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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Remembering People (Memorial Day)

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 307 ratings
     | 36,997 views

    Memorial Day is about remembering people.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the load of an 8-point buck which he was carrying. "Where’s Harry?" He was asked. "Harry had a stroke of some kind. He’s a couple of miles back up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are People Really Good At Heart?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 53 ratings
     | 7,680 views

    Are People Really Good at Heart? (Rom. 3:11-18)

    Are People Really Good at Heart? (Rom. 3:11-18) Illustration:[According to a recent poll] 88% of Catholics and a majority of Presbyterian and Methodist evangelizers [those who actively try to share their "faith"] believe that "if people are generally good, or do enough good things for others ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thankful People Don't . . .

    Contributed by John Roy on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 216 ratings
     | 27,695 views

    Thankful people are grateful, generous, and remember the gracious hand of God.

    “Thankful People Don’t . . .” Luke 17:11-17 Earlier in this century thank-you notes were an art form, consider the following, “In regard to thank-you notes, it is best to recognize a gift with an immediate note of thanks. Unlike arriving at a party, there is no such thing as being ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Sick And Tired Of People Pleasing!"

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 19,369 views

    we spend far too much time trying to please everybody else, that we lose ourselves and our identities with God.

    Luke 7:11-23 You may be seated in the presence of the Lord. Verse 14 says, "Then Jesus went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still." I want to take a strange twist on this text and for a little bit of time talk from the subject as the Holy Spirit shall lead and guide of, "I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Uses Little People

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,952 views

    Paul was converted by Jesus, but he needed Ananias too

    Sometimes a Minister can be too busy - with Church Buildings to care for, and money to raise to run and repair them - with meetings to attend, and an area to minister to, he can be too busy. Too busy for his family, too busy for his Congregation, too busy for God. I say this with feeling, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    People Do Go To Hell

    Contributed by Charlie Ellison on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,344 views

    People are on their way to Hell, and we need to help them change their eternal Home

    It’s Not God’s Will for Anyone to go to Hell! • Do you believe in Life after Death? • Where does the person go at death? • Is it God’s Divine will for anyone to go to Hell. • II Pet 3:9 “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good News For 'forgotten' People

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,610 views

    This is a very short homily given at a residential care home for the elderly some of whom feel forgotten and many of whom are lonely. Jesus is good news for ALL people!

    [This is a very short homily given at a residential care home for the elderly, some of whom feel forgotten and many of whom are lonely.] Luke 2:8 to 20 (Luke 2:9) An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. I am guessing that some ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jesus Transformed People And Institutions Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,331 views

    Part 8 of 8 on Jesus preached during Lent with this message focusing on the transformative power in placing ones life in Jesus’ hands.

    Jesus Transformed People and Institutions Sunday, April 28, 2002 TEXT: Mark 11: 15-17 Last week we completed a series on Celebrating Jesus. As I looked over the whole series and pondered the things that really drew people to Jesus, there is one that I think was missing on the list. I find it very ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Imperfect People; Perfectly One Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 24, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,181 views

    We are all imperfect, yet Jesus prays for us to perfectly one. Here are some insights on how we can live in a more perfect oneness.

    When we go to Alabama to see Maryanne’s family every summer, I often go to People’s Shoe Store. They sell Johnson and Murphy shoes at greatly reduced prices. The catch is that they sell their shoes “as is.” It’s a way to say that “these are damaged goods.” They sell Johnson and Murphy shoes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Cleanses His People Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 21, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,786 views

    To proclaim God’s great mercy and forgiveness available to us.

    God Cleanses His People Zechariah 3:1-10 Purpose Statement: To proclaim God’s great mercy and forgiveness available to us. What would you say if I came to church tonight dressed in tattered and dirty shorts and a t-shirt. My hair was all messed up and I didn’t have any shoes on and I smelled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kind Of People God Uses

    Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jul 15, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,285 views

    Story of Mary

    THE TYPE OF PERSON GOD USES Luke 1:26-55 December 1, 2002 Pm Is it by random selection that God picks people to use, or does God have a method? The principles of the Bible teach us that "God is looking for people to use." Look with me at Luke 1:26-55 ... (NKJV) Now in the sixth month the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Sin That Has People Talking

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,679 views

    The text of this sermon describes those that are reprobate. In this sermon you’ll discover the sin that has people talking

    The Sin That Has People Talking Romans 1:28-32 28. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 29. Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Joy To All People

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,591 views

    For hundreds of years, the world waited in darkness. The earth waited for God to shine His eternal Light down from heaven.

    Merry Christmas, everyone! Finally, it is Christmas. The one day out of the year we all have waited for. My daughter told me the other day that my 6 year old grandson has been getting up every morning telling her how many days are left until Christmas. Isn’t it great how excited the children ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Lord, The Shepherd Of His People

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,474 views

    THE LORD PROVIDES FOR ALL THE NEEDS OF HIS PEOPLE.

    THE LORD PROVIDES FOR ALL THE NEEDS OF HIS PEOPLE I. GOD PROVIDES FOR HIS PEOPLE (VS. 1-3a) A. He provides for their physical needs (v.2) “He makes me lie down in green pastures” B. He provides for their emotional needs (v.3a) “He restores my soul” C. He provides for their spiritual needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Bumblebees, Cockroaches, Bats, And People

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,349 views

    We look at some lessons from nature and compare to how God desires us to build people!Nevr give up on people!

    BUMBLE BEES, COCKROACHS, AND PEOPLE...   By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com DID YOU KNOW IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE BUMBLE BEE TO FLY? THERE IS A BRANCH OF DYNAMICS THAT DEALS WITH THE MOTION OF THE AIR and the forces that act and can cause flight. The aerodynamics of the bumble bee  ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God