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  • Tim Huie avatar

    God's Woodshed

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 17, 2008
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     | 4,669 views

    What happens when we disobey God and He has to take us into His "woodshed?" Hebrews 12 tells us exactly.

    1. Illus. of my dad as a boy • Lived on a farm, had a woodshed. Last thing you wanted was an invitation to join my grandfather in the woodshed. • Local pastor named Brother Douglas had a radio show they listened to each Saturday. • Once my dad was smarting off at the dinner table. When my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Earn The Respect Of Others Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 24, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,503 views

    Why is it that some Christians are respected by those around them, and some are not? Solomon gives us some concrete ways to earn the respect of others.

    1. Illus. of Aretha Franklin • The Queen of R & B music. • One of her best known hits? “RESPECT” • “R-e-s-p-e-c-t, find out what it means to me…” 2. We aren’t all famous singers (like Aretha and me), but we all want a little respect, don’t we? We all want to feel that people recognize and respect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bridging The Gulf Of Generational Differences

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 7, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,086 views

    THINK is a great acronym for bridging the generatinal gulf - Is it True, helpful, inspirational, necessary and kind.

    Bridging the Gulf Between Generations (Phil. 2:1-5) "If there is any encouragement in Christ, consolation of love, fellowship of the Spirit, affection and compassion. Make my joy complete by being of the same mind. Maintaining the same love. United in spirit, intent on one purpose. Do nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Honoring Thy Mothers

    Contributed by William Akehurst on May 12, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,465 views

    A woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. Honoring Mothers on Mother’s day. This message was delivered to a group of senior citizen ladies ranging from 70 years old to 102 years old on Mother’s Day.

    MOTHER’s Day 05.11.2008 William Akehurst, HSWC A woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Prov 31:30 Honoring Mothers on Mother’s day. This message was delivered to a group of senior citizen ladies ranging from 70 years old to 102 years old on Mother’s Day Proverbs 1:7-9 7The fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Seeing Eye Dog

    Contributed by Virgil Gibson on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,302 views

    Guided by God’s Spirit into all truth.

    YOUR SEEING EYE DOG! John 16:12-13 (KJV) “12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Six Parental Duties

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 13, 2007
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     | 5,564 views

    A Mothers Day message and how they play a key part of the lives of their children.

    The Six Parental Duties Psalms 127:3-5 Monte T. Brown May 8, 2005 Mothers Day First Baptist Riverton Introduction Today have gathered here in this place to celebrate Mother’s Day and honor our mothers present and past. Mothers play a key part in the lives of all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Home Under Construction

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,908 views

    God has established three institution for the benefit of man: the HOME, the GOVERNMENT, and the CHURCH. As you partner with God, what are you using to build your home?

    The Home Under Construction Psalm 127:1 Red Skelton had some advice to keep marriages together: 1. Two times a week, we go to a nice restaurant, have a little beverage, good food and companionship. She goes on Tuesdays, I go on Fridays. 2. We also sleep in separate beds. Hers is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Beware: The Bible Can Mess You Up! Series

    Contributed by Larry Osborne on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,318 views

    This weekend we explored the difference between the proper use and the misuse of the Bible. We saw that the ultimate goal of studying and knowing the Bible is not to simply fill our minds with biblical information; it’s to change the way we think about Go

    1 Timothy: Doing Church God’s Way North Coast Church Message #1 July 8-9, 2006 Dr. Larry Osborne Beware: The Bible Can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Key To The Father's House

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,324 views

    MANKIND HAS A CHOICE BETWEEN HEAVEN AND HELL. WHEN WE ACCEPT CHRIST AS OUR SAVIOR, WE RECEIVE A SPIRITUAL KEY TO ALL THAT HEAVEN AFFORDS

    6/17/07 THE KEY TO THE FATHER’S HOUSE JOHN 14: 1--4 (how many have a key(or had a key) to your father’s house? INTRODUCTION: ISAIAH 22: 22>> THE KEY OF THE HOUSE OF DAVID WILL BE LAID UPON THE LORD’S SHOULDER. REVELATION 3:7>>HE SHALL OPEN AND NONE SHALL SHUT. HE SHALL SHUT AND NONE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Never Sleeps

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,705 views

    A lenten midweek service about how God rescues us when we look to Him - Psalm 121

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit – the Holy Three In One who does not sleep, but comes to our aid on all things, amen. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ; There seems to be something missing from the Psalmist’s question in our reading for today. He doesn’t tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Days Are Surely Coming Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,954 views

    A sermon on Advent hope.

    1 Advent Yr C, 3/12/2006 Jer 33:14-16 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “The days are surely coming” Once upon a time, a manufacturer of shoes sent two salespersons to a far-away land. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Burden Of Love

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,612 views

    The burden that Christ carried for the sins of men were carried by love,and as Christians we must grasp a hold of the same burden with love.

    THE BURDEN OF LOVE Joh 21:4 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. Joh 21:5 Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No. Joh 21:6 And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,454 views

    3 points of advice from God’s Word to help when the "Mr. Hyde" covers up the "Dr. Jekyll" in all of us.

    INTRODUCTION 1. I think we all would agree that we each have a desire to serve God. 2. So what happens when we flunk that? Have you been there? You are just going along thinking everything is great and all of a sudden you find yourself falling into sin of a habit, or a dependency, or a loose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christmas Story: Responding To God's In-Breaking Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,525 views

    #1 in a series: A look at some of the better known characters of the Christmas Story, learning from their experiences as God’s In-Breaking Kingdom brought the incarnation of Jesus Christ to planet earth and into their personal lives.

    If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20061203. Did you ever get confused trying to find yourself on a map? I like to know where I am but can get easily confused or turned around. (like mall parking lots) Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Banks avatar

    What Was I Made To Do???

    Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,243 views

    Describes in essence only 3 of many things that GOD created us to do unto Him!!!

    "What Was I Made To Do??" Psalms 150:6 Deuteronomy 10 12. And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, 13. To keep the commandments of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church