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  • Rex S. Wignall avatar

    Horizontal And Vertical Thanks

    Contributed by Rex S. Wignall on Nov 28, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,426 views

    We must move beyond "comparative gratitude" and an awareness of our good fortune, to "vertical thanks to God who is the source of all blessings.

    Introduction: Comparative Gratitude Thanksgiving, like Christmas, is firmly woven into the American fabric as a tradition. I don’t mean this in a critical way – it is a wonderful occasion to gather families and to share a meal together (something rarer and rarer in this day). Just as we cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Call To Get Wet

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
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    The first of a six-part series ‘Get Your Feet Wet.’

    (Slide 1) I have shared elsewhere about my later in life triumph over my fear of water that has enabled me to swim. For others, it is an-going fear that has yet to be resolved. Some people are sacred to death of flying. To think of getting on airplane and taking off at 150 MPH, climb to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The God Who Made The World Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 18, 2010
    based on 61 ratings
     | 22,872 views

    What about the God who made the world? 1- The God who made the world wants to be known 2- The God who made the world no longer overlooks ignorance 3- The God who made the world proves Himself convincingly

    INTRO.- ILL.- BANG! BANG! The Big Bang Theory - The Big Bang theory is an effort to explain what happened at the very beginning of our universe. Discoveries in astronomy and physics have shown beyond a reasonable doubt that our universe did in fact have a beginning. Prior to that moment there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 29, 2012
    based on 34 ratings
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    Let's consider the things Jesus probably did not mean when He said, "Love your enemies." Then I want us to look at some of the things He did mean.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) TEXT: Matthew 5:43-47 Earlier this year we looked at the Sermon on the Mount as recorded in the Book of Matthew & considered what Jesus was saying in Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beating The After Christmas Blues

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 2, 2011
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    Even though Dec. 25 has come and gone, there is still a reason to celebrate and live life to the full! There is good news for us that is good news 365 days a year, 24/7! We are favored by God! He is for us not against us! And His love makes all the differ

    Beating the After Christmas Blues Intro: Christmas can be such a whirlwind. There is shopping, wrapping, baking, cooking, parties to go to, family to see, Christmas programs, concerts, and who knows what else! Once it is all over and the tree and decorations all come down, some people can feel a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    No Grumps Allowed

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 9, 2012
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     | 5,878 views

    In 1 thessalonians 5, Paul tells us to be thankful in all situations through being joyful and prayerful.

    No Grumps Allowed 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Intro: Max Lucado gives us this scenario. . You came home cranky because a deadline got moved up. She came home grumpy because the day-care forgot to give your five-year-old her throat medicine. Each of you was wanting a little sympathy from the other, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Refuting False Doctrine Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
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    Standing for truth

    Titus 1:10-16 October 9, 2011 Turn with me this morning to the book of Titus, chapter 1. I trust that by now you have learned where the book of Titus in located - in the middle of the NT, right after 1 & 2 Timothy, and right before Philemon and Hebrews. This letter is written by the Apostle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why, God, Why?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 198 ratings
     | 41,676 views

    The crucial question is not, "Why do bad things happen to God’s people?" The crucial question is "What is the purpose of my life?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:4; Genesis 50:20; Rev. 15:3-4; Isaiah 43:6-7 ILL. John was 31 years old - a new father, & a dedicated Christian. He seemed to have everything going for him. One day on his way to work his car ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Greenhouse Effect Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 9, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
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    7 of 10 of the series, Supernatural Transformation. Jesus was Pure in heart largely due to the fact that He guarded His heart. Our mind is like a greenhouse - what is planted there will grow - what are seeds are being sown in your mind?

    THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT Galatians 6:7-8 Read at beginning of service: 1 Peter 5:8-9 (NIV) 8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Holy Is Your Name Series

    Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018
     | 4,467 views

    4th in a series on the Lord's Prayer

    1 Holy Is Your Name Psalms 99:1-9, Luke 11:1-4 I’m interested in your opinions. What is it about the Lord’s Prayer that’s helped to solidify its position in modern day Christianity? Why is it so endearing? [responses] Today we’re taking a look at the first plea of the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Season Of Wonder

    Contributed by Michael Ferrini on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,923 views

    Advent Sermon

    Introduction: For the past few weeks, we have been preparing for Christmas by focusing our attention on various aspects related to celebrating the season. We talked about the lights and reflected on the promised light of the world. We spoke of carols and reflected on the powerful witness of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sars And Wars – Where Is God?

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on May 4, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,186 views

    We are broken people - SARS and war of evidence of this. Yet God chooses to love and use broken people to spread his Word.

    Intro.: I don’t know whether you read the newspaper on a regular basis? But I expect that, if not the newspaper, then the radio or the TV becomes a source about the days news. 1. Sometimes when I listen to or read the news, I feel quite discourages 2. It seems that I see daily bad news about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jim Miller avatar

    The Holy Spirit And Our Mission

    Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,804 views

    The Holy Spirit is actively at work drawing the lost to God. We simply have to join him in that work.

    READ John 16:5-11, then Max Lucado from a Gentle Thunder, pp. 67-68. Jesus has let his followers know that God’s plan was coming to a climax and that he would soon return to the Father. But he wasn’t abandoning them, sending the paraclete, the Holy Spirit to take his place. Not just because he ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    One Fit Messiah

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,285 views

    As Jesus deals with Satan’s temptations he proves that He is the only one fit to be the Messiah of mankind.

    You know it used to be that when you went to choose a Bible that your biggest decision was the type of cover to get. Then with the arrival of some of the more modern versions, one had to decide what version and what cover to get. Recently I received a catalogue from Christian Book Distributors. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformers!

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 19,160 views

    Christianity is not a religion of information, but rather about a relationship with Jesus Christ that results in transformation. God wants us to be transformers!

    TRANSFORMERS! OPENING JOKE: As the new pastor in town was walking down the street, he saw a little boy straining every muscle to reach the door-bell. He realized the little guy would never make it, although he admired the kid’s tenacity. So he walked up on the porch to help. "Here buddy, need some ...read more

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