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  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    A Memorial Day Moment

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 25, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,380 views

    A moment that was made forever a memorial

    Once there were three old sisters who lived together. One sister got up to go to bed and half way up the stairs she stopped and asked, "Was I going up or was I coming down?" One sister replied with a hint of aggravation, "You were going up to bed." A second sister headed into the kitchen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Words Of My Mouth

    Contributed by Bryan Dill on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 118 ratings
     | 30,260 views

    The words we use don’t always have the effect we want. But, unfortunately, there are times when the words we use aren’t intended for noble purposes.

    During the course of his sermon, a preacher wanted to emphasize the brevity of life. He took a long pause, then said, “Every member of this church is going to die.” But, to his ultimate surprise, a man in the back row responded to this statement with a big smile. Well, the evangelist was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part Ii Of The Book Of James Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,619 views

    Part Two of James Study this is the first part of the series

    James 1:5-18 A Heart that Wants to Believe (vv. 5-8)—“Let him ask of God who giveth liberally” a. “Asking” is 90% of praying, but what are we to ask for? The answer is “wisdom.” b. James has a lot to say about “wisdom” (1:5; 3:13-18). Knowledge is the ability to take things apart, while wisdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judgmentseat Of Christ

    Contributed by Pieter Botes on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,666 views

    As a young medical Doctor I had to testify in a murder trail, as I have done the autopsy on the victim. It was my very first time in a courtroom, and that the High Court of all places

    Acts:26:19-20 Intro: As a young medical Doctor I had to testify in a murder trail, as I have done the autopsy on the victim. It was my very first time in a courtroom, and that the High Court of all places, and I knew that the honourable Judge H W O Klopper, who used to be president of the World ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living A Merciful Life

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 29, 2010
     | 4,722 views

    Believers have the wonderful privilege of showing God's mercy to others-and the responsibility.

    Living A Merciful Life Matthew 5:7 INTRODUCTION Landing on the bleak Massachusetts shore at Plymouth in December of 1620, the Pilgrims had to endure a desperate winter. It was a winter filled with hunger-a winter in which about half of them died. As luck would have it though, there was an Indian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Difficulty As A Believer Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 4, 2011
     | 5,703 views

    James addresses ’wars and fights’ in a way which we sometimes miss.

    Dealing with Difficulty as a Believer James 4:1-10 * Ever since Genesis 3, mankind has been in the throes of fights, wars, struggles, suffering, which are generically called, difficulties. It is a never ending battle. No matter what you call them, we face these every day. You have heard me say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    God’s Power Through God’s People #2: Judas Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,009 views

    A series of character sketches through the book of Acts - Judas.

    Acts 1:15-20 – God’s Power through God’s People #2: Judas Today we are continuing our series on the Book of Acts, stories of God moving through His people in order to make the world a better place. Now, when I introduced this last week, I mentioned that along the way we would encounter a scoundrel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Improving Your Serve

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,863 views

    An attempt to speak about serving God in the church in a guilt-free way. Part of my series on the purposes of our church

    Mark 10:35-45 – Improving Your Serve Today we are continuing our journey through the purposes of the church, the 5 God-given directions for what He wants His church to look like. We have seen that this church exists to Glorify God, to praise Him, to lift Him up, to worship Him, to point to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tools Of Effective Prayer...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,487 views

    Remarkable prayer will bring remarkable results. God’s word has some good lessons to build an effective prayer life.

    LET US MAKE THE MOST OUT OF OUR PRAYER LIFE... THE EFFECTUAL FERVENT PRAYER... TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE PRAYER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. DO WE FOCUS OUR HEARTS AND MINDS TO PRAY EFFECTIVELY? Text: James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Aiming The Arrows

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,148 views

    Children, like arrows, must be carefully aimed if they are to hit the target.

    Aim the Arrows! Psalms 127:3-5 Ephesians 4:29 What is a child? Someone defined a child as an angel whose wings grow shorter as their legs grow longer. Remember our Theme Scripture: As arrows in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. As I said last week: Arrows are weapons of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    "A Messiah Who Prays Part 2: Roadblocks To Prayer" Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,094 views

    We need to make sure that we are not putting up roadblocks that keep our prayers from being answered.

    A Messiah Who Prays Part 2: Roadblocks to Prayer Text: Matt. 6:14-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: When I was about 18 years old, I have taken my Mom to work, and on the way home I hit a patch of ice and lost control of the car. The car came to a screeching halt after I hit the concrete divider ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Looking For The Day Of The Living Dead Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,476 views

    EMBRACING THE SACRED WORLD OF THE INVISIBLE GOD ANTICIPATES THE RETURN OF CHRIST.

    Something is Out There: Rumors of the Invisible World of the Sacred God 3/29 Looking for the Day of The Living Dead INTRODUCTION Published in 1995 -- 2007, ’Left Behind’ is a series of 16 best-selling novels by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, dealing with Christian dispensationalist End Times: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    What Was Jesus Thinking On The Cross? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,970 views

    Most of us know the crucifixion story and what it means. But have you ever considered what Jesus was thinking and feeling on the cross? It may surprise and comfort you.

    Chapter 19 of John is the culmination of Jesus’ life. It is the high point in the story of the universe. Everything before leads up to this event and everything after points back to it. Much of the debate here seems to revolve around whether Jesus is a king and of what? That’s a question each of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Peter Fisher avatar

    O Lord Won't You Buy Me A Mercedes Benz

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jun 21, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,942 views

    Look at the worlds view of prayer contrasted to Jesus’ view

    Introduction Today’s reading is about prayer. There are all sort of prayers. Something I read reminded me of the song ’O Lord won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz’. Today of all days I can echo that prayer. The particular Merc that I would like is white with go faster stripes down the sides. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Peace In The Face Of Death Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 26, 2008
     | 6,740 views

    Exposition of Psalm 3:1-8 about David fleeing from Absalom, and turning to the Lifter of his head

    Text: Psalm 3:1-8, Title: Peace in the Face of Death, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/30/08, AM A. Opening illustration: story of Polycarp and his facing death B. Background to passage: This is the first psalm attributed to David in the Psalter. But more than that, it is one with a circumstance, which gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist