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  • Jon Lipka avatar

    Team Of The Shrewd

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 1, 2012
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    People of this world are shrewd in their secular dealings, and Christians can likewise be shrewd in their spiritual development, not at the expense of virtue but in pursuit of it.

    Yesterday morning, I went outside to cut the grass. I put on my jeans and a ratty old aloha shirt. I put on my yard work shoes, my hat and sunglasses, and my big yellow ear muffs. I climbed up on the tractor, pulled out of the garage. BOY, it was a beautiful day. I ride down to the end of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    It Aint Over Until God Says It's Over

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012
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    You might think it's over, but it is not over until God says it's over.

    1 It’s Aint Over Until God’s Over 1/15/2012 Sports Illustrated did an article on the 10 greatest comebacks of all time. 10 Elvis Presley, 1968 Following years of making schlocky movies, the King wows fans and critics with an electrifying live 1968 TV special, Elvis on NBC 9 Ludwig ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    First Christmas Risk-Takers

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 21, 2011
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     | 5,280 views

    Risk taking at times needs to be bold and calculated. Other times require spontaneity. Risk taking is taking on something that causes fear and has the possibility of failure. Risk taking is an essential ingredient in ministry in the Kingdom of God. Most B

    Opening illustration: Three pastors have been called Monday to report to prison in Shiraz, a city in southwestern Iran, within the next 30 days in what is estimated to be an act of religious persecution. The pastors were essentially being sentenced for having meetings at home, making the government ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beauty In The Beatitudes!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 27, 2011
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    To focus upon the BEAUTIFUL ORDER in the flow of BEATITUDES

    Beauty in the Beatitudes “For God is not a God of disorder…” 1 Cor 14:33 First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Cap (Or The Roof) (Cont.) The Purposeful Preparation Of God’s People Series

    Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Jan 10, 2012
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     | 4,376 views

    Last week we studied the principle of evangelization of the lost. I mentioned during the sermon that in its’ preparation I realized that there was another aspect of evangelization that I noticed in the passage of scripture just prior to my text.

    The Cap (or The Roof) (cont.) The Purposeful Preparation of God’s People John 1:29-37 Part 5 in the Series THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH Last week we studied the principle of evangelization of the lost. I mentioned during the sermon that in its’ preparation I realized that there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Ambushed By Unfaithfulness

    Contributed by Jason Seger on Feb 16, 2012
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    David was an experienced military leader. He knew that he had to keep his guard up on the battle field, but was ambushed at home in his palace because he didn’t realize an enemy of a different kind was lying in wait for him. He never saw it coming, bu

    Ambushed by Unfaithfulness Scripture Text: 2nd Samuel 11:1-4 Introduction: Do these words sound familiar? “Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her, so long as you both shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom From The Past Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 1, 2012
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     | 9,913 views

    In Christ we can enjoy true freedom from the past!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever been told by another that the past is the past? Is that a true statement? • What about you cannot change the past, let us focus on the present or the future. • How easy is that to do? • Today we will continue with our examination of the freedoms we enjoy in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rally Sunday

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 15, 2011
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     | 7,283 views

    I dream of us recapturing that deep desire to worship and the pursuit of excellence.

    Rally Sunday Sept 11, 2011 Intro: What’s your dream? Do you have one?? I don’t mean the Oh, I’d love to visit Australia kind of dream. Nor the I wish I were beautiful and popular and skinny like celebrity so-and-so kind of dream. Those are either not really that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    The First Deacons

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011
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    Early in the history of the church, the Lord added an office to the church. It was not an afterthought, for He knew from eternity past that He would do this. But now the time was right, and the need was great. Why were deacons added? What is the lesson fo

    THE FIRST DEACONS Acts 6:1-7 November 13, 2005 (The Ordination of Fred Thomson) INTRODUCTION: • Some long for the good ole’ days. • They remember the warmth of the fire and forget the chopping of the wood. • Some would love for us to get back to the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let’s Go Fishing

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 4, 2009
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     | 6,505 views

    Peter had a mediocre career going until Jesus offered Him a promotion to be a fisher of men. From that point on, the catches he would get were eternal and satisfying beyond measure.

    Let’s Go Fishing Prairie Baptist Church – 12/6/09 A.M. Service Text: Mark 1:16-20 Key verse: Mark 1:17 - Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” Premise: Peter had a mediocre career going until Jesus offered Him a promotion to be a fisher of men. From ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enduring Faith

    Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,923 views

    Faith and endurance go together. Faith is not faith without endurance. Let’s stop bragging about our faith, and let’s live out a faith that will endure any situation that we may face.

    “ENDURING FAITH” Hebrews 11:30-40 January 25, 2009 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: A small boy riding a bus home from Sunday school was very proud of the card he had received, which had a picture and a caption that read: “Have Faith in God.” Then to his dismay the card ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mission-Minded Living Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,004 views

    Missions is the heartbeat of Christianity. Yet, where do missions begin?

    Mark 6:7-13 Mission-minded Living And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits. 7 He commanded them to take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bag, no bread, no copper in their money belts— but to wear sandals, and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Jones avatar

    The Light Of Life, The Life Is Light Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 25,752 views

    A look at the pre-Incarnate Christ, the Light of Life as described by John 1.

    John 1:4-9 (4) In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. (5) And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. (6) There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. (7) This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    True Values: Reaching The Lost Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 4, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,047 views

    As the body of Christ, we witness because Jesus has commanded us, empowered us, and wants to use us.

    True Values: Reaching the Lost Text: Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Rom. 10:14-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Bear and the Atheist An atheist was walking through the woods looking at the beautiful trees and flower that had just bloomed. Because he was an atheist he couldn’t thank anyone for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    God, Our Faithful Promise Giver” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,106 views

    When God promises, He delivers. EVERY TIME!

    1. A PROMISE. A COMMITMENT. A COVENANT. a. Webster’s says a promise is, “a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified.” OR b. “A legally binding declaration that gives the person to whom it is made a right to expect or to claim the performance of a specified act.” OR “a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational