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  • Scott Carroll avatar

    Because Of Sacrifice

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,672 views

    TELLS US OF THE NEED OF GREAT SACRIFICE IN AND FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

    BECAUSE OF SACRIFICE Rom 12:1-2 Gen 4:1-12 INTRO. A tragic event that occurred in the spring of 1931 when nine young black men were pulled off an Alabama freight train and accused of raping two young white women. A fight had broken out between blacks and whites in which, the whites were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Heart To Follow

    Contributed by Jason Evans on Jun 10, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,717 views

    A message about how we need a clean heart.

    Open with me to acts chapter 11 verse 23. It reads “Who, when he came and had the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all that with purpose of heart they would cling unto the Lord.” There are so many scriptures that talk about the heart of man. As early as Genesis 6:5 God tells us that the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Commitment To The Truth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 23, 2005
    based on 314 ratings
     | 16,877 views

    Commitment to the truth of the gospel is needed in this messed up world.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Two elderly women were out driving in a large car and both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought to herself "I must be losing it, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learn To Submit

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,407 views

    Maybe we need to add to instaed of take away

    Learn To Submit Perfect Submission Scripture Reference: James 4:6-7 James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Honoring All Vets

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 146 ratings
     | 12,644 views

    We need to give honor to whom honor is due.

    INTRO. – ILL.- Military expectations. While talking to a potential recruit, the military recruiter said, "Exactly what kind of job are you looking for in the military?" The high school kid said, "I’m looking for something with an enlistment bonus of about $20,000, where I won’t have to work too ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gimme A Break!

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,209 views

    Everyone needs a storm shelter! Will you be a "city of refuge"?

    GIMME A BREAK Matthew 11:28-30 Where do you go when the bottom drops out? Or when destruction comes on you like a flood? Where do you go when the hurricane hits? Or when the hurricane gets personal, or embarrassing, or scandalous? Who really cares enough to listen when we cry? Who affirms ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Tribal Thing

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Nov 27, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,629 views

    The need for urgent evangelism of the family based on the perils of the times.

    "A Tribal Thing" Matthew 10:21 This prophetic decree falls from the lips of the Lord in the context of His Commissioning and Charging His Twelve Interns prior to their maiden Evangelistic Campaign. According to verse 1 of chapter 10, subsequent to His Call to Internship, Jesus then temporarily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rod And Staff Series

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 93 ratings
     | 20,240 views

    The rod and staff are reflective of the nature of God and both are needed.

    ROD AND STAFF (Ps. 23:4) Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. If you can think back for a moment to the Charlie Brown cartoon characters and Linus carrying around his blanket, now and then sucking his thumb, you get an image of early childhood comfort. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Healing Of America

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 8,049 views

    America needs to be healed and God has provided the plan.

    THE HEALING OF AMERICA II Chron. 7:14 INTRO.- I love America! Don’t you? And let me tell you why I love America. ILL.- Father: Why don’t you get yourself a job? Son: Why? Father: So you could earn some money. Son: Why? Father: So you could put some money in the bank and earn some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is There Any Room For Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 25, 2000
    based on 184 ratings
     | 10,503 views

    We need to make room for Jesus in our lives.

    Intro: Like the innkeeper, we often find there is "no room left for Jesus". From this verse, several QUESTIONS should be considered: I. Is there room for Jesus in our TIME SCHEDULES? II.Is there room for Jesus at our TABLE? III.Is there room for Jesus in our TALK (DAILY CONVERSATION)? IV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rob Ross avatar

    Christ Over Tradition

    Contributed by Rob Ross on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 100 ratings
     | 6,749 views

    Christmas tradition needs to be questioned and the truth of Christ affirmed.

    Verse: Luke 2: 1-20 Topic: Christmas Probing Question: What is the reason for Christmas? Key Word: reasons Subject: Reasons for Christmas Aim: To inspire the congregation to experience a renewed sense of what Christmas is all about. Title: Christ Over Tradition Introduction Christmas with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be The Parent Of Your Child's Dreams

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,012 views

    Parenting is a calling that needs our commitment and requires compassion

    There was a pastor who gave a talk about parenting even before he had a child. His title was, “How to Raise Your Children.” Then he had his first child. It took him some time before he gave that talk again. When he gave it, he changed the title into “Suggestions for Struggling Parents.” Then he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Me To The Rock

    Contributed by Tr Precht on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,719 views

    We need to fall upon the Rock that is Christ Jesus

    And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. (Mat 16:18) Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Watching What We Say

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 23, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,976 views

    We need to speak words of encouragement more freely

    Not long ago someone was telling me about a trip he had made to the Bahamas. He said he was walking along and he came to this pier on the beach, and at the end of this pier there was this great commotion that was taking place at the end of the pier and he was curious so he went to see what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Law Of Kindness

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 23, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,101 views

    The need is great for a practical demonstration of the Law of Kindness in the church.

    THE LAW OF KINDNESS Ephesians 4:31 – 32 Let all bitterness and all passionate feeling, all anger and loud insulting language, be unknown among you—and also every kind of malice. On the contrary learn to be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ has also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist