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  • Doug Henry avatar

    Where's Your Heart? Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,538 views

    An inward look at the condition of our hearts.

    Where’s My Heart? Spiritual Heart Surgery Mark 7:1-8 Morris, the loudmouth mechanic, was removing the cylinder heads from the motor of a car when he spotted a famous heart surgeon who was standing off to the side, waiting for the service manager to come take a look at his Mercedes. Morris ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Until He Comes"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 31,632 views

    The Scriptures specifically tell us what we are to be doing "Until He Comes".

    “Until He Comes” Introduction: Do you remember those dreaded words your Mother would say to you when you were a child? “Wait until your Father comes home!” It was a long, anxious, dreary wait, wasn’t it? Jesus told us that He’s coming back. But, it doesn’t have to be with dreaded anticipation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary Had A Little Lamb

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,928 views

    A Christmas Story

    Intro: In our childhoods, most of us learned the little song entitled, "Mary Had A Little Lamb.” It went something like this, "Mary had a little lamb. Its fleece was white as snow. And everywhere that Mary went. That lamb was sure to go." There’s more to the story, but those few lines are enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Won By One"

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jan 18, 2007
     | 2,795 views

    This is a strategy for winning the lost to Christ that I received from a retired pastor.

    Introduction: I. This being the second Sunday of the month, and the first second Sunday of the new year, it is only fitting that we talk about missions this morning. II. It has been said that “Missions” is for those that carry the message of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ to a culture ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Serving As Friends

    Contributed by John Tung on Jan 24, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,405 views

    Jesus no longer calls us servants, but friends. There are 4 advantages that friends have over servants. There are 3 applications to our relationship to Jesus and to our service with others.

    SERVING AS FRIENDS John 15:13-17 John Tung, 1-21-07 I. Introduction Already this year we have seen our new deacons become ordained and installed. They have agreed to serve as deacons. And besides the deacons, there are many others in the church who have also given themselves to serve others and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rejoicing In The Truth

    Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,630 views

    A positive response to truth results in rejoicing.

    REJOICING IN THE TRUTH Acts 8:26-39 By Cleavon Matthews November 2004 INTRODUCTION It was a time of persecution against the church at Jerusalem. Stephen was stoned. The saints were scattered abroad. Saul was making havoc of the church. Those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Shining??

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,709 views

    What do you do daily for Jesus?

    Are You Shining your Light to the World Matthew 5:14-5:14 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick and it giveth light to all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jacob: Finding Your Way Back Home

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 97 ratings
     | 79,555 views

    Why is it that makes it difficult to find our way back home? Because: 1. The rebellion of the human heart. 2. We don’t know the way. 3. We have to decide what is important.

    CNN’s website featured an article about Frank Warren, editor of the book The Secret Lives of Men and Women: A PostSecret Book. After a troubling period in his own life, he handed out 3000 self-addressed stamped postcards to people on the street, asking them to anonymously mail him their secrets. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Is It You Want?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,643 views

    A stewardship sermon on taking up a life of service rather than self-centeredness. Includes time, talent as well as money.

    What Is It You Want? Mark 10:35-45 The Scripture reading today contains a very interesting story. What is even more interesting is that just before this story, we read that Jesus was saying to the disciples, “We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Knowing Your Skills Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,954 views

    This is the fourth purpose in 40 Days of Purpose. Using the survivor theme I look at sprititual gifts

    So what will you bring to the party? Could you build a hut? Spear a fish? Or start a fire? Each of the contestants on survivor brings their unique skill set to their tribe. Whether it be Cai Boi being able to light a fire with flint and tinder or Adam catching an octopus, or did the octopus catch ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "You Snooze, You Lose!"

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,209 views

    When we need healing in our bodies, there is a time that comes which warrents us being determined to get ahold of God for healing. Sometimes we just simply must push through the crowd and touch Jesus!

    TEXT: Luke 8:40-48 And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him. [41] And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was an official of the synagogue; and he fell at Jesus’ feet, and began to entreat Him to come to his house; [42] for he had an only ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jonathan Twitchell avatar

    Of Campaigns And Callings

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,631 views

    Twenty-first political campaigns in the United States seem to be a far cry from the intentions of the founding fathers of our country. And yet, the aspirations for titles and positions go back in history. Every organization with people seems to have a pol

    It’s that time of year again… the air is cool and crisp, the days are getting shorter, the leaves are beginning to fall, and the television is full of pithy little advertising spots exhorting why I should choose one candidate over another. I think I’ve figured out how to identify a negative ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Article #1 - The Triune God Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,585 views

    The first in a 16 sermon series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith. This sermon explores several scriptures related to the doctrine of the Holy Trinity.

    Article of Faith #1 - The Triune God Date: Sunday, June 6, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Today, the first Sunday after Pentecost, is known as Trinity Sunday. Trinity Sunday is a day in the Christian calendar which is set aside for us to reflect upon the Nature of the Triune ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    A Realistic Humanism Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,008 views

    Our chief purpose in being human is to love God with all our heart and soul and mind and strength. How can we do that after the fall? Through God’s power, through God’s Holy Spirit, given to all who have faith in Jesus Christ.

    What is it that God desires of us as men and women? Why has he made us in his image? What’s our reason for being here? There are probably a number of answers that someone might give to those questions. The Westminster Shorter Catechism asks: "What is the chief end of man?", then gives the answer: ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Chip Van Emmerik avatar

    El Shaddai Series

    Contributed by Chip Van Emmerik on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,543 views

    No matter who you are, there are always times in life when you are forced to accept that you just cannot go any farther. That you simply lack the resources or ability to make some things happen. what so many Christians throughout the ages have failed to u

    Title: El Shaddai Text: Genesis 17 Proposition: You must look to good for sufficiency Open Have you ever been frustrated in life? I am talking about the time when you worked and planned and hoped, and after it was all done, everything turned to dust? No matter how hard you tried, you reached a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist