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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Part 5 - Peace At Home Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,389 views

    How to have peace in your home.

    Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. John 14:27 (NRSV) There’s a great cartoon I once saw where the husband and wife are sitting in front of the marriage counselor. The wife is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "What To Do After All The Eggs Are Gone?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,325 views

    A sermon about spreading the news of Christ.

    John 20:19-23 “What to Do After All the Eggs are Gone?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org When I was in college, I had a born again experience. It was the most pivotal time of my life. Nothing has been the same since. I had been very caught up in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Do I Need My Old Testament? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2009
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    Is there value in the Old Testament today?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • If you have read your Old Testament, have you ever wondered how it fits in to our faith? Have you ever wondered why we do not observe the feasts and ceremonies that were celebrated in the Old Testament? • How does the Old Testament fit in for the Christian? Are we still ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Duties Of Children And Parents

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 10, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,274 views

    The Bible has a lot to say about families. This scripture in Ephesians reveals that parents and children both have responsibilities.

    DUTIES OF CHILDREN AND PARENTS Text: Ephesians 6:1 – 4 Introduction: According to a survey by the Ladies Home Journal: o About a third of all mothers spend ten or more hours per day with their children; another 47 percent devote four to nine hours daily. Eighty-two percent consider at least ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel According To... The Grinch Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,299 views

    The Grinch has an extremely relevant message that is important to remember about the gospel as well as Christmas. Let’s examine this Christmas story in light of the real Christmas story.

    The Gospel According to… The Grinch Luke 2:1-7 December 14, 2008 The gospel according to… the Grinch. Adapted from Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” or what might be a better title, “How the Grinch Tried to Steal Christmas.” The Grinch hates Christmas and he hates the Whos and their ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    New Meaning For Old Feasts

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 28, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,091 views

    A look at the prophetic, spiritual meaning behind the three major Feasts of the Mosaic Covenant.

    In Colossians 2:16-17, we have the Apostle Paul telling the brethren that they were to no longer allow some people to tell them that they must - to be good Christians - observe the various ordinances and statutes of the old Mosaic Law. Paul explains that the various parts of the Mosaic Law have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Born Again?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,648 views

    Head knowledge vs. heart knowledge

    John 3:1-21 “Born Again?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd@yahoo.com Gosh there are a lot of unhappy people in this world. I was speaking with someone this past week. They were sharing with me their insecurities, their fears… …this person is so ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Now Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,764 views

    What now after the resurrection.

    WHAT NOW? LUKE 24.13-35 ‘It ain’t over till its over.’ That was one saying of a baseball player called Yogi Berra. He was famous for other statements on air. ‘Baseball is 90% mental and the other half is physical.’ ‘This is like déjà vu all over again.’ ‘You can observe a lot by watching.’ ‘I ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Free Indeed

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 8, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,970 views

    A sermon examining the freedoms we enjoy as a nation and as Christians

    FREE INDEED Today we celebrate the founding of our nation. It was 228 years ago today, that our founding fathers gathered together, and risking all they owned, all they cared about, and even their very lives, signed the document we know today as the Declaration of Independence. In that document, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Elmer avatar

    Exploring The Mystery Of Our Union With Christ Series

    Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Jul 28, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,160 views

    The Great Blessing Of Being United With Christ!

    “United We Stand!” Exploring The Mystery Of Our Union With Christ! Introduction: 1. IE: Several Months Now - If You Drive Down Main Street In Greenfield, Met With Patriotic Banners - Red, White & Blue - Phrase: “United We Stand!” - Set Up To Show Support For Our Nation & Our Troops, Fighting For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping It Real

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,121 views

    Keeping the Gospel the Good News and impacting others

    KEEPING IT REAL In his book, What’s So Amazing About Grace, Philip Yancey tells the following story. He said: A prostitute came to me in wretched straits, homeless, sick, unable to buy food for her two-year-old daughter. Through sobs and tears, she told me how she had been renting out her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Doubting Thomas $ The Response Of The Other Disciples

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,914 views

    We know all about "doubting" Thomas...but I would like for us to look at how the other disciples responded to Thomas. 1. They Noticed he wasn’t there. 2. They shared their experience with Christ with Thomas. 3. He was welcomed in spite of his doubts.

    Sunday, April 18, 2004 Title: Doubting Thomas: A look at the Other Disciples Text: John 20:24-29 Introduction 1. Today is one week after the resurrection. • As we study God’s Word, we see many exciting things happening following the resurrection… • There are multiple times when Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Jesus Heals Peter's Mother–in–law” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 45,871 views

    Fifth in a series on the miracles of Christ, here Jesus heals Peter’s mother in law.

    The Miracles of Jesus Miracle # 5 “Jesus Heals Peter’s Mother–In–Law” Mark 1:29-34, Matthew 8:14-17, Luke 4:38-41 After casting out a demon of the possessed man in the synagogue at Capernaum, Jesus went directly to house of Simon Peter and his brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jaques avatar

    Straightening Your Priorities Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,777 views

    All people should live as if nothing compares to the greatness of knowing Jesus Christ.

    Becoming a Joy-FULL Person 5. Straightening Your Priorities Philippians 3:1-14 May 29/30, 2004 Don Jaques SUBJECT: Straightening Your Priorities Central theme: All people should live as if nothing compares to the greatness of knowing Jesus Christ. INTRO: This last week some big events ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 146 ratings
     | 33,166 views

    A Study of the most famous of all the "I am" statements of Jesus.

    The Great I Am – The Good Shepherd June 6, 2004 John 10:11-18 Sunday AM Review: We’ve been studying the self descriptive statements of Jesus from John known as the “I am” discourses. These 7 statements help us to realize that Jesus was the great “I am” of the O.T., who has become flesh in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist