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  • Robert Higgins avatar

    One Body Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008
     | 7,215 views

    This deals with the diversity of the parts of the body and how God has made each part of the body exactly the way He desires it to be. He put each part of the body where he wanted it

    Introduction: Imagine the Master Carpenter’s tools holding a conference: Brother Hammer presides, but several suggest he leave the meeting because he is too noisy. Brother Hammer replies, “If I have to leave this shop, Brother Screwdriver must go also. You have to turn him around again and again ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Do You Love

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,673 views

    Have you left your first love?

    Who Do You Love? Revelation 2:1-7 This past week has been full of love Folks getting together to celebrate With food and drink Sharing stories of past experiences maybe Lots of smiles and exciting times A lot of people wearing red even And this all started long before this week as well People ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deal Or No Deal: The Choice Is Yours - It's Not My Testimony

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,606 views

    Today, I want to focus on one unique perspective when talking about one’s testimony -- I want you to think of your testimony as a GIFT, A GIFT you can give certain people in life as a gift that keeps on giving.

    Deal or No Deal, The Choice is Yours It’s Not My Testimony, It’s His! Four weeks ago, we began a new sermon series entitled Deal or No Deal? The Choice is Yours! I wanted to talk about making the choice to obey God and not waver from His ideal for your life in the following areas of your life: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Impatience With God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 4, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 30,189 views

    At times it is hard not to get impatient with God. It’s hard to wait for Him to move. But such impatience can cause us to act rashly and our rashness can cost us dearly.

    OPEN: Caitlin was a 4 year old and an only child. She really wanted to have a baby sister and kept pestering her mother asking when she could have one. One morning Caitlin told her mother, "Maybe if we both prayed out loud, God would hear us." So they prayed together. As soon as they finished, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shrewd Christianity

    Contributed by Stephen Evoy on May 11, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,564 views

    Does "accidental" repentance "count?"

    Shrewd Christianity The Parable of the Shred Manager (Luke 16:1-9) 1There was once a rich man who had a manager. He got reports that the manager had been taking advantage of his position by running up huge personal expenses. 2So he called him in and said, “What’s this I hear about you? ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Rahab: God Loving The Unlovable

    Contributed by David Scudder on May 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,245 views

    Rahab proves that you cannot out-sin God’s grace. When God saves us from hell, He then gives us much more. Rahab went from harlot to royalty.

    Rahab: God Loving the Unlovable Joshua 2:1-21; 6:20-25 Purpose: To show God’s grace toward a harlot. Aim: I want the listener to be overwhelmed by God’s grace. INTRODUCTION: ➔God is so great that He can forgive and use anybody! One pastor recently wrote about one of his heroes: “Nate ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Top Models Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 20, 2012
    based on 146 ratings
     | 28,041 views

    There are lots of bad role models in this world . But Jesus called us to be role models of His way of life for others. So, how do I become the kind of role model he wants me to be and how can I make a difference in the lives of others?

    OPEN: We played a youtube video that gave a lighthearted view of fashion since 1911: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JxfgId3XTs That video displayed the changes of style and fashion that have taken place over the years. ILLUS: I remember looking back at some of my high school pictures… and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Loving One Another Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012
     | 8,197 views

    I want to look at 7 things that are proven by loving one another.

    Out of the last 16 messages out of 1 John, we have heard at least a dozen of them mention that we should love one another. I guess God figures we should never get tired of hearing it and definitely never get tired of practicing it. The 6th test that proves that we really love God, once again, has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Today Or Tomorrow We Will Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2012
    based on 187 ratings
     | 50,028 views

    James gives us the proper perspective for life. 1- Don’t be quick to make plans in life 2- Recognize how quickly life disappears 3- Seek the Lord’s will in all things 4- Acknowledge the sin of doing nothing

    INTRO.- Today or tomorrow. Well, what about today and tomorrow? What are you going to do today? And tomorrow? Hopefully, on the Lord’s Day you will always make it priority to worship the Lord with the Lord’s people wherever they assemble. And personally speaking, I think many Christians really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Man Passing Through The Crowd Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,210 views

    “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?” Simon of Cyrene was. He carried the cross to Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified.

    Title: A Man Passing Through the Crowd Text: “Then they compelled a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, the father of Alexander and Rufus, as he was coming out of the country and passing by, to bear His cross” (Mark 15:21). Scripture Reading: Mark 15:16-32 Introduction Let me begin our lesson by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Way Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,932 views

    Jesus, salvation, commitment

    ONE WAY John 14:6 (p764) June 3, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard the expression…”It’s My Way or the Highway! My Dad use to say it a little differently….”The one who owns the house makes the rules for the house! Rules are different than Opinions. Let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Working For The Increase

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 8, 2012
     | 7,966 views

    The Lord expects the church to be working for increase in the kingdom till He returns.

    June 10, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Luke 19:11-27 Subject: Working for God Title: Working for the Increase I want to start this morning by saying thank you to all of you and especially to all who preached and worked in ministry while we were gone to keep things running smoothly. We are back ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Slave For Christ Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,448 views

    Part 10 focuses on Paul's conversion and his ability to prove that jesus was in fact the true Messiah.

    A Slave for Christ Part 10 Scriptures: Acts 9:18-31 Introduction: Several weeks ago I shared with you a story of a man who had abused and murdered people and got away with it. He was never arrested or paid any recompense from his crimes. Before many of you found out that I was referring to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's So Unnatural

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 12, 2012
     | 4,034 views

    As Christians we are called to stand out. We are to be in the world but not of the world. It's not easy to go against the flow but it is worth it.

    IT’S SO UNNATURAL INTRODUCTION: Unnatural is defined as something contrary to habit, custom or practice. It is described as not conforming to that which is conventional. Synonyms for unnatural include: abnormal, strange, uncommon, supernatural, inexplicable and extraordinary. These are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Father’s Pride Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 12, 2012
    based on 115 ratings
     | 46,127 views

    A father’s pride can be seen in several areas of his life. 1- He has pride in his children 2- He has pride in his work 3- He has pride in his faith

    INTRO.- I Peter 5:5 “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Pride is not good. Most of the time it is not good because it deals with self and not others. ILL.- I love the old story about a lady who went to preacher to make a confession. She said to him, “I must confess a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ