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  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    The Devil Made Me Do It!

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,077 views

    Set against the motif of a melodrama, the temptation of Jesus is examined through our temptation to be self-centered, to compromise Christian ideals, and to avoid self-sacrifice and suffering

    Bibliography: Finding Christ, Finding Life: Temptation When I was younger - much younger, I put all my energies into acting and the theater. I remember when I was 14 and my family moved from the metropolis of Pasadena, TX. to a small town in rural Arkansas. I was devastated that there were no ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Trust The Lordship Of Christ

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 15,982 views

    We say that we believe in God and His plan of salvation through His Son, Jesus. But, do we really trust God? Is our true motto, “In God we nearly trust?”

    Trust the Lordship of Christ Philippians 2:10-11 Isaiah 43:2-3 Romans 10:9 How trustworthy are you? Can you be trusted? Has you life been lived in such a way that people naturally trust you? A New York City lab claims to have bottled trust. They say: After showering in the morning simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Blessed List: Rich Man - Poor Man Series

    Contributed by Michael Snow on Aug 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,834 views

    First in a 4 part series on the Blessings and Woes of Luke 6

    The Blessed List: Rich Man, Poor Man Luke 6: 17-20; 24 Dr. Michael W. Snow August 10, 2008 I’m sure that by now many of you have seen the movie “The Bucket List.” It’s the story of two men who meet by chance as hospital roommates. As the story develops, we soon discover that one of the men is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    May The Lord Bless You And Clear The Way

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 49 ratings
     | 11,657 views

    Our text tells us how the Lord blesses us and others. 1- May the Lord clear your way 2- May the Lord increase your love 3- May the Lord strengthen your heart

    INTRO.- ILL.- A 4-year-old boy who was asked to return thanks before Christmas dinner. The family members bowed their heads in expectation. He began his prayer, thanking God for all his friends, naming them one by one. Then he thanked God for Mommy, Daddy, brother, sister, Grandma, Grandpa, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Line Judge Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on May 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,382 views

    Looking through the words contained in the Epistle to the Romans at the everyday news that has highlighted this week demonstrates to us just how timeless God’s Word is.

    Series Title: The Line in the Sand Title: The Line Judge Scripture: Romans 3:9-18 (Romans 3:9-18) What shall we conclude then? Are we any better ? Not at all! We have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under sin. 10 As it is written: "There is no one righteous, not even ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Put Out To Sea

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 11, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,759 views

    From this text, let’s get some ideas about setting sail in life in order to accomplish God’s will. 1- We must set sail for our mission 2- We must set sail in regard to the Lord’s will

    INTRO.- Luke said, "We put out to sea." ILL.- Recently, we heard that Edward Ted Kennedy has a brain tumor, a cancer, but he’s not giving up. You have to give him credit for this. He’s continuing to do, to go about his business. And over Memorial Day weekend he even put out to sea and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Nothing But The Cross"

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,648 views

    “The Lord’s Church is identified by how its members love and assist one another.”

    In May, 1953, two men became the first in history to climb to the top of Mt. Everest; Edmund Hillary, a New Zealand beekeeper and explorer, and his Sherpa guide from Nepal, Tenzing Norgay. They reached the summit together and attained instant international fame. On the way down from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Compassion Believes The Best About The Worst

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,687 views

    Delivered as if Ananias were telling his story about encountering Paul: The Spirit calls us to believe that others can be changed, that if we do not go to them the consequences are large, and that others need a human touch from us.

    I had always prided myself on understanding people. I had always thought I knew enough about the human mind that I could predict what a man would be like on the basis of what he had always done. After all, if a person is a thief when he is a child, you expect that he will be a cheating thief when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living At Four Corners

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,972 views

    Rewritten for Montgomery Hills Baptist Church: a Silver Spring intersection is a metaphor for priorities in giving, teaching young people, engaging in healing, and sharing the Gospel with all.

    To be a Christian is to live in tension with the world around you. You cannot live out your spiritual life in a cocoon; you live it out in the real world, in a community. Some, it is true, go to convents or monasteries; but that’s not an option for most of us, is it? To be a Christian, living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Strong In The Grace Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 24, 2011
    based on 28 ratings
     | 24,400 views

    Let’s think about what it means to be strong in the grace of Christ. 1- Being strong means to impart the Word 2- Being strong means to endure hardship 3- Being strong means to please the commander 4- Being strong means to obey the rules 5- Being str

    INTRO.- 1 You then, my son, be strong. I thought all sons were strong! I guess it depends on the son and the type of strength you’re talking about. But when I was a son at home with mom and dad I only thought of one kind of strength and that was physical. What about you men? Did you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let Me Hear Joy

    Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018
     | 2,728 views

    8th in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

    Psalm 51:8 3/11/18 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #8) LET ME HEAR JOY As we get started, I want to share with you a story by Phillip Yancy that I think does a great job of illustrating this text and this chapter, Luke 15, the Lost and Found Chapter of the Bible: A young girl grows up on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Minister – The Government?

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 28, 2022
     | 2,165 views

    God has chosen to bless mankind and provide for our protection and safety by instituting human government. God is the one who established government. And do you notice a continuing phrase mentioned in these verses? What is it? (Government is God's minister).

    Alba 5-29-2022 GOD'S MINISTERS – THE GOVERNMENT? Romans 13:1-7 A teenager once wrote this letter to Ann Landers: “I am a 15 year old and my biggest problem is my mother. All she does is nag, nag, nag. From morning till night it is, Turn off the TV. Do your homework. Wash behind your neck. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Pray?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,038 views

    Prayer is not a monologue but a conversation between us and God. Those in contact with God have vision, they have a power within that can change people around them, they have authority with God and insight into what God is doing.

    WHY PRAY? INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE PASTOR’S PRAYER. 1. A Sunday School teacher was struggling to open the combination lock on the supply cabinet. He couldn't quite remember the combination. Finally, he went to the pastor and asked for help. The pastor came and began to turn the dial. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When God Shuts One Door He Opens Another

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,788 views

    God guides the steps of His people, but He needs our participation. We must recognize the doors when God opens them, and not become discouraged when some close. He works for our good!

    WHEN GOD SHUTS ONE DOOR HE OPENS ANOTHER Acts 16:6-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Celebrating Mothers 1. We all know what today is! It’s the Special day to Celebrate all our Mothers! That’s why Mother’s Day is the 3rd most celebrated holiday, just after Christmas and Easter. 2. If we’re not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Coronation Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 24, 2017
     | 3,979 views

    Series on marriage.

    Celebrating Marriage #101 -- Pt 5 My goal this morning is to do what an old preacher advised a young preacher to do: Stand up to be seen, Speak up to be heard, Sit down to be appreciated! "Let the wife make the husband glad to come home, and let him make her sorry to see him leave." Martin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist