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  • Dean Meadows avatar

    Boys Will Be Boys!

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 7, 2008
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     | 6,375 views

    This is a sermon that deals with the influance that we can have on others on our children and learn from the example of some other children who did the right thing.

    “Boys will be boys” Daniel 3 10/07/08 There is a saying that shares the title of my sermon, “Boys will be boys”. It is not that I disagree with the saying, but I do not believe it can be used as an excuse for the wrong doings that boys often do. I like to look at it rather as a reference ...read more

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    Worship The One Essential Of Life Series

    Contributed by James Crain on Mar 27, 2009
     | 5,232 views

    David and Mary serve as examples that the one essential of life is to Worship God. Private Worship of God overflows into Public Worship. Both are essential to life as a Believer.

    Worship-the One Essential of Life Luke 10:38-42 What is Essential? Comedian Brian Regan shares how that when the airline lost his luggage, he goes to the counter where lost luggage is reported. He says’ "Now how would you like that job? People come up to the counter and you say. How are you today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Timothy: A Young Man Of Character Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
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    What the world needs now more than ever are followers of Jesus who are people of character. Thankfully, the Bible is filled with examples of people with exemplary character.

    Timothy: A Young Man Of Character Text: Phil. 2:19-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: We are created after the likeness of the eternal God. This has both moral and motivational implications. In our morals and motives we are to reflect God’s character. Thus, I am to be not only an extension ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Heroes Of Faith: Know God, Be Strong, Have Great Adventures

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 19, 2014
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    The Bible says that the people who know God will be strong and have great adventures. Daniel and his three friends’ lives are an example for us to follow.

    HEROES OF FAITH: KNOW GOD, BE STRONG, HAVE GREAT ADVENTURES INTRODUCTION: Briefly discuss Costa Rica mission trip and invite people back next week to hear the testimonies of the team and see the drama, a video, and cardboard testimony presentations. KEY TEXT: “But the people who know their ...read more

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    An "In Tents" Reminder

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 23, 2015
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    The lesson points out examples of the temporary in light of the permanent. I used this also to help with our VBS theme this year of God's Greatest Show on Earth.

    1. Lifetime Battery An angry motorist went back to a garage where he had purchased an expensive battery for his car six months earlier. "Listen," the motorist grumbled to the owner of the garage, "when I bought that battery you said it would be the last battery my car would ever need. It died after ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "I’ll Follow The Son" Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 19, 2011
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     | 5,383 views

    Are we followers or leaders? It doesn’t matter as long as we are following our greatest example Jesus Christ. The greatest leaders are the greatest servants of people.

    Bud Wilkinson, Hall of Fame Football Coach for the University of Oklahoma was once asked; “What contribution does professional sport make to the physical fitness of Americans?” To no one’s surprise he answered, “Very little. A professional football game,” he said, “is a happening where well over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Marriage And Love! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 4, 2010
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     | 5,474 views

    Marriage, growing togeather through the commitment that is made to one another, and Christ’s example of sacrifice.Passage 1 John 4:7-12 and 16

    The scripture that ----- and ----- have chosen for their reading from John’s first letter is rich with the word love, in fact love or loved is mentioned fifteen times. The love that John is talking about is divine love the kind of love that only comes from God and being in relationship with God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Faith Without Works Is Both Unprofitable And Dead! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
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     | 17,696 views

    James teaches that faith without works is dead and he uses for examples: helping the needy, the devils who believe but don't obey, Abraham and Rahab.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 2:14-26. This passage has much to say about the importance of both faith and works. 2. Years ago, there was an old gentleman whose job was to row people across a river at a spot where there was no other way to cross. (1) This elderly man was very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abounding Grace

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Jul 9, 2010
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     | 7,162 views

    We have all been recipients of grace. We are to exercise grace. Joseph gives us a great example of a man who did just that.

    Outside the Lord Himself, Joseph is one of the best examples of the Bible characters for acting right and having the right kind of attitudes in bad situations. Joseph had some bad things happen to him, but he just kept on doing right and thinking right. His brothers were jealous of him, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caleb: The Man That Found The Fountain Of Youth

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 9, 2009
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     | 16,220 views

    Caleb’s life is a amazing example of faith in the promises of God and shows us how when we obide in Christ how He always provides.

    Caleb The Man Who Found the Fountain of Youth Joshua 14:11 Introduction The bible contains a great number of little known big men. They are unknown and unsung. Caleb is one of these great men of God. Caleb is right up there next to Joshua. Caleb was a great man of faith. Listen to the words ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Joyful Givers Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,443 views

    David inspires the nation to joyfully give toward the temple. We learn some important lessons about giving from David’s example and words.

    Introduction: A. One day a father decided to take his son to McDonalds for some French fries, because he knew how much his young son loved French fries. 1. The boy was elated at his father’s offer, and so they drove to McDonalds. 2. As they placed their order, the young son was surprised when his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do Not Be Ignorant About The Past

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 17, 2009
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     | 3,461 views

    Lent 3(C) - Do not be ignorant about the past: We learn that God’s examples warn us and God’s strength saves us.

    DO NOT BE IGNORANT ABOUT THE PAST (Outline) March 15, 2009 -- LENT 3 -- 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 INTRO: Today’s text opens with the words: “I do not want you to be ignorant…” These are fighting words for most people. Ignorant is a polite word for stupid. Paul is saying that he does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Man Who Obeyed God Series

    Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Mar 21, 2012
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     | 16,378 views

    What makes it possible for us to obey God? From the example of a man who chose to obey the Lord we learn 3 vital principles of obedience.

    WHAT’S IN A NAME? Ananias “THE MAN WHO OBEYED GOD” Acts 9:10-19 10 Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and to him the Lord said in a vision, "Ananias." And he said, "Here I am, Lord." 11 So the Lord said to him, "Arise and go to the street called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking The Cycle Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 1, 2016
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     | 17,438 views

    Present generations can choose to follow the Lord despite the ridiculous or ungodly example of their forefathers. The Psalmist gives us advice to help us do so.

    Breaking the Cycle (Psalm 78) 1. A couple decided to go to Cyprus for the weekend, but because they both worked it was hard to coordinate their diaries. So they decided the husband would go a day early, and his wife would join him the following day. On arriving, the husband thought he would email ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Taking The Witness Stand

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Mar 11, 2022
     | 2,890 views

    What is a testimony and what is it worth? Who is our testimony for and what is it to do? John the Baptist gives us a good example of what it means to testify to the truth.

    Introduction: If you were called as a witness in a case tried before a judge and juror to answer questions asked of you by a prosecuting attorney and defendant, what would you be giving? You’d be giving your testimony. From that testimony, the jury is called upon to determine the truth about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ