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  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Overlooked

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 28, 2007
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    Sometimes the world doesn’t know where or who you are...God always does.

    1 Samuel 16:1-13 INTRO..overlooked..unappreciated..when is my time gonna come 1. God Picks from the Back of the Line- VS 7 We live in a world so overrun with pretty people Jesse is asked to bring ALL HIS SONS Doesn’t even INVITE DAVID Some say David wasn’t invited...ILLEGITIMATE Psalm 51:5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Present The Gospel

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 14, 2010
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    Presenting the gospel is not complicated simply present the truth.

    How to present the Gospel I Cor. 2:1-5 Plain Speech: One of the problems with communicating the gospel today is human wisdom, intellect, human reasoning And our challenge is communicating it in a way that it can be received This is what Paul continues to argue in chapter 2 when he says “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Preparing For Easter

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 20, 2011
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    Leading up to the crucifixion and death of Christ on the cross is perhaps one of the most important events to study in the Christian faith. But ... even with this knowledge, Sunday is STILL coming!

    Preparing for Easter Luke 23:44-56 Introduction - Up to this point, we’ve seen several key events that surround this sacred time -- We’ve seen our Lord and Savior fulfill Zec 9:9 and ride into Jerusalem -- We’ve seen one of the 12 betray Him for 30 pieces of silver; the wage of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ready To Die, Ready To Live Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jun 4, 2009
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    Paul said he was ready to die. To live fully for Christ, we must be ready to die for Christ.

    Ready to Die Ready to Live Review: Acts 20:22 Going without Knowing – we can trust God when the way is not clear. Acts 20:37-38 Loving and Leaving – sometimes God’s will requires us to leave people we love. (Crying at 8th Grade Promotion) Ready to Die: In order to truly live, we have to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Finding Your Way Back Home...again

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 9, 2008
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    Finding our way back to relationship with our heavenly father not so much when we have sinned as just wandered away

    Finding Your Way Back Home…. AGAIN Opening: 1. I was taking time to read again the Word last evening and the freshness of the word just washed over me and then I realized it had been awhile since I had actually held the word in my hands and was reading. I needed to again come back to center ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Important Announcement

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Dec 5, 2009
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    While it is proper to pay special attention to these verses in December, it is equally true that they are important to us every day of the year. On any Sunday we could appropriately sing, “Joy to the World, the Lord is Come!” At any time of the year we co

    And Now, for an Important Announcement Introduction Most church-goers dread announcements. Announcements are considered dull, but not this announcement. Luke 2:8-17 8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    A Taylor-Made Message

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 11, 2009
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    From the parable of the Pharisee and Publican a message about how to present our prayers to God.

    A TAYLOR-MADE MESSAGE Luke 18:9-14 * In 2009, to hear the word ‘Taylor-made’ means different things to different people. For some, ‘Taylor-Made’ is a trademark name of a company which produces high-end golfing equipment. For others, it paints the picture of something being “custom made, fit, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Studies In Ephesians: Awake And Be Imitators Of God Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011
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    Studies in Ephesians about being imitators of God.

    Note: This is a study through the book of Ephesians as done in 1995. One of the main sources I used at the time was Beacon Bible Commentary vol. 9. Title: Awake and be imitators of God Theme: To show the importance of being imitators of God Text: Eph 5:1-14 Eph 5:14 Wherefore he saith, Awake ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Colin Bain avatar

    A Living Stone

    Contributed by Colin Bain on Dec 1, 2011
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    Two sides of the understand of the Christian Rock. Jesus and Us

    There was a young woman who was engaged to be married. Her fiancé had bought the ring and unfortunately the diamond stone had fallen out. She was devastated and searched high and low for it. As she was walking along the street, retracing her steps after hours of searching, a friend came by and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Lessons On Obedience And Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 30, 2007
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     | 5,104 views

    Before Jesus ascends, the disciples get a crash course on what is needed to carry on the ministry of Jesus to which they have been called--and they just thought they were going fishing.

    John 21:1-19 “Lessons on Obedience and Forgiveness” INTRODUCTION The school year is drawing to a close. Both students and teachers are talking about the end of school and are looking forward to the summer break. Before the end of school can occur, though, students must take the dreaded final ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Ronnie Grizzle avatar

    Let's Go Fishing

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 15, 2007
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     | 5,068 views

    Do what Jesus commanded and go be fishers of men. Get out of the boat (the church) and reach the lost for Christ.

    Let’s Go Fishing Luke 5:1-10 Parkersburg Baptist Church October 17, 2004 --Retell the story in own words I. How did Peter Catch the fish? A. Vv 4-5 Peter went where he was told 1. Lord we’ve toiled all night and caught nothing. But he went out anyway. 2. Why don’t we as Christians even though we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Moses Assniyi avatar

    Pathway To The Christian Life

    Contributed by Rev. Moses Assniyi on May 22, 2011
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    The pathway of the Christian life is a journey that is preplan by God and He handle the map for us to follow. As we set out for the journey God will then take the ashes of our lives and turn them into something beautiful;such is the pathway of the christi

    Introduction The chronicles of the biblical heroes are clearly spelt out, whether good or bad. The bible is always honest in recording the faults and mistakes of the greatest men and women. These biographies are written to encourage us. The pathway of the Christian life is to see God taken the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Favor Comes From God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 29, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Have you plundered someone before? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: GOD gives the favors IV. TEXT: Exodus 12:36 The Lord caused the Egyptians to look favorably on the Israelites, and they gave the Israelit

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you plundered someone before? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: GOD gives the favors IV. TEXT: Exodus 12:36 The Lord caused the Egyptians to look favorably on the Israelites, and they gave the Israelites whatever they asked for. So they stripped the Egyptians ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Palm Sunday- Foolish Or Wise?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 30, 2012
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    Do you realize that your response to the Creator of the heavens and earth is the difference between you becoming wise or foolish. The devil loves for you to live everyday as if it were April fools.

    Palm Sunday- Foolish or Wise? Psalm 14:1-2NLT Do you realize that your response to the Creator of the heavens and earth is the difference between you becoming wise or foolish. The devil loves for you to live everyday as if it were April fools. Psalm 14:1-2NLT Only fools say in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    The Four Nails Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 31, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 16,876 views

    There is always talk of the 3 nails of the Cross of Jesus, I would like to add one to the top of the Cross: The Four nails of the Cross

    The Nails of the Cross Matthew 27:34-38 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Introduction There were four nails put in the cross when they hung our Lord two thousand years ago. Many people forget about he nail which was used to hang the sign above ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist