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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Building Stronger Families

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,718 views

    What can we learn from Jacobs family about building a stronger Family

    This message began with a clip from Joseph and the Technicolor DreamCoat. The clip was when the brothers sold Joseph into Slavery and then told Jacob the news. Wow that is the family that put the fun in dysfunctional. My Daddy told me once that everybody is good for something even if it’s to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Gift We Owe

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,257 views

    This is a Christmas Sunday message seeking to have us rethink the kinds of gifts we need to give at Christmas time.

    The Gift We Owe GNLCC 12/22/2002 Isaiah 9:6-10 Ephesians 4:1-6 This past Wednesday night in Pioneers Nursery class, I asked the question, “who can tell me why we celebrate Christmas.” The first response was “so that we can get gifts” and the second was “so that we can see Santa Claus.” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It Will Be Worth It All

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 22, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,910 views

    The joy of Christmas morning fades, but the joy of Christ’s second Advent will never diminish.

    This week, I read an article in USA Today, in which various celebrities were asked to name their most memorable Christmas present. These were A-list celebrities; people with money and fame; people who can have pretty much anything they want. Catherine Zeta-Jones, for example. You may know her as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Building A Church For God - Not For Us

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 22, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,553 views

    A sermon to deal with dissension and other harmful areas to the unity of a church.

    Let me start out this morning by saying that we are very blessed. We started this church in a small conference room in Mesa last September. In November, we moved to Chandler with 4 people and a vision from God. Today, just 5 short months later, we have a very wonderful place to come and worship ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    What Stands In The Way?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 22, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,937 views

    For Ascension Sunday; and in preparation for my retirement as pastor. What stands in our way? Exhaustion? Gather all, gather the marginalized, and pray. Planless? Remember our core values and do them. Lack of urgency? We are accountable to God.

    When a leader and those he leads part company, we learn a whole lot about both of them. Their true values become apparent. The things they are really about become clear. There is no more game-playing when it is time for a leader and those he leads to part company. Sometimes they separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Earls avatar

    Homesick - For Heaven!

    Contributed by Jon Earls on May 28, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 16,970 views

    For all of those who are homesick for a better place, homecoming day is coming!

    Scripture Reading: John 14:1-12 Introduction: Every once in a while I get homesick. Does anyone here know anything about being homesick? The past few weeks I’ve got to admit I have been just a little homesick for Momma. This doesn’t happen very often – not that I don’t love my Momma, but I am just ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Tim Richards avatar

    God Gives Second Chances Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Jun 22, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,246 views

    The 8th in a series on Joshua that illustrates how when we’ve messed up God is willing to show mercy and offer us a second chance.

    Introduction: 1. Thomas Dorsey was a black jazz musician from Atlanta who was known in the early 1920’s for the suggestive lyrics he combined with original music. Then God touched his life and in 1926 he gave up the suggestive music and began to write spiritual music. In 1932 times were hard for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For A Miracle!

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 29, 2004
    based on 225 ratings
     | 70,775 views

    Miracles don’t just happen, they are the work of God’s constant intervention in our lives. Prepare yourself to receive one. ppt outline.

    "Preparing for a Miracle" By Pastor Bob Hunter Miracles rarely just happen. They are the work of God’s constant intervention in our lives. So how can we prepare ourselves to receive one? Turn with me to 2 Kings Ch. 5. I want to read you a story today about man named Naaman. He’s not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Divine Prescription

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 259 ratings
     | 15,775 views

    The divine prescription of God for a better life. 1- Trust in the Lord 2- Delight in the Lord 3- Commit to the Lord

    INTRO.- ILL.- A little boy went into a grocery store and asked the clerk for a box of Duz detergent. The clerk said, “What do you need the detergent for?” The little boy replied, “I want to wash my dog.” The clerk said, “Well, son, that Duz detergent is pretty strong for washing a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Experiencing Loss Without Becoming Lost Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,292 views

    Seeking the Lord’s guidance during times of loss and grief.

    YOUNG GIRL AT COVENANT HOUSE WITH PAINT CAN OF MOTHER’S ASHES Some years ago I read the story of a young girl that came what became well known as Covenant House here in L.A…. “She came to our front door Tuesday morning, dressed in dirty rags, holding a little aluminum paint can in her arms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's A New Thing

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 8, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,717 views

    We are to worship with enthusiasm.

    IT’S A NEW THING! Psalm 98:1-9 S: Worship C: Worship is exciting. Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE ARE TO WORSHIP WITH ENTHUSIASM. ?: How? KW: Demonstrations TS: We will find in our study of Psalm 98 three demonstrations of how to worship with enthusiasm. The _____ demonstration is… I. SING A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matt Day avatar

    Towards A Celebration Lifestyle Series

    Contributed by Matt Day on Aug 22, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 19,011 views

    Study on Nehemiah 12, identifying the significance, process and fruits of celebrating God’s work in our lives.

    Celebrate! – Nehemiah 12 Kids celebration message : What has been the best thing happened in your week? What has been the worst thing? It’s easy to be thankful when nice things happen, harder to be thankful to God when not so nice things happen. It says in bible – give thanks in all circumstances ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Froese avatar

    Part 2: Fasting & Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,035 views

    Fasting is a powerful weapon in spiritual warfare: a type of Christ’s sacrifice. Through fasting, we lay down our life (needs, wants, desires) for a friends...

    “The Weapons of Spiritual Warfare II: Fasting & Prayer” (Roll delicious food footage) When it comes to food, we humans can get pretty territorial, can’t we? Food is an all-consuming passion for people today, especially here in America! We love our food, don’t we? Some of us eat to stay alive, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    "Be A Barnabas"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,154 views

    Everyone needs a Barnabas. We all need someone to come along beside us and give us encouragement. This message encourages every Christian to be a Barnabas.

    Be A Barnabas Acts 9:19-30 Everyone needs a Barnabas. We all need someone to come along beside us and give us encouragement from time to time. We don’t need someone to come up to us and give us a litany of everything that is wrong with us. We need people to build us up and encourage us. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    All Your Anxiety?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 26, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,362 views

    Final sermon as pastor, before retirement. Trust God for the future; He cares for you. Cast on Him anxiety about what threatens us; what only appears to threaten us; and about our ultimate destinies.

    I was taught never to put all my eggs in one basket. I was told, as a young person, that I needed to be careful not to commit myself to one and only one thing. I was to stay open to a variety of choices. When I started earning money, my parents taught me not to spend it all on any one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist