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  • Alan Smith avatar

    God Was A Carpenter

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 11,463 views

    We can serve God in our secular jobs just as Jesus did.

    Introduction: Many years ago, there was a movie which came out entitled "OH GOD". It starred John Denver as a grocery store manager who was visited by God, who was portrayed by George Burns. I’ve never seen the movie, but I heard about one scene which I think may teach us a bit. John Denver ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Excellence Is Next To Godliness

    Contributed by John Slythe on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 13,137 views

    Do we serve in excellence? Or do we go through the motions in church as usual. Daniel was a man of excellence service because he served a God of Excellent deliverance.

    Excellence is Next to Godliness We have a familiar saying in the world today. “Cleanliness is next to godliness”. I don’t like that saying. It’s not because I’m a slob. Believe me, I’m not a slob. At least, not a professional slob. Sure I’ve left my fair share of dirty laundry lying around ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Gideon: From Despondency To Defiance Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 18, 2003
    based on 226 ratings
     | 34,534 views

    Out of weakness Gideon was made strong.

    [I used a sermon by Stuart Briscoe in Nelson’s Annual Preacher’s Sourcebook (2003) as a starting point for this sermon.] Hebrews 11 is often called God’s “HALL OF FAME.” In this chapter we find a character with whom we can identify. His name is GIDEON. Gideon’s name is found in verse 32. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beauty & The Beast Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,679 views

    In our homes, believers must deal with the sin nature. Being in control of the Spirit rather than the flesh is the difference between Beauty & Beast.

    ¡§Happily Ever After¡K¡¨ ¡V Part One ¡V 2002 Family Sermon Series ¡§BEAUTY AND THE BEAST¡¨ OUR SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT MATE Ephesians 4:17-32 Introduction: Brief background of Fairytale ¡§Beauty and the Beast¡¨ followed by ¡§what they both discovered about themselves was the potential to have both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Grace For The Guilty

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 17,700 views

    The great thing about God is that though we are all guilty we can still be declared righteous. And the sin is totally forgiven as well as forgotten.

    I. Guilt Exposed A. What he did B. How could he C. Why did he D. What now (consequences of sin) II. Grief Expressed III. Grace Experienced Three keys to handling life’s problems A. You can’t change the past B. You must live one day at a time in the present C. You must trust God for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking The Ties That Bind

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 8,947 views

    Father's Day

    Breaking The Ties That Bind 2 Chronicles Father's Day is a very special day for us here at Britton Christian Church. I believe that it is vitally important for us to develop a three-fold ministry to the men of our church and this community. First, we must call the men to surrender their lives to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Temptation Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 19,777 views

    How can we withstand the temptation which we face on a daily basis?

    Overcoming Temptation Introduction: A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his mother noticed that his hair and bathing suit were wet. "I told you not to go swimming," the boy’s mother scolded. "I couldn’t help it mom," he defended himself. "The water looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    His Return Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,298 views

    Eight sermons that deal with eight unique characteristics of Jesus. Got the idea from Joe Causey.

    “Eight Unique Characteristics of Jesus” “His Return” Luke 12:35-48 There’s a story about a lady who married a banker. He died and left her some money. She was looking for a little fun, so she married an actor, but he died a few years later. Then, she met a preacher and married him. She commented ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You A Slave To Sin Or A Slave To God? Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 31, 2008
     | 9,070 views

    Series in Romans

    Text: Romans 6:15-23 Title: Are You a Slave to Sin or a Slave to God? Romans 6:15-23 15 What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? May it never be! 16 Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nothing But Nets

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,961 views

    Jesus one day asked His disciples to drop their nets and follow can we do no less in our devotion to Him?

    Cornerstone Church June 8, 2008 “NOTHING BUT NETS” Mark 1:14-20 I heard this story on the radio by the Bible League. Perhaps you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Communion: What Does It Mean? (The Crackers And The Juice)

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,598 views

    Each month we celebrate the Lord’s supper but do we really know what it means?

    Cornerstone Church January 8, 2006 "Communion - What Does It Really Mean?” (the Crackers and Juice) 1 Corinthians 11:23-31 A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Praise His Holy Name Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
     | 5,749 views

    God alone is worthy of our praise and our adoration.

    Cornerstone Church February 26, 2006 “Prayer 101 - Lord, Teach Us To Pray” Series LESSON 2: “PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME” Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Show Me The Money! Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 12, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,481 views

    A look at Biblical stewardship

    *Intro>There are three impassioned phrases that have entered our common culture from movies starring Tom Cruise. ---In 1993, in “The Firm,” Cruise’s character desperately seeks to be received and forgiven by his wife for some indiscretions on his part, offering his tearful and impassioned apology ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friendly Fire - When Church Hurts

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 45 ratings
     | 40,266 views

    People are going to church seeking something only to be hurt by the religiosity of a religious system. When you have been hurt in the church what must you do. I have been attacked by friendly fire.

    “Friendly Fire” “When Church Hurts” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Jeremiah 20:9 “Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But [his word] was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Restoring The Sanctity Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,792 views

    52nd in a series from Ephesians. Wives can help restore the sanctity of marriage by submitting to their husbands.

    A Sunday school class was discussing King Solomon. People pointed out that though Solomon had been so wise, he made some foolish choices. Finally, the teacher asked, "Are we picking too much on Solomon?" One older saint replied wryly, "Ah, with all those wives, he was used to it!" We’re actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist