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  • Donovan Myers avatar

    The Employer, Employee Relationship Series

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,593 views

    There is mutual responsibility in the relationship between employers and employees

    Series Title - “The Value of Work” Sermon Title - “The Employer, Employee Relationship.” Donovan W. Myers Rosemount Missionary Church Over the last few weeks we have been trying to develop some ideas around “the value of work.” In the first instance we established the principle that work is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It's Not A Pack Of Cigarettes

    Contributed by John Beehler on May 7, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,140 views

    A Mother’s Day sermon

    It’s Not a Pack of Cigarettes How many mothers here today received a Mother’s Day Card from your children? Calvin & Hobbes was one of my favorite comic strips. On one Mother’s Day, Calvin is pictured standing by his mother’s bed. "Hey, Mom! Wake up. I made you a Mother’s Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Joy That Lasts Beyond The Holidays

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 25, 2003
    based on 110 ratings
     | 8,685 views

    Most people throw out their Christmas joy with the wrapping paper and the tree. Where does one find Christmas joy that lasts?

    Luke 2:8-20 JOY THAT LASTS BEYOND THE HOLIDAYS Luke 2:8-20 CHRISTMAS JOY THAT LASTS BEYOND THE HOLIDAYS There once was a small group of people – separate from the rest of the world. While the rest of the world was gathering together with family and friends, having a good time, eating and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Thankful Heart

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 25, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 15,353 views

    We can follow the example of the one leper who returned to thank Jesus to help us this Thanksgiving to offer proper thanks to God and to be a person with a thankful heart.

    THANKSGIVING 2003: A THANKFUL HEART LUKE 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION Governor Bradford made the following proclamation in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth; To all ye Pilgrims, Inasmuch as the great father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, peas, squashes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Great Humility Proceeds Great Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,028 views

    Great humility is a pre-requisite before we can expect to see great blessings from God.

    Matt. 15:21-28 Great humility is a pre-requisite before we can expect to see great blessings from God. Illustration:Hudson Taylor was scheduled to speak at a Large Presbyterian church in Melbourne, Australia. The moderator of the service introduced the missionary in eloquent and glowing terms. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Processes Of Maturity

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,013 views

    God supplies us with hope despite all the discouraging things that happen to us. A right sense of God’s love to us will make us not ashamed, either of our hope. When we are taunted about why we are waiting on God we can rest confidently in His promises.

    Unit 14 – Patience Lesson 39 – “I Want Patience – Quickly!” – Rom. 5:1-5; Rom. 12:12; James 1:2-8; Heb. 12:1-15 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand God’s processes for helping us develop patience that leads to Christ like maturity. 2. Explanation of the Aim: A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hear The Word

    Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 20, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,764 views

    Hearing the Word of God

    Today we will talk about the Word of God vs Satan and the seeds that are sown by both. BIBLICAL REFERENCES: Matthew 4:4; 8:8,16;12:36; 13:9, 22- 23; 26:75; Mark 2:2; 4:14,19- 20, 33; 5:36; 14:72; 16:20; In this day and age it is even harder to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why We Remember To Say The Blessing

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 23, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,234 views

    Some thoughts about why we "say grace" before the meal.

    Why we remember to say the blessing By Pastor Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC June 24, 2001 Sunday School Picnic Message on Psalm 113 Intro: Gonna be having food and fun soon. We’ll say the blessing on food. But have u thought about why we say the blessing. Ps.113 is a blessing that is used by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Still Holding On

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Oct 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 20,886 views

    No matter what happens, I’m still holding on to God

    Still Holding On Intro: Flying at 4000 feet, the flight seemed normal. The take off in Portland, Maine had been very smooth. Flying at 200 mph. the flight to Boston would be over shortly. The pilot, Henry Dempsey was at the controls when he heard an unusual noise in the rear of the small commuter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Come Away With God"

    Contributed by Candace Adams on Oct 22, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,327 views

    God desires to meet with us. But, God will never force God’s self upon us. We must be willing to make meeting with God a priority.

    “Come Away with God” Exodus 33:7-12 There’s a story about a proud young man who came to Socrates asking for knowledge. He walked up to the muscular philosopher and said, “O great Socrates, I come to you for knowledge.” Socrates recognized a pompous numbskull ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Compassion Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 18,578 views

    Some lessons we can learn from the compassion of Jesus.

    THE COMPASSION OF JESUS TEXT: Matt. 9:36 INTRODCUTION: 1 Seen on a church sign: “We Care About You Sundays 10 a.m. Only” -- Gary Shank, Olathe, Kans. "Lite Fare," Christian Reader. 2 “Preach to the suffering, and you will never lack a congregation. There is a broken heart in every pew.” -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can You See What I Am Hearing?

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 8, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,200 views

    God is still calling people to follow him into full time ministry and we must hear his voice and respond.

    CAN YOU SEE WHAT I AM HEARING? NEW VISION I SAMUEL 3: 1-21 (II CORINTIANS 4: 5-12) JULY 8, 2001 INTRODUCTION: In More than You and Me, Kevin and Karen Miller write of the power of a God-given Vision: One couple lived in London 130 years ago. For the first 10 years of their marriage, William ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Pre-Eminent Savior

    Contributed by Steven Glover on Jul 12, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 4,309 views

    The Pre-eminence of Christ our savior.

    Text: Colossians 1:12-22 12. Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13. Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    Prayer Of Jabez: Ask For The Biggest Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 126 ratings
     | 9,581 views

    This is the third installment in a ongoing series based on the Prayer of Jabez

    ASK FOR THE BIGGEST I Chronicles 4:10b INTRODUCTION: There is a story told of a wonderful, elderly, Christian lady who had very little money and lived in a rundown house, but despite her situation she was always giving praise to the Lord. Her only problem was with the old man who lived next door. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Help Your Audience Improve Their Listening Skills

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,883 views

    HOW TO HELP YOUR AUDIENCE IMPROVE THEIR LISTENING SKILLS

    HOW TO HELP YOUR AUDIENCE IMPROVE THEIR LISTENING SKILLS Jesus often said, ``He who has ears to hear, let him hear.’’ (Mk.4:9) He also understood that some people would continually hear but never understand. Some people need help in sharpening their listening skills. Here are several suggestions ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational