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  • Michael Luke avatar

    Purpose - The Indispensable Gift Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,907 views

    The marvelous gifts God gave to us on that first Christmas

    (Based on a series by Paul Snoddy, Tri-Village Christian Church, Pataskala, OH) SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: LUKE 2:8-20 TITLE: “PURPOSE – THE INDISPENSABLE GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. The head of an executive search firm in Chicago uses a simple question to disarm ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have Yourself A Selfish Little Christmas

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,074 views

    Christmas has come to be the most self-centered holiday of the year - which is truly ironic considering the real meaning of Christmas - bringing God-centered life to the world. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

    [HAVE YOURSELF A SELFISH LITTLE CHRISTMAS] Slide graphics – Christmas Grinch. Slide Verses – This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:10 The meaning of Christmas, I think you would agree, has changed over the years. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    James Son Of Zebedee - Authority In Action Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 15,750 views

    When it comes to discipleship we have an overestimation of ourselves and our contribution to the kingdom. Jesus’ discussion with James reminds us that our place in the family of God, even when we make great contributions, is still only a gift of grace.

    Mark 10:35-45 James son of Zebedee - authority in action Congregation in the Lord, Jesus spent three years teaching His disciples what it meant to be disciples. Jesus particularly wanted to ingrain into the disciples a certain attitude. Perhaps the most significant visual lesson Jesus gave on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Names Of God: Jesus, Saviour Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,226 views

    A christmas sermon about what the name Jesus means. A Saviour- but a Saviour from what?

    Names of God- Jesus: saviour. Carols by Candlelight. Sun 18th Dec 2005 pm WBC Matt 1:18-25 We’ve been looking at the names of God…. and tonight we come to the point where the baby in the manger is named: Jesus - or Yeshua to his mom and adopted dad- as that’s the Hebrew pronunciation o basically ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Samuel - The Rejected Hero Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 22, 2006
    based on 51 ratings
     | 41,092 views

    When the Israelites reject Samuel and cry out for a King, God essentially tells Samuel: it’s not about you. This simple piece of advice made a powerful difference for Samuel, and can do the same for us. Find out why.

    OPEN: Years ago, when a person would use the telephone operator to help make phone calls, a small boy dialed "O" asked the operator to call a number for him. He didn’t speak clearly, so she had trouble understanding him and asked him to repeat the number several times. After about the fourth time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Arrested By Love Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 35,980 views

    God wants to put a stop to our old way of living so that we might experience His restoration and know His love.

    Arrested by Love Acts 9:1-19 Intro: In my nearly 40 years, I’ve never been arrested. I did receive 3 speeding tickets and a traffic violation soon after I turned 16. Then I got another speeding ticket 3 years later- back when the interstate was still 55 MPH in ID, rather than 75. Of course I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Paul's Strategy For Success

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 39 ratings
     | 20,810 views

    The Apostle Paul gives this church his personal testimony because Paul was never one to let circumstances conquer him. Rather, with the help of God, he was determined to fulfill his God-given purpose. In this text, Paul’s attitude, dedication, and determi

    Subject: Paul’s Strategy for Success Text: Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction: Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides a strategy for the Philippian Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, the Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Introduction To Ephesians

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,645 views

    Introduction to the book of Ephesians.

    1. It’s not often that we get to view the bookends of a church. a. The BEGINNING… how it all started. b. Toward the END… how it all ended up. c. But with the church in Ephesus, we see it’s beauty and strength in the beginning… and it’s weakness at the end. • Acts 18 - Paul spent some time in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marcus Rosa avatar

    "How In The World Did I End Up In This Mess?"

    Contributed by Marcus Rosa on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,981 views

    A look at the choices Lot made over his lifetime - resulting in him eventually sleeping with his daughters.

    One of the most disgusting events that I’ve ever read is found in our passage of Scripture this morning. Read Genesis 19:30-38 How in the world did this family end up in such a mess? How in the world did they end up living in a cave in fear? How in the world did Lot have such a dysfunctional ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Dealing With Difficult People Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,405 views

    Dealing with Difficult people God’s way.

    Dealing With Difficult People Strategies From Genesis Many Christian writers and counselors will give you a specific course of action to use on each type of difficult person. I will share common types of difficult behavior in a few minutes, but I want to lay a proper foundation first. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Esther: Righteousness Rewarded

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,127 views

    Will we pursue righteousness or rewards?

    Esther 8:1-17 Righteousness Rewarded Woodlawn Baptist Church September 26, 2004 Introduction As we get closer to the end of our walk through the book of Esther, I want to tell you that I have really enjoyed the things the Lord has been teaching me through the study. A well-known preacher one time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Kim avatar

    How Parents Can Bless Their Children

    Contributed by Martin Kim on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 31,859 views

    If parents will do three things, God will bless their children and prosper them.

    Blessing the Children Happy Sabbath! I would like to start with a short word of prayer this morning. One evening mother was busy fixing supper. Her little boy came up to her and gave her a piece of paper. She dries her hands on her apron and reads. For cutting the grass: $5.00 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "The Ministry Of Availability"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 2, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 61,697 views

    God will use what we make available to Him. In the passage in Luke 5:1-11, we see that, even with a smelly, old fishing boat and a broken net, Jesus used what Peter made available for Him to use.

    “The Ministry Of Availability” INTRODUCTION: God has a ministry for every one of His children … NOT JUST the Pastor. EVERY Christian has a ministry … every one of YOU! Not all will be great soul-winners … BUT … we all have a part in leading others to Christ. We are ALL a link in the chain … ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    Wilderness University Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,407 views

    In this message we learn that real spiritual growth takes place during the most difficult periods of our lives. This is part 3 in a 9 part series.

    MOSES: FROM DOUBT TO DELIVERANCE WILDERNESS UNIVERSITY Sunday September 22, 2002 Scripture Reference: Exodus 2:15-25 Intro. A. Today is a special day for us at Cornerstone. We have just dedicated ____ children. As young as these children are it may seem difficult to think of the time when ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What Does It Mean To "Worship”

    Contributed by Max Goins on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,607 views

    Our Worship of God is deeply rooted in our entire life. If He is first in our lives, everything else, including our corporate worship will fall in place.

    What Does It Mean to “Worship” Text: John 4:19-24 Vines Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words says, “The Worship of God is not clearly defined in the scriptures.” (Page 1247) In the Greek language there are five verbs and three nouns that are translated “Worship.” The first and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ