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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Good Imitation Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 12,929 views

    Being a mature Christian means more than going to church to be educated and entertained - it means growing to the point where you become an example to others.

    OPEN: What does it mean to be grown up? A group of 5 to 8 year children were asked that question and these were their answers: David, age 7, said you know you’re grown up when your clothes don’t fit anymore. Angie (6) said she believed being a grown up meant being able to ride a bike with no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Basic Need Of A Spring

    Contributed by Ian Biss on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 8,383 views

    The church must have fervent love if it is to stand.

    The Basic Need of a Spring by Ian Biss 1/20/02 Intro . . . The late Peter Marshall, an eloquent speaker and for several years the chaplain of the US Senate, used to love to tell the story of “the Keeper of the Spring,” a quiet forest dweller who lived high above an Austrian village along ...read more

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    Denomination: Grace Brethren

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    Home Sweet Home

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,069 views

    GOD’S PLAN FOR HUMANITY IS STILL MARRIAGE!

    HOME SWEET HOME I CORINTHIANS 7: 1-17 OCTOBER 27, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Internet: Guide to dating and marriage – Kid’s advice TRANSITION THOUGHT: Last week, Bake started us on a journey learning about interpersonal relationships. A critical spirit is not pleasing to God, Bake taught us. This week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ten Virgins

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 7, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 23,518 views

    Matthew 25:1-13 is a parable about two groups of maidens or virgins---the prepared and the unprepared.

    THE TEN VIRGINS Text: Matthew 25:1-13 "Although Douglas MacArthur graduated from West Point at the top of his class, he continued to prepare himself for service to his country. He studied every military textbook he could get his hands on. He visited battlefields and personally reviewed the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    At The Point Of Grace

    Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,243 views

    Deals with Jesus’ encounter with the woman taken in adultery.

    “AT THE POINT OF GRACE!”/JOHN 8:1-11/SHASTA WAY/11-17-02/A.M. In the text for this morning we see a difficult situation. A woman has been taken in the very act of adultery. She has been literally dragged into the presence of Jesus. There is something frightfully wrong with this picture. First, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Isn't Everyone A Christian?

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 26, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 4,891 views

    When you consider what Jesus offers, it’s a wonder that people arn’t queing up to obey the gospel isn’t it? But, sadly, so many wont come to Jesus. Why not? This lesson offers several reasons.

    Why Isn’t Everyone A Christian? Reasons People Won’t Obey The Gospel Introduction “’Gold! Gold! I’ve struck gold! I’m going to be rich…rich I tell you!’ goes up the cry from an excited prospector. We must forgive his excitement, after all, he’s been digging in those hills for weeks and found ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is A Friend PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 960 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of choosing and nurturing friendships that align with Christian values and draw us closer to God.

    Good morning, beloved. We are gathered here today, not as mere individuals, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. A love that binds us together, a love that transcends the boundaries of our human limitations, and a love that calls us to a higher standard of living. Today, we ...read more

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    The Dangers Of Laziness Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 21, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 81 views

    This is the 10th Sermon from the Book of Proverbs Series, "Wisdom For Life".

    Series: Wisdom For Life [#10] THE DANGERS OF LAZINESS Proverbs 6:1-19 Introduction: Laziness is a silent thief that can quietly steal away our potential, blessings, and purpose in life. In Proverbs 6:1-19, God warns us about the destructive nature of laziness and the importance of diligence. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer: A.c.t.s. PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,190 views

    To explore the power, pattern, and priority of prayer as taught by Jesus in Luke 11:1-13, emphasizing that prayer is a heartfelt conversation with God, not just a list of requests.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving into a topic that is near and dear to all our hearts – prayer. As we explore Luke 11:1-13, we'll be focusing on three key aspects: The Power of Prayer, The Pattern of Prayer, and The Priority of Prayer. It's a tall order, but I believe we'll find ...read more

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    Love One Another PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,724 views

    To explore the depth of Jesus' command to love one another as He loved us, and how to practice this love without compromising our convictions.

    Good morning, Church! Isn't it amazing to wake up and know that we are loved by an incredible God? Today, we're going to dive deep into a passage that may be familiar to many of us, but we're going to explore it from a fresh perspective. It's all about love, folks. But not just any kind of love. ...read more

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    A Prodigal God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 816 views

    Explore the story of the Prodigal Son as a testament to God's unconditional love, the power of repentance, and the grace of forgiveness.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dive into the beautiful story of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15. It's a story that many of us know, but every time we revisit it, we can discover new insights about God's unconditional love, the power of repentance, and the grace of forgiveness. Our theme ...read more

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    Promotion To Labor PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 866 views

    Understand God's generous nature, our role in His kingdom, and that true elevation comes from Him, not from human efforts or comparisons.

    Good morning, family! Today we'll be diving into the book of Matthew, chapter 20, verses 1-16. We'll be talking about God's overwhelming generosity, the work we're called to do in His kingdom, and the truth that real promotion, real elevation, comes only from Him, not from man. As Duncan Campbell ...read more

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    Seven Wonders Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 89 ratings
     | 20,554 views

    The reality of heaven will be far greater than our expectations. The expectation is worth living for.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What Happens When A Person Dies? Seven Wonders of Heaven Revelation 21:1-7 The Sunday School teacher was telling the class of second grade boys about the wonders of heaven. They listened with rapped attention as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Preparation Of Paul The Trailblazer For God

    Contributed by Chew Chew on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,453 views

    How God prepared Paul to be a trailblazer for the Kingdom of God.

    Title: The Preparation of Paul the Trailblazer for God Text: Acts 9:20-22 and immediately he began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.” All those hearing him continued to be amazed, and were saying, “Is this not he who in Jerusalem destroyed those who called on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Effective Personal Ministry Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,610 views

    Exposition of Acts 9:32-43 regarding Peter’s ministry in Lydda and Joppa healing the sick and raising the dead

    Text: Acts 9:32-43, Title: Effective Personal Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/10/08, AM A. Opening illustration: In all the recent church growth and development books a common thread that runs through them is how to get all the members in your church to be ministers and involved in ministry—to move ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist