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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Lord, Give Us A Thankful Faith

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,560 views

    This is a Thanksgiving sermon on directives from Samuel to the Israelites to reflect on the great things God has done.

    November 23, 2005 1 Samuel 12:23-24 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. 24 But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Committing Family - Family Foundations Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 20, 2005
    based on 69 ratings
     | 44,003 views

    I looked up every reference I could find that used the words “commit”, “committed”, & “commitment” and I was surprised at what I DID’T find. I never found the Bible teaching that we should put our family first! Why?

    OPEN: Author and speaker Zig Ziggler loved golf and once took his son with him out to the golf course. His son was still relatively new to the game, so Zig was very impressed by his son’s performance on one of the par 4 holes. At the tee, the boy lifted the ball straight and true down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Jaques avatar

    7. The Hidden Power Of Prayer And Fasting Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 22, 2005
    based on 100 ratings
     | 283,720 views

    All believers can multiply their effectiveness in prayer by utilizing the discipline of fasting.

    BIG IDEA: All believers can multiply their effectiveness in prayer by utilizing the discipline of fasting. Key scripture: Matthew 6:16-18 Why should we fast? 1. We fast in obedience to Jesus’ teaching. (Matt. 6:16-18) 2. We fast to demonstrate our dependence upon God. (James 4:10, 1Cor ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How God Sees Our Community

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,332 views

    As a church, the first step in developing a great connection with the community is to give serious thought toward our attitude to the community. Are we its judges, or our we the ones who bring blessing?

    Sermon for CATM on September 2, 2007 - “How Does God See our Community?” Luke 13:34 Jesus said: "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Hanging In There Through Despair Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,498 views

    Through the experience of Elijah after Jezebel’s threat and his subsequent despair we can learn some ways to hang in there.

    In a certain household the family cat brought a mouse into the house. The father was going to do away with it. The children were mortified that Papa would do such a thing. So he waited until they life the room. Then he saw a glass of water on a table and he dropped the mouse into the glass. Later, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Not To Be A Religious Leader

    Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,366 views

    In training his disciples to be leaders, Jesus pointed to the religious leaders of his day as examples to avoid.

    Psalm 43, Micah 3:5-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13,17-20, Matthew 23:1-12 How Not to be a Religious Leader There’s an old story about three boys who are bragging about rich their dads are. The first boy said, "My dad is so rich. He writes a few paragraphs on a piece of paper. Calls it a poem. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #5 - How To Respect Your Parents Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 25,527 views

    God’s commands are fences to keep us from pain, not from fun. . . we look at Commandment #5 - Honor your parents. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. NOTE: I am using a modified outline of a sermon I found on sermoncentral.com. I regret that I do not know the name of the sermon or contributor. "Honor your father ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2the Greatest Man I Never Knew? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,532 views

    Reba McEntire has a song about her Dad, The Greatest Man I never knew? We ponder not recogninzing God’s Presence among us.

    #2 THE GREATEST MAN I NEVER KNEW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is #2 of a 2 part series, The Greatest man I never knew. REVIEW FROM THE PREVIOUS LESSON. It can be possible to be religious in form and not really know Jesus in a real personal way. We must KNOW HIM AND THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Glenn Teal avatar

    Narnia: Through The Wardrobe Series

    Contributed by Glenn Teal on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,240 views

    Week 1 on the Chronicles of Narnia -- Through the Wardrobe focuses on the world beyond the one we can see and feel -- the realm of the Spirit.

    Today we exploring the connections between what has been called the greatest story ever told – the true story of Jesus Christ and His very real role in history – and one of the most enjoyable children’s stories ever written: “The Chronicles of Narnia”. There really is a connection between these ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Narnia And An Angel Of Light Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 65 ratings
     | 8,697 views

    Why would C.S. Lewis use a "white witch" to depict the evil of Satan? And what can we learn from Satan’s attempt to deceive Jesus in the desert?

    OPEN: (Played an ApologetiX CD featuring “The Devil Went Down to The Jordan” while showing the lyrics on the overhead projector) The devil went down to the Jordan He was lookin’ for a show to steal He was in a bind cause Jesus came to find The people willing to make it real. And he came upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Amy Bickel avatar

    The Judgment And The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,794 views

    Part 5 in a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. Discussing the prophecy of Daniel 7.

    The Prophecies of Daniel Part 5: The Judgment and the Kingdom We have reached Part Five of our study of the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. We are still in the seventh chapter of Daniel exploring the vision given to Daniel concerning the Times of the Gentiles and the four wild beasts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Life Is Like A Motorcycle

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 10, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,088 views

    Wrote this message for a "Bring Your Bike to Church Day" friend event

    Life is a Bike (This was written for our annual Bring Your Bike to Church Day) As you can tell from the video and from some of the rides out front there are all kinds of motorcycles. Some are really nice and cost a lot of money and some are just basic transportation. But they are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Sophomore Or Saint? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 10, 2008
     | 5,629 views

    We tend to use our limited knowledge to bludgeon others who do not know what we know or whose behavior does not match our standards; but we are called to be in Christ first and to love them, letting behavior flow from the relationship.

    There is an old, corny story – and please don’t stop me if you have heard this one – a story about the young man who was the first in his family to go to college. In fact, he was the first in his small town to go to college. And so when he came home after his freshman year, he was the apple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    A History Lesson Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Aug 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,228 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is from my series through the book of Acts.

    “A History Lesson” Acts 13:13-43 November 25, 2007 Growing up Baptist, as I did, I regularly came into contact with men who were traveling evangelists, men not as well-known as Billy Graham, but who had committed their lives to preaching revival services and evangelistic meetings in one town ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    Hot To Trot Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,993 views

    When God’s leaders, whether secular political, secular business, or church religious leaders, fail, the result is disastrous for both God’s people and those around them.

    Some of you are bound to be offended at the title of this sermon. If you are familiar with the slang of a couple of generations ago, this was the ‘40s and ‘50s description of a person who had cast moral considerations aside and wanted to have a hot and heavy affair. It usually denigrated women as ...read more

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    Denomination: *other