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  • David Henderson avatar

    Money Matters Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,955 views

    In this smessage I am hoping to ptovide some motivation for our people to increase their giving by making a sacrificial gift to the church. At the conclusion of the message i emphasized the chest of Joash.

    “Money Matters” Matthew 6:19-24 About 15 years ago when we lived in Kentucky Denise had just tucked our kids in for the night and Ross was playing with a penny. Actually what he was doing was trying to se just how far back on his tongue he could put it. Well you can probably guess what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost And Found Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,858 views

    Jesus tells us that there is nothing more important than finding things that are lost. More than anything lost things matter to God.

    “Lost and Found” Luke 15: 11-31 The boss of a large company was having some problems with one of his computers and he needed to call one of his employees one evening at home. He dialed the number and he was greeted with a child’s voice speaking very softly. The boss said, is your daddy home? He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Path To Greatness

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,262 views

    Traits we must possess

    1Samuel 16:14-23 The Path to Greatness Introduction Only the Lord knows the plans He has for each of us- and if we were to be honest about it, it disturbs us at times knowing that we can’t know just what those plans might be. There are those of you today those lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Polluted Streams Still Turn Turbines Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,165 views

    #8 in Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. God works all things together for good for Christians. Useful opening illustration. Also describes this truth in Jesus’ death too.

    Romans 8:28-30 – Polluted Streams Still Turn Turbines Read passage. Once there was a river. It was a wide river with many docks and wharves along its shores. It provided income for many with its sport fishing and recreational opportunities. It provided leisure for many with its beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unveiling God's Heart Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 32 ratings
     | 13,445 views

    This is about the Temple curtain torn in 2 when Jesus died. It shows us God’s heart of approachability, availability, and affection.

    Mark 15:33-39 – Unveiling God’s Heart (I got this sermon mostly from a pastor named Randal Earl Denny in his book In the Shadow of the Cross.) Well, here we are. Since January we have been looking at The Life of Jesus. We have studied his teachings and observed His miracles. We have seen Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: Edmund's Joy Series

    Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 13, 2005
     | 2,972 views

    What is joy? True joy is based on God, but what exactly do we mean we say that?

    Edmunds Joy (The Joy of the Lord is My Strength.) Philippians 1 And Nehemiah 8:10 The last couple of weeks we have been talking about the Movie Narnia. This weekend Friday and Saturday it had already grossed almost 68 million dollars. That is better than the first two LOTR movies did their first ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Going Out Of Your Mind

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on May 26, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 7,784 views

    The understanding of Holy Communion comes through experience more than rational thought.

    GOING OUT OF YOUR MIND TEXT: Luke 24:13-35 One of my favorite books for mindless reading is the Science Fiction parody, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, probably because it contains one of my favorite illustrations of being mindless. The people of the universe are burning to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,849 views

    Learn where your giftings fit in

    Title: “Where Do You Fit In”? Text: Romans 12:3-6 I like how Paul starts out in verse 3. Paul says, “Don’t think of yourself more highly than you need to, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.” He said, “There are many ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "A Great Dad" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 14, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,096 views

    What makes a great Dad according to scripture.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches June 15, 2003 Father’s Day “A Great Dad” Psalm 103:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Today is Father’s Day. Anyone can be a father but it takes a special person to be a Dad. The title for today’s message is a “A Great Dad.” Just what are the characteristics of a great Dad? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sitting At The Feet Of Jesus

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,494 views

    Learning from Martha and Mary, find out how to benefit from the quiet times with the Lord.

    Dear family in Christ, do you love the Lord but sometimes get so busy you don’t have much time for Him? Are you one of those people who would like to worship more often but are so pressured by a busy schedule that you only end up in frustration? Are you a ‘Martha’? That’s right! The familiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Treat The Successful Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,622 views

    I want us to learn from Jesus as he interacts with a man with great success-- a Roman Centurion!

    A. "Welcome" B. Dody Gadient, a school-teacher for thirteen years, decided to travel across America and see the sights she had been teaching about. Traveling alone in a pick-up with a travel trailer in tow she launched out on her great adventure. One afternoon rounding a curve on I-5 near ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Made For Mission Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,185 views

    We were made to ’go out’.

    Made for Mission Purpose Driven Life #36 Montreal/Cornwall May 22, 2004 Why are we here? That’s the common question of our generation and of our age, and reflects the deep quest, and yearning, of us all for meaning in and to our lives. We, who are baby boomers, are coming to a time in life when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Psalm Four: Stress Relief

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 120 ratings
     | 23,411 views

    In Psalm Four, David gives us the Lord’s prescription for coping with stress: Supplication, Stillness, and Sacrifice!

    Stress Relief Scott R Bayles, preacher Outside the Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, which is Denmark’s Parliament building, there are three stone figures guarding the entrance. They represent the earache, the headache, and the stomach ache. They were placed there to suggest that if you enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    God Understands

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,002 views

    ALL ABOUT SUSTAINING GRACE...good for funerals, too!

    God Understands II Cor. 12:7-10 v. 9—sing “For His grace is sufficient…” Our church body has suffered many losses thru the years, many of you have suffered great loss this year…some this week. You get up some mornings hoping that perhaps it was a bad dream…but it’s still there, it’s real, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    What Are You Pursuing In Life?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,066 views

    We need to find that life under the sun will not satify

    Comments received by the Forest Service on registration sheets and comment cards by backpackers completing wilderness camping trips: "A small deer came into my camp and stole my bag of pickles. Is there a way I can get reimbursed? Please call." "Escalators would help on steep uphill sections." ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan