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  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The Enemy Within: Pride Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 28, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,259 views

    Jesus addressed three kinds of pride: personal, social, and spiritual, any of which will hinder our spiritual life.

    The Enemy Within: Pride. Prov. 16:18, 19 INTRO.: ILLUS.: The Monroe Chamber of Commerce has apologized to Louisiana governor Kathleen Blanco after auctioning off a dinner with the governor at the governor’s mansion. "This was not a reflection of the chamber’s or the business community’s attitude ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sad Man Walking

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,640 views

    The person who wants his life to make a difference for others and be pleasing to God must hold nothing back.

    Title: Sad Man Walking Text: Mark 10:17-31 Thesis: If you want your life to count, hold nothing back. (The idea for this message originated from a message by the same title in a series of stewardship messages written by Bryan Wilkerson, pastor of Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA, Preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Your Fears Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,561 views

    To teach the believer that we should not allow a persons reputation to get in the way of doing what the Lord desires of us.

    DEALING WITH YOUR FEARS Acts 9:8-16 My brothers and sisters when you turn on your television, you will find yourself watching a variety of programs. We have Religious programs; Discovery programs; History programs. We have movies, soups and games programs. All are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mephibosheth And God-Like Kindness

    Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Jun 17, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,850 views

    We have allowed a lot of precious people to fall through the crack, causing personal injury or spiritual death.

    6-17-2008 Vacation Bible School Lesson: Mephibosheth and God-like Kindness David makes an inquiry: (in chapter 9) - of the ruined house of King Saul (sin and misconduct ruin) - disobedience ruins lives/wrecks homes - This was a great while after David assumed the throne - ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Christmas Catalog

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,369 views

    The Word of God is a gift catalog and contains a list of priceless items that every person should avail themselves of.

    A CHRISTMAS CATALOG Isaiah 9:6,7 MOST HOMES HAVE AT LEAST ONE CATALOG, if not more. They come regularly. They come often. They come without request. But when the advent season arrives, they descend upon us in droves. Every trip to the mailbox ends with an armload of these slick winter ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Devotion Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,885 views

    A first-person narrative sermon from the perspective of one of the wise men. Those who are wise will worship Him.

    Christmas Questions: Devotion Matthew 2:1-12 Rev. Brian Bill 12/14/08 [Pick up one of the wise men from the Nativity Scene] Good morning. My name is Gaspar. I’m one of the wise guys you just heard about from Matthew 2. I understand that you’re in the middle of a sermon series called, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Midst Of Adversity

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,341 views

    A person that is in the midst of adversity learns that the Lord is working in their life for good even when there are adverse circumstances being faced.

    IN THE MIDST OF ADVERSITY Philippians 1:12-21 Proposition: A person that is in the midst of adversity learns that the Lord is working in their life for good even when there are adverse circumstances being faced. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to realize that the Lord is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extending In Mission Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,598 views

    When it comes to missions we can sometimes have a misplaced sense of purpose, time, place, person and power.

    EXTENDING IN MISSION One Sunday morning a stranger wandered into a small country church in the middle of the sermon. The man was unkempt and dirty. The usher tried his best to seat him off in a far corner but instead the man walked to the very first pew and sat directly in front of the pastor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Speak Out Your Own Miracle! (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,841 views

    If a person grumbles and complains about their life, or the bad things that have happened to them, they attract negativity and further problems.

    Speak out your own Miracle!(part3) John 6:63 Introduction: I have mentioned to you last Sunday the style of Jesus when he wants to drive home an important point; he uses stories, or makes some action. In this particular chapter Jesus was emphasizing the importance of his word. My goal today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Walking In Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,354 views

    Wisdom is not knowledge, it is the correct application of knowledge. A person can have all the knowledge in the world and yet lack wisdom.

    Walking in Wisdom Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) I have an uncle that has a certain phrase that he often uses when someone comes to him with troubling news. He will listen to the person and then he will say, “This too will pass.” Now he doesn’t say that flippantly or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Whom Do Ye Say That I Am? Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Nov 7, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,106 views

    This is the fourth message in a series looking at questions Christ asked. It underlines the responsibility of everyone to answer for themselves as to the Person of Christ.

    A Series of Queries Whom Say Ye That I Am? Text: Matthew 16:13-15 Introduction: One of my favourite stories, (whether it is true or not I cannot really say – the Irish love telling “stories”), is about the golfer Seve Ballesteros when he was playing in the Irish Open Golf Championship at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    05 The Valley Of Shadows Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,628 views

    Every single person has an appointment with death - where you go depends upon who you trust!

    The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death 8th March 2009 Psalm 23:4 Whenever we have a shadow we have two other things, a substance and a light. David has already talked about the valley of the substance of death in Psalm 22 My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me? This is what Christ cried at Calvary. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Works Of God

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,695 views

    To experience the fullness of the Christian life, one must have a close, personal relationship with Christ Jesus, the Bread of Life.

    John 6: 24 – 35 / Works of God Intro: The young couple was out for a walk when the decided to sit on a part bench and rest. After a long pause, she asked, “Do you think my eyes are like stars?” “Yeah,” he replied. “And do you think my teeth are like pearls?” she continued. “Yeah,” he said. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Knowing And Experiencing God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,831 views

    Part 1. God invites us into a personal relationship where we know him and experience his presence.

    For those who weren’t with us on Christmas Eve, we were lookin g at the birth of Jesus, of course, and God’s purpose for sending Jesus into the world. According to 1 Jo. 4:9, God sent his Son out of love for us so that we might have life, eternal life forever in heaven with God, and also life ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Misplaced Priorities - Fools Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,057 views

    First in series on Foolish Living, based on fools found in the Bible. Examines qualities of a person God calls a fool.

    MISPLACED PRIORITIES This week we celebrated April Fools Day. No one knows for certain, when or where this special day began, but it is celebrated in one form or another, often by other names, in many countries around the world. I still remember the first April Fool’s joke pulled on me. I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist