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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Joseph, Do What You're Told

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 21, 2007
     | 2,176 views

    Joseph is held up as an example of the type of person we are encouraged to be by stepping beyond self and thinking of the welfare of others.

    Matthew 1: 18 – 25 Joseph, Do What You’re Told Intro: What manger scene or Christmas pageant would be complete without Joseph, “father of Jesus.” Fathers all say and do pretty much the same things. Here is my list of the top 5 things father’s say. “Ask your mother.” “Do I look like I’m made ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It's Time

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,954 views

    It’s time wake up and forget our past, live in the present and plan for our futures with Christ.

    It’s Time 11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. Romans 13:11 I. It’s Time to forget the past a. We have all done stupid thing in our past i. We allow those things to hinder our relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Treat Spiritual Leaders Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 19, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,695 views

    As the family of God, our hearts and lives must support and love and help and hold up our spiritual leaders.

    1. The Bible has a lot to say about what it takes to be that spiritual man, that spiritual woman that will be used of God to be leaders in the Church of Jesus Christ. a. As a church, we’ve studied many of these passages like Exodus 18 & the books of 1-2 Timothy & Titus. b. The ingredients are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parable Of Rich Fool Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,238 views

    Store up riches towards God because you never know when He will demand your soul

    Luke 12.13-21 The Rich Fool Did you know you can purchase almost anything on eBay these days? Just this past week an Australian man has sold his complete life – his home, his possessions, his job and his friends – the bidding had gotten to £400,000. Not so long ago a 20 year old student in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Woe Is Me Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 17, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,994 views

    The power of the Holy Spirit and the glory of God does not always lift up, but sometimes brings us to our knees.

    Woe is Me: When God’s Glory Brings us Down July 13, 2008 Illus: I was craving some chocolate as I often do. I walked into the house and smelled freshly made brownies. I said “Thank God, someone made brownies.” Becky said I am not thanking God! What was good for me was not so good for her. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reach

    Contributed by David Marks on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,415 views

    Sermon is to encourage people to reach always in their lives for two things. Reach Up to God and Reach Out to people.

    Reach!—meaning “to stretch.” It implies an inconvenience. It involves movement. You can’t lean back, relax, get comfortable—and then reach, without giving up some of the comfort (at least for a moment). Reaching involves a little extra effort to get to something you want. How much extra energy you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fourth Down:teachability Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,367 views

    Fourth down is your last chance to clean up the messes you may have made in your marriage.

    4 Play: Four Keys to a Winning Marriage Series Fourth Down: Teachability Feb. 21, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A 30-Day Sex Challenge at Relevant Church in Ybor City, Fl. 1 Make time! "Sometimes life gets in the way, our jobs get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Authority To Excercise Your Faith

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,748 views

    It’s time for the church to stand up in its God-given authority to stand against the power of the enemy.

    March 9, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 8:5-13 Subject: Faith in Action Title: You Have The Authority to Exercise Your Faith Max Lucado, In the Eye of the Storm, Word Publishing, 1991, p. 153. In U.S. Navel Institute Proceedings, the magazine of the Naval Institute, Frank Koch illustrates ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Daring To Die Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,265 views

    As disciples of Christ we have to dare to give up all that we are to become all that Jesus wants us to be

    Daring to Die Series: Daring Discipleship John 12:23-26 August 20, 2006 Morning Service Introduction There is a great search going on the spiritual realms. This is a search that Jesus is making. Does that surprise you? It shouldn’t. Jesus is searching for people. Not just any people but a special ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Get In. Hang On. Don't Fall Off. Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,606 views

    A sobering look at how God’s plan is to bring us home, clean us up, and keep us there

    1. Title: Get In. Hang On. Don’t Fall Off. 2. Text: Hebrews 10 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM worship crowd, September 3, 2006, in the series “Nothing Better Than the Best” 4. Type: textual 5. Objectives: For the people to understand the necessity of remaining faithful and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Has Not Forgotten

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,864 views

    Never give up hope... God is at work, often doing the extraordinary in the course of the very ordinariness of our lives.

    Title: God Has Not Forgotten! Text: Luke 1:5-25 Thesis: Never give up hope… God is at work in your life. Introduction The story is told of an elderly couple who lived together in a nursing home. Though they had been married for 60 years, their relationship was filled with constant arguments, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Useless Gifts

    Contributed by Chris Hughes on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,657 views

    Unexpected gifts, gifts that go beyond the usual fare, surprise our sensibilities and wake up our spirits.

    Matthew 2:1-12 Useless Gifts We’ve all gotten them. We’ve all given them. probably have ½ dozen on top shelf of closet, in box under the bed. Useless gifts. Unusual & unusable. knickknacks serve no purpose. Generations of parents & grandparents joyfully received lopsided handmade ashtrays from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Culture Of Acceptance Series

    Contributed by Bob Lentz on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,720 views

    Helping the church to make up her mind to reach those who are not yet already convinced about the gospel.

    A Culture of Acceptance 12-3-06 New Series: Creating a New Culture… in the Church 1 Cor. 3:6-7 I am indebted to John Burke’s book, “No Perfect People Allowed” for many of the basic ideas expressed in this series. It’s a great read! Intro. Have you ever noticed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    What's Gratitude Got To Do With It?

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,034 views

    This is on gratitude. We followed up with communion. The asterisks in the text were related to click through PowerPoint slides.

    There were many things you didn’t want to be in Jesus’ time two of them were a leper or a Samaritan. Brief synopsis of leprosy (not meant to gross you out): loss of feeling/nerve endings that cause sores. Samaritans were considered half-breeds. A funny thing happened when a Samaritan contracted ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Dove Descending From Heaven

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,194 views

    When Jesus came up from the river Jordan a dove, a symbol of the Holy Spirit descended from heaven

    A Dove Descending From Heaven Matthew 3:16-17 When Jesus came up from the river Jordan a dove, a symbol of the Holy Spirit descended from heaven and lighted on Jesus and a voice from heaven was heard declaring Jesus was God’s beloved Son. Jesus saw the dove. John saw it and it is possible that all ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness