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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Prayer: 101

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 15, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,279 views

    If you’ve been a Christian for a while you probably know that prayer is one of the staples of the Christian life. Although we know that, how much time and consideration have we given to really understanding this thing called prayer?

    PRAYER: 101 INTRODUCTION: If you’ve been a Christian for a while you probably know that prayer is one of the staples of the Christian life. Although we know that, how much time and consideration have we given to really understanding this thing called prayer? 1) Why should we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    The Compassionate Life-Restorer (Come Forth!) Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Nov 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,417 views

    Is Jesus calling to your spirit, "COME FORTH"? Don't ignore His call to participate with Him in the promised resurrection from the dead.

    Scripture Reading: John 11:17-27 Intro John 11 has one major curious feature -- a two-word verse. It's very short -- John 11:35 - "Jesus wept." Yet in this short verse, we see such compassion from the Creator and King of all. All things are subject to Him, and yet He still shows concern for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Me Lord? Why Not "You"?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 14, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 27,855 views

    You can’t earn it on your own, *your not worthy of it on your own, *you don’t deserve it on your own, but yet, it can be yours if you want it. All through a personal relationship with God’s Son, Jesus

    Why Me Lord?, “Why Not You? There have been many people at one time or another, who has pondered those three words, Why me Lord?, why did you let this happen?, why did you let that happen?, Playing the blame game with God, is always going to be a losing proposition. Some blame God for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Oh Lord It's Hard To Be Humble Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,610 views

    A look at having the same mind as that of Christ Jesus

    Mac Davis wrote and made famous a song that is stilled played on some radio stations today. The songs title is Oh Lord it hard to be humble. Basically the gist of the song says that it is hard to be humble when the song singer gets better looking each day, he perfect in everyway and to know him is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Saving Santa Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 1, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,669 views

    Far from being a dangerous distraction from the real meaning of Christmas, believe it or not, Santa Claus can actually be saved! The true story of Saint Nicholas reveals that he was a saint, a scholar, and shepherd. We can learn a lot form Santa this Chri

    Saving Santa Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/4/2011 Well, it’s time to start getting into that Christmas spirit again! Thanksgiving is behind us. Black Friday has come and gone. It’s almost impossible not to think about Christmas. Trees have been going up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    When You Are Tempted Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 6, 2011
    based on 85 ratings
     | 33,640 views

    What must we do when tempted? What can we do? 1- When tempted - don’t blame God 2- When tempted - do blame yourself 3- When tempted - do look up

    INTRO.- ILL.- Thomas Edison was once asked how he resisted temptations. He said, “Never have any. I don’t have time.” I love his idea of escaping the temptation to do evil. Keep busy doing good. If your life is filled with doing good you will no have time or thought for doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Can I Wait So Long? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 10, 2011
     | 4,427 views

    It is hard to wait - so how can we wait for the coming of our Lord?

    “Questions of Christmas: How Can I Wait So Long?” Is. 61:1-3; Luke 1:39-56 Waiting is hard. Young children see gifts under the tree and beg to open ‘just one’ early. When told “No, you need to wait!” they respond “I can’t wait that long!” A ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Thick Skinned And Tender-Hearted

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 21, 2011
    based on 13 ratings
     | 14,278 views

    This message from my youth ministry days was my attempt to explain the reasons some churches were unfriendly and some individuals were thoughtless with regards to the feelings of others in the church. The text is 1 Peter 3:8-18

    Thick Skinned and Tender-hearted TEXT: I Peter 3:8-18 INTRODUCTION: “I was a stranger in the city. The church sign read, ‘Welcome‘, so I went in. I smiled at the Sunday school children as they rushed to their classes. Neither they nor their parents greeted me. After I sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's In You

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 36,599 views

    The Angel of the Lord did not pay any attention to the hopelessness of the past problems. The angel was there for a specific purpose to call Gideon out--to make something out of the potential he identified in this man. He knew that God could make somethin

    Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Senior Pastor Perfected Praise Worship Center – OKC, OK Preached Sunday, July 25, 2010 www.perfectedpraisewc.org bishop@perfectedpraisewc.org TITLE: IT’S IN YOU SCRIPTURE: JUDGES 6:11-12 I stopped by this morning with a simple message. This is a message that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Message From The Beginning Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,879 views

    The message from the beginning is two-fold. 1- We should love people 2- We should loathe evil

    INTRO.- ILL.- A prominent lawyer's son dreamed of following in his father's footsteps. After graduating from college and law school with honors, he returned home to join his father's firm, intent on proving himself to be a skilled and worthy attorney. At the end of his first day at work he rushed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Putting Life In Order Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,851 views

    The health of family life has a significant impact upon the health of society.

    “Law & Order: SPU – Putting Life in Order” Ex. 20:12; 1Tim. 5:1-16 A Sunday school teacher, in her class of 5 & 6 year olds, had just finished discussing this commandment about honoring your father and mother. She asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    A Tale Of Two Dave's Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Aug 5, 2010
     | 4,926 views

    A personal/contemporary look at the church at Pergamum to help us see if we're guilty of slipping away from our walk with Christ.

    My message today is a little different from my usual format. I’d like to explain our passage today by was a story between 2 men. (Turn there). This story is not in outline form, so you’ll need to follow closely in your notes. Prayer Dave was your average sort of guy. He grew up in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    How To Make Sure Your Faith Shows

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 29, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,479 views

    The Christian life is something we do. We express our faith in how we live.

    Title: How to Make Sure Your Faith Shows Text: Hebrews 13:1-6 Thesis: The Christian life is something you do. We express our faith through how we live. Introduction: I was listening to a well known broadcasting personality going off on how we should not let anyone tell us what to think or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    P90x For The Soul - Bible Study Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 6, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,680 views

    Paul tells Timothy that Scripture is useful for several things that are required in our life so that we can be equipped for every good work. What are those things and what can we do to put ourselves in a place to receive those things in our life so that

    P90X for the Soul Bible Study 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Series Introduction P90X promo Slide after video Bring it! I had to show some of the promo for P90X because I find it pretty funny and a bit over the top. P90X or Power 90 Extreme, is an extreme home fitness workout program that has sold over 2.5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Scudder avatar

    The Gospel And Bethel Chapel Church

    Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 19, 2010
     | 2,831 views

    Last week I talked about the fact that church growth is not our responsibility. Jesus said, "I will build my church." Today I want us to talk about what is our responsibility as a church. Our job is Gospel growth, not church growth

    Purpose: To outline the comprehensive nature of the Gospel. Aim: I want the listener to be willing to give up all for the Gospel. INTRODUCTION: Last week I talked about the fact that church growth is not our responsibility. Jesus said, "I will build my church." Today I want us to talk about what ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible