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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Where Does It End?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 8, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,744 views

    This sermon indicates that neither success, pleasure or money will satisfy us in life. Godliness is the only thing which will bring contentment.

    Where Does It End? GNLCC 5/6/2001 Eccesiastes 2:1-11 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 Before you decide to jump on a bus, a train, or a plane it is a good idea to know where the thing is going to stop. I had graduated from a school in a small town in upstate New York. There were no subways or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Love Does Not Boast Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 230 ratings
     | 57,772 views

    If we're going to have the kind of relationship with one another that God wants us to have, then we need to understand why Paul says, "Love does not boast, it is not proud."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) A. As most of you realize, & you husbands should remember, this Saturday is a very special day. It is Valentine's Day, & we are in the midst of a series of sermons from 1 Corinthians 13, the "Love ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Does Jesus Care

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,301 views

    Jesus cares far more that many actually realize

    When good things happen to us, we are all too ready to praise Him for His loving care. A. Certainly this is right. 1. Nobody has to force us to recognize the hand of the Lord, in this blessing. B. Most of us are not really that quick to recognize that God loves and cares for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Does Environment Matter?”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 21, 2001
    based on 199 ratings
     | 10,287 views

    Year A. December 30, 2001 Matthew 2: 13-23 Title: “Does environment matter?”

    Year A. December 23, 2001 Matthew 2: 13-23 Title: “Does environment matter?” Joseph flees to Egypt with Jesus and Mary because Herod is out to kill the child Jesus. When safe, they return and take up residence in Nazareth. If Joseph or Mary or both, had told Jesus stories of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Does Jesus Care? Series

    Contributed by Frank Weller on Jan 24, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,585 views

    Based on the old hymn, this series answers the question, "Does Jesus Care?" It is a five part series, and answers the four questions posed by each of the hymns four stanzas.

    Do you remember pot-bellied pigs? They were one of the passing fads from the 1980s – that decade when all of us had big hair, big glasses and really fuzzy sweaters. Some of us also had pot-bellied pigs. Around our house, pigs were for eating and not for petting. The “pet pig craze” never caught ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Does Not Exist

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,760 views

    There are many who foolishly believe that God does not Exist - Do you have an answer ready for them ?

    There are those who argue that God does not exist - especially amongst those who have first hand witnessed some tragedy and feel that if He did exist He would not have allowed it. I truely hope that by now that is none of you, but I like this dialogue to help comment on the point. Barbershop ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    Does Anybody Care?

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 29, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,124 views

    Do we reallly live the love of Christ....or is everything an insurmountable or distastful problem which we don’t really want to become involved in?

    Luke 10:29-37 - 29But he, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” 30Then Jesus answered and said: “A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31“Now by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Compassion Does Something

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 567 ratings
     | 20,591 views

    Compassion is the heart of God and it requires us to do something...anything!

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Compassion Does Something! Pastor Jerry C. Vargo Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Does This One Count?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 4, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,195 views

    We ought to have to pay the penalty of sin because we refuse to obey. But God in Christ has done what we could never do for ourselves and has given us a fresh start.

    Teenage boys were always looking for something to do on a warm summer’s day, and so the clanking sounds and the laughter got to me that day. I walked across the street to where my best friend lived, and found him in the back yard, with his father, engaged in something new: they were throwing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does God Change

    Contributed by William Grosso on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,799 views

    A sermon baseed on the covenant of grace

    Sermon#9 Does God Change 1. Has God changed? God says I am the lord thy God, and I do not change. a. When we look in the text of the OT we see God as harsh and judgmental, where as in the NT he is more forgiving and compassionate. Has his nature changed? b. It depends on what side of the cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Does Obedience Matter? Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,960 views

    Gideon’s life of faith began with tearing down idols and obeying the true God. What are the consequences of changing your life so radically?

    DOES OBEDIENCE MATTER? Does obedience matter? Sometimes you have to wonder if it does. When you look around and see others bending the rules or ignoring them altogether, obedience doesn’t look that necessary. This week I witnessed the sad reality of our blatant disregard for authority and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Steve Miller avatar

    A Little Does A Lot Series

    Contributed by Steve Miller on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,037 views

    The way you live as a Christian affects every other Christian in the world...Really, a little does a lot! 1.) You have a special fit in the Body, and 2.)how you fit and function affects the WHOLE BODY. Find your unique place in ministry.

    “A Little Does a Lot” Eph. 4.11-16 Series: Vertigo: Discovering Your Direction through Service: 1.The Way Up is Down 2.Firm Footing 3.A Little Does a Lot 4.Inside Out Written by Steve Miller, with prep and collaboration through the NRHC Carolina Network, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    God Does Not Lie

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 30,198 views

    My assignment is to deliver the Word and let you take action upon the Word. You are the recipient who will hear the Word of God. What you do with that Word will be up to you.

    TEXT: Numbers 23:19 TITLE: GOD DOES NOT LIE SUBJECT: HEALING No special healing evangelist has been called in tonight to pray for the sick. I am here as a messenger to deliver the Word of God. My assignment tonight is not to try and explain to you why some ore healed and some or not. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    It Really Does Matter

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,156 views

    What we believe makes a difference in every area of life.

    IT REALLY DOES MATTER There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. Proverbs 14:12 and 16:25 Many years ago, in my high school chemistry class, a little poem was often quoted. Its effort at humor may have been lacking but the consequences of an erroneous belief were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Does Jesus Care?

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 16, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,099 views

    A wonderful invitation for the times when we feel "God-forsaken"

    Does Jesus Care? Heb. 4:15 INTRO.: Sometimes, when we suffer deeply, we are led to wonder if God cares about our suffering. The songwriter, Frank E. Graeff was led to ask, “Does Jesus Care?” His verses ask question after question about God’s concern for our needs, but the answer does not come ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ