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  • Craig Eidson avatar

    Dog Training For Dummies Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Craig Eidson on Jul 6, 2007
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     | 2,451 views

    Training your dog can apply to how we train ourselves.

    Perhaps you heard of the large two-engined train was crossing Canada. After it had gone some distance, one of the engines broke down. "No problem," the engineer thought, and carried on at half power. Farther on down the line, the other engine broke down, and the train came to a standstill. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Help Someone Who Blows It

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,217 views

    Caring for others is a very personal matter... personal for the other and for oneself.

    Title: How to Help Someone Who Blows It Text: Galatians 6:1-10 Thesis: Caring for others is a very personal matter. Introduction Sometimes it is challenging when we try to care for other people. A teacher in a Christian academy in west Texas was helping one of her kindergarten students put on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Our Ambition?

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,746 views

    We can stray away from Jesus if we have the wrong ambitions for our churches.

    IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT NOBODY WANTS TO DELIBERATELY FAIL AT ANYTHING. THE INTERESTING THING ABOUT "FAILING" IS THE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE BASICS OF FAILURE ITSELF. THE GREATEST NEWS ABOUT FAILURE IS THAT FAILURE IN AND OF ITSELF IS NEVER FINAL. YOU CAN LEARN GREAT LESSONS FROM FAILURE IF YOU ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    My Favorite Jesus - Pt. 3 - Bearded Jesus Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 25, 2011
     | 4,120 views

    Favorite team. Favorite shirt. Favorite food. But a favorite Jesus? What if we miss Him because we don’t like Him?

    Favorite Jesus Pt. 3 - The Bearded Jesus I. Introduction During Christmas our attention is turned towards the sweet, 8 lb. 6 oz, golden diaper, little bundle of baby God. There are lessons to learn from Infant Baby Jesus . . . Salvation is often hard to discern and at times even harder to accept. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pressing On

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 25,374 views

    As another year comes to a close we need to press to become more like Jesus

    Pressing On Philippians 3:12-16 January 1, 2012 Morning Message A prudent question is one half of wisdom – Francis Bacon Are you closer to Christ today than you were on January 1, 2011? It seems like such a simple question but the answer is anything but simple. The question calls into ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Mission If You Accept It: Transformation Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 15, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,639 views

    This message is the second in a series designed to be a journey of discovery. The goal of the series is to help each of us gain a better understanding of the Holy Spirit. This message examines the transformation that took place in the lives of the discipl

    Tim Hansel in his book “When I Relax I feel Guilty.” Writes some insights of what most people want from God. “I would like to buy $3.00 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing The Way For Jesus.

    Contributed by Ray Williams on Mar 23, 2011
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     | 4,173 views

    How can we be a witness for Jesus today and prepare the way for others to see Him?

    What shall we do? Preparing the way for Jesus Luke 1:13-20 (NKJ) John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus. How was John the Baptist able to prepare the way for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Matter Of Timing Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 16, 2012
     | 6,470 views

    Moses shows us that sometimes following God is a matter of timing more than ability or training.

    A preacher was invited to an area church to preach. When he began his sermon, there was enthusiasm. The more the congregation responded loud to his sermon, the longer he went on. Finally, he noticed that the host preacher had started responding to his sermon by saying "Amen, Pharaoh." After a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Is Repentance Essential To Living Fully For God?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 19, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,910 views

    A look at what repentace is and why it's so necessary.

    Basic outline: “It’s His Job, Right?”: We expect God to be merciful, but we forget that repentance is required. - Jeremiah 3:12b (merciful/angry forever). What’s It Look Like? Repentance is less a charge of emotion and more a change of direction. - Jeremiah 3:13b ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Failure Is Not Final Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 23, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,065 views

    God has significant plans for his people. We must respond to him in an appropriate manner -- with our whole hearts!

    1. ILLUSTRATION: ON DESTINY There was a frog that absolutely knew his destiny was to turn in to a handsome young prince. But for confirmation, he decided to visit a fortuneteller. The fortuneteller brought the frog in and gazed into her crystal ball. She said, “Oh, I see something. You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pray For These Guys

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 30, 2012
     | 4,230 views

    A sermon on the congregation's responsibilities to their elders (Much material taken from BIBLICAL ELDERSHIP by Alexander Strauch, Chapter 9 Paul's Instruction to Timothy)

    HoHum: Lao Tzu said this of a leader: A leader is best when people barely know that he exists. He is not so good when people obey and acclaim him. He is worse when they despise him. Do something that will make them uncomfortable but elders stand and recognize them. WBTU: Except for last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Dung In The Brownies Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 20, 2010
     | 5,697 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 5:6-8, second in three part series on church discipline, regarding the purity of the Bride of Christ

    Text: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Title: Dung in the Brownies, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/12/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Joshua Harris, I Kissed Dating Goodbye, story of wedding, p. 13-14 B. Background to passage: this is in the middle of Paul’s teaching about some shortcomings in the church that Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Is Our Perfect Sacrifice

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 25, 2011
     | 6,456 views

    LENT 5 - God's Son, Jesus Christ, is our perfect Sacrifice. More than just the outside Jesus cleanses even the inside of mankind.

    CHRIST IS OUR PERFECT SACRIFICE (Outline) April 10, 2011 - Lent 5 - HEBREWS 9:11-14 INTRO: What is important in your life? What do you consider as the most valuable to you at this time? In our youth the little things held our attention. Pets, bikes, and good grades seemed to be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christ's Love 1) Then 2) Now

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 3, 2010
     | 3,853 views

    Has Christ's love changed over the last 2,000 years? The answer might surprise you.

    A couple of weeks ago the Journal ran a few pictures of the city of Edmonton from the early 1900’s. As you can imagine, streets that are now paved and clogged with cars were still dirt back then and navigated by horse and carriage and the odd automobile. I enjoy looking at “then and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Grace And Right Living Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 6, 2011
     | 4,359 views

    The believer should stay as far away as possible from anything that would damage their testimony and the name of our Lord.

    Romans 13:11-14 Introduction: A. Have you ever been late for something important? 1. The Home Alone movies were some of my favorites. I think they accurately portray what a young boy would do if his parents left him home alone-whether on purpose or accidentally. 2. In the first two movies, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist