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  • David Dykes avatar

    The Road To The Cross Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 42,810 views

    The dark road to the Cross was full of rejection and pain, but and Jesus emerged on the other side of the cross into the brilliance of resurrection life! This road is also the pattern for every disciple.

    The Road to the Cross Luke 18:31-34 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Communicating clearly is always a challenge for us. When we use the wrong word or mix up our words the result is often humorous. Here are some actual examples of excuse notes (with original spelling) parents sent to school with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Conspiracy Of Kindness

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 132 ratings
     | 53,286 views

    Showing kindness to others is not only God’s command, but it also is the character of God. Perform acts of kindness toward strangers who cannot repay you and do it in Jesus’ name instead of your own.

    The Conspiracy of Kindness Ephesians 4:29-32 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION This world could use a little more kindness and love. Judson College in Alabama is a Baptist college for women. A few years ago, the chaplain from Judson told about the time he was leading in prayer in the all-female ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is God Really Like? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 679 ratings
     | 197,628 views

    Like the father in the parable of the Prodigal Son, God regrets your rebellion but loves you so much he will let you walk out of fellowship with him. But He is also a God who runs to you when you return and restores you when you repent.

    What is God Really Like? Luke 15:11-24 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION What is God really like? Some people think the most important question of life is “Do you believe in God?” But a more important question is “What kind of God do you believe in?” There is something worse than being an atheist - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family T.i.m.e. Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 24,939 views

    God says we should treasure time as a valuable commodity. The Bible gives us some great insight into how time can become your friend rather than your enemy.

    Family T.I.M.E. Psalm 90:1-2, 4, 10, 12 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION One of my favorite stories is about the man who worked at a factory. One of his main jobs was to blow the factory whistle at 5:00 to indicate the workday was over. He walked to work each day and passed a jewelry store where a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Not Fair

    Contributed by Reg Watson on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,498 views

    God is not fair in the way he deals with us. For that we can be thankful. Instead of being fair, he shows us mercy and grace.

    “The Unfairness of God” Psalm 103:8-10 June 20, 2004 When was the last time you felt like you were treated unfairly? When did you last think, “That’s not fair”? It doesn’t matter what it was about, it could have been anything. You just simply felt that whatever it was that happened, it wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Construction By Suffering Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,042 views

    See what the Lord is doing in us when we suffer

    WHY DO CHRISTIANS SUFFER? Message # 3 THE CONSTRUCTION BY SUFFERING Jeremiah 18:1-6 Introduction: There is very little of value that has not had pressure or suffering. A diamond is a piece of coal that underwent lots of pressure. You cannot imagine a young man putting a piece of coal on a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Women Who Worship Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 14,365 views

    I want us to look briefly at two worshipping women who shared the same name, but had different job descriptions: Mary, the mother of Jesus; and Mary Magdalene, who as far as we know, was not a mother.

    While it’s nearly impossible to spell out everything a mother does, this Motherhood Job Description hits the highlights. TITLE: Mother, Mom, Mama, Mommy. SUMMARY: Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Separation Of Church And State? A July 4th Look At Our Heritage In America

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jul 14, 2004
    based on 204 ratings
     | 35,014 views

    This sermon examines our Christian heritage, the separation of Church and state and its effects on American Society since 1962.

    The 4th of July is a special day in our country but not just for the signing of the declaration. Many special things have happened on this day. Three American presidents died on the Fourth of July, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe. And if you want to get down to it, Monroe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If God Is, Now What

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,497 views

    This sermon deals with the reality that if we believe God is, then there is certainly going to be a change in the way we live our lives.

    If God Is Now What 5/23/04 NLF Exodus 3:1-22 1 Cor. 10:1-3 Let’s suppose for a moment that your car insurance payment and your house insurance payment both came due at the same time. You had misplaced the bills, and had received your final notice that your insurance would be cancelled if ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Should I Do With This Anger

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,927 views

    This sermon deals with ways to handle the stress of anger.

    Help, What Should I Do With This Anger? NLF 3/21/2004 2 Samuel 13: 7-33 Ephesians 4:25-32 Our bible study this week will deal with the stress of anger. When was the last time that you became very angry? An hour after it was over, how did you feel about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Did You Sign Up?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 27, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,707 views

    This sermon deals with discipleship and why is it that we chose to become Christians in the first place.

    Why Did You Sign Up? GNLCC 11/10/2002 Job 1:6-22 Luke 5:1-11 Text Acts 12:1-4 Eric Jackson was a nineteen year old junior in high school who wanted some excitement in his life. He had failed the proficiency exams three times and it didn’t look as though he was going to graduate next ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How You Can Have The Power Of God Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,893 views

    God wants to fill our powerless lives with His power and strength.

    Danny Simpson, a 24-year-old Canadian, was sentenced to 6 years in jail for robbing a bank in Ottawa, Canada of $6,000. The gun he used in the robbery, however, ended up in a Canadian museum. The .45 caliber Colt semi-automatic turned out to be an antique made in 1918 by the Ross Rifle Company of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Grinch Is Dead Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,309 views

    Are you a Christmas grinch? Learn these simple steps towards reforming your grouchy ways.

    The ‘Grinch’ is Dead! 12/17/00 Video: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas I’ve got a confession to make this morning… A fact, that up to this pt. only my wife knew about… It’s not a part of my history that I am necc. proud of…but… it’s something I feel I need to make public at this time… I…I… was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Mary's Christmas, Merry Christmas !

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 47,360 views

    Lessons of tough faith from Mary that gives us a merry Christmas in a tough world

    Dec. 2002 Grace International Baptist Church Text: Luke 1:26-38 26In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28The angel went to her and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Protection From God

    Contributed by Rev. K. Michael Bryant on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 20,245 views

    Lessons of God’s Protection for us as seen through Psalms 121: 1-8.

    God’s Protection Psalms 121:1-8 Musicians play “The Giving Song” Let me first pause and thank our Pastor. Let us pray: Father, coming as humbly as we know how…I have heard your voice speaking to me and Lord I ask that you grant me utterance now to speak your word. Create in your children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist