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  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Beginning All Over Again Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 29,151 views

    God wants his own to live well in a wicked world.

    Scripture Introduction Some pastors call Proverbs, “The Young People’s Book.” Solomon himself notes in the preface that he writes to give “knowledge and discretion to the youth.” Matthew Henry picks up that idea as he pleads with young folk to pay special attention: “Youth is the learning age, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Careful Little Eyes What You See Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2008
    based on 67 ratings
     | 45,048 views

    This simple Children’s song has a powerful Biblical foundation in Ephesians 5, and helps to get us to see what God wants from us, and why.

    OPEN LEADING CONGREGATION IN THIS CHILDREN’S SONG Oh, be careful little eyes, what you see, (repeat) For the Father up above, is looking down in love, Oh be careful little eyes what you see. Oh, be careful little mouth, what you say, (repeat), For the Father up above, is looking down in love, Oh ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    12 Steps To Recovery Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,645 views

    Part 2 of this series focuses on our not only believing in God, but accepting the fact that He desires to help us.

    Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 2 Scripture: James 2:19-20; Romans 4:4-8; Luke 15:11-20; Introduction Last week I discussed the first step to recovery. The first step consisted of our admitting that we are powerless over our addictions and that our lives have come unmanageable. This first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Problem Prophet's Pitiful Plight Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jan 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,321 views

    Saying no to God was the start of a donward descent by the Prophet Jonah. God had called him for one specific place-but he said no and ran from God. He is typical of many who do likewise and as Jonah, all rebelious people pay a heavy price for their stubb

    PROBLEM PROPHET’S PITIFUL PLIGHT I. PRONOUNCEMENT: A. Preach! B. Place. C. Portraiture. II. PROBLEMS: A. Particular. B. Perplexing. C. Painful. III. PERFORMANCE: A. Perceived. B. Postponed. C. Procured. God’s longsuffering is amazing. How many of us would have given up on Jonah ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Extending Grace To Others Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,645 views

    We are an avenue of Gods grace to other Christians, even the ones who disappoint or hurt us.

    This story quite honestly is a troubling one to me. Can I say that? Is it okay for me to say that? The reason it troubles me is because up until this point in the book of Acts, when the church had a disagreement (and they had some very significant ones), they worked through them and came to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I-Serve Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 11, 2009
    based on 67 ratings
     | 23,966 views

    The disciples argue again about who would be the greatest, but Jesus chose this meal to teach them a powerful lesson. Do you know what it was?

    OPEN: Syndicated columnist Deborah Mathis wrote about the time when she was at Union Station in Washington D. C. on a particularly busy day. The first thing she remembers about that experience was the noisy hubbub of sounds. • The public address announcer calling out arrivals and departures. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When People See You Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007
     | 3,401 views

    Part 2 of this series.

    When People See You – They See….. (Part 2) Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30; Mark 16:17-18; Luke 6:27; John 13:34-35 Introduction: Two weeks ago I delivered the part one of this message. I asked you the question, “What do people see when they see you, do they see God?” I told you about my time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Destroy A Church

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,306 views

    This message is one that I put together after reading a speech written by a former governor of Colorado. The lessons fit very well of how to destroy a church.

    Ephesians 6:11 KJV Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. I. INTRODUCTION -- THIS IS NOT MY USUAL FARE. . . -This message that I am going to preach is not my standard fare of preaching style. . . and yet there are some very valuable ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Courage Of Our Convictions Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 18,781 views

    Why would John repeatedly confront Herod about his sin? Why not just leave well enough alone?

    OPEN: The philosophy final at U.C.L.A had many blank pages for the answer to one question: “What is courage?” Most of the students wrote frantically, giving examples, expounding on theories. But one of the classmates turned in his essay with just two words on it to describe what courage was. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    24.12 Who's Your Daddy? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,424 views

    Jesus begins instructions on prayer only make sense when we have a proper understanding of who "Father" is.

    A little boy comes home from Sunday School and tells his mother, “Guess what I learned today? God’s first name.” Intrigued she asked “What was it?” “Harold” came the reply “You know, Our Father who art in heaven, Harold be thy name” Now we all know that Harold isn’t God’s first name, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Not All Who See, See (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,051 views

    God’s work cannot be seen by those who are proud of their spiritual sight.

    Scripture Introduction Jesus’ miracles are “parabolic sermons” — they teach by acting out truth. This is especially the case with the seven “signs” John records, the sixth of which we study this morning, a miracle demonstrating the process of salvation. God enters the world, but the world in its ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Creados Con Deseos Parte 1 Series

    Contributed by Serafin Contreras on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,206 views

    Dios nos creo con deseos. Èl desea quiere que esos deseos sean satisfechos y para ello puso a la Familia como canal de satisfacciòn. Si la familia falla, Dios tiene el Plan B a travès de la Misericordia, Gracia y Bondad en su Hijo Jesucristo.

    Los Siete Deseos: Raíces de una Relación Saludable. • Fuimos creados por Dios para las Relaciones y Dios mismo puso dentro de nosotros siete necesidades básicas que hombres y mujeres tenemos. Cuando la vida se torna agria o el amor parece disiparse, a menudo buscamos falsos sustitutos los cuales ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Joseph; A Type Of Jesus Christ # 2 Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,527 views

    I personally think that Joseph is the best type & picture in the Bible of Jesus the Saviour of the world, as far as a person is concerned.

    JOSEPH; A TYPE OF JESUS CHRIST--# 2 JN. 5:39 1-24-09 Today we’ll continue our look at Joseph, a son of Jacob and Rachel as an O.T. type of the Lord Jesus Christ. I personally think that Joseph is the best type & picture in the Bible of Jesus, the Saviour of the world, as far as a person is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Your Mark, Get Set, Grow

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 28, 2009
     | 8,836 views

    Growth can come by pruning, cultivating, or simply letting it happen. God wants the church to grow, and all these methods are used.

    Growth takes place in one of three ways. Things grow because one of three things happens. First, some things grow just because it is in the very nature of those things to grow. You don’t have to do anything, you don’t have to feed them or nourish them or encourage them. Some things just grow. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Preparing The Way For The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,537 views

    We need to make sure that our hearts are ready for Jesus coming.

    Preparing the Way For The Messiah Text: Matt. 3:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Gene Getz once said of God’s plan for Joseph that: At age thirty, Joseph could never have handled this world-class task without an intensive and experience oriented course in management. It began in Potiphar’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist