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  • William Mouser avatar

    Whose Image?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,411 views

    Giving to God what is His requires we recognize what bears His image and, thus, a duty toward Him.

    Whose Image? Matt 22:15-22 The gospel for today has a saying of Jesus that is probably better known than anything else he ever said, with the possible exception of his words to Nicodemus about being born again. The odd thing about Jesus’ words in today’s gospel is this: were not answering the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Redemption, Adoption And Inspiration, Or Slavery! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,822 views

    There are two tempting traps that return us to slavery. One is clearly sinful, the other looks and smells religious, but actually is bondage. Paul asks, "Who’s your Mother?" It makes all the difference!

    It was April 17, 1957 at 12:05 a.m. in a hospital in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. A baby boy was born to Charles and Betty Nance. He was their first born son. Three years earlier they had a daughter, and five and seven years later they would have two more boys. This is my family. You know, I had no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Something Great From Something Small: O Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
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    God can do great things in small places and through humble people

    (borrowed and adapted from Bob Russell) SERIES: “CHRISTMAS CAROL THEOLOGY” TEXT: MICAH 5:2-5 TITLE: “Something Great from Something Small: O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM” INTRODUCTION: A. Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running furiously from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Peace On Earth Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 18, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
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    A sermon for our Carols by Candlelight service. What is the peace that the angels are singing of, and how do we find it in our lives?

    Carols by candlelight. Peace on earth. WBC 19.12.2004 pm. Luke 2:8-20 A mother and father went Christmas shopping one Saturday afternoon with their seven-year-old daughter. The Little girl was so thrilled and enthusiastic about the season. But her parents were just the opposite- - they were so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Women Are Needed In Ministry

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
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    We all want to see the great commission (Matt 28:18-20) of our Lord fulfilled but there is some disagreement about the best ways to see it completed. More than two-thirds of the mission force around the world has been and is currently comprised of women.

    How to Encourage Women’s Involvement in Missions – Acts 18:26 “Apollos began to speak freely (fearlessly and boldly) in the synagogue; but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him with them in their home and expounded to him the way of God more definitely and accurately.” (Acts 18:26) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    God... Where Were You?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
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    In the aftermath of the events of September 11, many are asking that same question of God. God where were you?

    INTRODUCTION: Lazarus had become terminally ill. Upon being informed of his condition by Christ’s disciples, Jesus delayed going to the home of Lazarus until he had been dead for four days. Upon His arrival Christ is met by Martha who cries out to Christ, "Lord, if you would have been here, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Don't You Get Weary, Children Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
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    There are many thankless tasks we have to perform, of which, to some, church participation may be one. But God teaches us that if we do something out of love, it is not burdensome, and the Cross and Empty Tomb teach us that it is not futile.

    There sure are a lot of thankless tasks to be done. There certainly are a great many things that are immensely frustrating, because they just won’t stay done. Do you know what I mean? The kinds of jobs that you do and almost immediately you have to do them again? These are thankless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The End Is Near - Don't Be Alarmed

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,160 views

    We hear about violence and famine, war and crime every day on the news. Jesus said this was the beginning of the end for this world - but He also says something else to us - "Don’t be alarmed." How do we keep a peaceful heart in times of great storm?

    There’s an attitude that exists, certainly among scientists, the educational elite – and surprisingly even among Christian professors – that the Bible is not historically accurate. "It is an account that was crafted by men who had a point to make, so the details don’t necessarily match up with what ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    What's The One Thing?

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 35,231 views

    Jesus said to Martha, "There is really only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it..." What’s the One Thing? Includes illustration of Jason, a young man in special education that changed the life of his teacher. "Welcome, friend

    Title: What’s the One Thing? 09/03/06 West Side Text: Luke 10:38-42 A.M. Service Purpose: A Labor Day message dealing with how we should “Be Still” before the Lord ******************************************************* Introduction: Jason’s Praying Pencils How a student gave his ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Thanks Mom Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 10, 2009
     | 9,395 views

    Thanks mom for all the hard work you do, we want to thank you for your sacrifice and dedication!

    Thanks Mom! Open with video clip of people telling why they love their moms at Christian Hills. Thesis: Thanks mom for all the hard work you do, we want to thank you for your sacrifice and dedication! Video Illustration: When mom does not work from Blue Fish TV – What happens? Opening ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Victor Yap avatar

    All That You Can Be Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
     | 4,317 views

    Joshua, Pt. 7 (Final)

    ALL THAT YOU CAN BE (JOSHUA 24:1-31) When Henry Ford (founder of the Ford Motor Company) finished giving a visitor a tour of his automobile factory, the visitor said, “It seems almost impossible that a man, starting out with practically nothing, could accomplish all this.” Ford replied, “You say ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Victor Yap avatar

    No More Mr. Nice Guy Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007
     | 3,703 views

    Nehemiah, Pt. 4

    NO MORE MR. NICE GUY: FROM ALARM TO ASSERTION (NEHEMIAH 4) I went into a small post office in Pasadena that had only two workers on duty. Taped to the side of the sales window was a smiley face minus the smile. In its place was a glum, flat, expressionless line of a smile, with words on top of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Paul's Strategy For Success

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 39 ratings
     | 20,566 views

    The Apostle Paul gives this church his personal testimony because Paul was never one to let circumstances conquer him. Rather, with the help of God, he was determined to fulfill his God-given purpose. In this text, Paul’s attitude, dedication, and determi

    Subject: Paul’s Strategy for Success Text: Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction: Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides a strategy for the Philippian Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, the Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brien Sims avatar

    Mortality

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,016 views

    This story is about someone who fears death because they don’t know what’s next, someone who says they know Christ but fears death, and someone who lived for Christ and knows where they are headed.

    How often do we as humans think about our mortality? Generally something has to jog our brains a bit before we being to really contemplate the seriousness of life and death. Maybe we see a horrific accident on the news, a national disaster such as hurricane Katrina, or even now an act of terror ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Trust In The Lord! (Part 1)

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,109 views

    Five dimensions of trusting in the Lord.

    Trust in the Lord! (Part 1) Acts 18:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 5, 2007 *Do you trust God? Do you really trust God? Bob Marcaurelle made this great point about trust: If I yell up to you in the middle of the night, that your house is on fire; I do not want you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist