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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Faith Should Be Spelled R-I-S-K

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 29, 2015
    based on 46 ratings
     | 32,958 views

    For the Christian, Faith is not spelled "F-A-I-T-H" it is spelled "R-I-S-K." If something is not a risk, then it really does not require Faith. Updated March 2021.

    A single traveler... had hiked for many miles ... across the desert ... His water supply was gone, ...and he knew .... if he did not find water soon... he would surely die. In the distance ... he saw what looked like... an abandoned cabin, ....and when he arrived......he discovered an old rusty ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Alleluia Christ Is Risen

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 23, 2016
    based on 46 ratings
     | 14,259 views

    The Sunday School teacher asked the class " What do you think were Jesus first words when he came out of the tomb?" A little girl shouted frantically I know!, I know!" Extending her arms into the air she said " TA DA!". Beloved "TA DA the Lord has risen!"

    It is Easter... The day that we celebrate the resurrection ... of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A time when Alleluias fill the air: Beloved ... You know the response: Alleluia Christ is Risen...... (Pause) The Lord is Risen in Deed Alleluia. There is a story that I love so well ... that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Birth Of A Mother

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 4, 2016
    based on 48 ratings
     | 14,209 views

    Something miraculous happens when a woman gives birth to her first child. For in a way there are really two births. The first is the birth of the child. The second is the birth of the mother. It is a miraculous gift of creation. (4 other illustrations)

    A Mother's Poem: "Some may climb Mt Everest, ... in search of thrills galore, But I scale peaks that rival it, ... just past the laundry door: Slopes of socks and underwear, ... sheer cliffs of shirts and pants. Oh, yes, I live in mortal fear; ... of a laundry avalanche" We have come together ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "a Miracle And A Motive"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 21, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,500 views

    Jesus brings with Him choices for us to make. Will we follow Him, or will we try and get rid of Him?

    “A Miracle and a Motive” John 11:1-7, 17-19, 32-53 How many of you have read or heard the story of Jesus raising Lazarus before? Where we stop reading the story has a lot to do with how we interpret it. If I were to have stopped reading at verse 45, the story would have a happy ending, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Story Of Hosea And Gomer

    Contributed by Richard Jumper on Jul 27, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,821 views

    The story of Hosea's obedience to God, ,Israel's disobedience and then God's forgivness.

    The Story of Hosea and Gomer Hosea 1:2-10 7/28/13 The story I am about to share with you is a true. It happened in Western Illinois but it may have happened right here, in Long Point and Flanagan, as well! Mark and Bonnie had attended school together since the first grade. Mark was very ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    How's Your Karma?

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 3, 2007
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     | 3,595 views

    A look at Israel’s history of (sinfully) worshipping the pagan gods of those people around them, its implications, and how Israel kept doing it again and again. The sermon compares this with how our contemporary society falls into this same trap (karma,

    HOW’S YOUR KARMA? An Exploration of the Danger of New Age Mysticism in American Society Based upon the teaching of Isaiah 1:10-18 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Elk Grove, CA November 4, 2007—23rd Sunday After Pentecost A few months ago I did something that really upset my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Cause I Showed Everybody How To Find Jesus

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 1, 2015
    based on 47 ratings
     | 19,295 views

    And on the way home Jana said, with great satisfaction "I had the main part in the play!" "You did?"wondering why she thought that. "Yes," she said, "'cause I showed everybody how to find Jesus!" Wouldn't that be a wonderful way to be remembered.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there were three readings assigned for this day: Malachi 3:1-4; Philippians 1:3-11 and Luke 3:1-6 Having overnight guests.... Requires much preparation: ....clean, .....dust ...... vacuum....new sheets on the beds,.....fresh towels in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Just One Thing

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 2, 2014
    based on 41 ratings
     | 54,684 views

    Curly: Do you know what the secret of life is? [holds up 1 finger] This. Mitch: Your finger? Curly: One thing. Just one thing. You stick to that and the rest don't mean squat. Mitch: But, what is the "one thing?" Curly: That's what You need to find out. Updated July 2025.

    There are only a few people ... that are proficient ....in doing more than one thing ... at a time. And it is a proven fact ... that women ... are far better at multi-tasking...... then those ....in that other group. (Pause) In fact, ... most people ....... never become proficient ... in more ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How To Plant And Help Large Urban Churches Grow

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,051 views

    How To Plant and Help Large Urban Churches Grow A Case Study in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

    How To Plant and Help Large Urban Churches Grow A Case Study in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria Learning Objectives 1. The students will look for principles about the right and wrong ways to plant urban churches and see them grow? 2. The students will discover what can we learn from Paul about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Constant Safeguards Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,735 views

    In the acronym of GRACE the C is constant safequards. Safeguards are meant to be devices to protect us from ourselves and others.

    THE LIFE OF G.R.A.C.E. ¡§Constant Safeguards¡¨ September 18, 2005 Intro: We have been looking at the Shepherd¡¦s Covenant over the last few weeks. This is a covenant that has been established by Focus on the Family and their Pastoral Ministry department. It is meant to give a guideline for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "It's Time To Take Action”

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 21,339 views

    Have you ever come to a place in your life not knowing what to do concerning a certain matter? The simultaneous conflicting feelings of making a choice on what way to turn can cause unbearable stress to the body… Should I accept or pass up this opportunit

    Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church May 2005 In the foregoing chapter, Saul, king of Israel, gathered three thousand trained men to fight against their pursuing enemy, the Philistines. Two thousand were under Saul’s direct control in Michmash, and one thousand men Saul assigned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Out God's Plan For Your Life

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,684 views

    Do you have a LifePlan? Are you living the life God meant for you to live? This message helps you begin the development of a LifePlan.

    Living the Life You Were Meant to Live -God has a plan for your life- Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Do you have a life plan? Do you have a life plan that takes you from where you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Missionaries – The 12 Apostles

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 19, 2011
     | 3,620 views

    Jesus and the 12 disicples. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Sermon Outine: A strategy (vs 13-14) A calling (vs 14-15) A listing (vs 16-19) Sermon Content: Ill: • British sculptor Sir Jacob Epstein was once visited in his studio; • By the eminent author and fellow Briton, George Bernard Shaw. • The visitor noticed a huge block of stone standing in one ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Deal Or No Deal: This Choice Is Yours - It's Not My Temple, It's His

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,222 views

    Today, we make our one singular choice to Follow God’s Way . . . with our “Temple” our bodies, hearts, and minds.

    Deal or No Deal? The Choice is Yours It’s Not My Temple…It’s His! A few weeks ago, we began a new sermon series entitled Deal or No Deal? The Choice is Yours! I wanted to talk about making the choice to obey God and not waver from His ideal for your life in the following areas of your life: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Timeouts Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,799 views

    The games are on every day. Basketball now takes center stage. March Madness and the game it features teaches us kingdom principles that can help us win in the game of life!

    “March Madness” Pt. 3 – Timeouts I. Introduction March Madness is in full swing. Many of you have begun to fill out your brackets. Who is going to win it this year? We started this series a couple of weeks ago and we have dealt with the truth that fouls are part of the game. I hope you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal