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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Foundation Of Love Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,794 views

    Love is the distinguishing characteristic of all true believers.

    The Foundation of Love Text: 1 Jn. 3:11-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: On December 2001, the “Leaning Tower of Pisa” was finally reopened to the public, after having been closed for almost a dozen years. During that time, engineers completed a 25 million dollar renovation project designed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Does A Leader Look Like?

    Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,100 views

    The message heeds the warning from Jesus concerning false prophets and outlines the qualities of a genuine leader/pastor/overseer.

    What Does a Leader Look Like? Matthew 24:4-5, 11; I Timothy 3:1-7 Introduction Each Friday night after work, Bubba would fire up his outdoor grill and cook a venison steak. But, all of Bubba’s neighbors were Catholic....And since it was Lent, they were forbidden from eating meat on Friday. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strength Training Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 48 ratings
     | 45,316 views

    How could my weakness be a good thing? Why would this truth be necessary for me to understand God’s will for my life?

    OPEN: A work crew had been working at a construction site for about a week when the company hired a new man to replace a man who’d been hurt the day before. He was a broad-shouldered, powerful young man and was a good worker… but he was also annoying. He was always bragging that he was stronger ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Sincere Christians Are Defeated–the Cause And The Remedy

    Contributed by David Leach on May 28, 2014
     | 2,851 views

    These are God’s words not man’s. Categorically they declare that if I receive an abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness I will reign in life, as in be enabled to overcome life’s difficulties and remain with peace and joy in my heart, walking with God.

    When sincere Christians are defeated–the cause and the remedy If, as a serious “going on with God” Christian, I experience one or more of the following: • A continuing circumstance that often overwhelms me • Acute anxiety over the possibility of certain adverse ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Casting Your Net On The Right Side

    Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Apr 18, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 26,837 views

    Do not give up

    3rd Sunday of Easter Casting Your Net on the Right Side John 21 : 1 – 19 The Rev. (Dr.) Ezekiel Ette Have you ever had unsolicited advice? Just go to Facebook and type in a problem that you are having and see the number of total strangers who would give you unsolicited advice. Professor ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Transition Between Pastor And Leader

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 19, 2015
     | 3,771 views

    To show that a pastor has to lay hands on the leader being commissioned for that leader to gain spirit of wisdom, so that the people will listen to the leader and all of these are direct command from the LORD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you understand authority? Yes. Pontius Pilate received authority from GOD to crucify the LORD. John 19:10-11 (Amplified Bible) 19:10 So Pilate said to Him, Will You not speak [even] to me? Do You not know that I have power (authority) to release You and I have power to crucify ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Advent Waiting On God.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 14, 2015
     | 9,406 views

    A sermon which begins with a number of scriptures on waiting - encourages listeners to learn HOW to wait on God.

    Psalms 27:13-14 I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living! Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD! Psalms 37:34 Wait for the LORD and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land; you will look on when ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Way We Walk

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Sep 30, 2012
     | 6,450 views

    Being an imitator of God means that we must live a life of love and light. Verse 2 of Ephesians 5 describes living a life of love (imitation of Christ's love) and walking as a child of light (verse 8) another imitation. Word imitation means to mimic.

    The Way You Walk Scripture Text: Ephesians 5 Introduction: -- Plato once said: “We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark: the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” Instead of trusting Christ, modern-day thinkers insist on using human wisdom alone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suffering With The Savior

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 30, 2013
     | 5,233 views

    1. Don’t be surprised by your suffering (vs. 12). 2. Know that we can have joy for the journey (vs. 12-14). 3. Be ready with righteousness (vs. 15-18). 4. Commit yourself to our Creator (vs. 19).

    Suffering with the Savior 1 Peter 4:12-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 17, 2013 *Do you like to suffer? -- No, of course not. Only truly warped people like to suffer. *But Christians, we will suffer in this world. Why? -- Sometimes it’s because of our commitment to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship Is Not Work Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,834 views

    The Holy Spirit, the heart, God's glory

    WORSHIP IS NOT WORK (Father’s Day) June 20, 2010 Philippians 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION: I want to show you a little video made by our Student Minister, Josh Cooper. Show Video Hudson Lawrence Cooper, 6 pounds, 15 ounces and 19 inches long came into this world on June 8, 2010. And Nicole’s and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let’s Wake Up To What Changes And What Doesn’t! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 29, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,645 views

    Let’s Wake Up to What Changes and What Doesn’t - 2 Timothy chapter 3 verses 10-17 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Changing World (2). An Unchanging God (3). A Strategy to Enact. • (a). the way to live (vs 10-14) • (b). the means of salvation (vs 15) • (c). the word of truth (vs 16-17) SERMON BODY: (a). A Changing World. Ill: • We live in a world of change: • i.e. Tadpole to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Unless The Lord Builds The House Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2013
    based on 81 ratings
     | 59,349 views

    How should the Lord build our house? 1- We must allow the Lord to build the house of our work 2- We must allow the Lord to build the house of our offspring

    INTRO.- ILL.- Some house builders drove into their local lumber yard. One of the men walked into the office and said, "We need some four-by-twos." The clerk asked, "You mean two-by-fours, don't you?" The man said, "I'll go check," and went back to the truck. He returned and said, "Yeah, I meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My Heart And My Eyes Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 21, 2013
    based on 84 ratings
     | 17,469 views

    The path to greater spiritual strength and depth. 1- We keep pride and haughtiness far from us 2- We are not concerned with matters beyond us 3- We have become quiet and still before God

    INTRO.- My heart and my eyes. How important is your heart and your eyes? Both are important to life and one to a better life. ILL.- A lady said to her doctor: "Doctor, take a look at me. When I woke up this morning, I looked at myself in the mirror and saw my hair all wiry and frazzled up, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott White avatar

    Why Me, Lord?

    Contributed by Scott White on Jun 17, 2016
     | 8,697 views

    The lesson deals with the age-old topic of how to deal with pain, sorrow, and grief. It talks about the need to understand that God is in control, and that sometimes there are blessings contained in those heartaches we experience.

    Opening scripture: Isaiah 55:6-11 I can remember very well the days that all of my children were born. They were special days, obviously. But the days my last three were born were had a little extra kick because I was able to be in the delivery room, to be there when those 3 took their first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sword Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 16, 2019
     | 5,283 views

    Series looking at Spiritual Warfare

    SWORD OF THE SPIRIT A former park ranger at Yellowstone National Park tells the story of a ranger leading a group of hikers to a fire lookout. The ranger was so intent on telling the hikers about the flowers and animals that he considered the messages on his two-way radio distracting, so he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance