was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Gerald avatar

    Peter's Tests

    Contributed by John Gerald on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,934 views

    The test of Peter’s love and commitment to Christ.

    Peter’s Tests Rev. John W. Gerald John 21:14. This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead. Jesus showed himself to individuals, as Mary Magdalene, and the two on the road to Emmaus, but not to all of them. He appeared to them in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist