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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    A Prescription For Life And Work

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 110 ratings
     | 12,230 views

    1- Work heartily 2- See good 3- Be helpful 4- Laugh long

    INTRO.- Have you been to the doctor lately? ILL.- After a doctor checked a patient over, he asked, “Have you been living a normal life?” “Yes, doctor.” “Well, you’ll have to cut it out for awhile.” Normal in America is not necessarily good. ILL.- A certain lady visited her doctor nearly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trusting God In Difficult Times

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 64,937 views

    The beliefs we must commit ourselves to when facing suffering are: 1. God is good, even when life is bad. 2. God can redeem the evil that comes into our lives. 3. We must do the right thing, even when it does not seem to pay off.

    Those of you who have seen the classic movie Fiddler on the Roof remember the scene where Tevye, the main character, is walking on a dusty road, pulling both a milk cart and a lame horse. He says: “Ah, dear God, was that necessary? Did you have to make him lame just before the Sabbath? That ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    A Foundation For Missions

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,164 views

    The purpose of this sermon was to increase missions awareness and concern within the church.

    Introduction I. As I was preparing this weeks message, a thought came to me. II. I cannot remember hearing very many, if any sermons preached from 2nd Corinthians. A. I have heard verses quoted here and there. B. I am sure, I must have heard at least one or two messages based on some text, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brent Charles avatar

    The Fearful Father

    Contributed by Brent Charles on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,834 views

    A message to exhort Fathers towards Godly fear and holiness.

    A Closer Walk with Thee Meditations on Christian Doctrine _______________________________ The Fearful Father Sermon Outline Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Forming Your Alliances Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 9, 2006
     | 2,862 views

    This is the fellowship message for forty days of purpose,I used a Survior theme for he series.

    How many people are watching Survivor, or have seen it? it’s OK you can admit it you’re among friends. Did you see what happened to Billy in the second week of Survivor? He was a member of the Aitu tribe, kind of a chubby hard rock guitar player, here’s a picture of him. And every time you saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Brett Adams avatar

    Bite Your Tongue Series

    Contributed by Brett Adams on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,778 views

    The realities of the significance of your words

    WWJBD? Part 3 – “Bite Your Tongue” James 3:1-12 It’s hard to put toothpaste back into the tube isn’t it? As I read through James chapter 3 over and over this last week looking and listening for where we were supposed to camp today, I really felt after several passes that God made it clear what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tri-God Series

    Contributed by John Braland on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,222 views

    Christians claim to believe in one God yet worship three. How can this be? This message will challenge your thinking on who God is and ask you to consider what you believe about the trinity.

    What is God like? If you were to describe God, what would you describe him like? Someone once said: God is little like General Electric. He brings good things to life. God is a little like a Visa Card. He’s everywhere you want to be. God is like Scotch Tape. You can’t see Him, but you know He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Scott avatar

    Coming To The Light

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,422 views

    Jesus birth is a turning point in human history for his life and teaching reveals in a person what God’s intention was for our lives/

    John 1_1-10 - Come to the Light John 1 The Word Became Flesh 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Faithful To The End Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,148 views

    2nd in a series of the seven churches mentioned in Revelation 2-3

    Are you aware that there have been more Christians killed for their faith in recent years than there were during the time of the Caesars? It has been estimated that since AD 70, there have been over 70 million Christians put to death for refusing to renounce their belief in Jesus Christ. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    To The Church That Was Next Door To Satan's Throne Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 23, 2006
     | 3,457 views

    The compromises we make with the world today are not worth risking the better world God has in store for us someday.

    If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? (Part 3 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church That Was Next Door to Satan’s Throne Rev. 2:12-17 Oct. 22, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick Shealy avatar

    Don't Be Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Patrick Shealy on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,192 views

    Reasons you should not be ashamed of the gospel.

    Sermon Series: The Book of Romans 10/31/2004 Don’t Be Ashamed of the Gospel Text: Romans 1:16-23 Introduction: In Europe there is a book that is a “Christian” bestseller, that is being read by millions of church going people. It is having a major impact in the churches. The book is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jaques avatar

    He Is The Healer Of Spiritual Blindness Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 11, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,575 views

    All people are spiritually blind by nature but can be given sight by believing in Jesus.

    Who Is This Jesus? 9. He is the Healer of Spiritual Blindness John 9 November 6/7, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: • All people are spiritually blind by nature but can be given sight by believing in Jesus. INTRO: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal, they lay down ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Christian Gambler?

    Contributed by John Gerald on Nov 11, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,137 views

    Statistics and Warnings Against Gambling

    A CHRISTIAN GAMBLER? Rev. John W. Gerald I. YOUR CHILDREN ARE YOUR HEIRS Ezra 9:12 Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Financial Wisdom (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,599 views

    PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #6 How can we develop financial integrity in our lives? Will we be a good steward of all God has entrusted to us?

    INTRODUCTION: Do you remember your high school reunion? Many who attend the 5 and 10 year class reunions just want to impress each other with how successful they have become. By the 20th many have given up on impressing their friends and are just happy to survive. As you near the age of 40 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Purpose Driven Strength - Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 19,892 views

    Paul rejoiced in his weaknesses and hardships and difficulties... was he crazy? No, he had learned the source of strength in his weakness.

    OPEN: Years ago, the story was told of a Sunday School teacher who – on the Sunday before Thanksgiving - was encouraging the children in her class to share things they were grateful for. A little boy was asked what he was thankful for, and he thought for a moment. Then the boy went through a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ