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  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Finishing School

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 8, 2007
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    When a person is almost right. He needs finishing school to help with the details. Pricilla and Aquilla help Apollos.

    Finishing School Acts 18:24-28 Last week Paul took off from Corinth leaving Silas and Timothy behind and traveled with Pricilla and Aquila. They arrived in Ephesus and Paul only stays a short time before he completes his journey which goes through Caesarea and Jerusalem. That loop ends the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Deacons Yardstick

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 20, 2007
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    Today we are going to look at a measure of a person who makes the grade of being a Deacon, A yardstick if you please.

    A Deacons Yardstick Next week we will nominate those men we see as meeting the qualifications of a Deacon. Today we are going to look at a measure of a person who makes the grade of being a Deacon, A yardstick if you please. The term “Deacon” is a term which is our English transliteration of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Enemy Within: Pride Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 28, 2007
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    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
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    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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    A Christmas Catalog

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 24, 2008
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    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
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    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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    Mephibosheth And God-Like Kindness

    Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Jun 17, 2008
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    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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    Works Of God

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 31, 2009
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    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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    Doing More With Less

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2010
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    In times of scarcity or stress, two personalities respond: fear, the cup half empty; and faith, the cup half full.

    A few moments ago we sang, "Drop Thy still dews of quietness, Till all our strivings cease; Take from our souls the strain and stress, And let our ordered lives confess The beauty of Thy peace." Those are beautiful words; they are lofty sentiments. But how? How can such things happen? In an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speak Out Your Own Miracle! (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 11, 2009
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     | 5,855 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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    05 The Valley Of Shadows Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,645 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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    It Is Time To Forgive And Affirm Love

    Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 15, 2011
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    The church must forgive those who cause grief and reaffirm love, and each person must do the same.

    But if anyone has caused pain, he has caused it not to me, but to some extent-not to exaggerate it- to all of you. This punishment by the majority is enough for such a person; so now instead you should forgive and console him, so that he may not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. So I urge you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim White avatar

    Spending Time With The Best Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Feb 1, 2012
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     | 5,320 views

    Spending time with the Father should create visible results in our personal lives and in our fellowship with one another.

    Spending Time With the Best 1 John 1:5-10 In 1991, Ryan, our son, age 6 at the time, played Challenger Baseball, a modified version of the game for disabled children. At the end of the season, each child received an official Challenger baseball for his or her participation. We asked Ryan what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ruth Chapter One: "Open Your Eyes" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 15, 2012
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    To overcome bitterness, we need to open our eyes to see the personal concern of others and the providential care of God.

    Today we are beginning a series of messages based on the book of Ruth. This book as often referred to as one of the greatest love stories in the Bible, if not one of the greatest love stories in all of literature. When such an observation is made, of course, it is the love relationship between ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Lose Friends And Inflame Enemies Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,083 views

    Ever wonder what it would be like to meet Jesus in person? The Pharasees did and it was an uncomfortable experience to say the least!

    How to Lose Friends and Inflame Enemies Series: One on One With the Master February 28, 2010 Let me ask you a question. What do you think is the greatest threat to the church today? Persecution? Atheism? Materialism? No… Hypocrisy! Hypocrisy has done more to turn people away from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan