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  • Jim Kane avatar

    Goodness

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,858 views

    Goodness is a fruit that is best given away by the example of our lives.

    Introduction (overhead 1) 1.The fragrance test with two men. (Adapted from Tasting The Fruit of the Spirit, Group Publishing, 2003) 2. The college prank played on me with my cologne. Review of series (overhead 2) 1. We are more than half way through our fall series, The Fruits of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What's In A Name

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,227 views

    The Name of Jesus can change your life. God wants us to use His name in everything we do, even a cup of water given in His name has it’s reward. How important is the name of Jesus to you? Is the name of Jesus on your lips in te morning? During the da

    ILL>> The name McNair means different things to different people... Steve McNair = football player ... McNair County... McNair Brothers... But Jesus has a name above all names ... ILL>>>Charley Cotton @ prison guard school - one guy said - I am _____ and I love Jesus - “You could have heard a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy James avatar

    God's Will Is Greener On The Other Side Of The Fence Series

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,846 views

    We must learn contentment wherever God places us.

    Today I am beginning a series which I have entitled. The Gospel According to Bruce Over the next 5 weeks the messages will contain video clips from the movie Bruce Almighty. For those of you who haven’t seen the movie, the story line goes like this. Bruce is a fluff news reporter for the local ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    True Christmas Joy

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,716 views

    This is an Advent sermon.

    Joy is a big word this time of year. In the song “How Great Our Joy,” we sing “Joy, joy, joy! Joy, joy, joy!” seemingly over and over. We have “Joy to the World,” “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You,” “Good Christian Men, Rejoice.” We talk of spreading “Christmas joy.” Where does Christmas joy come ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Reason For The Season

    Contributed by James Owens on Dec 15, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 19,303 views

    Our greatest need this Christmas is forgiveness – So God sent us a SAVIOR!

    “THE REASON FOR THE SEASON” TEXT: Matthew 1:18-21 Isaiah 9:6 “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Christianity Is Not A Spectator Sport

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 13,069 views

    America has become a land of professional Spectators We gain most of our daily pleasures from watching others live out their lives….. People don’t even know they are being watched Example web cams on the internet and satellite photos

    Christianity is not a Spectator Sport Pastor Jim Parisi HHM Oct 6, 2002 America has become a land of professional Spectators We gain most of our daily pleasures from watching others live out their lives….. people don’t even know they are being watched Example web cams on the internet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Satan Who?

    Contributed by Mathew Holloway on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,061 views

    To show that since we are now the Sons Of God, satan has NO authority over us.

    INTRODUCTION: Let’s bring satan into perspective satan means "Arch enemy of good, and accuser" SATAN IS: Fallen, Defeated, Nothing on his own, Small, Ignorant, Weak. HE WILL NEVER FIGHT YOU AT YOUR STRONGEST MOMENT- Rather he will wait until your weakness is shown REALITY: He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Riches Untold

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,384 views

    Advent - a time to reflect on God’s "Uncut Diamonds"

    New Romney 03-12-06 THE TIN – Riches untold Story: In the late nineteenth Century in South Africa, an old man was digging for gold in a river bed. He had been at it for many years. Every now and then he found a little bit of gold, not enough to make him rich – ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Road We Can Take

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,960 views

    Thanksgiving is the holiday where everyone gets on the road of thanks, but then too often don’t remain on it to go deeper into the grace of God. But we can get on the road and stay on it.

    Passages: Psalm 104, Romans 5:3-5, Ephesians 2:4-10 Intro: read Robert Frost: “The Road Not Taken” 1. as I advance in years, I understand this more. 2. and as I advance in years and find deepening satisfaction with the road God has called me to, I find myself wanting it not only for myself, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Fulfill Your Ministry

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,051 views

    It is time to examine your ministry. We are fulfiling the ministry that God has called you into?

    Fulfill Your Ministry 2 Timothy 4:5 INTRODUCTION 1. Encouraging Timothy to do the work of an evangelist... a. Paul charged him to "fulfill your ministry" - 2 Tim 4:5 b. That is, "fulfill in all its requirements, leaving nothing undone" 2. A similar charge was given to Archippus... a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Lower The Flag!

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 16, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,020 views

    A flag can tell us a lot about a nation or it’s people. A flag becomes a symbol of that body. It can become so revered, that it can cause men and women fight to their death for it’s cause. And a flag is usually on a pole at a high or prominent place to

    In the scripture that we have read, there is a reference to setting up the standard. Scholars tell us that the word used here can mean a rallying point, a signal, a banner or a flag. And to set up the standard simply means to raise the flag. A flag can tell us a lot about a nation or it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The World Needs The Light

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
     | 5,618 views

    Candlelight service message about spreading the light of Christ.

    The World Needs the Light Matthew 5:14-16 Christmas Candlelight Service December 23, 2007 Introduction The passage I’d like to use for my message tonight is one you’ve heard me address before, but it took on a bit of a new significance to me today. Matthew 5:14 14 "You are the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Mission Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,683 views

    The 11th in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

    Jesus suffered immensely on the cross. All that He suffered was for a world that was lost. He gave His life so the world could be saved. Never once did He lose focus of His mission. Whatever was done to Jesus to torture him/make Him suffer, never made Him forget what He was doing. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    The Invitation Of God Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,813 views

    The parable of the wedding feast.

    Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Matthew 22:1-14 Title: “The Invitation of God” I. The Wedding Feast (1-2) • “A certain king which made a marriage (wedding feast) for his son.” o A royal wedding feast was truly a major event. o It was an honor to be invited and would have been considered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham, A Man Challenged #9 Series

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 19, 2008
     | 2,431 views

    A Division that comes from loss of Vision

    Abraham, a Man of challenge, Faith, Promise A Division that comes from loss of Vision Reading: Genesis.16:1ff In view of developments in recent years in our society of surrogate motherhood, egg and sperm donation for use in cases of infertility, this patriarchal equivalent is not so much of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal