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  • Bart Leger avatar

    To God Be The Glory

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,750 views

    I really believe God is able to use us, no matter what our education, or training or even our past involves.

    To God Be the Glory! Do you sometimes feel you are useless, or that your life is not making a difference? I believe these are questions most of us deal with when reflecting upon our lives. We may be asking ourselves, “Is God really able to use me to make a difference in other people’s lives?” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Ultimate Motivaiton For Obedience Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,057 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 1:17-21

    Text: 1 Peter 1:17-21, Title: The Ultimate Motivation for Obedience, Date/Place: LSCC, 6/12/05, AM A. Opening illustration: the moor played by Morgan Freeman in the Costner Robin Hood film. Or the black brigades in the Civil War giving absolute loyalty to the nation vying for their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time Of Harvest

    Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,734 views

    To help churches prepare for a Spiritual harvest

    A TIME OF HARVEST March 11, 2007 a.m. Castle Avenue BC, Hobbs Text: John 4; Luke 10:1-7 Introduction: Spring is not two weeks away. If you are thinking about how great it will be to eat homegrown watermelons or can home grown beans, you better start thinking now about your harvest. You need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep The Home Fires Burning Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,925 views

    Exposition of Job 1:5 for the first part of the paragraph of the church covenant that deals with private life commitments that church members make to the church

    t: Job 1:5, Title: Keep the Home Fires Burning, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/5/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Bonnie said that in the covenant that we must accept okra from Benny B. “We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom From Failure

    Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Mar 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,483 views

    Everyone of you have fought the battle of failure. There are many different kinds of failure. Not all failure is sin. Nobody wants to be a failure. And nobody has to be a failure.

    Luke 5:1-5 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And they saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. 3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Lost Coin - The Priority Of Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,693 views

    God is infinitely concerned about each and every lost soul and so should we be. In our passage today, Jesus (addressing sinner’s see v.1) is going to reveal the heart of God toward lost sinners: 1. THE SUFFERING HEART OF GOD (v.8a) 2. THE SEARCHING HEAR

    “THE LOST COIN” “The Priority of Evangelism” Luke 15:8-10 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau One of the lessons I will never forget from my day’s as a Protestant is a passion for Evangelism. Evangelism is not a suggestion but a command. • Matthew 28:19 - “Go therefore and make disciples of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    How To Dress A Sermon Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 1, 2020
     | 3,281 views

    In order to be presentable, a sermon must be properly dressed!

    HOW TO DRESS A SERMON Preaching involves all the components of dressing appropriately for the occasion. You would not go swimming in a three-piece suit and tie any more than you would enter the pulpit in only your underwear! How your dress your sermon will determine your ability to communicate ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Mouth (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 6, 2016
     | 5,914 views

    The seven things God hates.

    Series: Seven Week: 2 Passage: Proverbs 6:16-19 Title: The Mouth (Part 1) Interesting Statement: A man reputedly slandered a local pastor. One day, he realizing the weight of his hurtful words and went to the pastor for forgiveness. The pastor told him he would forgive him on one condition - he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    World Record Catch

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019
     | 5,495 views

    This morning we will see the results of a boat-sinking catch on personal lives

    A. Opening illustration: You know you have a big fish when you use a forklift to hold in up for a picture. That’s what Carl Sawyer had to do in 2006 when he caught the 83 lb. state record Flathead catfish in the Altamaha River. Not to have it long, Jim Dieveney tied him in 2010 but held up his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Among You Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Oct 4, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 354 views

    True greatness in God’s Kingdom is found in humility and serving others.

    Introduction – Rethinking Greatness Good morning, church. Let me ask you something: When you hear the word “greatness,” what comes to mind? Maybe you think of Tom Brady, Michael Jordan or Serena Williams. Maybe it’s a political leader, a business giant, or even someone you look up to in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Lost Sheep Series

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 22,621 views

    First message in the series "God’s Lost and Found" from Luke 15. This message is deals with the fact that all are lost sheep in need of the Good Shepherd to find and carry them to the safety of the sheepfold.

    INTRODUCTION: Luke chapter 15 is what I like to call “God’s Lost and Found Chapter”. It is not three separate parables but rather one parable (v. 3) with three parts. Jesus uses three illustrations in this chapter to answer the Scribes’ and Pharisees’ accusation that He associated with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Now We Are The Children Of God Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,179 views

    Series on 1 John: call to really know who we are in Christ, and in knowing, persevere.

    Now We are the Children of God — 1 Jn 3:1-3 An ancient Greek philosopher once said “Man, know thyself.” That may be easier said than done. How many of us really know who we are? How many are willing to look deeply within? Even among Christians, do we really understand who we are? Do we live like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Sittin With A Sinner Series

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Apr 25, 2016
     | 3,384 views

    Jesus loves everyone regardless of sin in our lives.

    Luke 7:36-50 I. The Proud verse the Humble - Story of date with Bridget - Our pride often will drive us to shun people not like us A. The Pharisee was proud 1. He refused to have Jesus feet washed 2. He refused to greet Jesus with respect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cronicles Of Daniel #7

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 24, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,831 views

    WHEN ANCIENT OF DAYS HOLDS COURT THE SAINTS ARE JUSTIFIED!

    THE CRONICLES OF DANIEL #7: THE SUPREME COURT DANIEL 7: 1-28 OCTOBER 10, 2004 INTRODUCTION: After a three-month summer recess, on October 3,1994, the Supreme Court of the United States opened its 1994-95 term. According to the New York Times News Service, the court’s legal business for that first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Life In The Word Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,329 views

    There is life in God’s word.

    Introduction A. The Barna research group did a survey that shows that only 18% of "Born-Again" Christians read the Bible everyday. Even worse, only 23% read it at all (Whitney, 32). B. We cannot grow as Christians without a daily dose of God’s word. Paul gives us five reasons why we should read ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist