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  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    What If The Gift Never Came?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
     | 2,736 views

    What be be missing if Jesus never came.

    During this advent season, we have been talking about waiting. How the Hebrew people waited for their messiah and how we wait for his return. We have also considered how we tend to take the ancient meaning of Christmas for granted. The stress that has to be there because Mary and Joseph’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Tale Of The Unexpected Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 21, 2022
     | 1,648 views

    Naomi and Ruth return to Bethlehem at the beginning of barley harvest. Naomi came back bitter, but Ruth turned the negative into positive with trusting in the God of Naomi.

    I. The Return to Bethlehem Ruth 1:6-9 1. Naomi has had good news from back home. a. The Lord had visited His people in giving them bread. 2. Three elements are revealed in the initial moments of the return. a. Naomi tells the girls to go back to Moab and return to their Moabites families. b. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Secrets To Victorious Living Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 115 ratings
     | 29,633 views

    If we want to live a victorious Christian life we must submit to God.

    SECRETS TO VICTORIOUS LIVING Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Read James 4:1-10 2. There are no victories at discount prices. General Dwight Eisenhower. 3. In order to have victory in our lives we have to do what it takes to obtain them. Proposition: If we want to live a victorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why We Believe

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 23, 2013
     | 3,186 views

    Most Christians believe because their parents did and they have since birth. But what reason can we give to those who are not already convinced?

    Why We Believe What evidence can you present for your faith that Jesus Christ is son of God, lived on earth, died on cross, resurrected, saved us from sin, etc? 1. Eyewitnesses 2 Peter 1:16 1 John 1:1 2. Preaching to eyewitnesses would be silly, if they knew better. Acts 2:22 2:41 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Do You Think You Are? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 14, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 3,238 views

    Ephesians was written to a church who were living like paupers when they possessed everything. The reason for their poverty, was that they didn’t understand who they were.

    WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Ephesians 1:1-3 I. The Author (1a) A. Apostle of Jesus Christ – commissioner, one sent B. History at Ephesus (Acts 19) 1. Over 2 years preaching & teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do People Fall Into The Traps Of Betrayal?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,457 views

    1. Just as Judas betrayed Jesus because of his love for money so many people betray the Lord today for similar greedy reasons.

    1. Just as Judas betrayed Jesus because of his love for money so many people betray the Lord today for similar greedy reasons. Judas had special abilities to keep accounts of the apostles money as demonstrated by their agreement to allow him to be in charge of their finances. (John 13:29) His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Why We Do Need To Serve In The Local Church

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,671 views

    This Scripture passage gives us the reason why we need to serve in the local church with the gift that is given to us.

    “Why Do We Need To Serve?” 1 Peter 4:10 Because The Gift is… A. SUPPLIED to you. (v. 10a) As every man has received the gift Matthew 25:14-15; Romans 8:32; 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 4:7; 7:17; 12:4-7; John 3:27; Ephesians 4:7; 2 Timothy 1:6; Psalm 84:11; 2 Peter 1:3; 1 Timothy 6:17 B. Given to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doorkeepers Or Tent-Dwellers?

    Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 314 ratings
     | 80,356 views

    The reason some have little desire for God’s House on Sunday is because they have had little desire for God throughout the week.

    Doorkeepers or Tent-dwellers? 05/28/2000 (Psalm 84:1-12) RPBC a.m. ILL: This is an alleged New Year’s letter written from a church member to the pastor. Dear Pastor: You often stress attendance at worship as being very important for a Christian, but I think a person has a right to miss now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do What You Do

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 21, 2013
     | 5,918 views

    God will likely call you do to serve him and others with skills and passions you already have.

    You will notice the PowerPoint slides today project images of earthen vessels, i.e., clay jars of various sizes and shapes and uses. The images are lifted from II Corinthians 4 where the bible says, “We now have this light shining in our hearts but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Show Me The Way Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,631 views

    A sermon focused on God’s guidance; part of a series from Proverbs on living the wise life.

    Show Me the Way Prov. 3:5-8 I don’t like asking for directions. There, I’ve admitted it for all the world to know. Of course all the world probably knew that already about me; I am a man. And the “fairer” half of the human race has stereotyped all men as hating to ask for directions. And guys, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Hopeful Future

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,820 views

    Baccalaureat sermon, but focus works with all members seeking the will of God.

    A Hopeful Future Jeremiah 29:10-14 Imagine that you watch as two sailboats are approaching one another on Lake Ponchatrain. They are moving steadily and speedily in opposite directions--yet driven by the same wind. You see, a boat’s direction is determined not by the wind, but by the set of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Quackenbush avatar

    The Reward Of Godly Wisdom

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Feb 3, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 10,127 views

    Fearing God and obeying his Word is great gain, and is worth the effort.

    The Reward of Godly Wisdom (Proverbs 3:1-12) 1. My son do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; 2. For length of days and years of life, and peace they will add to you. 3. Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Way

    Contributed by Joey Johnson on May 18, 2001
    based on 197 ratings
     | 18,025 views

    When we face the challenges of this life, there is but one way to handle them, fighting the tempation to handle them our way and in faith deciding to handle them God’s Way.

    GOD’S WAY (2 Kings 5.1-14) (v.1) I. Naaman was a successful man, he had a lot going for him, but he also had a big problem( a burden in his life). “...commander of the army... a great and honorable man... by him the LORD gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Will Of God: Thankfulness

    Contributed by William Noel on Jun 5, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 11,182 views

    Giving thanks, in every situation, is always in the will of God for His children

    “The Will of God” ‘Thankfulness’ I Thes. 5: 18 Introduction · Alex Haley, the author of "Roots," had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When asked, "Why is that there?" Alex Haley answered, "Every time I write something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do People Really Listen?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,809 views

    People who claim to not hear God speak may find the problem is they are not listening.

    Mark 6: 1 – 13 / Do People Really Listen Intro: Have you ever watched a movie that has English subtitles? Have you ever listened to the news when the words of a dignitary who doesn’t speak English are interpreted? Have you ever thought that perhaps the translator was saying what they wanted and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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