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  • Dennis Mardis avatar

    The First Advent Tree

    Contributed by Dennis Mardis on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,690 views

    Was that first tree in the Garden a mistake, or always a part of the plan

    Introduction There have been some big changes in our sanctuary since last Sunday. What catches your attention the most? For some it is the glow of the advent wreath candles, or the arrangements in the windows but for me, hands down, it’s the tree. For my money there is nothing like a tree. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Definition Of Godly Parenting Series

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,936 views

    The most important lesson you will teach your children is to learn biblical submission through the process of teaching them to obey. It is the primary spiritual lesson and foundation of parenting.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF PARENTING – YOUR KIDS NEED YOU It is my firm opinion that people do not know how to parent any longer. As a nation, the last generation of parents failed and now a new generation of parents is trying to discover how to do it with no role model, but only a broken home to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    If You Want To Get Someone's Attention - Whisper

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,858 views

    When God wants to get someone’s attention, He rarely shouts. Instead, He whispers by displaying to the world His "weakness" in Jesus’ death.

    -I don’t know if you remember the perfume commercial from the 1980’s where the woman squirts on some perfume and says, “If you want to get someone’s attention – whisper”? -Do you remember it? -I used to get a kick out of commercials and imitate some of them -I still use some of the lines from some ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Grace Makes Beauty Out Of Ugly Things

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,087 views

    The story of Hosea, his wife Gomer the prostitute and their three children; Jezreel, Not-pitied, and No Mercy. God took the ugliness of apostasy and turned it into a thing of beauty.

    Grace Makes Beauty out of Ugly Things Hosea 1:2-10 July 29, 2007 Have you ever forgotten who you are? When our boys were in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Larry Osborne avatar

    The Marks Of Maturity: A Leadership Checklist Series

    Contributed by Larry Osborne on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,959 views

    Spiritual growth and maturity is often accelerated under difficult circumstances. In Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians (see 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10), he describes what spiritual growth looks like in the midst of “severe suffering.”

    1 Timothy: Doing Church God’s Way North Coast Church Message #4 July 29-30, 2006 Dr. Larry Osborne The Marks of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Part One: Pray! Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 144 ratings
     | 57,403 views

    The first in a four-sermon series about the Biblical response to uncertain times.

    Looking for more sermon ideas from Andy Stanley? Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. ****** Introduction 1. When the fasten seatbelt sign comes on, it means one of three things: You are taking off, landing, or experiencing turbulence. All three are critical times during a flight. Why? Because all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Hobab:the Slave To The Second Best Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,998 views

    God is inviting us to go on an incredible journey with Him.

    Who Are You? Best Supporting Roles in the Bible Series (Part 2 of 4) Hobab: A Slave to the Second Best (Sermon original to Clovis Gillhan Chappell {1882-1972}) Num. 10:29-31 Mar. 11, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Journey is part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    A Thanksgiving Dinner With Barley And Sardines

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 156 ratings
     | 13,581 views

    Thanksgiving 2005. It’s the story of Jesus feeding the 5000, and 3 things we can see about being thankful.

    Mark 6:30-44 – A Thanksgiving Dinner with Barley and Sardines I’m told of a turkey farmer who was always experimenting with breeding to perfect a better turkey. His family was fond of the leg portion for dinner and there were never enough legs for everyone. After many frustrating attempts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Committed To Tenant Work

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,774 views

    The reason is that we, the church, are those to whom the vineyard was given and we need to be committed to tenant work. We are now those to whom the vineyard is rented and God expects returns!

    COMMITTED TO TENANT WORK LUKE 20:9-19 READ LUKE 20:9-19 I. THE SITUATION The situation that Jesus describes in the opening lines of his parable is probably not a situation that the people He is teaching are unfamiliar with. There have always been men who build and then move on. Owners of farms ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Behold, The King!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,274 views

    Behold, the King! 1) Jesus comes to bring salvation. 2) Jesus comes to accept adoration.

    (A Confirmation Sermon) 2 years of Friday night classes, 150 memory assignments, 2 essays, 10 tests, and 1 exam. Wow, Monica and Vanessa. You’ve put in a lot of hard work to become a communicant member of this congregation. You’ve also had to prepare well for today’s service so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Enemy Of Your Faith

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 15, 2010
     | 4,720 views

    Fear and doubt are your bestest enemies. Jesus shows us how to conquer fear and be proactive in the kingdom of God.

    Enemy of the faith Mark 9:14-29 Introduction- Mark 9:14-29 After reading this passage, you would think this is a scene from “The exorcist” or “Intervention.” Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David King avatar

    Jacob To Israel: Wrestling Bout Of Destiny

    Contributed by David King on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,340 views

    Believers are in a process of "evolution"- what I call the process of transformation from glory to glory. The Lord designs and expects that the Church be dynamic in experience and operations. Abram to Abraham, Jacob to Israel. One of the ways of practica

    JACOB TO ISRAEL: WRESTLING BOUT OF DESTINY PROFILES OF STRIKING BIBLE PRAYERS 1. JABEZ. The Prayer of Jabez seems to have worked at "the snap of the fingers". There is no record of the time and place where this prayer took place. “And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Who's The Greatest In The Kingdom? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,787 views

    This is a message in a series based on questions that Jesus asked and that were asked of Him.

    There seems to be a fundamental human urge in all of us that causes us to want to be the greatest at doing or being something James and John are really a good representation of the human race when they ask Jesus to let them sit on each side of Him in His kingdom. . If left to go unchecked this can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Smith avatar

    Choosing The Path Of Most Resistance Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Jun 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,099 views

    When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never bee

    I’m sure we all know the joke about how many social workers it takes to change a light bulb. It only takes one, of course, but the light bulb has got to want to change. I think it was social workers that were the target of that joke, but it could equally well have been psychotherapists, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Herbert Cooper avatar

    I Quit Living A Lie Series

    Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Sep 20, 2011
    based on 25 ratings
     | 21,292 views

    As adults we live lies that create stress in our lives. I want to talk to you about the lies we live.

    This first lie is: 1. I have to meet everybody’s needs A. Many people struggle with trying to meet everybody’s needs. It’s this superman or superwoman complex that says I have to be there for everybody. I have to help all my relatives: 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th cousins. I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational