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  • Rich Hadley avatar

    Feed My Sheep

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 44,456 views

    It’s time to come down from the stands –stop being His fan and become His friend.

    FEED MY SHEEP Key Verse: JOHN 21:15-17 15. When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." 16. Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Top Ten Reasons Why Jesus Is Better Than Santa

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,552 views

    David Letterman-style counting down of why Jesus is better than Santa. Family-friendly and fun to preach.

    Psalm 123:1-2 - Top Ten Reasons Why Jesus is Better Than Santa 10. Santa is more legend than reality. Jesus is more real than you can see - Luke 24:36-43. 9. Santa had a beginning. Jesus is timeless - John 1:1. 8. Santa only creates toys. Jesus created the whole universe - Hebrews 1:2. 7. Santa ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wmd's: Weapons For My Deliverance

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,012 views

    WMD’s: Weapons for My Deliverance 1) The sword that struck down Jesus; 2) The fire that purifies me

    WMD’s. Do you know what those are? Sure you do. You’ve been hearing about them for close to a year now. WMD’s, or Weapons of Mass Destruction were one of the reasons for the invasion of Iraq. It was believed that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction and was willing to use them against its neighbors ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Telling The Salvation Story Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,576 views

    We need to avoid spiritual arrogance and not look down on those who sin differently than we do.

    The last two responses on that clip were pretty unsettling but they serve as summary statements for many today. The one guy believes that people can’t really change and that if we wanted to get rid of evil, we’d have to destroy the whole world and start over. Unbelievably, the woman replied that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ownership And Obedience Series

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,005 views

    The first in a month-long stewardship series. Financial giving boils down to obedience. Who owns your stuff?

    Stewardship I - Ownership and Obedience Purpose: 1. Read I Kings 17:7-16 2. (This story is an adaptation from an illustration from Leonard Sweet) Let me tell you about a trip Grant and I made to McDonald’s last spring. Dana and Jackson were on a field trip to Hendersonville … and it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Being A Respectful Witness

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,234 views

    Respecting the Unsaved: You can’t beat people over the head with the Bible nor shove it down their throats.

    WHAT IS THE FIRST THING THAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORDS: RUDE, CRASS, DISRESPECTFUL, HATEFUL, MEAN, INSENSITIVE, AND OFFENSIVE? YOU MIGHT THINK THEY COME FROM AN ACT OF A “STAND UP COMEDIAN” OR POSSIBLY THE DIALOG FROM AN “R” RATED MOVIE. WOULD YOU BE SURPRISED IF I SAID THAT THEY COULD ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    What Is Wrong With Gambling? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004
    based on 203 ratings
     | 13,464 views

    also included: the Lottery, Raffles, and gambling with our lives/families! Powerpoint at website under "When the Chips Are Down"

    WHAT IS WRONG WITH GAMBLING? “Questions People Ask” Acts 19:21-29 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website at bottom. ------------------------- We need to know what we believe, and why we believe it. What if someone came to you and said, “what’s wrong with going to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #4 Five Levels Of Waiting Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,376 views

    We consider five levels of waiting: soaring, running, walking, sitting, lie down.(This is part #4)

    5 WAITING LEVELS   By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.    Kyfingers@aol.com   This is Part 4 in a series on waiting and patience. TEXT: Isa. 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not grow weary; they shall walk and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Are You A Headshrinker Or An Encourager?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 29, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,930 views

    We have a great need within the church for edifiers and encouragers. Many arms are hanging down, will you help?

    VEHICLE OF TRUTH: DUTY TO ENCOURAGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I wear cowboy boots and a pair of spurs in this service. I. DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE A GOD CALLED HEAD SHRINKER? A. We have a very serious need within the ranks of the church today. We have many people that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Chrstmas - Disappointment & Joy

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Dec 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,716 views

    So often Christmas is a let down instead of full of joy - could it be because our focus is on us not Him?

    There is a story told of a young lad who wrote a more unusual letter to Santa, not asking for this toy or that one but saying: ‘you didn’t bring me anything good last year or the year before. This is your last chance’! You know a bit like that boy we all know that often Christmas often can be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Family Matters; Don't Miss It Mom Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,322 views

    Motherhood boils down to a series of opportunities. Mom don’t miss the opportunities God has given you.

    Intro: The mother of three notorious kids was asked, “If you had to do it all over again would you have children? Sure,” she said, “but not the same ones.” Admit it there are days when all moms feel this way. However, at the end of the day if you had to do it all over you would have the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Interrupted Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,652 views

    This is the 4th message in the Lousy T-Shirt Series. It speaks to our need to slow down and take a sabbath...

    How many of you remember the movie speed? Keanu Reeves, Sanda Bullock, Dennis Hopper? Dennis Hopper plays this bad guy that has rigged a bus with a bomb. If the bus falls below 50 miles an hour, it explodes. if they try to get anyone of the bus, it will explode... Keanu plays the cop who is trying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Power Of God's Word Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,651 views

    The Word of God is pre-eminent. It has the power to change your life and bring down God’s blessings.

    The church at Antioch (N of Jerusalem), sent off their first missionaries – read Acts 13:1-4. • There were five pastors (teachers) and they sent Paul and Barnabas out. • They moved to Seleucia, sailed to Salamis, crossed the island to Paphos, and sailed to Perga and then North to Antioch ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Widows' List Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,212 views

    I break down these widows into two different categories: 1- The over sixty servers 2- The younger idlers

    INTRO.- One of life’s difficulties is losing loved ones. And it seems like men generally die before women, which makes the wife a widow. ILL.- I read this note about Vicki Kennedy, widow of the late Teddy Kennedy who passed away Aug. 25, 2009. (NEWSER) – All agree that Vicki ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    Grace Vs. Gravity Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
     | 3,928 views

    Two forces at work – grace and gravity – (pulling us up or down) offerings & Christmas-time amplifies that reality...

    The Grace of Gift-Giving II Corinthians 9:6-11, 15 * Two forces at work – grace and gravity – (pulling us up or down) Christmas amplifies that reality * Most unusual Christmas message – while most preachers work at emphasizing Christ, turning our attention away from presents…I’d like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist