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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    I Refuse To Grow Up

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 4, 2009
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    Jesus’ admonition to become like a child blends with Proverbs solemn command to get wisdom. Refuse to become bland and careful; to be closed to new truth; to be cynical.

    Without question the clowns were the hits of our Vacation Bible School a month or so ago. Fonzie the clown got things off to a rollicking start on Monday night, and the kids cackled at his fright wig and squealed with astonishment at all the wonders of his brown paper bag. Every joke was hilarious, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Polarized Or Compromised

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2009
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    If we were listening to the Spirit there would be more unity.

    Polarized or Compromised April 6th, 1975 was the day I was saved by the mercy and grace of God when I only went to church to get a lad off my back. I thought I knew how much I needed that grace and mercy, but now thirty plus years later I learn nearly every day how much more I need it. I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making The Right Choices: Do Not Be Unequally Yoked In Marriage Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,929 views

    God’s people should make the right choice by marrying "in the Lord". Read all about the wrong choice of wives made by Esau.

    MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES: DO NOT BE UNEQUALLY YOKED IN MARRIAGE (GENESIS 26:34-35) Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Boundless Hope Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 2, 2004
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    The coming of the Christ was the arrival into this hopeless world of a boundless hope all wrapped up in one wonderful life.

    Sermon - November 28, 2004 - Advent I - “A Boundless Hope” THE PROBLEM: Proclamation I - Isaiah 8:18-22 18 Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me. We are signs and symbols in Israel from the LORD Almighty, who dwells on Mount Zion. 19 When men tell you to consult mediums and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Enjoy Inner Restoration, Healing And Transformation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,605 views

    In the 1987 AFC Championship football game between Cleveland and Denver, Ernest Bynar fumbled the ball just as he got ready to score a touchdown. That mistake cost the Cleveland Browns the championship, a trip to the Super Bowl and is what most people rem

    Enjoy Inner Restoration, Healing and Transformation (Romans 12:2) Illustration: In the 1987 AFC Championship football game between Cleveland and Denver, Ernest Bynar fumbled the ball just as he got ready to score a touchdown. That mistake cost the Cleveland Browns the championship, a trip to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prepare To Meet Thy God

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on Feb 11, 2005
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    Our first and foremost purpose in gathering together is to meet with Jesus. This is especially true when we come for Communion. (Best preached the week before Communion)

    (Note: prior to preaching, discreetly place an empty chair on the platform, off to one side) •In the last few weeks, I’ve had several people call me about when we’re having Communion •It’s customary in the Seventh-day Adventist church to hold Communion on a quarterly basis; and those who have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Will You Come?

    Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Jul 31, 2010
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    The beautiful old hymn "Will you come and follow Me" asks us all to consider our call from Christ, both as believers and as church families.

    Will You Follow? Last week we sang a hymn that we have sang before. Will You Come and Follow Me was one of the opening songs and I found myself lost in it for the first time. I ‘felt’ the words as I made my feeble attempt to sing. The words to this hymn are comprised of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Devices Of The Devil: Anger Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 6, 2010
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    There are two words translated anger in the New Testament one carries the idea of passion and energy, the other irritation and agitation. Anger is sinful when it leads us to a loveless response. There are symptoms of dangersous anger given along with th

    Intro: Last week in our study we covered Apathy. Apathy is possibly the second most powerful device of the devil. It is a vice that slowly or tightens its grip on us and causes us to be cold and unconcerned with the things of God. If apathy is the vice that slowly pinches off our emotion or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jofrey Bustamante avatar

    Give Peace A Chance!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Aug 9, 2010
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    The peace of God shines brightest in the darkness of man.

    Introduction: Peace is a precious but rare commodity that many of the nations of the world are chasing after. But it is probably the most elusive one. I for one, it is. Most countries are suffering due to the absence of it. Peace treaties, peace pacts, agreements have been signed; and many of such ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Picture Of Selfishness- The Younger Son Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 4, 2010
     | 7,845 views

    From the younger son we will see the issues that follow those who chose to live a selfish life.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the next three weeks we are going to examine the interesting interactions of a family. This is a story of a father and his two sons. We have a father who owns what is likely a vast amount of property. His sons worked the land with him. • The younger of the two sons ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keep It Simple!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,268 views

    There is much about life that is complicated but when it comes to living our faith, we do it best when we keep the basics simple.

    Title: Keep It Simple Text: II Timothy 2:8-15 Thesis: There is much about life that is complicated but when it comes to living our faith, we do it best when we keep it simple. Introduction They say that the memory is the first thing to go… Two elderly gentlemen were sitting together ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel: How To Get Everything Wrong!

    Contributed by Damon Rambo on Apr 4, 2008
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     | 4,206 views

    An exposition from the Book of Jude, revealing the problems with the modern Church.

    The Gospel: How to Get Everything Wrong Jude 1:4-23 Intro: As we get into our text this evening, I would like for you to keep one question in mind: What is it that we, as a church, and as the Body of Christ, are doing wrong? This is not a popular question, in today’s society…people want to point ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessings Of Living Right Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jul 24, 2007
     | 11,736 views

    Conclusion of the series focusing on how living a wise, rigtheous life brings God’s blessings.

    We are finely in the last week in our series on Proverbs as we have explored God’s wisdom in making the right choices for our lives. In Proverbs, Solomon points again and again to the fact that the best choice wise people can make is the choice to be righteous, and we discover that those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Thankfulness - A Living Legacy

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,936 views

    Thankfulness is not an isolated expression of appreciation to someone for services offered. It speaks of the depth or lack of relationship with God.

    “Major Barbara” George Bernard Shaw’s play of 1905 is still a world wide favorite, and was performed in the Shaw Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake just this past August. Major Barbara’s father, Andrew Undershaft was critically viewed by his ex-wife and children alike for his trade in cannons and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Three Necessities Your Children Shouldn't Live Without Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 24, 2006
    based on 100 ratings
     | 21,309 views

    Your children should not live without you love, time, and discipline.

    Murphy’s Laws of Parenting: • The shoes you must replace today will go on sale next week. • The chances of a piece of bread falling with the jelly side down are directly proportional to the cost of the carpet. • The garbage truck will be two doors past your house when your teen remembers it’s his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist