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  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Thanksgiving Days

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2010
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    Let our Thanksgiving Days be public, purposeful, passionate, and perpetual in remembering the One from whom all blessings flow.

    Thanksgiving Days 11/26/06 AM Reading: Psalms 100 Introduction What do you think of when you think of Thanksgiving Day? For some Thanksgiving Day is all about the food. Turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, yams, mmm good! For others, Thanksgiving Day means FOOTBALL!!! They stay glued to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where’s The Line To See Jesus?

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2009
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    Today, as Christmas approaches, impatient shoppers stand in line at the check out aisles, children line up to see Santa, but where’s the line to see Jesus? Based on an original song by Steve Haut and Becky Kelly. Powerpoint and Video avaible, just e-mail

    WHERE’S THE LINE TO SEE JESUS? Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Last year while at the mall with his mom and grandpa, a four-year-old boy watched as children lined up excitedly to see Santa Claus. Having been taught as a toddler that Christmas is the holiday that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Thank You God!"

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 13, 2001
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    In this message we will look at Pslam 18 and answer 2 questions: Why should we be thankful to God? - and How can we be thankful to God?

    "THANK YOU GOD" TEXT: PSALM 18 INTRODUCTION On Sept 16, 1620 2 ships set sail from Plymouth Englnad, The Speedwell and the Mayflower. The Speedwell encountered much difficulty as they began their journey springing many leaks in the ship. So when the 2 ships went to Port in Plymouth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksgiving - Count Your Blessings!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
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    That is why a Thanksgiving message like this is so important. We need this reminder. We need it because it forces us to "add it all up" & recognize where all these things we enjoy actually come from.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Philippians 4:12-13; 1 Corinthians 4:7 ILL. An elderly lady was well-known for her faith, & for her boldness in talking about it. Each morning she would go out on her front porch ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Labor Is Life

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 11, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
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    Carlyle said, "labor is life." While that is a true satement it can be misleading.

    LABOR IS LIFE John 6:27 I. “Loafers,” those looking for a “free lunch” (3 kinds of loafers) A. Lazy “Loafers” B. Loaves “Loafers” C. Lotto “Loafers” II. Laborers, those hoping to work for salvation III. “Lifers,” those accepting the gift Jesus offers. A. Eternal Life B. Heavenly Life (verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian B avatar

    Freedom & Forgiveness Are Never Free...

    Contributed by Brian B on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
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    Melvin Newland (Brownsvill Christian church) laid the Groundwork for this one, This is what I ended up with including an order of service and song selections. preached at a veteran’s day service. I have stood on the shoulders of Giants... Thanks Melvi

    FREEDOM & FORGIVENESS ARE NEVER FREE (A sermon by Reverend Melvin Newland … reworked by Brian C. Byers Freedom and forgiveness are never free, Reverend Melvin Newland in points out that there is always a price that has to be paid for both. I trust that most of you realize that Tuesday was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Al Schifano avatar

    Fourth Of July - Love Of God And Country

    Contributed by Al Schifano on Jul 5, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,415 views

    The Star Spangled Banner and the Word of God, a reflection

    • In today’s Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” • The base of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    A Psalm Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 8, 2008
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    This psalm that David sings is a combination of parts of Psalms 105, 96, 106 and contains the four elements that should be present in true thanksgiving

    A PSALM OF THANKSGIVING Text: 1 Chronicles 16:7 – 36 Introduction: • Ark represented presence and glory of God • Philistines had captured Ark at Shiloh and displayed it for several months in Philistia • Dagon bows and is broken, men of the city develop tumors and some die • Sent the Ark to Beth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Commited To The Cause

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 5, 2008
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     | 7,595 views

    Fourth of July message

    Committed to the cause Text: Heb. 11:32-33, 37-40 Opening: 1. In two days, we will celebrate, Independence day, July 4th and it is indeed honorable to honor those who sacrificed so much to se this nation through 2. I want to look at what it was that literally made these men, and not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Zacch Olorunnipa avatar

    Thanksgiving To God

    Contributed by Zacch Olorunnipa on Aug 14, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 28,066 views

    Defining thanksgiving simply as the giving of thanks, this sermon points out that it is one of the most unfulfilled biblical injunctions and calls all and sundry to intensify thanksgiving by making it a lifestyle so as to do the will of God and fulfil de

    THANKSGIVING TO GOD Pastor Zacch Olorunnipa Text: 1 Chronicles 16: 4 – 36 Key Scripture: “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” 1 Thessalonians 5:18) Introduction Simply defined ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    New Years

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 85,826 views

    If we hold on to God… to His wisdom and His power… • Then we will succeed in this coming year. • And we will be able to grab a hold of everything God wants us to have. • It may seem that our future may be in doubt at times… • But in the end it wil

    In a few short days at 11:59 pm, over one billion people • All across the world will be watching as the “ball” drops in New York City’s Times Square. • That got me wondering about the history of the New Year’s Eve “ball” • And what I discovered was intriguing: • The 1st "time-ball" was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Eternal Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 10, 2009
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    Thanksgiving and worship are intimately related. Without a thankful heart, there can be no worship. But what do we know of worship? Let’s explore the worship of the redeemed in heaven to learn about worship and thanksgiving.

    “The twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshipped God, saying, ‘We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, who is and who was, for you have taken your great power and begun to reign. The nations raged, but your wrath came, and the time for the dead ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Beyond The Turkey

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 13, 2009
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     | 5,357 views

    "Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!"

    GIVING THANKS A few days before Thanksgiving, a man in Florida called his son in Toronto. “I hate to ruin your day, Son, but I have some bad news for you. Your mother and I are getting a divorce. Forty-five years of misery is enough.” Frantic, the son called his sister in Vancouver to tell her the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    Abcs Of Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Nov 6, 2009
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    Although Psalms 9 and 10 fit together in an alphabetical pattern, they are very different. Yet, both are vital aspects of a positive relationship with god

    I cannot think of ABC without thinking of that demand in the David Mamet play and film, “Glengarry Glenn Ross,” where the supervisor keeps telling the salesmen to “Always Be Closing.” Now, I meant the ABCs of the alphabet when I entitled this sermon. If I were going to have played off the play and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    One Reason To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,060 views

    From Paul’s opening words to Colossi discover one great reason to be thankful.

    One Reason to Be Thankful Colossians 1:3-6 THINGS I’M THANKFUL FOR "... .the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends. .the taxes I pay because it means that I’m employed. .the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat. .my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist