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  • Robert Butler avatar

    Add It Up

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 16, 2020
     | 2,048 views

    I don’t know if this has ever happened to you but it happens to me way too often. I meet someone and at first blush I’m excited because they seem to be as committed to the same ideas as me. However, over time, I realize we aren’t alike as I thought.

    I don’t know if this has ever happened to you but it happens to me way too often. I meet someone and at first blush I’m excited because they seem to be as committed to the same ideas as me. However, over time, I realize we aren’t alike as I thought. They haven’t changed. I am noticing their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Impossible Cases Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,641 views

    God’s timing is always perfect. In Galatians 4, Paul expressed that idea when he wrote “But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son…” So we know that God chose the time when Jesus was to come into the world, and that it was the ex

    No Impossible Cases Acts 9:1-19 Introduction God’s timing is always perfect. In Galatians 4, Paul expressed that idea when he wrote “But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son…” So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Approaching The New Year With A Godly Focus

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 3, 2022
     | 3,312 views

    Lots of people celebrate New Year’s in different ways. And in addition of celebrating, sometimes we set new goals for ourselves. The fact is, it is an opportunity for a new start; fresh ideas, even setting a renewed vision. But, what if our focus was solely on what God would have us do?

    Approaching the New Year with a Godly Focus Psalm 145:1-21 Introduction - Lots of people celebrate New Year’s in different ways -- And in addition of celebrating, sometimes we set new goals for ourselves -- FACT: It is an opportunity for a new start; fresh ideas; even renewed vision -- Over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The High-Value Saint

    Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Aug 20, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,770 views

    Kevin "the Godfather" Samuels, revived the idea and coined the phrase of the High-Value Man. He formulated six principles that create the High-Value Man, but Christ has given us six principles to make us High-Value Saints. We find these principles in the parable of the Hidden Treasure.

    Three months ago, the world of social media lost an icon. Kevin "the Godfather" Samuels, YouTuber, image consultant, life-coach, dating expert and influencer, died on May 5, 2022. Rolling Stone magazine reported that Samuels had amassed 1.4 million subscribers on his YouTube channel ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Right On The Money Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,038 views

    I am still being surprised by my heart. I thought I knew it very well, but every once in a while something will pop out I had no idea was lurking there. A temptation that I thought would never bother me walks up and tests me again. Or, some temptation

    This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth to the Evergreen Church on November 9, 2003 This sermon is the last in a series of sermons from 1 Timothy called The Biblical Church. The title of this message is The Biblical church is right on the money Biblical Text First Timothy chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sloth Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,665 views

    This sermon looks at the Deadly Sin of Sloth. Often when we think of sloth, we think of people who are lazy and aren’t doing anything with their lives. In a word, they’re lazy. When most of us picture the idea of sloth we picture someone like Frank. So wh

    Sloth Matthew 25:24-25, 44-45 Frank is 32 years old, lives in his parent’s home and works part time at a restaurant. His parents pay all of his bills and provide all of his meals. Frank doesn’t have lots of friends and he doesn’t go out very much. He spends the majority of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Helping Hands Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 5, 2014
     | 6,768 views

    Let’s look a little deeper at our parable today and Jesus’ message about what it means to love our neighbors! Let’s look at the characters in this short story - giant idea parable and learn something about doing the right thing even if it costs you something in return

    Opening Video Illustration: What if? (3 min) Theme: Time Management “God created me—and you—to live with a single, all-embracing, all-transforming passion—namely, a passion to glorify God by enjoying and displaying his supreme excellence in all the spheres of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Committed Disciple Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Mar 7, 2020
     | 4,773 views

    To say you’re a “Christian” carries the idea that you’re a disciple but does it? Many in the Christian world today the understandings of what it means to be a Christian for many is to include a lot of don’t such as movies you can’t see, places you can’t go, things you can’t read.

    For the last several weeks we have spent time considering that we as followers of Jesus we are to be His disciples. This term “disciple” carries the meaning of being a student or pupil of Jesus. Today we identify with Jesus using the term “Christian” which implies an association or follower of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tangible Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2016
     | 5,095 views

    G.U.T.S: Tangible- Let's talk about 5 tangible expressions of love from the one another's of the New Testament (Series idea from Mike Mack in his book, Small Group Vital Signs, pgs. 103-111; Outline from Gary Chapman's book, The 5 Love Languages)

    HoHum: Needed: A Valentine Card Today is a special holioday, what is it?  That's right -- Valentine Day. It is a very special day because it is a time when we tell our friends, family, and sweethearts how much we love them. One way we do that is by sending Valentine cards. Valentine cards may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith Is The Victory

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 8, 2023
     | 2,199 views

    How does faith give the victory? 1. Faith in the future. 2. Faith overcomes temptation. 3. Faith to Go on. 4. Faith to Die (Started working on this some years ago so have no idea where this outline came from. Yes, this sermon is based on the hymn, "Faith Is the Victory")

    HoHum: “everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” 1 John 5:4, NIV. The hymn “Faith is the Victory” is based on this verse. The author of this hymn, John Yates, overcame an accident prone childhood. In 1844, 7 year old John fell ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Stevens avatar

    Pieces Of The Puzzle

    Contributed by Chris Stevens on Feb 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,917 views

    Picking up the pieces…In many ways, and I know this won’t be rocket science so bare with me, our life is like a puzzle. Too me if you dump a jigsaw puzzle out I see a million pieces and have no idea where even to begin puzzle workers do., the start on th

    (I began with Illustration 1) In many ways, and I know this won’t be rocket science so bare with me, our life is like a puzzle. Too me if you dump a jigsaw puzzle out I see a million pieces and have no idea where even to begin (Caleb does though). Puzzle workers do, the start on the outside and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Jabez Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 28, 2014
     | 18,637 views

    As I explored our two line story today – which is a short message with a big idea - I paid attention to the meaning of Jabez’s name which to me became important to get a little background on this man’s life. So let’s look for a moment at the meaning of his name.

    Series: Unsung Heroes Sermon: Jabez Scripture Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10: 9Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hear I Am Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 29, 2015
     | 14,976 views

    How are we supposed to know when God is speaking to us? How do we know when we are hearing from God or it is an idea from our own brain? 1 Sam 3 has four essential truths of guidance for us in answering this very important topic of hearing God’s voice.

    “HEAR I AM” 1 SAMUEL 3:1-21 INTRODUCTION… http://dailyjokes.co/index.php?cat=21 “Four guys are driving cross-country together — one from Idaho, one from Nebraska, one from Florida, and the last one is from New York. A bit down the road the man from Idaho starts to pull ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Henderson avatar

    "The Greatest Gift Of All"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015
     | 6,159 views

    What was the best gift you have ever received? Was it your first bicycle? What was it? In a group like this, we might have a lot of different ideas about what makes a great gift, but today I want to tell you about a gift that is, without question, the greatest gift ever given.

    The Greatest Gift of All What was the best gift you have ever received? Was it your first bicycle? What was it? In a group like this, we might have a lot of different ideas about what makes a great gift, but today I want to tell you about a gift that is, without question, the greatest gift ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor: Jose Luis Dejoy avatar

    Hipocresia Series

    Contributed by Pastor: Jose Luis Dejoy on Jun 29, 2013
     | 3,581 views

    Fingimiento de sentimientos, ideas y cualidades, generalmente positivos, pero contrarios a los que se experimentan: es el que hace las cosas solo para que lo vean o para impresionar a los demás, por lo general una persona hipócrita es aquella que no sabe

    Fingimiento de sentimientos, ideas y cualidades, generalmente positivos, pero contrarios a los que se experimentan: es el que hace las cosas solo para que lo vean o para impresionar a los demás, por lo general una persona hipócrita es aquella que no sabe que es lo que quiere. Por eso se ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church