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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Well Pleased!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,768 views

    What are you going to do with your life?

    Mark 1:4-11 4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Part 3: Before You Throw In The Towel…” Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,540 views

    To tell people that Jesus is ready for them to try being a disciple again.

    Title: Good News for People Living in a Bad News World Part 3: Before you throw in the towel…” Theme: New Starts/redemption Task: To tell people that Jesus is ready for them to try being a disciple again. Text: John 21.1-19 [TITLE SLIDE] A reality show debuted in 2006 called The Contender ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Christian Marriage 101 Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,677 views

    It is impossible to understand marriage without understanding the church.

    If you have seen the movie “Fireproof,” you probably remember the scene of the salt and pepper shakers glued together. And if you have attended weddings, you have probably heard the minister say to the bride and groom that the two will become one flesh. Do you know where to find those words in ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Joel Smith avatar

    Funeral Sermon For Geneva Peterson: "I Can Do That!"

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,392 views

    A funeral message about an exceptional woman.

    I believe that everyone’s life has a theme. Patterns emerge over the years that are true of us all the time. Sometimes it’s difficult to figure out your theme, but with Geneva it’s pretty easy. When facing a challenge or a task or a new direction she was often heard to say, “I can do that.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    The Parasites Of Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,502 views

    Discouragement is like a parasite that comes along side us and sucks the very life out of us – if we let it!

    Ever felt like your life was the most unlucky of all? No matter what, the human spirit can be an amazing thing. Take for example the case of Larry Hanratty, who was named by the Los Angeles Times in 2007 the most unlucky man in California. This poor man was nearly executed to death in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Heads Or Tails

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,367 views

    The old argument between Paul and James, faith or works, is really two sides of the same coin. Both are needed for a church’s life to be whole. Preached on a Sunday when members were asked to sign up for various ministries.

    The funny thing about arguments is that two people can use all the same information and can come out on exactly the opposite ends of the argument. Two different people, just because they are different personalities, can read the same data, hear all the same pros and cons, examine all the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Wild Man [ Not Politically Correct ]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 22, 2009
    based on 98 ratings
     | 10,852 views

    Islam has come to America like never before. We are back to a 9/10 mentality and worse, for the wild man has found a home here and a friend at the highest levels of gov’t. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    The Wild Man Genesis 16:11-12   http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WildMan.html The “Wild Man” is loose on the earth and fulfilling Bible prophecy daily. He has always been here, but today he is ACTIVE. We can call him Ishmael; we can identify him, his descendants, ideologically and spiritually. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Example Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,720 views

    Philippians gives us four examples of faithfulness to follow. Jesus, Timothy, Epaphroditus, and Paul. We all need leaders, fellow followers and others we lead to Christ.

    How many of you know what a bear trap is? I looked on youtube and found several videos of bear traps. One actually showed a guy intentionally punch his fist into a set, toothed bear trap and it did what a bear trap will do when the trigger is hit, it clamped shut on his arm. There were some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of An Invitation

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,449 views

    Not many people have been argued into becoming a Christian. But it is amazing what a simple invitation can do.

    The Power of an Invitation John 1:43-49 John 1:43-49 43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, "Follow me." 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one Moses wrote about ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Guilty Until Proven Guilty Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,402 views

    As followers of Jesus, we must argue our case fairly, even when our opponents do not. They do not set our agenda.

    Guilty Until Proven Guilty (Acts 6:8-15) 1. Many changes come to us a step at a time. I came across of illustration of this regarding trapping wild pigs. You catch wild pigs by finding a suitable place in the woods and putting corn on the ground. The pigs find it and begin to come everyday to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Judgment #5- The Judgment Of The Nations- 8-23-08 Matt. 25:31-46 Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,540 views

    this is not a judgment of selected nations as some might have the misconception, but this is a judgment of ’individual people from all nations" as how they receive and treat the "True Jehovah Witnesses" that’s to say, the 144000 Jewish Missionaries that w

    JUDGMENT #5- THE JUDGMENT OF THE NATIONS- 8-23-08 MATT. 25:31-46 Today we’ll continue with the study of the 7 judgments that we find in the Bible, let me say that there were many judgments, especially in the book of "JUDGES", but we’re thinking primarily on 7. Today we’ll be talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Great Grace #10: Share Each Others Troubles Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,758 views

    As Christians, we are called to share each other’s troubles, help our pastors and teachers, and do good to everyone.

    GREAT GRACE & FREEDOM #10: SHARE EACH OTHERS TROUBLES THE BIG IDEA: As Christians, we are called to share each other’s troubles, help our pastors and teachers, and do good to everyone. 1. SHARE EACH OTHERS TROUBLES: (Galatians 6:1-5, NLT). 1 Dear brothers and sisters, if another Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When You’ve Lost You’re Grip

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,606 views

    Each of us has a withered hand and can't get a grip on something in life. It could be a past hurt, moral failure, financial difficulty, fear of the future, physical problem, or feeling of inferiority. We need to let Jesus expose it and heal us mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

    WHEN YOU’VE LOST YOU’RE GRIP Mark 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Mom discussed peer pressure and cigarettes with her 12-year-old daughter. Having struggled for years to quit, she described how she had started smoking to "be cool." As she outlined the arguments kids might make to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Barnabas Park avatar

    Jesus, The Friend.

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 27, 2018
     | 9,469 views

    Jesus offered His life so that we may become become our friends. And Jesus commanded His disciples to love one another as Jesus loved them, if they want to become Jesus' friends.

    “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command you. I live in Stanton, about 4 miles away from here. About 5 years ago during the Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Overcoming Doubts, What Will It Take?”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,737 views

    Two kinds of doubters of spiritual truth....hard-boiled rationalists who say, “I don’t believe it.......” two of the doubters, Peter and John ran to the tomb. They found it empty. Include quote from Rev. Klaas abut the doubt that President Lincoln was dead. Lee Strobel was a doubter.

    In Jesus Holy Name Easter II 2020 Text: John 20:25b Redeemer “Overcoming Doubts, What Will It Take?” He is Risen! He has risen indeed! The disciples on Easter morning had forgotten a promise of Jesus. He had told them that he would be arrested and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran