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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    When Jesus Returns Will He Find Us Faithful

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 24,225 views

    We may do many great things in our life-time according to the standards of this world. But the paramount question we all must face is this, “When Jesus returns will he find us faithful?”

    When Jesus returns will He find us faithful? (The Command of Jesus – “Teaching to Obey”) Matthew 28:19 Luke 17:22-30 Here are some announcements that appeared in church bulletins. Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale. It’s a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    #1 And Proud Of It

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 9,890 views

    A sermon dealing with pride. Examples of pride, pitfalls of pride and how to overcome pride.

    There is an old saying: ‘Second place is okay if you don’t mind being first in a long line of losers.’ Nobody wants to be in 2nd place, do they? We all want to be in first place. We all want to be the winner, no matter what it is we have won at. In June 1974, Richard Nixon’s administration ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Transplanted Heart Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,852 views

    Being a servant is not only what we do for others but also what we allow others to do for us which otherwise we are embarrassed to receive.

    Among the extraordinary feats of history is the medical process of heart transplants. It is the actual procedure of removing a diseased heart from a patient and replacing it with the heart of a deceased donor. A surgeon would perform the transplant procedure on a patient who has a diseased heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Hands On! (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,710 views

    When we do our best, we will enjoy God’s best.

    Last week we studied Ecclesiastes 9:10. “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might”.[1] We saw what is required of us. We are to do our best with what we can while we can. Now, as we continue our “Hands On!” series, we will see what our reward is when we do with all our might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    What Was On Jesus' Mind?

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,470 views

    It was the last fews hours that Jesus had with his disciples. What did he emphasize to them during this last night before his death? What was most important for them to remember?

    What Was on Jesus’ Mind? Palm Sunday John 17:20-26 April 5, 2009 We begin the observance with one of the most excellent times of the year in the Christian religious tradition: Holy Week. It begins with Palm Sunday (today) culminating in the celebration of the Easter season that begins next Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    You Built A Prison, And Became The Prisoner?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,770 views

    Contentions are like bars and can become a prison. Do you find faults incessantly? Are you quarrelsome, mean-spirited, cranky, nagging, and habitually pushing those you love away?

    YOU BUILT A PRISON AND YOU ARE THE PRISONER? CONTENTIOUS: PUSHING AWAY! SHORT FUSE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in two parts, TEXT: Proverbs 18:19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Commonism In The Church Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,583 views

    God creates a love that spares nothing.

    Scripture Introduction The meanings of “socialism” and “communism” have changed over time as various political tyrants and undemocratic governments have used the ideas to advance their own political power and fantasies. But for the sake of today’s passage and sermon, let’s use the most simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Dawning Of The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,395 views

    A sermon describing the events for Israel in the 400 years between the Old Testament and New Testament and how this shaped their understanding of the meaning of the Kingdom of God.

    8.2.09 THE DAWNING OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD Matt 3:1-12 INTRO Less than a month ago the new president if the United States, Barack Obama took office. What has been the verdict so far? The general opinion is ‘so far so good’. In such a short space of time he has planned the closure of the Guantanamo ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Compassion & Provision Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,079 views

    Sometimes in our zeal of serving God we begin to take the reigns and can actually not really trust and rely on Jesus for the very work He has called us to.

    Some Christians find themselves in a never ending quest to earn the right to deserve their relationship with God. We feel so bad about ourselves and feel that God had to do so much to save us that we need to spend our lives trying really hard to please Him so He’ll feel better about what ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Tim White avatar

    The Right Place Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,960 views

    Jesus teaches His disciples the proper place for their relationships, possessions and even their own lives.

    The Right Place Mark 10:23-31 • There is a lot of talk about values. • It seems in our relativistic world, values depend upon the situation. • However, the Bible has values that do not change. Ill. A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • George Yates avatar

    “a Woman’s Love” Series

    Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012
     | 3,763 views

    The whole Christmas story is really a love story with several main characters. Mary loved her husband, her son and God.

    I.The whole Christmas story is really a love story with several main characters. A.I am truly aghast at the fact that the Christmas story is being total forgotten this year. 1.There was a time when NBC showed Amal and the Night Visitors every year on TV. a.It was a tradition. b.Today the TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Growing In Leaps And Bounds Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,124 views

    Keys to growing in faith: release what is weighing you down, let God be in charge, walk by the eyes of God's Spirit, and receive the promises of God. Lessons learned as Abraham deals with his nephew Lot.

    It’s spring – the time to plant. The time to see our first tulips begin to peek out of the ground and in a few weeks start to bloom. I can’t wait! I’m so anxious for the grass to turn green and to smell the flowers. It’s a wonderful time. It’s also a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    A God’s-Eye View Of Your Past & Present Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 17, 2016
     | 5,307 views

    God took us from major mess and transformed us into masterpiece.

    “You used to be so cute, what happened?” Has anyone ever said that when looking at your baby pictures? It’s a joke that never seems to grow old because there’s probably some truth to it. With their big eyes, chubby cheeks, and tiny little fists babies are cuter than most. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Worst Than The First

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016
     | 3,567 views

    To show that we need to win souls for the LORD JESUS CHRIST all the more in these last days so they won't grow from bad to worst.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a subject of GOD? Yes. James 4:7 (Amplified Bible) So be subject to God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him], and he will flee from you. Who is your pride? JESUS CHRIST. Philippians 3:3 (Amplified Bible) For we [Christians] are the true circumcision, who worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Obtaining Wisdom From Above

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,928 views

    What fuels a person to learn more about the truth concerning God and how one puts His righteous decrees into practice are the fruits by which one can discern what kind of wisdom one has obtained, earthly or heavenly!

    Imparting Wisdom James 3:13-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Imagine what it must have been like to become the successor to the throne of King David! How could Solomon ever “fill the shoes” of one who subdued Israel’s enemies (1 Samuel 18:7) and was known ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist