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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Greatest Gift You Can Give Mom On Mother's Day

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 7, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 10,783 views

    What’s the greatest gift you can give your mother not only for Mother’s Day but for the rest of her life? It’s not one bought in a store but one that all of us can give to our mothers. It’s the gift of your doing right, living right, and being right.

    THE GREATEST GIFT TO GIVE MOM ON MOTHER’S DAY Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long upon the land which Jehovah your God gives you. Introduction: Mother’s Day poses problems for most men – especially what NOT to buy your wife. Although the only person a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Christ's Ascension - Find Your Purpose And Joy

    Contributed by Don Schultz on May 12, 2004
    based on 276 ratings
     | 32,692 views

    Jesus gave his disciples a new sense of purpose, a new sense of joy, at his ascension.

    Luke 24:44-53: ON CHRIST’S ASCENSION, FIND YOUR PURPOSE, AND FIND YOUR JOY In our country, and really all over the world, sports are a big thing. People like to be on teams – baseball teams, basketball teams. And if you’re on a team that’s winning, it’s even better. As your team heads for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Putting God First Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004
    based on 147 ratings
     | 36,037 views

    The first in a series on the Ten Commandments building from a series done by Rick Warren. Presents the foundation for a good family and the formula for a good family.

    INTRODUCTION Parrot story – A woman bought a parrot in a pet store. She wanted companionship, someone to talk with. The next day she brought the parrot back and said, “He won’t talk.” The store manager asked, “Does he have a mirror in his cage? Parrots love mirrors.” She bought a mirror and left. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Until Debt We Do Part Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001
    based on 176 ratings
     | 5,581 views

    Learn to manage your money rather than allowing your money to manage you.

    Home Improvement Series UNTIL DEBT DO US PART LUKE 19:12-27 Disclaimer --- I do Not make any claims of being a monetary or economic Expert: Besides, X is an Unknown Quality or a Has-been --- and Spurt is a Drip Under Pressure. WHEN WE SAY OUR MARRIAGE VOWS, WE FINISH THEM BY SAYING, UNTIL DEATH ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Master Cleaner Series

    Contributed by Kevin Queen on Nov 2, 2000
    based on 210 ratings
     | 7,922 views

    A journey through the problem of sin in the temple of the heart, and the solution Christ offers.

    Our Theme for this weekend is Heart Improvement… Scripture tells us that Christ dwells in our hearts by faith. Eph 3:17 In the Old Testament the temple was the dwelling place of God. Well since Christ came as a sacrifice for sin, he has made it possible for God to live in our hearts. That is why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Wish To Be Well?

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 8,216 views

    Jesus expects us to exercize our faith.

    Do You Wish to be Well? John 5:1-10 After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. [2] Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, having five porticoes. [3] In these lay a multitude of those who were sick, blind, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Related By Blood

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,884 views

    Topic - First in a series on the covenant. Theme - The covenant according to O. Palmer Robertson, is a "bond in blood, divinely administered." Today we discuss this definition.

    Introductory Considerations 1. As I looked ahead, thinking and praying about what God would have me preach to you this fall, I sensed we need to work on our relationships - with our spouses, parents, children, families, and with one another in church. 2. But as contemplate this, I though we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Jesus Approached The Proud And The Humble

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,640 views

    It is pride which has been the chief cause of misery in every nation and every family since the world began. - C. S. Lewis God pickles the proud and preserves the foolish.

    How Jesus Approached the Proud and the Humble (Luke 7:36-50) The Lord Jesus was the Master of approaching people at the point of their need and their level of receptivity. He knew how to move from a person’s felt need to their perceived need to their human need as a gateway to their spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 205 ratings
     | 12,780 views

    Our heavenly Father knows what is best even when He allows us to go through dark valleys of suffering.

    Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perplexing Problems And Their Solutions From Romans 8

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,072 views

    Thank God He has given us multiple ways of solving all of our problems through His word, His Spirit and His will. You cannot force a solution to a problem to come to mind. But you can keep your mind open so you can recognize possible paths to solutions wh

    Problems and Their Solutions for Life’s Most Reoccurring Problems from Romans 8 Illustration:If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail. Abraham Maslow, Eating Problems for Breakfast by Tim Hansel, Word Publishing, 1988, p. 54. Thank God He has given us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Can We Learn From The Dissatisfaction Implanted In Our Hearts?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 73 ratings
     | 6,115 views

    What Can We Learn From the Dissatisfaction Implanted in Our Hearts? Rom. 8:22-38

    What Can We Learn From the Dissatisfaction Implanted in Our Hearts? Rom. 8:22-38 Illustration:Early in my career as a doctor I went to see a patient who was coming out of anesthesia. Far off church chimes sounded. "I must be in heaven," the woman murmured. Then she saw me. "No, I can’t be," she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Defeat Satan's Plans

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,310 views

    To lead the people to understand where Satan came from and what he did to cause God to kick him out of heaven along with the rebellious angels.

    Unit 15 – Satan and His Demons Lesson 40 – Where Satan Came From and What He Did – Isaiah. 14:12-20; Ezek. 28:11-18; Gen. 3; Job 1 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand where Satan came from and what he did to cause God to kick him out of heaven along with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    God Guides, Provides And Corrects

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,589 views

    To lead the people to understand how the Lord guides, provides and corrects us during our journeys of faith.

    Water for Thirsty Travelers Exodus 15:22-27 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how the Lord guides, provides and corrects us during our journeys of faith. Illustration:F.E. Marsh has enumerated some of God’s blessings: An acceptance that can never be questioned. (Ephesians 1:6). An ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two Kinds Of People In This World

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 14,121 views

    This Psalm contrasts the wicked man and the righteous man.

    Only Two Types Of People In This World Psalm 112 There is the story of a rich industrialist who was disturbed to find a fisherman sitting lazily beside his boat. "Why aren’t you out there fishing?" he asked. "Because I’ve caught enough fish for today," said the fisherman. "Why don’t you catch ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Power Of Conversion"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 6, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,491 views

    A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

    “The Power of Conversion” Acts 19:1-7 Mark 1:4-11 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Paul had no more arrived in Ephesus when he met 12 men who had the baptism of John but not the baptism of the Lord Jesus. The baptism ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist