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  • David Owens avatar

    Preparing To Build Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009
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     | 11,641 views

    Even though David was not allowed to build the temple he threw his effort behind making preparations and inspiring Solomon for the work. David provides a good example for us as we seek to inspire our children to serve the Lord.

    Introduction: A. Let’s begin with some statements from some great visionaries. 1. In 1859, Edwin L. Drake tried to enlist some drillers to help with his proposal to drill for oil. They said to him, “Drill for oil? You mean drill into the ground to try and find oil? You’re crazy.” 2. In 1899, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Godly Are Foolish Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009
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     | 7,244 views

    David makes a disastrous mistake toward the end of his life that has grave consequences. A number of lessons can be learned from this about accountability and humility in the face of temptation.

    Introduction: A. Let’s start with a knock knock joke. 1. “Knock Knock” “Who’s there?” 2. “Census!” “Census who?” 3. “Census summer time kids don’t have to go to school!” Good news for kids, bad news for parents. B. Maybe you have heard the old adage – we count people because people count. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Gives Caution Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 29, 2009
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     | 4,405 views

    We need to heed Jesus’ cautions and steer clear of the traps of life.

    A Messiah Who Gives Caution Text: Matt. 6:19-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: Several years ago at a Promise Keepers conference, Dennis Rainey placed animal traps on stage. They were big ones too. Bear traps and even an African safari large animal trap that took two men to open. There were a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Encouraging Difference

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 9, 2009
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     | 6,073 views

    See how we can make a difference in people’s lives as we encourage them in the faith.

    (This sermon was introduced by showing a video clip. The clip contained a series of short interviews in which people were asked the question. "For what do you wish to be remembered?" The last interviewee said "I want to be remembered as someone who made a difference." That is my desire! With that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Jig Is Up

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 10, 2009
     | 3,256 views

    We own our own desires, actions and their outcomes... it is God’s will that our lives be characterized by good desires that lead to good deeds that benefit ourselves, bless others and please God.

    Title: The Jig Is Up Text: James 1:13-17 Thesis: We own our own desires, actions and outcomes… It is God’s will that our lives be characterized by good desires that lead us to do good deeds that benefit ourselves and others and please God. Introduction One of my favorite stories is The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You're Gonna Make It Through Your Storm

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 38,816 views

    No matter what storm you are going through in your life right now, God will see you through it. Watch how God strengthens Paul during his real life storm and the lessons we learn about surviving storms.

    I have a message for you from God today. God told me to tell all of you that… YOU’RE GONNA MAKE IT!!! YOU’RE GONNA MAKE IT THROUGH YOUR STORM!!! It’s just a matter of TIME. God wants to lift your spirits today. God wants to raise your sights today. God wants you to take heart. YOU ARE GOING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Cook avatar

    Life Is Like A Roller Coaster

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 21, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,691 views

    Sermon about the ups and downs of life.

    Phillipians 4:11-13 11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. 12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    En Route To A Better Country

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 24, 2009
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     | 3,972 views

    For Remembrance Sunday, celebrating the lives of those who had passed away during the previous year: We resist change because we fear failure and we fear temporariness. But faith launches us and God equips us to new things.

    Why do some of us embrace change and others of us resist change? Why do some people look for new things to do, search for new things to learn? But others of us resist until our dying breath doing anything but what we’ve always done? Why is that? Why do we approach to life so very differently? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning To Lean Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 20,715 views

    Session 1 - learning to lean on Christ for salvation, strength and success.

    LEARNING TO LEAN Retreat Session 1 This weekend I would like to ask the question “What makes a good man.” Let me suggest to you over the next few days 3 characteristics of a good man. These are 3 things that will help you be a better husband and father. They are learning how to LEAN, learning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 27, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,158 views

    This Parable shows how outrageous the grace of God is and no one is excluded without first being included

    Parable 14 - Laborers in the Vineyard When we were students in Los Angeles we used to go down to the beach with friends for a BBQ • at the time the big rage in drinks was wine-coolers • Being Australian and a little ignorant of brands in California, one day we bought a cheap bottle of wine from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Day's Journey Without Jesus

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,867 views

    “Fellowship with Jesus may be broken but not one’s relationship with Him.”

    A DAY’S JOURNEY WITHOUT JESUS Luke 2:40-52 Proposition: “Fellowship with Jesus may be broken but not one’s relationship with Him.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to walk with Jesus and have a joyful fellowship with the Lord Jesus. INTRODUCTION: On Feb. 24, 2001, a one-year old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can You Hear Me Now?

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 1, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,475 views

    A sermon on why we have ears yet do not hear.

    CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW??? I SAM 2:13-17 Most all of us are familiar with the Verizon Phone ads with the catch phrase “can you hear me now?.” They make it seem like all we have to do is have service with Verizon and our phones would never drop a call… Now, I used to have that service ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Oh Look, A Squirrel" A Sermon On Distractions

    Contributed by Calvary Callender on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,091 views

    Sometimes we as Christians get distracted by things in our lives. This sermon takes a look at Mary's statement of belief in Jesus and then withdrawing from that statement when she is distracted by her surroundings.

    Introduction: When I was in 6th grade all of my friends were getting girlfriends and I wanted to have one too. The only problem was that all the girls I liked already had a boyfriend. There was one girl that ran around in the same group as I did and her name was Tina. I remember Tina very well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Qualities Of An Effective Leader -- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,907 views

    If you want to be an effective leader, don’t let alcohol control you, don’t let anger control you, and don’t let money control you. Instead, let Christ control you so you can lead others to Him.

    Once upon a time there was a teacher in Texas who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his cowboy boots? He asked for help, and she could see why. Even with her pulling and him pushing, the little boots still didn’t want to go on. By the time they got the second boot on, she had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ricky Nelms avatar

    Understanding Sanctification Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,188 views

    This sermon explains the doctrine of sanctification from the Wesleyan/Holiness perspective as a crisis experience. The outlines is 1-The Sure Experience, 2-The Scriptural Examples, and 3-The Sacred Encouragement.

    THE BASICS OF REDEMPTION… UNDERSTANDING SANCTIFICATION This morning, we are continuing our sermon series on the theme of REDEMPTION And by way of review, so that we will know where we are, we have already preached… --Let the Old Goat Go --What Is Redemption --Understanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal