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  • Rick Burdette avatar

    The Greatest Mother's Day Present Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 8, 2014
     | 11,976 views

    Resurrection, Mothers, New Life

    Luke 7:11-15 (p. 721) May 11, 2014 Introduction: We have a great partnership with my old alma mater, James Lane Allen Elementary School so I thought you might like to see a few special pictures that students drew honoring their mothers or important women in their lives...(show pics). As ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Duties Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 30, 2013
     | 7,686 views

    Though these are not the only duties of the the church, this sermon reminds us that the church has the duties to WIN people; TEND to people; MEND people and SEND people.

    Duties of the Church Sermon 4 in the series “Church Matters" Chuck Sligh July 28, 2013 TEXT: Turn to Matthew 28 INTRODUCTION Opening Illustration – Firemen Illustration (USE THREE VOLUNTEERS) All given chores to do while waiting for the opportunity to put out a fire for regular ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fulfillment From Love-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 29, 2012
     | 3,965 views

    1 of 2. The circumstances surrounding Peter’s reinstatement made much of the commitment needed to fulfill his station in life. Fulfillment hinges upon a commitment to love. Your commitment to Love brings fulfillment to...

    FULFILLMENT From LOVE-I—John 21:15-22 Attention: Poor Bill Jones In a coastal church one Sunday morning, a bespectacled minister glanced at the note that Mrs. Jones had sent to him by an usher. The note read: "Bill Jones, having gone to sea, his wife desires the prayers of the congregation for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jehovah-Rohi "The Lord Is My Shepherd" Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,100 views

    It is interesting that David, who was an experienced shepherd, pictured himself as a sheep, not a shepherd.

    Purpose: To show that God is a good and tender shepherd. Aim: I want the listener to grasp a deep confidence in God’s goodness. INTRODUCTION: It is interesting to note that sheep are the most commonly mentioned animal in the Bible. When you include the term "flocks" there are over 400 times the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Encounter Christ Powerfully Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 17, 2013
     | 6,386 views

    Christ's power, victory, the Lion of Judah

    ENCOUNTER CHRIST POWERFULLY Rev. 1 (p 861) June 16, 2013 INTRODUCTION: If Jesus delays His return for His Bride the North American Christian Convention will meet here in Louisville, KY, July 9th-July 12th…It’s Theme: Victorious:”When life seems hopeless…read the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Without Christ

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 1, 2013
     | 9,747 views

    I believe that we all understand that along with the rest of the world, we were once WITHOUT CHRIST. There’s no way I can describe for you the great misery that lies in those two words.

    4-9-04 Title: WITHOUT CHRIST Text: “WITHOUT CHRIST." (Ephesians 2:12) Introduction: I want to use two words from Ephesians 2:12 and that will be our text. The verse says, “That at that time ye were WITHOUT CHRIST, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mugged Coming Home From Church

    Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Dec 31, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,177 views

    What it means to be a Christian in an evil world.

    I want you to listen very carefully. I'm going to describe four people, and at the end of the service I want you to tell me which one of the four your can identify with the most. Which one of the four you are most like. It's a very unusual story. According to the report I have in front ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    You May Never Know

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 4, 2019
     | 9,819 views

    You may never know or see the fruits of your work. As mom packed the lad's lunch that day, she never dreamed she would be feeding 5,000 men. God takes our menial daily chores and accomplishes His plan on His time sheet. You may never know what you have accomplished for God.

    YOU MAY NEVER KNOW… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part lesson) TEXT: Ecclesiastes 11:1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. MAYBE WE WILL NEVER KNOW WHY THIS HAPPENED? WE MUST TRUST GOD HAS A PLAN FOR YOU IN THIS DAY, WEEK, MONTH AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Procuring God’s Peace

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 10, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,842 views

    This sermon is part of our spiritual first aid series and it looks at how we go about procuring God's peace for our lives. We look at having peace with God and the peace of God, and how we have peace through God's word and forgiveness.

    Spiritual First Aid Procuring God’s Peace Before I begin, let me say that God considers peace so important that not only did He give it as a title to His Son, Jesus, calling Him the Prince of Peace, but He also made it part of two life changing teachings. The Apostle Paul lists out peace as one ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    First Lessons In The Master's College Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,096 views

    Soon after Peter's call to follow Jesus he was taught three very important first lessons in discipleship.

    Introduction: A. Once there was a school teacher who had injured his back and had to wear a plastic brace around the upper part of his body. 1. The brace fit under his shirt and was not noticeable at all. 2. On the first day of school, with the cast under his shirt, he found himself assigned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Abomination Too Many Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 8, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,035 views

    Sodom was guilty of "an abomination" - and when God saw it "He removed them." What was this abomination and what can that tell us about God's attitude toward this sin? Also, can this "abomination" be forgiven?

    OPEN: A man went to see a psychiatrist, and told him, "I’ve been doing some bad things, Doc, and my conscience is troubling me." The psychiatrist thought about that and then said: "And you want something that will STRENGTHEN your will power?" But the man replied, "Well, no. I was thinking of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Loneliness

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Mar 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,509 views

    A true follower of Jesus will defeat loneliness because he will love and have other followers at his side.

    Title: Loneliness Place: BLCC Date: 2/18/18 Text: Genesis 2.18; 1 Samuel 23.16-17 Middle-Aged Men, Biggest Threat: [Screen 1] Loneliness Dr. Richard S. Schwartz, a Cambridge psychiatrist who has studied the problem of loneliness in America, notes that over four decades of studies have shown ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jesus Enlightens Some Dim-Sighted Disciples Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,173 views

    3 groups of disciples failed to recognize the resurrected Lord. Why? They'd walked with Him for 3 years. This sermon explains how grief, work and busyness can keep us so distracted that we fail to see the Lord in our life—and what to do about it.

    Jesus Enlightens Some Dim-sighted Disciples Sermon #2 in After-Easter Series: Close Encounters with the Risen Lord Chuck Sligh April 15, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to John 20 and Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Worship Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018
     | 8,901 views

    Message 7 from John covering the powerful lessons on worship taught to the woman at the well.

    Chico Alliance Church “True Worship” Introduction For several weeks now we have joined the disciples in a most intriguing journey journaled by the Apostle John. In this account of their travels, John first introduced all of the themes he would illustrate from his journeys with Jesus. John revealed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Overcoming Fear Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 26,830 views

    Fear is “the oldest and strongest emotion of mankind.” It can box us in and hold us captive. This sermon looks at how to overcome fear

    Overcoming Fear Matthew 10:26-36 There’s the story of 5 year-old Johnny who was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of soup but he didn't want to go in alone. “It’s dark in there and I am scared.” She asked again ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist