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  • Mike Hays avatar

    Commitment To Excellence

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 194 ratings
     | 32,936 views

    As followers of Jesus we are to be committed to excellence in every sense of the word.

    Commitment To Excellence Luke 8:4-15 Commitment is key. No matter what it is that we are talking about there is no greater determining factor than our commitment. I'm not talking about commitment by coercion. I'm not talking about commitment by convenience. I'm not talking about commitment by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 190 ratings
     | 24,237 views

    We are to forgive as Christ forgave us (the parable of the unforgiving servant).

    Forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-35) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/forgive.html] Before we study God’s word today, let’s take a moment to obey 1 John 1:9, by silently confessing any known sins to God. Naming our sins insures that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    What The Preacher Thinks

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,460 views

    What the preacher thinks about several important matters in life.

    INTRO.- What the preacher thinks. I know. That’s a scary thought! ILL.- One preacher said to another, "I think a preacher needs to study a lot for his Sunday morning sermon." The second preacher said, "I disagree with you. Many times I have no idea what I am going to preach about until I go into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lifestyle Repentance

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 130 ratings
     | 15,887 views

    Repentance is not just a single act, but a lifestyle choice. This lifestyle is one of fulfillment and joy.

    Lifestyle Repentance Repentance is not an ugly word, but it is a positive evaluation that I make so that I can gain God’s plan for my life. Many people have misconceptions of what repentance is. There are three principles of repentance that I want to discuss here. The first two is are a comparison ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Lobbs avatar

    God’s Eagle Christians

    Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 819 ratings
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    God has methods to develope His Eagle Christians.

    God’s Eagle Christian Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: God’s method of developing eagle Christians. Text: Isaiah 40:31, "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
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    Jesus is the light of the world!

    Q: How many lawyers does it take to change a light bulb? A: How many can you afford? Q: How many evolutionists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Just one but it will take a million years. Q: How many Psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Only one, but the bulb has got to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Richter avatar

    Take A Load Off: Rest For The Weary Soul Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,234 views

    Our part in receiving God’s promised Rest

    Intro: Have you ever just had one of those days or weeks where everything seems to be falling apart around us or the pace of life seems overwhelming and we’re not sure how much more we can handle? A while back, I found a newspaper article online from Tacoma, Washington. It was the story of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "I See Dead People..." Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,532 views

    The letter to the church at Sardis.

    AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church October 29, 2006 "I See Dead People..." (The letter to the church at Sardis) Rev. 3:1-6 [SERMON SERIES SLIDE…IT WILL AUTOMATICALLY ADVANCE TO TITLE SLIDE THEN A BLANK SLIDE] All I’ve seen of the movie, The Sixth Sense starring Bruce Willis are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Defend The Home Front Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,271 views

    An expose of threats that are damaging the family and how God’s design offsets them.

    1. Title: Defend The Home Front 2. Text: several 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, March 12, 2006, last (8) in the series “A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the role of the family in withstanding the threats that endanger us; to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Flowers avatar

    Self-Control Freaks Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,560 views

    Deals with the necessity of self-control in the Christian spiritual life.

    Self-Control Freaks The Productive Life, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church March 26, 2006 David K. Flowers Annie Dillard once wrote that you don’t have to go outside on a dark night. You don’t have to clear away all distractions, get far away from everything in the city, and look up into ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Jennifer Casto avatar

    How To Hear From God

    Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Jun 1, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,843 views

    Ways to hear from God and develop relationship and effectual communication with Him.

    HOW TO HEAR FROM GOD INTRODUCTION: Is the voice I am hearing God’s – “But God speaks again and again, though people do not recognize it.” (Job 33:14) Commonly Asked Questions (new and old converts) in the church are ---“How Can I Discover God’s Guidance?” "How do I hear from God?" ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Possessing The Promise

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 7, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,386 views

    Move forward in God’s strength.

    POSSESSING THE PROMISE Joshua 1.1-18 S: Vision, Leadership and Change C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: MOVE FORWARD IN GOD’S STRENGTH. Type: Inductive I. POSSESSION (1-4) II. PRESENCE (5-9) III. PREPARATION (10-18) PA: How is the change to be observed? • Be a people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    The Best Is Yet To Come Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,924 views

    We are confident that a great future awaits us.

    THE BEST IS YET TO COME S: Heaven C: A great future Th: Heaven Can’t Wait Pr: WE ARE CONFIDENT THAT A GREAT FUTURE AWAITS US. ?: Why? Why can we be confident? KW: Realities TS: Our study of Scripture will reveal five realities that demonstrate why we can be confident of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Parable Of The Wheat And The Tares Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,644 views

    We are to be loving, kind and accepting of the people God places in our lives, even though we are to be discerning and unaccepting of their sinful choices. Yet, even in this, we are to do so in love. For we do not know where that person stands with God or

    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 2 The Parable Of The Wheat And The Tares Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Before we begin today, let’s make sure we are all clear about what a parable is and what the difference is between a parable and an allegory. Anyone care to give me their understanding of what a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Slippery Slope Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 24, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 21,039 views

    The Law illimunates, it ignites, and it incinerates.

    The Slippery Slope of Sin Romans 7:7-13 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 6/24/07 [Sermon opens with a mime. Woman approaches a chair set up on stage with a sign on it that says, “Do not touch.” She reads the sign and starts to walk away but then comes back to the chair, looks around to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist