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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    On The Edges Of Timnah Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,692 views

    How close to the world can you get without getting into trouble? Samson finds out and the results are less than pleasant. Learn about how to keep your purpose pure as you live in the world as a Christian.

    There’s an old saying that goes: "when you journey through the vineyards, you’ll eventually eat the grapes." I’ve wandered through a vineyard or two, watched them harvest the grapes about this time of year. They sure do taste sweet. But what if along with the sugar came warfarin, an anticoagulant? ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Ripe For The Picking Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 21,670 views

    The same fruits evident in Amos’ basket are still around in our churches today. Are we keeping them fresh by obeying God’s pattern for them? Or are we allowing them to become overripe and rotten by our disobedience?

    1. Introduction (8:1-2) 2. The first fruit in God’s basket of obedience is the fruit of worship. (movement from songs to howling to silence)—Amos 8:3 3. The second fruit in God’s basket of obedience is the fruit of stewardship. (movement from commerce to consumerism to condemnation)—Amos ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Loves A Cheerful Giver

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 37,640 views

    A simple but profound little sermon delivered on Family Sunday--gently challenging us to reflect: does giving to God make me smile? Several Object lessons and stories were used, keeping the many children in mind.

    (this was preached to the whole congregation, but delivered especially with the many elementary age listeners in mind) God Loves a Cheerful Giver ILLLUS: How are you doing with your Smarties? A preacher named Kevin Harmey tells this story about a little boy he knew: [adapt the story telling part ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If It Hadn't Have Been For God

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,351 views

    Some us too have been dealing with life’s problems, situations that have left/leave us feeling helpless, hopeless and alone. How do we keep going when life is a pain in the butt?

    Psalm 124 Genesis 39:1- 21 Life has a habit of getting up and biting you doesn’t it?! Even when things are going well as they were for Joseph bad things do happen to good people. Some us too have been dealing with life’s problems. There have been, maybe are now situations that have left / ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Perspective Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 7, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,101 views

    Paul concludes his letter to Titus by reminding Titus of Titus’s former life without God, and of God’s saving grace. These are the things that keep the Christian life in perspective as we strive to "do what is good."

    Perspective The Productive Life, part 5 Titus chapter 3 Wildwind Community Church April 9, 2006 David Flowers Today we put the wrap on our series on the book of Titus. I hope you’ve learned something. I’ve learned a lot. Most important, I hope you have realized the importance of right ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Passionate Christianity

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 22, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,890 views

    Preachers need to return to fasting, prayer and keeping their offices as a place of study. The children of God need to walk into church expecting to hear a message that is birthed from the Word of God while praying for illumination from the Holy Spirit.

    Turn Your Bibles to Mark 8:34 -38 Title: Passionate Christianity Theme: Unashamedly Living for Christ Introduction: There is a tale of the great English actor Macready. Macready was once asked by a preacher; “What is the difference between the two of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Spirit Is Christ's Gift To The Church

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,355 views

    “He who has my commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him” Jn. 14:21.

    Theme: The Holy Spirit is Christ’s gift to the Church Text: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; 1 Pet. 3:15-18; John 14:15-21 The word Church does not refer to a physical building composed of wood and stone. It refers to the building of God composed of believers as living stones. It is the Holy Spirit who makes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The 10:30 Whistle Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 24, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,594 views

    If prayer is meaningless, then we are taking the name of the Lord in vain everytime we say, "Our Father, who art in heaven." Thus the first petition of the Lord’s Prayer is a request that we keep his name holy.

    I have been told by a socologist that Ware Shoals, SC, has the distinction of being one of the last true old fashioned mill towns in the South. The term mill-town, as used by this sociologist, doesn’t mean that you have a mill and a town; but rather that you have a mill and a town that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Our Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 17, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,669 views

    A sermon telling us of the hope we have in the Lord Jesus; to not despair or give up, but to persevere and keep our focus on the hope of Him. (Another sermon I did from one I found on Sermon Central.)

    There have been many prestigious people throughout the years who have been atheists, but have come to the Lord and ended up saying and doing great things that helped others see Jesus more clearly. Malcolm Muggeridge was a British journalist who was an atheist. He was so good, that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Lord Of The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,293 views

    Here’s our real world. Most people – · Now have to work on Sundays (at least from time to time.) · Are not real sure what (or who) is right when it comes to “keeping the Sabbath holy”.

    LORD OF THE SABBATH Do you ever find going to church to be a burden? A religious ritual? Text: Exodus 20:8 thru 11 I have found it interesting how much has changed since I was a child. Our children may grow tired of hearing us tell them how it used to be, but here goes… When a lot of us were ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Knee Deep In Sheep

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 10, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,802 views

    For Advent III, preached at First Baptist of Gaithersburg, MD. "We may be knee deep in sheep, but let this keep you as you sleep, it is joy we reap". God in Christ transforms the ordinariness of everyday, humdrum life.

    We may be knee deep in sheep, but let this keep you as you sleep – it is joy we shall reap. Did you get all that? Too many rhyming words? Ah, but every one of them is important. Listen again: we may be knee deep in sheep, but let this keep you as you sleep – it is joy we shall reap. Now you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    A Point Of View.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,065 views

    When you read these verses, it sounds like Paul is a little egotistical. He says in the first part of verse 17, “brethren, be followers together of me.” Now keep in mind, these are the people Paul had led to the Lord.

    A point of view. Philippians 3: 17 -- 21. 10/24/04 When you read these verses, it sounds like Paul is a little egotistical. He says in the first part of verse 17, “brethren, be followers together of me.” Now keep in mind, these are the people Paul had led to the Lord. Before Paul got there, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 3 - Matthew 9:14-17 - Surprise! I'm Already Here! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,370 views

    Why are people still turning up to Jesus as John's disciples and wanting TO KEEP ON PREPARING THE WAY. Jesus has come. The Bridegroom has arrived. Get with the plan, people! He's here. All that is left is to celebrate the wedding!

    Part 3 - Matthew 9:14-15 - SURPRISE! I'M ALREADY HERE! My youngest grandson had his first birthday recently. My daughter wanted to make it special for him and she invited all her friends with young children to come. SHE SPENT WEEKS PLANNING THIS PARTY. We spent a good week just setting it up. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Who Is Your Daddy?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 15, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,274 views

    We must know our Father’s business in their lives ~ encourage our kids for God’s mission and call upon their lives. Even at time it may discourage you. This will keep your kids strong and encouraged.

    Opening illustration: "A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One morning they were eating breakfast in a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white haired man moving from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pray You Not Enter Temptation Luke 22:39-46 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Mar 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,002 views

    Prayer keeps us focused on our Calling Prayer can be painful Prayer delivers us from temptation Prayer enables us to face our lives with courage Prayer opens our eyes to spiritual realities

    March 30 Luke 22:39 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. 40 On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” 41 He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42 ...read more

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    Denomination: *other