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  • John Hamby avatar

    How Wise Are You? Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 77 ratings
     | 22,576 views

    Seventh in a series on the book of James. Deals with the nature of true wisdom.

    A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF JAMES Sermon # 7 “HOW WISE ARE YOU?” James 3:13-18 We have at our disposal today more knowledge than at any time in history. More information has been produced in the last thirty years than in the previous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Search And Rescue Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,936 views

    When Jesus commissioned his disciples to make disciples of all nations, he sent his church into the search and rescue business.

    Search and Rescue Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: One of the great legacies of the 9-11 disaster four years ago today is a greater appreciation for the debt we all owe to the “first responders.” I don’t remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Teaching The Word Of Truth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 10,193 views

    In an age where entertainment, encouragement and enthusiasm are most popular approaches to preaching, let us remember our scriptural obligation to teach the word. Good teachers need to adhere to certain guidelines that should characterize their teaching o

    Rightly Handle and Teach the Word of Truth - 2 Tim. 2:15 In an age where entertainment, encouragement and enthusiasm are most popular approaches to preaching, let us remember our scriptural obligation to teach the word. Good teachers need to adhere to certain guidelines that should characterize ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Way Of The Master Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007
     | 4,951 views

    Stations of the Cross, Pt. 1

    THE WAY OF THE MASTER (LUKE 9:22-26) When skater Michelle Kwan was 13, the junior skater who was still plotting her course in the world of figure skating went behind coach Frank Carroll’s back, submitted her application for senior competition and aimed to transcend her age group. Kwan then pleaded ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus And A Touch Of Faith Series

    Contributed by David Hughes on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,117 views

    In this sermon I looked at the account of the haemorrhaging woman’s encounter with Jesus and considered its significance for the Church today.

    JESUS AND A TOUCH OF FAITH (Luke 8:40-56) INTRODUCTION _ KEITH I had just started preaching one Sunday morning when I saw someone come into the church through the doors at the back. The man sat down in the back pew, right next to one of our most welcoming ladies, so I knew he’d be well looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Simple Rules (Part Five) "Do Good" Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 25, 2008
     | 6,010 views

    Acts 10:38-10:38 Based upon the book "Three Simple Rules" "A Wesley Way of Living" by Rueben P. Job. This is the fifth in the "Three Simple Rules" series, part 2 of "Do Good." We’ve learned it sounds simple, easily understood, but challenging to live out

    Matthew 5: 43-45 Review We continue to explore John Wesley’s “Three Simple Rules” Do no harm, Do Good and Stay in love with God. You know, just when we think we are ready to buy into the idea of not doing harm, of “Do no Harm,” to anyone or anything, we find ourselves facing an even more ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Invisible Battle

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 26, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 27,021 views

    We are in a battle with an enemy that we cannot see, but we see the results of his tactics all around us.

    July 27, 2008 Morning Worship Text: 2 Kings 6:8-18 Subject: Winning the Battle Against an Unseen Enemy Title: The Invisible Battle I remember as a child the scary movies we used to watch on Saturday night in St. Louis. Frankenstein, Dracula, the Mummy, and the invisible man. I always thought, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Pastor And His Purpose

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,635 views

    This message explores and attempts to dispell some myths regarding what a pastor should be about the ministry of doing.

    (Opened with the "MeChurch" video - available from SermonSpice.com) Everyone has their own idea of what church should look like. What church should be like. How church should minister to their needs and the needs of those around them. So from time to time it is important to ask, what is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Living With Love In Our Hearts"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,904 views

    To really live is to love God, others and ourselves.

    1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Psalm 40:1-11 “Living with Love in Our Hearts” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org What is “it”? In any language, “it” is the most powerful expression of the most powerful emotion and experience in the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,035 views

    Paul, Part 25 (Final)

    THE DAY OF THE LORD (1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-11) Greeting Queen Elizabeth II’s visit in 2007 was quite a chore and challenge to the Americans. “Do people wear pants, dresses or business attire to meet the queen?” was a common question guests fortunate to be invited to meet the queen asked. Dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gift Goes On

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
     | 2,966 views

    Paul, Pt. 11

    THE GIFT GOES ON (2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-11) Billy Graham told the story of a strong man who was traveling with a circus. One of his most impressive stunts was to take an orange and squeeze every last drop of juice out of it. Then he would offer one thousand dollars to anyone who could manage to squeeze ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Cry For Revival Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,803 views

    First in a 7-part series on revival, hoping to spur revival (at the Spirit’s behest, of course).

    The Cry For Revival – DO IT AGAIN, LORD! First in the series: Revival – Reviving Me, Reviving the Church & Reviving Our Community Perth Bible Church July 15, 2007 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRO1: On Monday, August 14, 2006, NASA reported that it had misplaced or lost the original recording ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Case For Compassion Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,673 views

    Showing compassion to others is a powerful way to draw them to God.

    A.Let’s talk about the Case For Compassion. 1.I want us to begin with a probing question. 2.In what ways have you, individually, or have we, collectively, shown compassion recently? 3.Our response might be – What do you mean by compassion? 4.The Random House Unabridged Dictionary defines compassion ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcoming Pessimistic And Complacent Opinions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,781 views

    A little girl had just finished her first week of school. "I’m just wasting my time," she said to her mother. "I can’t read, I can’t write and they won’t let me talk!"

    Overcoming Pessimistic and Complacent Opinions (Zeph. 3:16,17) "The Lord your God in the midst of you is mighty. He will save. He will rejoice over you with love. He will rest in His love. He will shout over you with singing." OPINIONS On the first day of school, a first-grader handed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "How Can I Make The Most Of The Rest Of My Life?"- Lose Your Life To Save I

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 11, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,199 views

    This is an alernative to talk 14 of the Alpha course. Each course we do talk 14 in church with our guests present so I need a number of versions of it for the regular attenders! Basically this is: lose your life to save it.

    How can I make the most of the rest of my life? - lose your life to save it Mat 16:24-28 (An alternative talk for Alpha talk 14, for our Alpha Sunday ) WBC 13/11/05pm Someone tells about a pastor who was late for church. He flagged down a taxicab and instructed the cabdriver to do everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist