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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    What Is That In Your Hand?

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
     | 20,841 views

    Offer that which you have to God and He can use it to accomplish great things.

    Moses was shepherd, tending the flock of his father-in-law Jethro. He has been living such a life for 40 years when the Lord suddenly appeared before him in a burning bush. God spoke to him, and called him to serve Him. Exod 3:7-10 7 The LORD said, "I have indeed seen the misery of my people in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    What Could I Possibly Give To God?

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 4, 2001
    based on 253 ratings
     | 12,449 views

    We are indeed the sheep of his pasture. We are living on his earth and breathing his air. But, there are some things we can give God that might not be his yet. Here are five of those things you could give God today.

    What Could I Possibly Give God? 6-02-01 Do you know anyone that is hard to buy a gift for? (Use a personal example of someone close to you who is hard to buy a gift for). When it comes to this persons birthday or Christmas it is hard to buy for them because they have everything. Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bud Martenn avatar

    What Is That In Thine Hand?

    Contributed by Bud Martenn on Feb 6, 2001
    based on 258 ratings
     | 23,119 views

    God really doesn’t have us, if he doesn’t have what is in our hand.

    WHAT IS THAT IN THINE HAND ? Ex.3:1-4:5; 17 Usability To show that God can use most anything if we will only surrender it to him A. WHY GOD WANTS WHAT’S IN YOUR HAND 1. God doesn’t ask you to give him what is in someone else’s hand, only what is in your hand 2. God doesn’t ask you to give what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Bauer avatar

    A Good God Or A Goods God

    Contributed by Mark Bauer on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,118 views

    Sometimes we let goods be our God instead of letting God, who is good, be our God.

    A Good God or a Goods God For years there has been a Snoopy poster that shows how he spends his week: On Sunday, he dances, with the caption, "Party-Time!" On Monday, he scowls, with the caption, "Don’t speak to me." On Tuesday, he lies flat on his back as though dead, with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William Baeta avatar

    It Is Time To Build

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,728 views

    “Go up to the mountains and bring wood and build the temple that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified” Haggai 1:8.

    Haggai 1:1-11 Theme: It is time to build Text: Haggai 1:1-11 Today’s harvest is not only a call to remember the abundant blessings of God but also a call to take advantage of the unique opportunity to invest in the Kingdom of God. He has blessed us with everything we have that to please and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Supporting The Ministry Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 13,423 views

    A deductive exposition of selected texts on supporting the church’s ministry with attendance, lifestyle and financial giving.

    Introduction: 1. This is God’s church because gave His life for us (Acts 20:28). 2. “Commitment” is so important to God that He searches the world for it (2 Chronicles 16:9). Each Sunday this month, we are becoming aware of a different commitment you and I can make to God through His church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    Giving God What He Wants Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,631 views

    Living according to God’s will is living according to what He wants

    There was a man walking along the railroad. His right foot accidentally got stuck in one of the tracks. While struggling to free his foot, suddenly he heard the train coming. He panicked. He tried and tried but he could not break free. He could see the train fast approaching. He prayed to God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Froese avatar

    When You Can't Pay The Bills Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,034 views

    If you are living under financial bondage & stress, you’re missing God’s will for you: to enjoy and live life more abundantly…

    Everyone has trouble with finances at some point in life. (In his book, “How to Succeed in Money,” George Bowman says, "About nine out of every ten people with an income are financial failures." He means people in general fail to manage our money wisely. 40% of Americans borrow more money than ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Edward Boyce avatar

    The Missing Piece

    Contributed by Edward Boyce on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,389 views

    Jesus encounters a man, who like us is collecting things. Also, like us, he is missing one thing. In this scripture reading Jesus tells him and us how to get that one missing piece we are missing.

    In this morning’s Scripture reading, Jesus encounters a man who runs up and knells before him. Do you want to know something? I was right there with that man! I believe I know how he felt, because I have a reason to kneel before Jesus. What about you? Don’t you know, too? Don’t we all have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    The Fast Tracks Of Faith - Stewardship

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,446 views

    This is the fourth message in a series on understanding and doing the will of God. The fourth essential element of the Christian life is good stewardship.

    Intro: When the builders of a proposed bridge across the Niagara Falls began construction many years ago, the first matter at hand was how to span the river w/ the suspension cables. Launching a simple kite, the builders were able to get a thin string across. Using the string, they drew a rope ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Stewardship And Outrageous Generosity Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,908 views

    Part of the sermon series on the building block necessary for a church to grow.

    Wayne Smith tells about a farmer who called the office of Southland Christian Church in Lexington, KY where he was senior minister for 40 years. The farmer asked to speak to the Head Hog at the Trough. The receptionist said, “If you’re referring to our senior minister, you may call him Brother, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Will The Real Mom Please Stand Up?

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 5, 2001
    based on 1,357 ratings
     | 202,831 views

    The infamous illustration of Solomon’s wisdom depicts the MORALS OF MOTHERHOOD.

    Now this is not your usual Mother’s Day text so please pay close attention: 1 Kings 3:16-28 (NIV) Now two prostitutes came to the king (Solomon) and stood before him. One of them said, "My lord, this woman and I live in the same house. I had a baby while she was there with me. The third day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Cariño avatar

    A Faith That Won't Fold Up

    Contributed by Michael Cariño on Jan 2, 2017
    based on 11 ratings
     | 57,437 views

    Big Idea: God finds pleasure when your faith persists in spite of pressure.

    A FAITH THAT WON’T FOLD UP Matthew 15:21-28 Introduction: He was seven years old when he had to work to support his poor family. At age nine, his mother died. He was 23 when he incurred a huge debt due to a failed business. At 28 and after four years of engagement, he asked his girl friend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Flowers avatar

    Shaped For Serving God Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,899 views

    Part 5 in series The Purpose-Driven Life, this message looks at Ministry, the fourth of God’s five principal purposes for our lives.

    Shaped for Serving God The Purpose-Driven Life, part 5 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers November 11, 2007 In spite of enormous success, Elvis Presley was, according to friends, an unfulfilled and unhappy man. He died of obesity and drug dependency at 42. And in an interview with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ira Sandefer avatar

    Sowing And Reaping

    Contributed by Ira Sandefer on Jul 7, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 40,776 views

    God will bring us a harvest, if we will be full of faith and faithfulness in our sowing for His harvest.

    Introduction Sir Robert Watson Watt, the inventor of the radar was arrested himself for speeding. He had been caught in a radar trap. Shortly after his irony, he wrote this poem: "Pity Sir Robert Watson Watt Strange target of his radar plot, And this, with others I could mention, A victim of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God