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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    If I Could Build A Father

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 13, 2006
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    If I could build a father I would build a better father in me.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Some men in a pickup truck drove into a lumberyard. One of the men walked in the office and said, ’We need some four-by-twos. ’The clerk said, ’You mean two-by-fours, don’t you?’ The man said, ’I’ll go check,’ and went back to the truck. He returned in a minute and said, ’Yeah, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Don't Leave Jesus Behind Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 61 ratings
     | 41,904 views

    The "Good Confession" is the foundation of our faith. If we don’t understand what it means, it could have a serious effect on our relationship with Jesus. Do you understand it as you should?

    OPEN: The warship had just returned from a tour oversees and the young ensign shown himself to be responsible and efficient. Because of that he was given the opportunity to take command of the ship as it made its out to sea again. As the ship was to pull away from the dock, the ensign gave a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Doers Of The Word

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 3, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
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    Doers of the Word of God hear with their 1. Wills engaged. 2. Minds engaged. 3. Hands and Feet engaged.

    Max Lucado writes: “For some, Jesus is a good luck charm. The ‘Rabbit’s Foot Redeemer.’ Pocket-sized. Handy. Easily packaged. Easily understood. Easily diagramed. You can put his picture on your wall or you can stick it in your wallet as insurance. You can frame him. Dangle him from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    God's Unbreakable Bond To You

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 9, 2006
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    God’s determination to bless the world is seen in this story of Abram’s faith and fear

    God’s Unbreakable Bond to You Gen 15:1-12,17-18 After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” Invite u to listen to an ancient story. Long ago, God made an astonishing revelation to a guy called Abram in Gen.12. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    A False Faith Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,969 views

    The devil does not mind a person having a faith, going to church, being religious, doing deeds of service, using Christian vocabulary as long as that person does not experience saving faith in Jesus Christ and His merits.

    A Close Look At A Phony Acts 8:9-25 FALSE HONESTY Several years ago, in Long Beach, California, a fellow went into a fried chicken place and bought a couple of chicken dinners for himself and his date late one afternoon. The young woman at the counter inadvertently gave him the proceeds from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Name Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,452 views

    An application of the third commandment not to take up God’s Name in a worthless or false way, but rather to honor God’s name by what we say and do.

    God’s Name (Exodus 20:7) Just a little over 10 years ago (1997), a 14-year-old student, Nathan Zohner, circulated a petition to ban the use of dihydrogen monoxide. According to Zohner, dihydrogen monoxide “may cause severe burns, accelerates the corrosion and rusting of many metals, and has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mark Roper avatar

    It's Always Time To Start Over

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 26, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
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    Our lives are full of changes, mostly because of reactions to problems. We need to take the Initiative and turn setbacks into stepping stones

    It’s Always Time to Start Over Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 A Time for Everything 1.There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: 2.a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3.a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Victor Yap avatar

    All That Glitters Is Salt, Not Gold Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,191 views

    Abraham, Pt. 6

    ALL THAT GLITTERS IS SALT, NOT GOLD (GENESIS 19:1-26) My good friend from Northern California while we were studying at the seminary was hopping mad when he heard people say that the 1989 earthquake was a sign of God’s displeasure at and judgment on San Francisco, also known as the homosexual ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Lifting Up Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,900 views

    What’s involved in the purpose of fellowship within the church.

    “I hear you.” -->It’s a phrase that has entered our familial language, our personal conversations. -->It’s an idiom that means more than just acknowledging that was said out loud registered on the meter reading of our auditory nerves in our ear. -->It can mean, “I agree” or “I know what you mean” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    Something Beautiful

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,881 views

    The beautiful part of Grace is that we don’t deserve it.

    If you would like the powerpoint for this sermon, email me with the title of the sermon in the subject line. Matthew 20:1-16 “Something Beautiful” “The beautiful part of Grace is that we don’t deserve it.” Sunday Morning Sermon 10.21.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) Every week I come up with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Welcome Home

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,027 views

    Jesus told three parables about lost sheep, a lost coin and a lost son. The stories highlight the truth that missing people matter to God. God places tremendous value on every individual. All heaven rejoices when one person repents and turns to God.

    “Welcome Home” Luke 15:11-27 Those of you who have had or currently have sons can closely identify with the story Jesus told about a rebellious son. The rebellious son was the teenager and the other son was obedient and probably in his twenties. In Luke chapter 15 Luke records that Jesus made ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Wanted: Three Rooms, Open Windows

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 14, 2010
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    We all need a throne room, where we can maintain a measure of control and an upper room, where we can nourish our privacy. We will also have a den, a place of escape or of anxiety. The key to managing them all is the open windows of prayer.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC May 29, 1988 If anyone here should by chance be interested in a course in fiction writing, I have a suggestion to make. If you would like to learn to write fiction, real fables and tales, do not go to the community college. Do not waste your time at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Quality Characteristics – Integrity Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 14, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 19,508 views

    This sermon looks at three benefits of Integrity. 1. A person of integrity lives above CORRUPTION. 2. A person of integrity lives in SECURITY. 3. A person of integrity leaves a lasting LEGACY.

    Quality Characteristics – Integrity I have heard it said; It’s not what we eat that gives us strength – but what we digest. It’s not what we earn that makes us rich – but what we save. It’s not what we read that gives us knowledge – but what we remember. It’s not what we preach that makes us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    I Shall Not Be Moved

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,708 views

    Discussed being fully planted and committed to Christ.

    I Shall Not Be Moved Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27; James 1:22-24; 1 Corinthians 15:58 Introduction The last time I stood before you I told you that we are all living testimonies. We are a living testimony whether we are having a great time or going through hard times. The question that we must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Water, Wine And Other Changes

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,827 views

    This passage is not the legitimizer of alcoholic beverages. In fact, it is not about wine at all.

    John 2:1-11 January 14, 2007 Second Sunday after the Epiphany - C On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist