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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Pity Party - Prodigal Son / Brother

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 28, 2004
    based on 81 ratings
     | 12,150 views

    It’s a sad tune because the only instrument in the band is your own drum which you are beating on incessantly - Very "Phunny" opening poem, then the CURSE, CAUSE, AND CURE of Self Pity. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Pity Party Luke 15:25-32 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PityParty.html It’s a sad tune because the only instrument in the band is your own drum which you are beating on incessantly. It’s not fun to listen to and no one taps their foot. But you are certain it makes you feel better to beat it out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Heart Of The Matter"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 29, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,528 views

    We are to have mutual love for one another.

    Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 “The Heart of the Matter” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Don Henley has a song in which he sings: “I’ve been trying to get down To the heart of the matter But my will gets weak And my ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    You've Got To Get Up Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,852 views

    Part 4 in looking at Jesus our King. We see Him at Pentecost as the Triumphant King, giving us victory to get back up.

    Acts 2:1-36 – You’ve Got to Get Up One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally he decided the animal was old and the well needed to be covered up anyway, it just wasn’t worth it to retrieve the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray For Our Labor

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,492 views

    A sermon on how to pray for our labor, our career, our job, our workplace.

    Evening Service for 9/5/2004 Labor Introduction: A father is asked by his friend, “Has your son decided what he wants to be when he grows up?” “Yes, he wants to be a garbage collector,” replied the boy’s father. His friend thought for a moment and responded, “That’s a rather strange ambition to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Let Anything Slow You Down Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,583 views

    This the second of 4 based on an Olympic theme. I used many sources including several from Sermon Central

    Go for the Gold The Olympics: If you have ever watched the Olympics on TV. you have probably been amazed at the feats the human body is capable of doing! It has always amazed me how some of these people have spent their entire childhood preparing for a single event that in some cases is over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cronicles Of Daniel #6: Finding Focus

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 25, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,507 views

    Finding clear focus is the only way to avoid the pitfalls of life.

    THE CRONICLES OF DANIEL #6: FINDING FOCUS DANIEL 6: 1-16 SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 PM SERVICE INTRODUCTION: Nothing that is valuable is achieved without effort. Fritz Kreisler, the famous violinist, testified to this point when he said, "Narrow is the road that leads to the life of a violinist. Hour ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    The Responsibilities Of A Christian Citizen

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,568 views

    Public Servant Appreciation Service - Examines the responsibilities of Christian citizens, especially to those in authority.

    PUBLIC SERVANT APPRECIATION SERVICE 2004 The past 8 weeks have been somewhat trying for those of us here in Florida. During that time we have been hit by no less than 4 hurricanes. It has gotten so bad that I can tell you the number for the Weather Channel on our TV, and have even formed an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifts Of The Spirit 9: Prophecy & Tongues Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 15, 2004
    based on 32 ratings
     | 4,156 views

    A balanced look at the gifts and use of prophecy and tongues.

    GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT 9: PROPHECY AND TONGUES. 1 COr 14:1-12 WBC 17/10/04am LOVE (V1) You know- this (love ) really is the most important thing - many love the 1 Cor 13 bit- as a poem - as a kind of ¡¥add on¡¦, ¡¥balancer¡¦ But it¡¦s not - this is SCRIPTURE! - and it really IS true- you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Love Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Oct 19, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,852 views

    Everything God has ever done and will ever do is first motivated by His heart of love.

    Who Is God? Series Introduction – God Is Love Ephesians 3:14-19 Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try you just can’t get things right? That even though you are extremely busy, you don’t seem to be accomplishing anything? Does it ever seem like you are just living life in some sort of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Have This Treasure

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 19, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,011 views

    Believers should understand the incredible treasure that has placed in their hands--the gospel and the thrill of sharing it in ministry,

    We Have This Treasure 2 Cor 4:1-7 1 Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. 2 Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The First Angel Pronouncing The Good News Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,559 views

    The First Angel pronouncing the Good News

    Revelation 14:6-7, "And I saw another angel flying through the heavens, carrying the everlasting Good News to preach to the people who belong to this world--to every nation, tribe, language, and people. 7"Fear God," he shouted. "Give glory to him. For the time has come when he will sit as judge. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "How To Pray For Your Children"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,189 views

    Specific ways to pray for children that will prove to be more effective than vague generalizations.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM October 24, 2004 "How to Pray for Your Children" Philippians 4:4-7 INTRODUCTION: A bumper sticker read, "I have teenagers! Pray for me!" If you have teenagers, you might feel this way at times. However, today we’re going to talk about how you can pray for your children. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • J. Richard Lord, Jr. avatar

    The Call To A Promise Series

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,907 views

    #1 in Holiness Series. God has called us to what He has promised us. Holiness!

    #1 in Series on Holiness April 27, 2003 The Call To A Promise Acts 2:38-39 The Lord has sent out a call to every corner of this planet. Just as He called Moses out of the desert, called Samuel in the night, called Paul on the road to Damascus, He calls us to come to Him, for He has a great gift. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Devil Made Me Do It Part Ii

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,269 views

    THE HOLY SPIRIT LEADS US SUCCESSFULLY THROUGH THE DEVIL’S ATTACK!!

    THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT PART II: LET’S TRY THAT AGAIN LUKE 4: 1-13 SUNDAY JUNE 29, 2003 INTRODUCTION: A woman bought an extravagant dress and the husband asked, “Why did it have to be so extravagant?” She said, “The devil made me buy it.” The husband asked, “Why didn’t you say get behind me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Ownership With God

    Contributed by Jonathan Goats on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,912 views

    We must buy into what God is doing by taking part ownership.

    Acts 9:1 Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 3 As he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God