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  • John Beehler avatar

    Thanksgiving Catalogue

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 368 ratings
     | 55,786 views

    A Thanksgiving Eve sermon

    Thanksgiving Catalogue The biggest Thanksgiving killer, is the day after when Christmas shopping begins in earnest and we stop thinking about what we have and start thinking about what we want. Many of us like to peruse the Christmas catalogue looking at all the neat ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God`s Exhuberance

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 2,656 views

    Something new about the story of the Prodigal son?+

    We`ve heard the story of the Prodigal Son so often that it`s hard to find something new to say about it. Well, I have a friend who`s full of quirky ideas which make you think. One day he asked "Who do you think was most like Jesus in this story?" - what do you think we said?..... "The Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Part 4:“Touch Me” Series

    Contributed by Pb Stetser on May 7, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,083 views

    The Prayer of Jabez Part 4:“Touch Me”

    As is the case with all my messages, I am glad to provide my Power Point slides so you can use them as a help for your own. This sermon series was “Team Preached” by my wife (Becky) and I The Salvation Army Herkimer, NY The Prayer of Jabez Part 4:“Touch Me” 1 Chronicles 4:9 & 10 9:Now Jabez was ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Rich Cook avatar

    Ownership And Obedience Series

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,759 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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    Three Aspects Of A Father

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,908 views

    Three aspects of a Spiritual Father from 1 John 1:12-14: Humility, Prayer, Love

    Three Aspects of a Father VCC 10/1/95 Introduction There are different seasons and times in natural and spiritual, now is a time for engathering, a time God wants to build the church Acts 1--a time for waiting Acts 2--a time of outpouring Acts 5:14--adding to their number Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 141 ratings
     | 18,225 views

    Very practical and balanced sermon on the baptism in the Holy Spirit.

    The Spirit Filled Life (part 3)—The Baptism of the Holy Spirit Acts 1:4,5,8 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    In The Midst Of Wickedness: It Happened On September 11th

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 8,028 views

    A sermon reflecting on the national tragedy of September 11, 2001

    IN THE MIDST OF WICKEDNESS: IT HAPPENED ON SEPTEMBER 11th PSALM 36:1-12 INTRODUCTION I got home from work on Tuesday and received a call from my mother to turn on the news and see what was going on. I flipped on CNN in time to see a building smoking and then a plan crashing into another. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Morrison avatar

    Deception: Truths I Have Learned Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,549 views

    Two major issues in Scripture, Deliverence, and Deception. In Joshua chapter nine we see a people affected by deception.

    Some Truths about Deception Joshua 9: Two major issues in Scripture: 1.The issue of Deliverance, Redemption; and 2. The issue of Deception; Deception is a danger to us all and this danger is personified throughout the Bible; WHY IS IT SUCH A MAJOR ISSUE? THREE REASONS; The Minister of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Rhodes avatar

    Even Balance

    Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,580 views

    God is the great weights and measures inspector who weighs men’s hearts and deeds. God expects an even balance and not a false weight.

    Job 31 1I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid? 2For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high? 3Is not destruction to the wicked? and a strange punishment to the workers of iniquity? 4Doth not he see my ways, and count ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Proper Etiquette For Using The Utensils Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,702 views

    THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT

    BIG IDEA: THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT (IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ERROR – AS OPPOSED TO FALSE TEACHERS) INTRODUCTION: I. (:14-19) STAND FOR THE SHARP KNIFE OF THE WORD OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Father's Day Message

    Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 115,004 views

    Christian fatherhood is an important part of God’s plan and design the family. Paul writes that there are three important functions that Christian fathers must carry out.

    Father’s Day Message Eph. 6:1-4 Well, today is Father’s Day and it is right that we should stop and honor Father’s. It is important that we take time to speak on the significance of fatherhood not only on special occasions like today, but as a matter of course because role of the father is being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    Don't Play With Fire (3/5) Series

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,785 views

    WHILE THE WORLD MAY BOAST ABOUT GETTING DRUNK OFF OF THE WINE OF THE WORLD, WE AS CHRISTIANS NEED NOT FEEL LEFT OUT, FOR WE ARE ENCOURAGED TO BECOME DRUNK ON THE HOLY SPIRIT. BEING DRUNK ON THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL LEAD TO US FUNCTIONING APPROPRIATELY IN OUR

    DON’T PLAY WITH FIRE (3/5) LEVITICUS 10:8-11, I SAMUEL 1:3-8 BROTHERS JAMES WELDON JOHNSON/JOHN R. JOHNSON MUST OF HAD THE BROTHERS ELEAZAR/ITHAMAR WHO WE FIND IN LEVITCUS 10 . . . “LEST OUR HEARTS, DRUNK WITH THE WINE OF THE WORLD, WE FORGET THEE.” FOR IN LEVITICUS 10:8-11, WE FIND THE COMMAND ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Douglas Vincent avatar

    Standing Firm And Standing Out

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,815 views

    What does it Look like when the Lord is with you (on the job or at home)?

    Genesis 39 One of the most compelling and attractive narratives in Scripture. Betrayed, deserted, and sold. For many this would be the end of a sad story, but this is just the beginning for Joseph. Why? The Lord was with Him His Master Saw the Lord was with Him The Lord gave him success The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Failure Of A Blunt Cutting Edge

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,718 views

    When we are spiritually blunt, we are umproductive. We work hard but produce little results.

    FAILURE OF A BLUNT CUTTING EDGE By : Ng Wah Lok Text : 2 Kings 13 :14-21 Introduction. We lose our cutting edge when we become comfortable in our Christian life. Our lives become blunt and ineffective. We drift along instead of aiming for God’s goals. King Joash was such a man. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Lord Requires Your Tithe!

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,624 views

    Jesus says; If you want to be called great in the Kingdom Of God you must practice and teach His commandments, including the tithe.

    Matthew 5:17-19 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational