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  • Troy Brewer avatar

    Jump The Shark

    Contributed by Troy Brewer on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,747 views

    The term "Jump the shark" is a pop culture term that means to do something that causes the eventual ruin of that same something. Like the point when a good Tv series goes bad. this is about how to avoid "jumping the shark" in our walks with God.

    JUMP THE SHARK Sometimes new terms come into modern pop culture that catch us guard. I remember the first time I hear “You da bomb”. Party animal for somebody that lives for getting drunk. You da bomb for somebody you actually like. Back before bad meant tough or dangerous it actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Christ The Same

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 356 ratings
     | 27,529 views

    In a world that is ever changing, it is a great comfort to know that Jesus Christ remains the same yesterday, today and forever.

    JESUS CHRIST THE SAME Heb. 13:8 INTRO. A cynic once remarked that nothing is permanent except change. We live in a world of change. Everything from ladies’ shoes to legislation, from automobiles to art, from furniture to finances... styles and customs and conditions change overnight. World ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming Line Crossers

    Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,171 views

    Christians need to get out of their "comfort zones" and become line-crossers in order to reach those they know with the gospel of Jesus Christ!

    BECOMING LINE CROSSERS! INTRODUCTION Ephesians 5:14-16 For this reason it says, "Awake, sleeper, And arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on you." Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. · God is looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Does Jesus Still Want His Dirty Feet Kissed?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,956 views

    When we approach Jesus, it must be with the proper attitude.

    Does Jesus Still Want His Dirty Feet Kissed? Luke 7:36-50 Aug. 26, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I Introduction A Story B In the Ancient Near East, there was no trash pick up, sanitation department, trash receptacles. 1 Trash, waste, dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Catherine Davis avatar

    Appreciating God's Word

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,249 views

    When Ezra read the scriptures to the Hebrew people who had not heard it for over 80 years, it changed their lives.

    Scripture: Nehemiah 8: 1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Intro: How many have flown somewhere before? Well, when you get on the plane the attendants go over with you the safety information. I remember the first time I ever flew, I paid close attention to these instructions. I read every word of the booklet in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's Time To Pray

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 2, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 39,889 views

    It is not the time for complaining, or criticizing, or becoming weary or depressed. It is time to Pray.

    It is such a tragedy that the greatest power there is on earth is so often overlooked. We suffer so much at the hands of the enemy that could so easily be avoided if we just took time to pray. It is not that the enemy is so strong, that many of Gods people are discouraged and defeated, but because ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    1 Advent B

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,160 views

    Jesus invites us to "Watch, stay awake". As we watch, we are invited to see through the eyes of Jesus. Watching helps us to see the hope in the midst of terror.

    1 Advent B Mark 13:24-37 1 December 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Elie Wiesel is a Jewish writer whose novels prod the depths of the Holocaust, asking difficult questions of humanity and of God. In Night, a child hangs from a S.S. gallows and the question goes up, “Where is God?” Wiesel writes: “And I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Parable Of The Four Soils

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 13,518 views

    A look at the Parable of the Four Soils using contemporary illustrations.

    I. Seeds fell along the Path (v. 4) EXPLANATION: The Soil on the Path will not grow a seed. Or that part of the gospel message that can be sowed in us. This first seed falls by the wayside or on beaten path bordering the garden. This is sun-baked hard ground, completely useless for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Principles Of Receiving From God

    Contributed by Adedotun Ojelabi on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 18,762 views

    Highlighted Seven Major levels of prayer and ten things that can hinder answered prayers.

    PRINCIPLES OF RECEIVING FROM GOD by Adedotun Ojelabi Communication with the Almighty God is a common denominator to all children of God worldwide. Most believers at one point or the other have been faced with questions like “what is the Lord saying concerning this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Your Cookie Crumbles, Realize God That Totally Forgives You Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Aug 20, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,698 views

    CRUMBS HAPPEN! What will we do about them?

    Psalm 103:10-12 “He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. (NIV) What makes ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on May 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,060 views

    This is the second in a 3 part series that ivestigates what faith looks like when it has integrity. This sermon explores the ideas of making Godly decisions in life.

    Faith Integrity Pt 2 - Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Daniel 6:1-10 Today I want to continue to share with you about this idea of faith integrity. Last week we began with Jesus call to His disciples to be salt and light. The integration of belief and behavior is the key to living our faith with ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Hope - Advent 1, 2011 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 27, 2011
     | 8,103 views

    For the people of God history was (and is) always going somewhere. Life has ultimate meaning because of this hope we possess.

    Dakota Community Church November 27, 2011 Hope Isaiah 35:1-10 1 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Jesus, The Same

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,099 views

    JESUS CHRIST THE SAME.

    Jesus, the Same September 12, 2007 Wednesday Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne INTRO. A cynic once remarked that nothing is permanent except change. We live in a world of change. Everything from ladies’ shoes to legislation, from automobiles to art, from furniture to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Persistency In Prayer

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013
     | 14,249 views

    This sermon says that Christians should be persistent in prayer.

    PERSISTENCY IN PRAYER Luke 18:1-8 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION Prayer delights God’s ear, it melts His heart, it opens His hand: God cannot deny a praying soul.—Thomas Watson May this statement encourage us to pray. Let us open our bible to Luke 18:1-8 and listen to what the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Everyone Is Looking -- For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 4, 2014
     | 5,046 views

    Isaiah gives us a brief description of the coming Messiah. People have been looking for him and to him ever since.

    1. Obscurities There is a story about a student at Cambridge University who entered the classroom on exam day and asked the proctor to bring him cakes and ale. The proctor refused, expressing astonishment at the young student's audacity. At this point the student read from the four-hundred-year-old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ