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  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Making Necessary Adjustments For The New Year

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,756 views

    There are some adjustments we can make in order to have a more productive New Year. Are we willing to discipline ourselves in order to see it happen?

    January, 2007 “Making Necessary Adjustments for the New Year” Matthew 2:13-23 INTRODUCTION: STORY: A supermarket in the Midwest could not understand why at a certain time every winter there sales plummeted. They studied their product line and interviewed customers. They did everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hell - Just Suppose It's Real

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,216 views

    35% of Baptists; 54% of Presbyterians, 58% of Methodists, and 60% of Episcopalians do not believe there is a literal place called hell! Worse yet is the fact that 71% of the students studying to be ministers

    HELL: Just Suppose It is Real TEXT: Mark 9:43-48 INTRODUCTION: Recent surveys conducted among church-going folks concluded that only a small minority actually believe in a literal hell. The survey concluded that 35% of Baptists; 54% of Presbyterians, 58% of Methodists, and 60% of Episcopalians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Small Idea To Help Make You Big In Generosity

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 9, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,233 views

    Paul’s call here for the Corinthians to give generously provides a great idea for us to expand our giving.

    A Small Idea: “Set up a Generosity Fund.” - v. 2. - This passage is not about tithing to your church. It’s about a specific need in a specific church and the Corinthians choosing to give to help meet that need. Obviously, they were taking care of the needs of their own people as well, so this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "You're A Friend Of Mine" Series

    Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Jun 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,461 views

    What does it take to be a good friend? Not only to your friends, but to your husband or wife, brother or sister.

    “You’re a Friend Of Mine” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12... What one word should be in every relationship? Friendship….marriage….being a brother or sister? Even the relationship of pet and owner….. The relationship between a employee and employer…. That one word is “dependable.” According to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doing All You Know Too Do

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jun 7, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,428 views

    A close look at at Mary and what we can Learn from her as she anointed Jesus.

    Doing all you know too do. Mark 14:1-9 One of the most impressive commendations our Lord ever made about a person is found in verse 8 regarding Mary of Bethany (Martha’s sister): "She hath done what she could." There was nothing more that she could have done! Could the Lord make this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    I Can Count On You!

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,776 views

    Dependability is the mark of a true friend

    Hi! Let’s have a guessing game. I’ll show you the lyrics of some songs. We’ll ask the teachers to sing them. Then, you guess the title. Ready? First song: “I’ll reach out my hand to you. I’ll have faith in all you do. Just call my name and I’ll be there.” That was “I’ll be there.” The Jackson ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Ministry Challenge For The Church (By Pastor Carmen Gomez)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,735 views

    Pastor Carmen challenges the church to do the work that God has called them to.

    A ministry challenge for everyone *Proverbs 29:18 "Where there is no vision, the people perishf: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he". In this church we have talked about: the importance of ministry how ministry needs to be focused on fulfilling our mission as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Working Together Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,824 views

    Christians can display a sense of authenticity by working together on a mission bigger than themselves.

    1. I am sure you have heard that President Trump intends to build a wall between the US and Mexico to cut down on illegal immigration a. Great Wall of China b. Berlin Wall c. Bethlehem Wall d. Wall to be in Heaven: 12 It had a great, high wall, with twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sowing & Reaping Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 10, 2014
     | 7,514 views

    -Sowing to the flesh means being self-absorbed, living according to our sinful/fallen nature. -Sowing to the Spirit means living for God, abiding in our regenerate nature. Which nature wins? The one we feed the most.

    Introduction: A comedian said, “Why am I always getting blamed for things I do?” In this passage, Paul reminds us: choices have consequences. This is a fixed law of human nature. “Sow a thought, reap an act; sow an act, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What To Do While We Wait

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 11, 2015
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     | 9,256 views

    Proposition: While we wait for Jesus' Return we are challenged to: 1. Live our best day - Everyday 2. Treat Others as if this is our last day 3. Handle possessions as if this is our last day 4. Work for the Kingdom of Heaven as if the is our las

    Scripture: Mark 13:1-13; Matthew 25:14-30 Theme: Jesus' Second Coming Proposition: While we wait for Jesus' Return we are challenged to: 1. Live our best day - Everyday 2. Treat Others as if this is our last day 3. Handle possessions as if this is our last day 4. Work for the Kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Paul Sends Out Missionaries

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 16, 2013
     | 4,533 views

    God's word gets published by those who oppose the Gospel and those who proclaim and promote it.

    Paul Sends out Missionaries Acts 8:1-3 Introduction Last week we finished the powerful sermon of Stephen, who was martyred for his defense of the Christian faith. A great crowd held their ears and rushed upon him and stoned him. We noted that he followed the example of Jesus in forgiving those ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Part 8 - Matthew 8:16-17 - I Prayed For Her, Lord, And She Died! Why? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 28, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,992 views

    The children of a lady with cancer invited us to pray for her. We did and she gave her life to the Lord before she died. We prayed for her healing as well as for her to come to know Christ personally. Why did she die?

    Part 8 - Matthew 8:16-17 - I PRAYED FOR HER, LORD, AND SHE DIED! WHY? The children of a lady with cancer invited us to pray for her. We did and she gave her life to the Lord before she died. We prayed for her healing as well as for her to come to know Christ personally. The Lord answered only one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Purposeful Time Management Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 28, 2019
     | 11,587 views

    How can I manage my time in order to make the most of my life for God?

    Psalm 90, we are told, is a prayer of Moses, the man of God. And among the requests that Moses made of the Lord, he asked God to teach him how to manage his time. (READ TEXT) Time is a great leveler. It doesn’t matter if we are wealthy or poor, educated or uneducated, a manager or a laborer, male ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Watch Party

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 25, 2026
     | 48 views

    In the face of enormous responsibility, Jesus still cares for each of His disciples.

    1. On election night, politicians have “watch parties” in anticipation of their victories. Sometimes they last deep into the night, and sometimes they wind up quickly. Hillary Clinton’s 2016 election night watch party at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City stretched well into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Note Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
     | 2,694 views

    Just a message about some things God has been doing amongst us lately.

    A Note of Encouragement Hebrews 10:25 September 13, 2009 “Pre-Introduction” This week’s message is going to be a departure from the plan I had for today. I had told Lowell that the plan was to discuss Jesus’ trial before Pilate, only briefly discussing how Judas reacts to Jesus’ condemnation ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan