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    Spiritual Growth Series Series

    Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007
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    Outward Spiritual Discipline: Simplicity

    LESSON 8: THE ROLE OF SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES IN SPIRITUAL GROWTH (Part 2) In-Depth Study Outward Spiritual Discipline: Simplicity Matthew 6:19- 33 (New International Version) 19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    #1: We Reap Much We Did Not Sow Series

    Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007
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     | 7,605 views

    Ever hear of something called “jogging in a jug”? “Jogging in a Jug” is a concoction of 4 parts grape juice, 4 parts apple juice, and 1 part apple cider vinegar. Yum, yum! It’s a folk remedy; a kind of “Drano” for your arteries.

    Ever hear of something called “jogging in a jug”? “Jogging in a Jug” is a concoction of 4 parts grape juice, 4 parts apple juice, and 1 part apple cider vinegar. Yum, yum! It’s a folk remedy; a kind of “Drano” for your arteries. Supposedly, two ounces a day of this stuff and your insides will be as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Auditioning For Fame Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Oct 23, 2006
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     | 3,908 views

    In this message, Jeremy asks the question: "Do you want to be famous?" -- And then powerfully backs it up with a greater one..."who is your audience?"

    Matthew 6:1-7 (Message) 1 "Be especially careful when you are trying to be good so that you don’t make a performance out of it. It might be good theater, but the God who made you won’t be applauding. 2-4"When you do something for someone else, don’t call attention to yourself. You’ve seen them in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taking Care Of Yourself Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Nov 9, 2006
     | 17,728 views

    Series based on The DNA of Relationships by Dr. Gary Smalley. By taking care of ourselves we will have greater strength to care for our relationship with God and others.

    TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF A. Today will be our 5th lesson in the series The DNA of Relationships based on the book by Dr. Gary Smalley. Today’s lesson is entitled: TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF. ILLUSTRATION: I found the following true stories in the Reader’s Digest: ONE WOMAN WROTE: Determined ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Google: What Are You Searching For? Series

    Contributed by Mark Canfield on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,454 views

    Is there one site that has the answers to the most relevant questions we face everyday of our lives? During this 5 week series, join us as we search together for the solutions to life’s most basic questions.

    GOOGLE: What Are You Searching For? Week 1: A Network of Real Friends October 2006 The search for information has become the new pastime for many people today. But with literally 100’s of millions of websites to browse, where do you find what you’re searching for? Is there one site that has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    New Year's 2007

    Contributed by David Richardson on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,966 views

    Help your church members prepare for the New Year according to God’s plan for their lives.

    New Year’s 2007 Scripture: Jeremiah 29 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Are We Truly Thankful?

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 175 ratings
     | 45,882 views

    Christians should be a thankful people, but are we really as thankful as we should be?

    Are You Truly Thankful? Luke 17:11-19 Just two short years ago, Citibank started an advertising campaign on television for their new line of credit cards. This line of cards carries rewards or prizes that you can receive for using the card. It is just their way of saying “Thank you” to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learning Right From Wrong: Empathy Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on May 25, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,100 views

    Empathy is a foundational virtue that children need to learn for determining right from wrong

    Learning Right from Wrong: Empathy INTRODUCTION Several weeks ago Sue and I received a request from Lima Allen Council on Community Affairs to conduct a session for parents on helping children learn right from wrong. These are parents who, for one reason or another, have demonstrated a need ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Soldiers For The Cause Of Christ

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Nov 21, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,700 views

    Through sacrifice the good soldier of Christ concerns himself with the cause of Christ. A reminder of our duty as fellow soldiers.

    Preached at Laurel Church of Christ On Sunday, November 17, 2002 Introduction: I. Illustration: "My Country ,Tis of Thee" The kindergarten teacher was showing her class an encyclopedia page picturing several national flags. She pointed to the American flag and asked, "What flag is this?" A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Are The Nine?: A Celebration Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Nov 27, 2002
    based on 1,468 ratings
     | 153,366 views

    Ten lepers were healed, yet only one returned to give thanks. There are several truths that can be seen from this one who returned to give thanks that we should apply to ourselves to help us be thankful.

    Most of us are familiar with the traditional story of Thanksgiving where William Bradford, of Plymouth Rock, proclaimed a day of Thanksgiving to celebrate the survival of the Pilgrims in their second year in the New World, as well as an abundant harvest that they had reaped with the aid of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Goals In Counseling For Those Facing Human Crisis

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,388 views

    Goals in Counseling For those Facing Human Crisis

    Goals in Counseling For those Facing Human Crisis 1. Aim to help the counselees find the solution for their problems in Jesus Christ and the scriptures. All needs can be met through His power, His love, His provisions, His word, His promises, and His comforting Spirit. Without Jesus Christ there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Body By Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,581 views

    Learning to become strong for the off-road times of life from 1 Timothy.

    August 10 & 11, 2002 2 Timothy 2:1-13 “Body By Jesus” Let’s review a bit of last weeks message entitled “Hitting the Road. In last weeks lesson we learned that the Chassis that a “Built Lord Tough” life is built upon is a correct understanding of the “Promise of Life” that Paul writes of in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Meeting God In Depression”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Oct 15, 2001
    based on 238 ratings
     | 20,493 views

    Depression strikes about 10 million Americans within any six- month period. Some of the most Godly people in the Bible and in Christian history struggled with depression.

    Intro: Researchers at Columbia University conducted the study with 199 women at an in vitro fertilization clinic in Korea. Unknown to the patients and their doctors, groups of strangers from the US, Canada, and Australia were asked to pray for their success in getting pregnant. Pictures of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Created For Community

    Contributed by David Swensen on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 609 ratings
     | 93,379 views

    In the New Testament there are no "Lone Ranger" Christians. Believers needed each other. Learn how we could benefit from a similar community.

    CREATED FOR COMMUNITY Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION The huge redwood trees in California are amazing. They are the largest living things on earth and the tallest trees in the world. Some of them are 300 feet high and more than 2,500 years old. You would think that trees that large would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Smee avatar

    My Name Is Noah - And I Made God Smile Series

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,733 views

    This is taken from an existing Sermon on Sermon Central, i just added some illustrations and tailored it to a series we are doing on the purpose driven life. The sermon looks at the 5 primary ways to please God.

    Introduction One of the key elements of a good sermon is making sure you have a really good illustration. For those of you that preach, I know I have had to only come up with 3 so far, but tonight I would like to take you into the world Noah. Whole sermon is almost an illustration. But through it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church