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  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Just Like A Dad Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,163 views

    Paul outlines important principles of Christian leadership and the job description of every godly father.

    Just Like A Dad 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12, 19 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Today we honor our dads and by extension all of the men who play such important roles in the lives of our church and families. Being a dad has its challenges. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Windswept

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,375 views

    America is a land swept by the winds of change. Are they destructive? Yes, if we invest in religion without integrity and if we accept leaders committed to materialism. But refreshing winds are possible as we the church are in touch with the Spirit.

    In the hills of eastern Kentucky, not far from where we once lived, there is a hidden-away estate called Windswept. If you crawl up the winding grade of US 421 to the wide place in the road called Morrill, off to your left there is a driveway that leads to a lovely stone house. Windswept was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Curse Of The Weeds

    Contributed by Charles Bruner on Jul 19, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,447 views

    Exploring the nature of evil as a spiritual reality which impacts all of us while affirming the sovereignty of God.

    Title: The Curse of the Weeds Before loading up the van with kids and luggage for vacation, I quickly looked through the lectionary reading for today. I noticed that the parable in Matthew was familiar—I had tackled it once before, a fresh perspective was in order. This fresh perspective hit me ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Toeing The Poverty Line Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,515 views

    Poverty of spirit - humility before God - is essential to authentic faith.

    Toeing the Poverty Line Over the past few weeks we’ve seen picture after picture of devastation and loss, desperation and helplessness. Responses have ranged across the spectrum from courage and compassion and generosity to greed, exploitation, and headline-grabbing. But one thing it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Independence Day Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 7, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,920 views

    Peter and John celebrate independance day. Supernatural freedom should inspire us to leave our jails and encourage action.

    Independence Day Acts 5 We are continuing our study of Acts; the church is growing - almost exploding. We have two primary teachers, Peter and John. I imagine the others took a turn at telling what they know. They are team teaching in the Colonnade. The apostils, disciples and believers….But ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Are You Ready For This?

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,068 views

    This is a look at our preperation for heaven. Asking the question are you prepared?

    What are you looking forward too? So often if were honest things we look forward to dont always live up to our expectations. I remember my Kids getting really excited about the magic of Disneyland Paris. They had watched the magic of the advertising campaign on TV, it loooked great. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hot And Cold Church Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 16, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,494 views

    The church at Laodicea holds great insight into the life of a 21st century church.

    Life Quest “The Hot and Cold Church” July 16, 2006 Today we want to look at a passage that many people have heard messages on and talked about in church. We want to look today with different eyes. We want to get inside the ancient voices and look with a fresh perspective at the meaning of the text ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cheers, Jeers, And Tears Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,318 views

    That first day of Jesus’ last week was a day of mixed emotions. There were cheers and jeers and tears. We won’t understand what happened unless we see all three.

    Day by Day with Jesus Series Cheers, Jeers, and Tears Luke 19:29-44 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Everybody loves a parade. Most parades are celebrations. Big celebrations call for big parades. Some of you will remember the big parade ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Time For Change Part 2

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,258 views

    Three observations from Jesus’ teachings

    Luke 6:27-45 Time for Change Part Two: A Change of Mind Woodlawn Baptist Church July 23, 2006 Introduction As I concluded last week’s sermon we took a brief look at Jesus’ teachings. If you remember, I told you that following Jesus demands that we adopt a new worldview: the poor, the hungry, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That One Sin

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,191 views

    There are Christians who have every right to live confidently in their relationship with God but they are dragged down spiritually by "that one sin" in their past that "God cannot forgive."

    That One Sin I Tim. 1:12-16 Intro: In this small country church, there was a man, “brother Jones,” who would respond to the invitation and asked to be baptized at every gospel meeting (revival). On this particular Sunday, the visiting minister had preached a stirring sermon and when he asked for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Sets Christianity Apart

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 40,070 views

    A Sermon on God’s grace and our response to it.

    WHAT SETS CHRISTIANITY APART Years ago, a large international conference was held of religious leaders from around the world. In the midst of the conference, a debate began about what it was that set Christianity apart from other religions. Some argued that it was God coming in the flesh that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Isn't Just For Kids

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,553 views

    Sermon to conclude 2006 VBS event

    (1) As I have already indicated this morning, a phone call from our national offices in Anderson late Thursday afternoon informing me that our scheduled missionary speakers were headed to his home state of Kansas, created a plan ‘B.’ Now I have had to go to plan ‘B’ before. Many years ago, when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Weeping Nights And Joyful Mornings

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 77,054 views

    This sermon helps us to understand our weeping nights and joy mornings.

    As I look out into the congregation, I see two types of people. Some of you may be tall, short, or an average height, but I still see two types of people. Some of you may be brown skin, dark skin, light skin, red, yellow, black, or white, but I still only see two types of people. The two types ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Zacchaeus Was A Wee Little Man

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 8, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,181 views

    A sermon about Zacchaeus. (Focused on Children’s Song: Zacchaeus was a wee little man)

    Sermon for 8/27/2006 Zacchaeus Was a Wee Little Man Luke 19:1-10 Introduction: Zacchaeus was a wee little man … Sing the song. WBTU: A. Jesus was often in the company of notorious sinners. (Luke 15:1 NIV) Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. (Luke 15:2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,542 views

    All believers should discover and use the spiritual gifts God has given them. Spiritual gifts are given for the benefit of God’s Kingdom.

    What is the best gift you’ve ever received? For me, I’ll never forget Christmas when I was in 4th grade. When I went out to the living room – leaning on it’s kickstand was a beautiful silver univega ten-speed bicycle. I’d been dreaming of it and finally I had it! I can still remember going for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational