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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Family Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 22, 2014
     | 8,985 views

    Balancing the responsibility of the family and the church for vulnerable family members is discussed.

    “If any believing woman has relatives who are widows, let her care for them. Let the church not be burdened, so that it may care for those who are truly widows.” [1] The Apostle admonished Timothy to instruct the congregation that they must assume responsibility for their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chasing The Wind - Work? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 19, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,614 views

    Is work meaningless? Is it like chasing after the wind? According to Solomon it is if you are working for the wrong reason and for the wrong person. We need to work for God not men or money and we need to keep it proper balance and be on the side were the

    Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV – “Wake” Series: Chasing the Wind – Ecclesiastes Transition read before song: Solomon states in Ecc. 1:2-4; 8; 14: “Meaningless! MEANINGLESS!” SAYS THE TEACHER. “UTTERLY MEANINGLESS!” Everything Is meaningless.” What does man gain from his labor at which he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Helping God Or Enabling Satan? Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 29, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,734 views

    Sometimes, even with the best of intentions, we get in God’s way. Trying to do the right thing can sometimes be the devilish thing.

    Helping God or Enabling Satan? Matt 16:21-25 We often think we can help God’s purposes along by doing what we think is good, loving, helpful, and noble. Some ways in which doing the right thing can be the wrong thing: *Bailing a loved one out of a dilemma--avoid facing consequences ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Amazing Race: Journeying As A Team Series

    Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,595 views

    At some point in our lives we will face difficulty. Will we find ourselves alone, or will be have a team that comforts and encourages us?

    The Amazing Race The Amazing Race: Journeying as a Team Philippians 1:6-30 (part two) What will happen in our lives in the next 6 months that is difficult? How I face the roadblocks and detours of the race? 1) Listen to God daily for instructions. a) To have Him change me from the inside ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spider Monkey Syndrome

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 31, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,764 views

    We are limited on our Christian growth, because Satan has a hold on us.

    The Spider Monkey Syndrome January 2000 Monte T. Brown Tell the story of the spider monkey. In the country of Tialand lives a very small monkey, called the spider monkey. It is given its name because, it hangs from the tree by its tail and lets its arms and legs dangle. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We There Yet

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,589 views

    Many Christians are waiting for a "perfect day" to reach out to others, but Jesus said the harvest is now.

    Are We There Yet? Intr.: Illus. Thomas Huxley was going no where fast. 1. Have you ever heard (or said) the words “Are we there yet?” 2. Have you ever thought “where did the time go?” 3. Could it be we are rushing to something that we already have? Explanation: 1. Jesus meets a Samaritan woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Up To Jerusalem

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 14, 2009
     | 2,506 views

    Why was Jesus so angry in the Temple? Is that anger valid in our situations?

    John 2: 13 – 22 / Up To Jerusalem Intro: Young man sat in church – lit up cigarette and smoked it – lady - “HOW DARE YOU! WE JUST DON’T DO THAT HERE! I. It does seem out of place to smoke a cigarette in church. What else might seem “out of place” in worship? A. Don’t sit in MY pew! ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    What Are You Seeking?

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 4, 2022
     | 2,711 views

    The world is gripped in a whirlwind of materialism. The rat race for fame, wealth, power, pleasure and other carnal desires has swallowed many believers.

    TEXT: John 1:37-39 "And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? He saith unto them, Come and see. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    busyness Is Bad For Business

    Contributed by John Dixon on Jul 20, 2019
     | 1,847 views

    Everyone is concerned about time and making sure that our time is not wasted. More activity doesn't mean that you are more productive only a lot more sweaty.

    Proverbs 23:4 (NASB) 4 Do not weary yourself to gain wealth, Cease from your consideration of it. 5 When you set your eyes on it, it is gone. For wealth certainly makes itself wings Like an eagle that flies toward the heavens. Do not let your heart envy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Church: God's Imperfect People

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,145 views

    Like conflict in the family, conflict in God’s family, the Church, is resolved through trust, respect, and cooperation.

    As a child, what was your favorite story? Was it Little Red Riding Hood? Or Snow White? Or Peter Pan? As I prepared for this morning, I thought about Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Now Goldilocks and the Three Bears was not my favorite childhood story but I thought about all that Goldilocks went ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ricky Burke avatar

    How To Build A Marriage That Lasts Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 6, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 51,491 views

    This is the third message in a series of messages entitled, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

    Series: "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home" Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25 Sermon: How to Build a Marriage that Lasts We are in the middle of a series of semons called, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home." Last week, we looked at Ephesians 5 and learned how to make marriage work. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Constructing A Marriage That Lasts Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Jul 2, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 12,709 views

    Originally appeared as the third message in a series of messages entitled, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home."

    Sermon: How to Build a Marriage that Lasts We are in the middle of a series of semons called, "How to Have a Happy and Healthy Home." Last week, we looked at Ephesians 5 and learned how to make marriage work. This morning, I want to look at Genesis 2 and learn how to build a marriage that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Making Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,190 views

    If we ever hope to make disciples who love and obey Jesus, then we must become disciples who love and obey Jesus.

    The Making of a Disciple Acts 14:19-28 Intro: One of the last things Jesus told His followers is found in Matthew 28:19-20: “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Pastor And His Purpose

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,824 views

    This message explores and attempts to dispell some myths regarding what a pastor should be about the ministry of doing.

    (Opened with the "MeChurch" video - available from SermonSpice.com) Everyone has their own idea of what church should look like. What church should be like. How church should minister to their needs and the needs of those around them. So from time to time it is important to ask, what is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Help For The Hard Storms Of Life - Part 1

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,845 views

    Someday you will find yourself in a storm just as serious as Paul faced here, but we can look into the Word of God and see what to do.

    Help for the Hard Storms of Life - Part 1 Acts 27:4-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 14, 2008 *Storms: A loved one lets you down in a devastating way, the drunk driver swerves at you, your great job gets cut, the test results come back bad for you or someone you love. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist