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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Stirring The Nest Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,755 views

    The nest is comfortable. It is safe, warm, secure and only for a season. You can’t stay in the nest forever. If you stay there too long, then it is no longer an incubator, but a coffin!

    "Outed” Pt. 1 Text: Deut. 32:11 "Like an eagle that stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, that spreads its wings to catch them and carries them on its pinions.” NIV “He was like an eagle hovering over its nest, overshadowing its young, Then spreading its wings, lifting them into the air, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    All Have Sinned

    Contributed by Glenn Hickey on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,043 views

    the sin problem is a deadly virus, a universal illness, a malady with deadly consequences if not treated and dealt with.

    Have you heard anything recently about the bird flu scare? Several years ago we were all scared to death of the Avian Flu. It was to be the greatest pandemic in the history of mankind. It was predicted that this virus would mutate and become communicable from human to human and would spread ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #2-3 Understanding The Power Of Division Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,107 views

    We study the power of disagreement and division and this negative power will destroy God’s plan.

    UNDERSTANDING THE POWER OF DIVISON By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in two parts. This lesson is part two and three of a three part lesson. I. INTRODUCTION: A. Did you hear about the good news? An old woman called their Pastor to discuss a matter of great ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Thankfulness

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,598 views

    "Thanks" is a word we probably don’t say often enough. And being thankful is an attitude we probably don’t have enough. Unfortunately, when Thanksgiving is over we typically move from being thankful to being materialistic when the Christmas shopping seaso

    THANKFULNESS INTRODUCTION: Rudyard Kipling was one of the few old writers who had opportunity to enjoy his success while he lived. One time a newspaper reporter came up to him and said, "Mr. Kipling, I just read that somebody calculated that the money you make from your writings amounts to over a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    That's Just The Way I Am Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 22, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,076 views

    People are formed by NATURE and NURTURE, which they cannot control, but also by CHOICES, which they can control. They can choose VALUES, PERSPECTIVE, and ACTIONS. Yet how free to choose are they? Those who receive Christ are "born of God" (John 1:12-13)

    “THAT’S JUST THE WAY I AM”—Genesis 25:19-34 (Series on the life of Jacob: “Life is Messy; God Is Faithful”) “That’s just the way I am.” People say that, and maybe we say it about ourselves: “I’m shy…I’m not very tactful…I’m not assertive…I’m not a sensitive guy…My emotions take over…I’m a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Spirit Of Korah

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
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    The "spirit of Korah" refers to a negative attitude he held regarding the leadership of the children of Israel. He sought, with others, to overthrow Moses and Aaron. Korah felt he was more qualified than Moses and that he should be leading Israel..

    The Spirit of Korah 1 Chronicles 16:22 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. The "spirit of Korah" refers to a negative attitude he held regarding the leadership of the children of Israel. He sought, with others, to overthrow Moses and Aaron. Korah felt he was more ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    John The Cactus Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 11, 2023
     | 1,886 views

    The fulness of time had come…. The “Hope of Nations” the “Messiah” was on His way. The announcement of that longed for event came in quite an unexpected way – the angel who had replaced Lucifer – the angel Gabriel - appeared to an old childless priest:

    August 12, 2023 One Sabbath, after church, a mom asked her little girl what the picture she had drawn was supposed to be. It looked like a bunch of brown scribbles surrounding some kind of big green thing. The little girl said, “Well, this is the wilderness, and that’s John the Cactus.” Today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    For The Love Of God

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 6, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,694 views

    The topic of Love again...Christian love out love as Christians.

    For the Love of God 1 John 4:7-21 So, the topic this morning is Love “again.” Webster’s dictionary, defines love as a strong liking for someone or something, or a passionate affection for another person. Notice that Webster’s definition of love involves objects of the world, using the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    The Lord Has Some Last-Minute Gift Ideas For You. Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 21, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,778 views

    Looking for some last-minute gifts to give in these last days before Christmas? The Lord has some gift ideas for you: The Perfect Body, and the Perfect Vacation.

    Advent 4 Hebrews 10:5-10 It’s crunch time now. Once church gets out, you will have three and a half days to finish your Christmas shopping. Maybe all of your shopping is done. But I’m willing to guess there are a few of you out there who have some names on your list that are still present-less. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Most Important Question Of Them All

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 24, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,858 views

    Lots of people have lots of questions. One question is more important than the rest. And the answer is...

    ROMANS 3:22-24 THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION OF THEM ALL “If you could ask God one question, what would that question be?” That was one of our questions on our survey we handed out at the LaPorte County Fair. “If you could ask God one question, what would it be?” There were different choices – ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Edward Frey avatar

    Champions For Jesus

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,548 views

    Champions of Jesus share in his triumph and spread the victory news to others

    CHAMPIONS FOR JESUS Those of you who are sports fans probably remember the opening monologue to the TV broadcast, “Wide, Wide, World of Sports.” The opening shots depicted professional atheltes of all types. As the footage rolled on, so came those immortal words: “The thrill of victory and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Narnia: Begin The Journey Series

    Contributed by Terry Martell on Dec 28, 2005
     | 2,841 views

    Introduction to our Narnia Christmas series; coincided with the opening of the film The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. This message provided information regarding the author (C.S. Lewis) the basic story, the characters and specific themes

    Narnia Christmas Series “Begin the Journey” Oakbrook Church 12/4/05 Intro.- The scenes and music start slowly; children standing by a train station, later playing a game of hide and seek at an old country mansion. A little girl climbs into a giant wardrobe and is magically transported to a winter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    Compete According To The Rules Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,236 views

    We cannot be victorious in Christ unless we compete according to His rules: endurance, integrity, loving His word.

    Compete According to the Rules One World, One Dream 2 Timothy 1:3 – 7 (Lin Hao Clip) There is a nobility in willingly facing pain when it is necessary. Athletics is a peaceful expression of that virtue. Training Training was an important part of the ancient Olympic games. These days, training ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    How Is Your Effort?

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 23,483 views

    A sermon for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost

    17 Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Lectionary 25 September 23 Luke 16:1-13 "How is your Effort?" "He also said to the disciples, "There was a rich man who had a steward, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his goods. And he called him and said to him, ’What is this that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Solution For The Stable Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 25, 2011
    based on 35 ratings
     | 18,785 views

    One of the most puzzling facts of Christmas is that God, when He came to earth & took upon Himself human form, was born in a stable. Why? Were there not more appropriate places for the Son of God?

    THE MYSTERY OF THE MANGER A SOLUTION FOR THE STABLE LUKE 2: 1-7 Seven year old Johnny yelled “Daddy, guess what’s missing?” The front lawn rang with excitement as the family put the life-size manger scene in place. “What?” his father asked while he finished fastening Joseph to a stake for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist