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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Woman Who Impressed God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 379 ratings
     | 77,315 views

    What was it about Ruth that impressed God so much more than many others. After all, she was one of only 2 women to have a book dedicated to her story. Why?

    OPEN: A Ph.D. candidate at the University of Southern California, was eager for the title of "doctor" - until one newly degreed professor shared his story. He said: A friend had called his home and asked, "Is the doctor in?" The Professor’s 10 year old son replied, "Yes, but he’s not the kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seizing Our Window Of Opportunity

    Contributed by Timothy Moore on Mar 21, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 17,059 views

    How do we raise our children to honor Christ?

    Seizing our Window of Opportunity Christian Parenting Ephesians 6.1-4 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: 3 “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.” 4 And you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Not Ashamed Of The Gospel”

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,634 views

    The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the Good News

    September 14, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US 2 Tim 1: 8-12 “Not Ashamed Of The Gospel” Introduction: Did you ever experienced that when you heard a joke which you found out to be very funny, you were very eager to share it to someone especially the members of our family? It happened to me so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "How To Pray For Your Children"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,268 views

    Specific ways to pray for children that will prove to be more effective than vague generalizations.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM October 24, 2004 "How to Pray for Your Children" Philippians 4:4-7 INTRODUCTION: A bumper sticker read, "I have teenagers! Pray for me!" If you have teenagers, you might feel this way at times. However, today we’re going to talk about how you can pray for your children. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Praise The Lord!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,566 views

    A reason to be thankful.

    Ephesians 2:1-10 “Praise the Lord!” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org. As most of you know, since we weren’t here last Sunday, Jeanne, Ben and myself were at Jeanne’s mom’s house near Atlanta, Georgia in order to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jerusalem Jews For Jesus Ii Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,954 views

    Our Faith has roots that go back to the beginning: we are connected.

    Jerusalem Jews for Jesus II (Acts 1:1-8, part two) 1.True story from Reader’s Digest: Our surname, Stead, rhymes with bed, but people often say steed, like the horse. One day a business associate of mine came over to the house and was greeted by my mother. "Is Mr. Steed in?" the woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living By Grace Is Not Freedom To Sin Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,390 views

    The doctrine of grace is not to abused by living a life of sin

    Our study of Romans takes us to the opening of the sixth chapter. From Romans 3:21 through the end of chapter five, we have been studying the doctrine of justification by faith. Now Paul moves to inform the Roman believers, and all other believers of the next step in the Christian life. It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learning How To Walk

    Contributed by Don Crowson on Mar 23, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,848 views

    What does it mean to walk with God?

    Learning How to Walk Isa. 30:18-26 Introduction: Lance Armstrong won 7 Tour De France titles. His training regiment for the sport of cycling did not begin just prior to the Tour De France but began long before the race. Even in the off season training was essential. It has been estimated that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do Not Drink Wine: But Be Filled With The Spirit

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,405 views

    “The Christian life is more than just a prayer of faith made in the past; it’s dedicating every day to live for Christ and what will last.”

    Do Not Drink Wine: But Be Filled With the Spirit (Eph. 5:17-21) “…do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Foolishness Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,760 views

    Everyone knows how to be a fool, but God’s Word instructs us how to avoid foolishness.

    OVERCOMING THE FOUR “F”s: FOOLISHNESS INTRODUCTION: Anyone ever have an embarrassing moment . . . or two . . . or three . . .? Let me tell you, I am an expert on being a fool. Like everyone else, I have had my share of embarrassing moments. Costumes Mullet (slide) Left-handed wood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Encouragement To Be An Encourager Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on May 30, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 47,356 views

    Barnabas - is an encourager and we should learn from him

    ENCOURAGEMENT TO BE AN ENCOURAGER ACTS 11.19-26 The Duke of Wellington, a famous military leader who defeated Napoleon was asked at the end of his life if he had any regrets. He said that if he had a regret it was that he did not give more praise. Someone once said “flatter me and I may not ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Idolatry

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,484 views

    There are more ways of worsipping Idols than falling down before one.

    ISAIAH 44: 6-8 Today I want to talk for a little while about “IDOLS & IDOLATRY” From all I’ve read to do with this subject, Isaiah 44: is the best scripture in the entire bible on this subject, as we began to read & study these vss.we will see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Harmon avatar

    The Quiet Life

    Contributed by Robert Harmon on Jul 31, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,287 views

    As Christians, this may sound counter-productive to ministry! However, Paul lets us know that sometimes it is better to be seen than heard!

    INTRODUCTION Some time ago, I was presented with a challenge! A lady within my home congregation said something about a sermon she had never heard. She said that she had attended church since she was 6 and never, EVER heard a sermon on this scripture! Far be it from me to back down from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On The Edge Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,873 views

    Being on the edge can be scarry. But this somtimes makes people run for there lives.Are you ready to be intimate?

    Matthew 16:16-19 The Church on the edge The last few weeks we talked about being the church on the edge and how to get there and on the edge of what. What it show us even though it might be scary or way out of our comfort zone. We talked about how the church has no walls. We can not worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    What Is A Chrstian Man? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,844 views

    What is a Christian Man?

    What is a real man? Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan USA www.tawasbaptist.org 1. How does the world define a Christian Man? 2. How does the world define a Real-Man or Hero? 3. God defines a real man with the following attributes throughout the scriptures. 1. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church