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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Holiday Attitudes

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 1, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 5,798 views

    The story of the Good Samaritan gives us three different holiday attitudes.

    INTRO.- ILL.- An angry lady went into a grocery store and told a clerk that she wanted a half-head of lettuce and she wanted it right now. "Get going!" she screamed at the clerk. "But lady," said the clerk, "we don’t have half heads of lettuce." "Young man," she shrieked, "get a knife and cut a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Revive Us Again

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,408 views

    This sermon examines the need for Revival in our churches and in our nation, and also gives a possible reason why we (The United States)have not experienced a nationwide Revival for over a century.

    Introduction: Have you ever gone out to eat at a fancy restaurant, and even though your food looked and smelled great, it didn’t satisfy you? Or maybe someone talked you into trying a new soft-drink combination at Sonic. You know they will add flavors like vanilla or lime to your soft drinks or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Poverty Of Mind Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,885 views

    We are created to bear fruit. If you don’t bear fruit then it is a sign that things are not well with you. Fruitfulness should be the purpose of life. In fact, throughout Jesus’ ministry, He constantly talked about how we should bear fruit.

    Confronting Our Poverty of Mind Mark 4: 3-8, 13-20 Brett Blair tells the story of the very first person to reach the status of billionaire. At the age of 23, he had become a millionaire, by the age of 50 a billionaire. Every decision, attitude, and relationship was tailored to create his personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When You Are As Dry As Dust Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,887 views

    God offers complete satisfaction to all who entrust their longings to his solution.

    Scripture Introduction God required his people to have a grand party each fall. This joyous, harvest festival reminded the Jews of Jehovah’s favor and brought thousands to Jerusalem for the “Feast of Booths,” or “Feast of Tabernacles” (as it is sometimes called). For eight days, everyone camped ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Finally—getting People To Do What You Want Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,898 views

    God uses our praying together to change the world.

    Scripture Introduction I often remind my family of a profound truth I have learned from living: you cannot make people do what you want. Even if it is in their best interest, even if they should do it, matters little. You cannot make people do what you want. You have tried. You have shown your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Message Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 115 ratings
     | 79,810 views

    1- Encouragement must be spoken 2- Encouragement deals with good news 3- Encouragement ultimately leads people to God

    INTRO.- ILL.- Chuck Swindoll in his book Growing Deep in the Christian Life tells about a man getting ready to make an around-the-world voyage in his homemade boat. Without exception everyone on the pier was vocally pessimistic. Everyone was telling him everything that could possibly go wrong. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living With Highs And Lows Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,837 views

    Sermon in response to a community-wide flood to help people seek refuge in the Lord.

    Living with Highs and Lows Psalm 42 Rev. Brian Bill 1/13/08 If you’ve been adversely affected by the flood this week would you please stand so that we can let you know how much we love you and care about you? Now, if you’re still high and dry after the flood, would you please stand? I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Rest

    Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,539 views

    In the midst of the holiday season, we talk about peace and yet our lives are moving at incredible rates of speed. How do we slow down in our world and experience the peace God promises?

    As I was thinking this past week about what to talk about, I decided to share with you a little about where I am in my spiritual journey and what God has been showing me recently. No matter how I live throughout the year, every year around the holidays I find myself tired. Have you ever thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mastering My Tongue

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,105 views

    This message is aimed to remind individuals that what they say is very important

    Mastering My Tongue James 3:1-12 Richard M. Nixon served as the 37th president of the United States. He was a polarizing figure who won the presidential office by a landslide and then later resigned in disgrace just 21 months later. His disgrace culminated with the Democratic party getting their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Showing Hospitality Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,467 views

    In 14 verses John tells us things that no one else really expounds in the entire Bible. He talks about Christian hospitality. He talks about a man who opens his home lovingly, readily and willingly to see the work of the kingdom of God go forward.

    Showing Hospitality 3 John 1-14 This book is very short. It is the shortest book in the Bible. In 14 verses John tells us things that no one else really expounds in the entire Bible. He talks about Christian hospitality. He talks about a man who opens his home lovingly, readily and willingly to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Practicing His Presence

    Contributed by Robert Donato on Mar 2, 2007
    based on 67 ratings
     | 14,917 views

    Worship is a lifestyle, not just a Sunday activity. Practicing God’s presence 24/7 is vital to spiritual life and maturity

    Practicing His Presence Psalm 84 Why do we go to church? Why do we worship God? The excuses and attitudes of people are interesting to say the least. Church, for some is pure drudgery, a boring necessity that must be endured. For others, church attendance is an obligation must like paying ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Preparing A Place For The Preacher

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,557 views

    A Sermon about Allowing the Man of God a place in your life! After our World Missions Conference!

    PREPARING A PLACE FOR THE PREACHER II Kings 4:8-37 Introduction: I want to say first of all – I’m so proud of my Church The People of this Church Showed off this week An Unbelievable Job that you all did I love Preachers I love Missionaries AND I BELIEVE THAT YOU DO TO I was thinking Friday – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Principle Of Life Through Death

    Contributed by George Barton on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,431 views

    Using John 12:24 as a text, the sermon demonstrates that the principle of life through death was true in the resurrection of Christ and is true also in agriculture, the Christian life, the resurrection of the Christian and in Christian giving.

    THE PRINCIPLE OF LIFE THROUGH DEATH REVISED JUNE 28, 2006 (John 12:24 NIV) I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. Introduction Today I should like to preach concerning a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Reshaping Your Spiritual Plans

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 26, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,244 views

    Is God calling you to a new place or will you continue on the same limited path with the same limited results?

    December 28, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 40:1-10 Subject: Trusting in God Title: Reshaping Your Spiritual Plans Here we are at the end of another year. Most of you will agree with me that it seems as though the time goes faster and faster. I don’t know about the rest of you but at the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Some People Feel The Rain While Others Just Get Wet

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 78 ratings
     | 28,386 views

    Restoring Passion for God

    Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Preached at Antioch Institutional Baptist Church, OKC, Oklahoma Sunday, January 4, 2009 11:00 a.m. RevWLawson@aol.com TITLE: SOME PEOPLE FEEL THE RAIN WHILE OTHERS JUST GET WET SCRIPTURE: DEUTERONOMY 11:14 I am honored this morning to bring the first Sunday Message of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist