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  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    Did You Really Say That?

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,278 views

    The sin of gossip continues to be a problem in our society and can causes hurts, damage relationship, and destroy the body of Christ. With the development of instant messaging and online diaries, gossip is able to spread at a pace like never before.

    DID YOU REALLY SAY THAT? James 3:2-12 INTRODUCTION: A. Norman Rockwell had the ability to portray everyday life in a way unlike most other artists. The faces in his paintings are always full of expression, on the verge of being cartoonish, yet his paintings always seem to carry some kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mother's Day

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004
    based on 409 ratings
     | 209,081 views

    What mothers do for us.

    INTRO.- Today we are here to worship the Lord and honor our mothers. Not only are we commanded to honor our mothers; it’s also the sensible and loving thing to do. Many of us here today wish we still had our mothers living so we could honor them, remember them and love them. ILL.- A six-year-old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    United In Christ

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,779 views

    Paul addresses the problem of church division

    It is said when the British and French were fighting in Canada in the 1750s, Admiral Phipps, commander of the British fleet, was told to anchor outside Quebec. He was given orders to wait for the British land forces to arrive and then support them when they attacked the city. Phipps’ navy arrived ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Until God Fixes Things

    Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005
    based on 139 ratings
     | 16,273 views

    Sermon for Ascension Sunday

    Introduction: Some of my most interesting theological conversations take place in the hot-tub at the YMCA. Kind of a strange thought, isn’t it? Well, let me tell you about a conversation I had with a guy this past week. We’ll call him Hank. Hank is nearly 70 years old and works out almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So Much Better Than The Angels! Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,838 views

    Christ is vastly superior to the angels.

    So much better than the angels! Heb 1:4 Introduction In the first 3 verses the pre-eminence of the Lord Jesus Christ is graphically displayed. Like the disciples at the mount of transfiguration, in our studies of we have we have climbed the hill and, I hope, gained a glimpse of His glory. Reflect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Downward Spiral Of Sin

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,431 views

    This sermon encourages people not to be desensitized to even the smallest deviant steps.

    INTRODUCTION: It is rare that bad times fall on us without some indication they are approaching. The medical profession uses the term ‘acute’ to describe an illness that attacks suddenly and without apparent warning. Acute situations are rare, but because they come while we are not prepared the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fruit Of The Spirit Is Patience

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,149 views

    1. God is patient with us. 2. We should be patient with each other. 3. We should be patient with God.

    February 22, 2004 Title: The Fruit of the Spirit is...Patience. Text: Galatians 5:22-23 Introduction 1. A man noticed a woman in the grocery store with a three-year-old girl in her cart. As they passed the cookie section, the little girl asked for cookies ... and her mother told her no. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Walking As Children Of The Light

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 30, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 13,249 views

    IN THIS SERMON, WE SEE THE FACT OF OUR WALK IN THE LIGHT, THE FRUIT OF OUR WALK IN THE LIGHT, THE FELLOWSHIP OF OUR WALK IN THE LIGHT, ABD THE FEATURE OF OUR WALK IN THE LIGHT.

    WALKING AS CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT EPHESIANS 5:8-14 There is a company in England which makes beds with a price tag Of $7.000.00. It includes bedspreads of mink, heated mattress, build in TV and sound system. I can’t imagine paying that much for a bed but I guess if one were weary enough, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Apathy Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,678 views

    7th of 7 in a series on the seven churches mentioned in Revelation 2-3

    Christ is here with us. Suppose I wasn’t able to make it back from Seattle this morning and we decided to invite Christ to bring us the message this morning. Suppose He physically comes to speak to us. I wonder what He would say to us... Let’s just say He would give us an indication of how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Mother's Way

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,527 views

    Discover how to be a good minister by seeing what it means to be a good mother.

    A Mother’s Way Romans 16:13 and 1 Thess 2:6-9 [Show video clip “Paying mom”, then go to intro…] Okay mom, don’t get any ideas! Truth is, moms are too often overlooked, overworked, and underpaid ... but not here at First Family. We love our mothers, don’t we? I know I do…after all, my mom taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Disguising Your Despising Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,202 views

    Exposition of Haggai 1:1-11

    Text: Haggai 1:1-11, Title: Disguising Your Despising, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/18/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Against all those monks, who tried to think of the best ways to serve God, stood this one command: “Honor your father and mother.” Luther said, “Where will these poor wretches hide when in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Important Mission Field

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,397 views

    A sermon on how to S.H.A.R.E. our faith with our families using Jesus’ family as an illustration. (Material taken from Steve Bowen in Rev Magazine article entitled "Family Discipleship")

    Sermon for 2/12/2006 The Most Important Mission Field Introduction: A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her 5 and 6 year olds. After explaining the commandment to “Honor thy father and mother,” she asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What God Can Do With The Counted-Out

    Contributed by W. Charles Harris on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 22,708 views

    The thought that an individual could be so utterly unredeemable is dismissed by Paul when he tells Timothy that if God could save him, He can save anybody.

    What God can do with the Counted Out I TIMOTHY 1:15-17 All glory and Praise to the Lamb that was slain. How we give thanks to God for all His great mercies that He has shown toward us. While watching the organization of any game of pick-up, whether it is baseball, basketball, football or any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane Hart avatar

    Who Is To Blame?

    Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,432 views

    To change the future of America tomorrow, we must effectively raise up the children and youth of today.

    Colossians chapter 3 Some humor for you: A mother took her three-year-old daughter to church for the first time. The church lights were lowered, and then the choir came down the aisle, carrying lighted candles. All was quiet until the little one started to sing in a loud voice, "Happy birthday to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Healing The Possessed Boy

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,814 views

    Jesus healing the possessed boy.

    Healing the Possessed Boy (Do Believers Suffer from a Lack of Power?) Luke 9:37-45 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we are going to take a look at one of the passages we saw about two Christmas seasons ago. I gave a message and preached on the differences in the Lord’s usage of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist