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  • Ed Cole avatar

    The Personality Of Courageous Manhood

    Contributed by Ed Cole on Sep 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,412 views

    The second of a three-part series on courageous manhood.

    Introductory Texts 1. 1 Corinthians 12:1-6 – Diversity in the Spirit 2. 1 Corinthians 15:1 – God is a God of variety 3. Proverbs 13:17 – Reliable communication permits progress Diversity 1. Diversity in the Spirit 2. God has also given us diverse personalities The Diversity Found ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    And The Blind Shall See Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 29, 2020
     | 4,558 views

    “A Christmas Carol” is a beautiful story for the Advent season because it is a tale in which the past, the present, and the future all come together in one transformative night

    Bah! Humbug! These words … and the person who spoke them are so iconoclastic … so famous and well-known … I’ll bet that every one of you can tell me who said them. [Pause.] That’s right … Ebenezer Scrooge from Charles Dickens’ famous and beloved story “A Christmas Carol.” Dicken’s “A ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Cost Of Abandoning Christ Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 18, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,381 views

    Life is often a matter of focus? As we follow Christ, we can focus on the struggles and persecution we might endure. Or we can focus on the benefits, eternal and glorious, of continuing to follow Christ. Hebrews 2 encourages us to do the latter.

    The Cost of Abandoning Christ Hebrews 2:5-14 A few years ago we had what we called a water bottle outreach at Lazy 5 Recreational Area. It was during one of the music festivals they used to have there, before Covid, on weekday summer evenings. We would hand out water bottles and invitations to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Trust After Tragedy

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,817 views

    Trust is easy in the easy times. Tragedy is when you find out if you truly trust.

    I was asked how you have trust or faith after tragedy and an hour or so later Pastor Mike asked me to speak tonight. I took that as my cue to speak on that topic. I have been through a few tragedies in my life and never thought of myself as a trauma survivor until I was trained to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin Accomodating Churches-7 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 1, 2017
     | 5,077 views

    7 of 7. Paul admonished the Corinthian church because they had allowed/accommodated heinous sin in their midst. The church must not tolerate/accommodate sin in their midst. But How are they to act against such? Sin Accommodating Churches skirt...

    SIN ACCOMODATING CHURCHES-VII—1Cor. 5:1-13 Attention: Real Help—*To ‘dance around’ rather than approaching an object. Jim Gardner goes to see his supervisor in the front office. "Boss," he says, “We're doing some heavy house-cleaning at home tomorrow, & my wife needs me to help with the attic & the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Body Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 2, 2022
     | 2,436 views

    Don’t give yourself to sexual immorality. Instead, give yourself to God, the Father, God, the Son, and God, the Holy Spirit.

    A little girl was talking to her grandmother. She asked, “Grandma, how old are you?” The grandmother replied, “Now dear, you shouldn’t ask people that question. Most grown-ups don’t like to tell their age.” The following day, the girl had another question. “Grandma, how much do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Danger Of Playing Church

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 13, 2023
     | 5,454 views

    We all have had the similar experience of having our taste buds seduced by a delicious meal.

    But the moment we took one bite of that delicious food that looked so good, we immediately knew that one of the main ingredient that would have made this dish taste good, such as salt or pepper, was missing. There are some ingredients that can be omitted and it will ruin the whole dish. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rita Sims avatar

    The Responsible, The Rebel And The Remarkable

    Contributed by Rita Sims on Mar 25, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 5,638 views

    In many ways, we have been the youngest son, the father and the eldest son as depicted in the parable of the Prodigal Son.

    Today, we celebrate the well-loved parabled called the Prodigal Son. I want us to think of it from perhaps a little different perspective. I want us to think about how each one of us, in many ways, has been the youngest son, the father, and the eldest son. Especially as we are in the season of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Todd Hudnall avatar

    How To Find Spiritual Rest

    Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Jan 20, 2002
    based on 424 ratings
     | 35,485 views

    This is a single verse sermon with three points and proposition. It isn’t a manuscript but is more than a simple outline. The sermon is about leaving the weariness of dead religion to enter into a living relationship with God.

    Text - Matt 11:28 Introduction A strong young athlete was wadding waist deep in the shallow part of a recreational lake. Unknowingly he stepped off an underwater ledge and plunged fifteen feet beneath the surface of the water. After several seconds he bobbed to the top of the water flailing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mothers: Passing It On

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 23, 2005
    based on 204 ratings
     | 21,963 views

    God wants mothers to pass along these things to their children.

    Passing It On 2 John 4 Introduction Dr. James Dobson tells about a time he came home when his son, Ryan was a small baby. It had been a terrible day for his wife. Ryan had been sick, and had cried all day long. Once, as Shirley was changing his diapers, the telephone rang and she reached over to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Doesn't Expect Us To Do Everything Ourselves

    Contributed by David Haun on May 16, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,824 views

    F"olk often face the frustration of feeling they must do everything themselves and at the same time feeling that they often are the only one who can. This sermon attempts clarify leadership and our responsibility as Christ’s leaders.

    GOD DOESN’T EXPECT US TO DO EVERYTHING OURSELVES Exodus 18:13-24, I Cor. 12:14-27, Matt. 9:1-38, Acts 6:1-7 Dr. David L. Haun Hope Christian Church, May 9, 2004 Have you ever had an inspector climb down from your attic or up from the foundation of your house with the dreaded news, “You’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Finding And Doing The Will Of God, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 26,938 views

    pt. 2

    Finding and Doing the Will of God, pt. 2 Prov. 3:5, 6 The question I am most often asked above all others is: How do I know God’s will? Let’s look at what the world’s wisest man said, under inspiration…(read) How many want to succeed, say amen? How many know that true success is finding and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Walker avatar

    Putting God First Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004
    based on 147 ratings
     | 36,274 views

    The first in a series on the Ten Commandments building from a series done by Rick Warren. Presents the foundation for a good family and the formula for a good family.

    INTRODUCTION Parrot story – A woman bought a parrot in a pet store. She wanted companionship, someone to talk with. The next day she brought the parrot back and said, “He won’t talk.” The store manager asked, “Does he have a mirror in his cage? Parrots love mirrors.” She bought a mirror and left. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    Building Blocks For Civilization

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,732 views

    This chapter highlights some of the fundamental facts and the basic experiences of human life for the centuries and generations to come. Remember, this is a book of beginnings, so naturally Moses is putting in order by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit,

    Some hold that this is an account of God remaking the cosmos a second time. Chapter 2 is not a re-creation of chapter 1 in any stretch of the imagination. This chapter is simply a natural sequel to chapter 1. This chapter highlights some of the fundamental facts and the basic experiences of human ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sol Madlambayan avatar

    "We Will Serve The Lord”

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,171 views

    Family, the smallest unit of society.

    August 3, 2002 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Joshua 24: 15 “We Will Serve The Lord” Praise the Lord. I heard from Joni Ericksontada at the radio that today is what they called Family Sunday. What a special day to celebrate Family Day on the Lord’s Day which is a time for Worship and Prayer. It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist