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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    B Joyful Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 15, 2009
    based on 69 ratings
     | 23,851 views

    Why sing? Isn’t singing just for "singers"? And what if I don’t like the songs? Do I have to sing anyway?

    OPEN: I read the true story about a woman who bought her daughter a really nice Baby Grand Piano for her birthday. A few weeks later, one of her friends asked her how her daughter was doing. “Oh,” she said, “I persuaded her to switch to a clarinet.” “How come?” asked the friend. “Well,” – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Saving Grace Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,146 views

    God’s grace begins with salvation.

    Introduction I. Complete these common American phrases for me: A. If it sounds too good to be true... it is. B. We make money the old fashion way, we ... earn it. C. There’s no such thing as a free ... lunch. D. There is no gain without ... pain. E. God helps those who ... help ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Take Up Your Cross And Follow

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,520 views

    What gives Jesus the right to ask us to give up our lives?

    Chuck Colson relates this interesting story in his book How Then Should We Live? “In William Steig’s Yellow & Pink, a delightfully whimsical picture book for children, two wooden figures wake up to find themselves lying on an old newspaper in the hot sun. One figure is painted ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The End Is Near, At The Door

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,447 views

    3rd End Time/Saints Triumphant(B) - Judgment Day is near and at the door as we see the signs of the times changing like the seasons and as we also hold fast to God’ unchanging word.

    THE END IS NEAR, AT THE DOOR Mark 13:24-31 - November 13, 2005 – 3rd Sun. of End Time / Saints Triumphant Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: We hear about good news and bad news. Today, we are going to learn about imminent terror and imminent joy, bad news, good news. Consider this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Preserving Unity Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2014
     | 7,868 views

    To build a strong church, preserving the unity that is ours in Christ, don't underestimate or overestimate yourselves. Instead, be faithful to serve, focusing on those things we share in common.

    A woman was sitting in the waiting room for her first appointment with a new dentist. She noticed his DDS diploma, which bore his full name. Suddenly, she remembered that a tall, handsome, dark-haired boy with the same name had been in her high school class so many years ago. “Could this be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Exploring Canaan

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 2, 2012
     | 12,677 views

    Moses sends out the 12 spies into Canaan. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Their Opportunity - Special. (2). Their Outlook - Small. (3). Their Opposition.- Strong (4). Their Omnipotence.- Sovereign (5). Their Outcome.- Sad. SERMON BODY: Ill: • The bishop’s car ran out of petrol, • His wife, who was a passenger remembered seeing a garage half a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The I Am Statements: Jesus Is The Light Of The Word!

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 18, 2020
     | 4,242 views

    Jesus is the Light of the world, and He gives light in order to reveal the heart of the Father.

    The I Am Series - The Light of the World - John 8:12, 9:1-6 We’re continuing to meet online, as this is what we can do. Hopefully soon, the pandemic will lift and we’ll be able to meet again in person. And maybe, just maybe, for all the sadness we’re going through now, for all the isolation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reality 101--The Ultimate Revelation Of God Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 12, 2009
     | 3,823 views

    My unbelieving (at the time)father, one time while I witnessed to him, asked "If God exists, why deosn’t He just blow a big hole in the ground or something?" The Apostle John answers this question in his synopsis from all he learned in his experiences wi

    Reality 101—The Ultimate Revelation of God John 1:6-18 I had been a Christian only a few months when I felt compelled to witness to my father. In the midst of the discussion, I remember a question which he blurted out in frustration. He said, “Well, if God exists, why doesn’t He just blow a big ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Drawing Close To God Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,999 views

    God's desire is for us to desire Him.

    Drawing Close To God Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bobby Oliver avatar

    Do You Have A Frog Problem? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Apr 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,890 views

    The frogs multiplied, the frogs covered everything, and the frogs died. Humanity has a "frog problem" as well, and that problem is sin.

    Do You Have A Frog Problem? Exodus 8:1-15 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we go through this study, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn from this passage about honoring God?” - Last week, we asked the question, “Who do you rely upon?” - We looked at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Lies We Believe About Our Feelings Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,403 views

    A look at how our emotions can feed us false information.

    Lies We Believe about our Feelings FATHERS’ DAY HISTORY Sonora Dodd, of Washington, first had the idea of a "father’s day." She thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Sonora wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart. Smart, who was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Taught People If They Want To See God Work In New Ways They Must Be Willing To Do New Things

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 434 ratings
     | 32,753 views

    Why Jesus Taught People If They Want To See God Work in New Ways They Must Be Willing to do New Things (Matt 14:29-31)

    Why Jesus Taught People If They Want To See God Work in New Ways They Must Be Willing to do New Things (Matt 14:29-31) Illustration:He was born in Columbus, Ohio, 1890, the third of eight children. At eleven he quit school to help with the family expenses, and got his first full-time job at $3.50 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Warren Bird avatar

    Transformed Into Living Sacrifices Series

    Contributed by Warren Bird on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 149 ratings
     | 19,416 views

    Exposition of Romans 12:1-2. What does it mean for us to be "living sacrifices" and how are our minds to be "transformed"?

    INTRODUCTION What does being a Christian, being someone who has received God’s mercy, mean for the way we live our lives? How does being a Christian make a practical difference, day to day, for you and for me? In my next few talks I am going to work through the answers that Paul gives to that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Edward Frey avatar

    God Genuinely Surprises Us

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 3, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 12,125 views

    God’s promises of faithful forgiveness to a fallen world are suprisingly refreshing

    GOD GENUINELY SURPRISES US! Several years ago my sister-in-law threw a surprise birthday party for her husband. It was a good one. I have to admit my brother was completely caught off guard. He never saw it coming. The best part was knowing that my brother was genuinely surprised. To be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • 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
     | 3,920 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