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  • Travis Markes avatar

    Are We Truly Thankful?

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 33,700 views

    A simple Thanksgiving message that focuses on two attitudes. The attitude of selfishness and the attitude of Thankfulness. The message closes out with the one thing that Christians should truly be thankful for and that is the Price that Jesus paid.

    “ARE WE TRULY THANKFUL?” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Rudyard Kipling, author of “The Jungle Book”, at one time was so popular that his writings were getting ten shillings per word. [about $10!] A few college students, however didn’t appreciate Kipling’s writings; they lightheartedly sent him a letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going And Coming Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,508 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the second in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “Going and Coming” Acts 1:6-11 4.29.07 Last week, we said that the very idea of a book named “Acts” would be fairly unique to Christian faith, in that many faiths, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and the like, do not concern themselves so much with history as they do ethics. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Grace And Peace To All Believers

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 26, 2007
     | 3,716 views

    A Thanksgiving (Sanctification) sermon which explores what it really means to be thankful for Jesus’ salvation in your...growing your character to be more Christ-like

    Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ! Many times you will hear ministers begin their sermons with these same words that Apostle Paul uses to open his various letters we find in the New Testament. Have you ever wondered why? Because all of us—as ministers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Glorious Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,029 views

    Thanksgiving

    A GLORIOUS TOMMOROW (2 THESSALONIANS 1:1-12) Robert Heilbroner suggests comparing one’s life with the daily experience of over a billion people worldwide to help us count our blessings: 1. Take out all the furniture in your home except for one table and a couple of chairs. Use blanket and pads for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Loves A Cheerful Giver

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 37,738 views

    A simple but profound little sermon delivered on Family Sunday--gently challenging us to reflect: does giving to God make me smile? Several Object lessons and stories were used, keeping the many children in mind.

    (this was preached to the whole congregation, but delivered especially with the many elementary age listeners in mind) God Loves a Cheerful Giver ILLLUS: How are you doing with your Smarties? A preacher named Kevin Harmey tells this story about a little boy he knew: [adapt the story telling part ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith Pleasing God - Updated

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,498 views

    Faith - Salvation, Living, Rewarding - Pleasing God.

    Hebrews 11:5-6 – Faith Pleasing God 5 By faith Enoch was translated so that he did not see death, and he was not found, because God had translated him; for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Satan Is Strong, But Jesus Is Stronger"

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 16,996 views

    3rd Sunday after Pentecost sermon preached 6/29/2003 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garner, Iowa (LCMS). Preached during a time of internal strife and division within the St. Paul congregation.

    Pentecost 3/ St. Peter & St. Paul, Series B. 6/29/2003. Mark 3:20-35 St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garner, Iowa “Satan is Strong, but Jesus is Stronger” Introduction In his book The Renew Mind (Bethany House, 1981), Larry Christiansen tells a story that is a perfect illustration for our sermon text ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How God Met My Deepest Needs Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,312 views

    Twelth in a series from Ephesians. God met my deepest needs that I could do nothing about.

    It seems like so long since we last visited Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus. In reality it was only a two week hiatus, but what a great two weeks those were! On Easter I know many of you had a chance to take part in one or both of our services. At the Sunrise Service, we looked at how the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Trust Your Eyes Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 19,385 views

    You cannot always trust what you see, because our eyes were not designed to see everything there is. The spiritual world holds much we cannot see.

    Don’t Trust Your eyes. Joke: a. A woman walks in a store to return a pair of eyeglasses that she had purchased for her husband a week before. "What seems to be the problem, madam?" "I’m returning these glasses I bought for my husband. He’s still not seeing things my way." b. Never lie to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Stages Of Motherhood

    Contributed by Neil Lieder on May 1, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 29,386 views

    This is a great Mother’s Day sermon that covers all four stages of motherhood, giving Bibilical examples of each.

    The Four Stages of Motherhood Tonight, in recognition of Mothers Day this Sunday, we want to celebrate the women who fill the high calling of Motherhood. Did that video reflect your thoughts about your own mother? Maybe some of you are thinking you only wish you had a mother like that. But you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The "S" Word: Parents And Children Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 9, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 28,982 views

    Paul continues his expansion on the concept of submission he introduced in verse 21 by describing what it should look like in the parent / child relationship.

    1. A Spirit-filled home requires submissive children (6:1-3) a. Submissive children obey their parents (6:1) b. Submissive children honor their parents (6:2) c. Submissive children bless their parents (6:3) 2. A Spirit-filled home requires submissive parents (6:4) a. Parents who are submissive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make A Buck? Or Make A Difference!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,968 views

    You can give without love, but you can never love without giving!

    MAKING A BUCK? VS MAKING A DIFFERENCE! WHAT HAVE I REAPED? WHAT HAVE I SOWN TODAY? WHO HAVE I BLESSED TODAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. Never forget: Often hurting people will hurt others! Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Training Camp Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,341 views

    This is part four of the expository sermon series from Joshua and was preached the Sunday before the Super Bowl in South Florida. Message deals with God’s training in the lives of His people prior to going into battle.

    THE CANAAN CONQUEST – PART FOUR TRAINING CAMP: PREPARING FOR BATTLE Joshua 5:1-13 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2007) Introduction: Today is SUPER BOWL SUNDAY and it is the culmination of the NFL season when the WORLD CHAMPION COLTS will be crowned right here in South Florida! Sorry for the personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Our Obstacles Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 19,703 views

    Part three in the expository series from Joshua. The focus is crossing the Jordan and the example we should follow when facing the same barriers in life.

    THE CANAAN CONQUEST – PART THREE OVERCOMING OUR OBSTACLES: FACING OUR JORDAN Joshua 3:1-6; 14-17 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2007) Introduction: Because of their unbelief, Israel was sentenced to wander in the wilderness for 40 years. Those years have now expired and the children of Israel are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hostage Negotiator

    Contributed by Patrick Schatzline on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,186 views

    This sermon is designed to show that Christians can walk in freedom form the enemy. Jesus came and died as our ransom. The enemy lost the battle at the cross.

    A. You are Royalty – Rom. 8:17. We’re co-heirs B. There is an attack going on (news bulletin) There is no such thing as a soldier that doesn’t have scars! Terrorists are lose! C. Islamic Fundamentalists: (sorrow) You can’t have a hostage without a ransom D. Somebody has to pay ransom! *He that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic