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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Leg Bone's Connected To The Knee Bone..."

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,280 views

    A sermon about hope.

    Ezekiel 37:1-14 “The Leg Bone’s Connected to the Knee Bone…” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In the year 597 B.C. Jerusalem fell to the Babylonians. Eighteen year old King Jehoichin, who had only been King for three months, was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God...made Us Alive With Christ

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,988 views

    Lent 4 (B) - God made us alive with Christ because he is rich in mercy. God made us alive with Christ when he saved us by grace.

    GOD…MADE US ALIVE WITH CHRIST (Outline) March 2, 2008 – LENT 4 - Ephesians 2:4-10 INTRO: Scripture uses earthly opposites to help believers understand the mysteries of things divine. Jesus used many common, earthly opposites to help the people of his day comprehend faith. A few of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Extreme Home Makeover: Family Edition

    Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,339 views

    Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, is the popular reality home improvement show where families in need have their homes renovated. We are going to look at God’s design for a successful family.

    EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER: FAMILY EDITION JOKE: A small boy was sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later: "Da-ad." "What?" "I’m thirsty. Can you bring drink of water?" "No. You had your chance. Lights out." Five minutes later: "Da-aaaad." "WHAT?" "I’m THIRSTY. Can I have a drink of water?" ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Two Approaches To The Preacher/Religion

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,512 views

    Let us study two approachers to the man of God and true religion. SAUL:Denial, deceit, situation ethics, lying can be a norm? DAVID: The heart of GOD, accept the message and repent. Psalms 51 is a masterpiece of repentance.

    TWO APPROACHES TO RELIGION AND THE PREACHER... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I did this in one lesson, but you have to move very quickly. It would be easy to do as two parts. We seem to love and call for victory by doing the quick and easy in our society. This attitude spills ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    Ambition

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
     | 3,718 views

    Worldly ambition’s causes, symptoms and effects is compared with godly ambition.

    1 Timothy 6:3-10 Ambition Brunel Runnymede February 19th 2003 Intro • “You never go further than when you no longer know where you are going” (Goethe). • Jackson & Caroline story, including going south of the river! 4 hours for 45 minute journey. • This illustrates: the need for a purpose [reaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "The Rest Of The Story" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,646 views

    This is a Palm Sunday-Passion Sunday message. I begin with why people like to read novels... mystery, suspense, anger murder & personal sacrifice. The Bible contains the greatest story every told... the messages quickly covers the life of Jesus and why

    In Jesus Holy Name March 16, 2008 Palm Sunday Redeemer “The Rest of the Story” Many people enjoy reading novels. They have their preference: mystery, historical, romance, science fiction. Others enjoy certain authors and their style: John Grisham: A Time to Kill; The Pelican Brief; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Author And Finisher

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 35,771 views

    His Word says He will never leave us or forsake us. He is always there assisting, encouraging, leading, comforting, giving direction, and disciplining, as needed.

    Hebrews 12:2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. One translation says author and prefecter of our faith. Another translation says our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Daniel Chapter 2b Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,158 views

    How do we cope with a false accusation? When we pray, do we have faith that God will answer? Daniel sets the example for us to follow.

    Daniel – Chapter 2 Part B A. Chapter 2 Outline I. The King and his Pagan Advisors (2:1-13) a. The Fear (2:1) b. The Frustration (2:2-13) i. The Counsellors (2:2) (1) Magicians (2) Astrologers (3) Sorcerers (4) Chaldeans ii. The Charge (2:3) iii. The Cop-out (2:4-7) iv. The Command ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Is Superior To Moses Series

    Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Mar 14, 2008
     | 3,743 views

    A texual study of Hebrews Three

    Christ is Superior to Moses Hebrews Chapter Three Introduction: 1. The author in chapter two gave a great argument for Christ superiority. a. A Superior Message. b. A Superior Man. c. A Superior Christ d. A Superior Relationship e. A Superior Personification f. A Superior Life. 2. In this chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Moving From Prayer To Praise Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,869 views

    Praise is a vital part of prayer that moves us toward our answer. Yet we often forget to intersperse our prayers with praise and thanksgiving.

    April, 2007 Moving from Prayer to Praise Prayer series #4 Psalm 63:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Most of the psalms are prayers and most of the prayers include praise. Throughout the Psalms you will notice the relationship between prayer and praise from David whether he was in a mountaintop experience or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • TOBEY BENITEZ avatar

    Who Is Jesus

    Contributed by Tobey Benitez on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,626 views

    DO YOU KNOW WHO JESUS IS?

    WHO IS JESUS JOHN 1:1-2 IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD. AND THE WORD WAS WITH GOD, AND THE WORD WAS GOD. THE SAME WAS IN THE BEGINNING WITH GOD. FOR THE NEXT LITTLE WHILE, I WANT YOU TO SIT BACK AND RELAX. TAKE YOUR SHOES OFF AND MAKE YOURSELF COMFORTABLE. AMEN, OR HEY MAN IS ALLOWED, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frederic Whittier avatar

    This Thing Called Grace

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    I received the outline for this message from a local Nazarene colleague. It draws a comparison between the grace Christ extended to the lady caught in adultery and the grace shown by the elements of the communion table.

    THIS THING CALLED GRACE John 8:2-11 When I was in Grade 1, I was almost caught throwing rocks. It was during the lunchtime recess when my cousin and I decided the most productive thing to do was to throw rocks. We were not throwing rocks at the school. We were not trying to smash out windows. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Brian Bolton avatar

    Message For Stillborn Baby

    Contributed by Brian Bolton on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 60 ratings
     | 87,410 views

    This message was written for a stillborn baby that was born at 36 weeks.

    Memorial/Grave Side Service Grace Mikayla Godby Psalm 139:16 Today we gather to grieve with and support Nick & Jenni Godby. □ Grace Mikayla was born on April 18 at 7:19pm □ The excitement of a long awaited pregnancy has come to a terrible, unexpected and painful end. □ This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    To The Ends Of The Earth Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 1, 2007
     | 4,775 views

    Thoughts about our condition at an Acts 1:8 church

    Text: Acts 1:8, Title: To the Ends of the Earth, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/6/07, AM A. Opening illustration: the woman in Lilburn that gasped at the small number of churches in Maine, USA, after reading scripture and prayer- the evangelism linebacker B. Background to passage: As I mentioned last week, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light The Fire

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on May 1, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,274 views

    God will breathe life into anyone who is willing to let the fire of the Holy Spirit burn in them.

    Light the Fire TEXT Ezek 37:1-14 The world is looking for God. Tragically and ironically they are looking in the wrong places. Sadly, as the world is looking for God, God’s people are asleep in their pews, asleep in religious traditions, lethargy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God