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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Sound Advice For Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 14, 2005
    based on 207 ratings
     | 10,491 views

    We all need advice for life, but the best advice comes from the Word of God.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Someone said, “Good advice is what your own kids disregard but save to give to their kids.” Isn’t this the truth? “Now listen, you kids, my daddy always said…” I may not have done what daddy always said, but now I know he was right and I’m going to tell my kids. ILL.- Someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Day And Hour Unknown

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,650 views

    This sermon illustrates the unexpected nature of Christ’s return, along with the urgency of making proper preparations for it. The style is that of story-telling.

    (Note: In this sermon, your goal is to describe this community in a believable, relateable way. You can change the names around to make sure you don’t step make anyone think you’re referring to them. I tried to take several of the attitudes Jesus taught against, then create characters based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serving According To Your Shape Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 10, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,886 views

    We must get in the game and stop being spectators when it comes to serving.

    Serving According to Your Shape 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill 9/10/06 There’s something really big happening today. That’s right. The lovable Green Bay Packers are hosting the loser Chicago Bears. Do I detect some grumbling and groaning? I want you to know that it’s not easy cheering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believing Specifically Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 16, 2006
     | 2,532 views

    Part 1 of a five-part series on the Trinity, this message deals with why it’s important to have specific beliefs about who God is and what he does, and how the Trinity provides us with that framework.

    Believing Specifically Part 1 of series, God in Five Weeks Wildwind Community Church David Flowers Sept. 17, 2006 Ever heard someone say, “I’m spiritual and everything, I just have a problem with organized religion.” Remember these folks from last week? So the first woman says if you want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    He Knows Me! Pt.2 Series

    Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 30, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,327 views

    An exposition of the story of the woman at the well in John 4, focusing on God’s grace and our response.

    When did you learn the truth about Santa Claus? I have to be careful here, lest I betray something in the sermon that I should not, but I¡¦m sure that all of you remember the day. For me, it had to do with the Easter Bunny. I happened to see some Easter baskets on the stairs one evening before ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    He Chose The Nails Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,147 views

    Since Christ was fully devoted to us, is it too much for Him to expect full devotion from us?

    In the distance I see a cross. This is not an unusual sight. Crucifixion is the Roman’s favorite method of execution. I have walked by many crucifixions at this same spot. But a larger than normal crowd has gathered to witness this cross. I wonder why so many people are interested in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham - The Hero Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 51 ratings
     | 59,953 views

    Why did God find it necessary to test Abraham’s faith? What purpose did it serve?

    OPEN: Three military recruiters were on hand to address a gathering of high school seniors. The recruiters represented different branches of the military: Army, Navy, and Marines and each of was given fifteen minutes to speak. The Army and Navy recruiters got a little carried away with their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Prophet Without Honor

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,161 views

    Message about the reception Jesus received in Nazareth.

    A Prophet Without Honor Matthew 13:53-58 September 24, 2006 Introduction Have you ever been in a situation where maybe you’re well-known in a certain place, and maybe pretty popular, but when you get home, you find out that maybe you’re not all that great after all? Me either. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    If God Is So Good Why Do I Feel So Bad? Pt.2 Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,446 views

    This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

    YOU ASKED FOR IT IF GOD IS SO GOOD WHY DO I FEEL SO BAD? Pt.2 Sunday May 14, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Intro. A. Today we are going to finish our look at this very important subject of suffering especially as it relates to suffering in the lives of Christians. Since it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Pluralism Vs. Exclusivism

    Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,212 views

    A biblical look at the ideas posed by religious pluralism and religious exclusivism.

    Vespers, 1-31-06 1"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God[a]; trust also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Who's In Charge Here? Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,337 views

    Joshua, Pt. 3

    WHO’S IN CHARGE? (JOSHUA 3:1-17) Famed Japanese director Akira Kurosawabest’s black and white movie “Ikiru” certainly makes one ponder about life’s meaning and purpose. The story is about the choices a dying man faced and made upon learning he had cancer. Kanji Watanabe, the Chief of the Citizens ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Knowing Your Skills Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,965 views

    This is the fourth purpose in 40 Days of Purpose. Using the survivor theme I look at sprititual gifts

    So what will you bring to the party? Could you build a hut? Spear a fish? Or start a fire? Each of the contestants on survivor brings their unique skill set to their tribe. Whether it be Cai Boi being able to light a fire with flint and tinder or Adam catching an octopus, or did the octopus catch ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Mastering My Mouth

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,483 views

    How to get control of your mouth

    MASTERING MY MOUTH August 3, 2003 Am - Danny Williams Getting a Grip on Life - Part 1 of 5 Proverbs 13:1-3 Proverbs 18:4-8 18:19-21 The average man speaks enough words in one year to fill 66 books, 800 pages long. He speaks 20,000 words a day. The average woman 30,000 words a day. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Caring For The Community Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,602 views

    Seventh in a series on the early church. This message focuses on how believers are to care for the needs of others.

    Let’s see how well we can remember our theme for this series of messages. Since this is now week number seven, we ought to all have it down pretty well by now: “It is a sin to be good if God has called us to be great.” As we’ve gone on this journey from good to great, we’ve learned that if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jonah Sulks Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,010 views

    Jonah’s heart is revealed as not right and God is concerned with the conversion of people more than we are.

    Jonah 4 What makes you angry? Do you get angry very easily? Anger is such an important emotion but it is also a very revealing emotion. It tells us something is wrong – the problem is it does not tell us if the thing which is wrong is outside or inside us. We get angry because something is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican