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  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Four Certainties About The Future Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,586 views

    The story of the Rich Man and Lazarus illustrates some much needed insight into what the future holds for everyone who dies before Jesus comes.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What Happens When A Person Dies? Four Certainties About the Future Luke 16:19-31 I’ve conducted lots of funerals through years. Most have been quite normal. A few have been a little different. But I never had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Here We Raise Our Ebeneezer Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 42,460 views

    Today we could use a memorial like Samuel’s. It wasn’t a memorial of their hard times or of their more recent victories. It was a memorial to God’s faithfulness. Here we raise our Ebenezer because “Thus far has the Lord helped us.” That’s a reminder w

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Here We Raise Our Ebenezer 1 Samuel 7:12 Introduction: I recently saw a production of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.” The play reminded me how much of an impression the classic Christmas tale has had on all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Are The Persecuted

    Contributed by Kiley Garrison on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,501 views

    The Bible promises that everyone who follows Jesus will face persecution. If we aren’t facing any opposition for our faith, maybe we should ask ourselves why.

    Small Group Discussion Questions When you hear the word "persecution," what do you think of? What images come to mind? What are some ways Christians are persecuted today? Do you think persecution is worse for Christians in other countries than in the United States? Why or why not? Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Believers Can Appropriate Romans 8:28 Series

    Contributed by William Barber, Sr. on Feb 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,910 views

    Here is a careful, expository look at Romans 8:28 with a view to building up the believer.

    How Believers Can Appropriate Romans 8:28 Introduction: A loved one is brutalized, a child is kidnaped or abused, a family is wiped out in a terrible accident, a marriage breaks apart, or perhaps a terrible disease has taken hold of someone and angry people cry out at God and ask, "Why did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rising Above Spiritual Mediocrity

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 24, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,071 views

    God desires that we continue to move closer to Him in our race toward heaven.

    February 4, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 19:16-22; Ephesians 3:14-20 Subject: Living for Jesus Title: Rising Above Spiritual Mediocrity This guy sees a sign in front of a house: "Talking Dog for Sale." He rings the bell and the owner tells him the dog is in the backyard. The guy goes into ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Behold Thy Son . . . Behold Thy Mother" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 90 ratings
     | 31,338 views

    A sermon on the third of our Savior’s sayings from the cross.

    If you and I had been in Jerusalem that Passover afternoon when Jesus was crucified, I wonder how near the cross we would have stood. It is one thing to sing, "Jesus, keep me near the cross," and it is quite another thing to actually stay near the cross. Roman soldiers were there because of duty. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Torn Between Two Loves Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,817 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we are encouraged to make Christ our life.

    Illus. 3 men discussing their funerals, what they would want people to say. •"He was a great humanitarian, an asset to his community." •"He was a great family man, loved his family." •"Look, he’s moving!" “What would you like on your tombstone”? What would you like to accomplish before you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All For One And One For All Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,636 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to stand strong together in adversity.

    Illus. Jordan has been enjoying soccer for the past 1 ½ years with other 8-9 year olds. •It’s been an interesting and often enjoyable experience to watch them learn the game. •One thing I enjoy is seeing how the kids react to the ball, especially the goalies. •When a line drive comes, instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Why Have You Forsaken Me?" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,458 views

    A sermon on the fourth saying of our Savior from the cross.

    The anguish of our Savior on Calvary was foretold by David in Psalm 22. While I would encourage you to read the entire Psalm, I want to just share with you the first 8 verses. “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning? O my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Effects Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 7, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 75,649 views

    Fear has a paralyzing effect on churches and individual Christians. God wants us to move from fear to faith.

    THE EFFECTS OF FEAR A. What are you AFRAID of? 1. If you have ever taken a Psychology course in high school or college, you studied a section on PHOBIAS. a. There are all kinds. Some we’re very familiar with: -CLAUSTROPHOBIA- “fear of enclosed places” -ARACHNOPHOBIA- “fear of spiders” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Cole avatar

    What Hollywood Wants You To Believe... Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 70 ratings
     | 14,677 views

    One of the biggest influences on our society is Hollywood and the messages that they bring us are not always in line with the Word of God. They have an agenda that is clear, how can we distinguish what is right in a world flooded with all sorts of messag

    What Hollywood Wants You to Believe Introduction: Our culture is greatly influenced by Hollywood. This morning I want to talk about some things that Hollywood wants you to believe. When I say Hollywood, I guess I am referring to our culture as a whole because Hollywood seems almost symbolic to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Overcome A Jealous Spirit

    Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 37,520 views

    A sermon dealing with the danger of succumbing to a spirit of jealousy

    Saul was very angry; this refrain galled him. “They have credited David with tens of thousands,” he thought, “but me with only thousands. What more can he get but the kingdom?” And from that time on Saul kept a jealous eye on David...In everything [Da-vid] did he had great success, because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I Forgive Myself?

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,829 views

    We need to learm to forgive ourselves since God has forgiven us.

    INTRODUCTION • Throughout the years, you will hear a lot of sermons on forgiveness. We are told we are supposed to forgive others as Jesus has forgiven us. We are told we are supposed to forgive and forget the evils others have perpetrated against us! • One sermon that we do not hear a lot deals ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Almost Heaven

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,503 views

    relates vacation to spiritual principles

    “Vacation – 2007” July 29, 2007 My vacation this year seemed a little incomplete to me. Julie, Ben and Monica, and consequently all the grandkids elected to stay home for various reasons. That left me feeling a little alone – but the good news was that my mom and all of my brothers and sisters ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Yes I Can

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,058 views

    God is asking all to answer His rall. Your Response "Yes I Can"

    August 12, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 19:16-26 Subject: Answering the Call Title: Yes, I Can When I worked in the maintenance department in a factory way back when, I was always one to come up with great ideas for improvement. I wasn’t always sure how I could get those things done but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God