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  • Todd Pugh avatar

    Chain Reaction Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
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    God seeks to fuse his life with ours, so we may truly live. His love started the greatest chain reaction the universe has ever seen.

    Chain Reaction Series: Turn on the light Sunday Sermon / December 16, 2007 Intro: Author, Lisa Rogak has written a book on Funeral Foods, Rituals & Customs from Around World It’s entitled, “Death Warmed over.” In it she tells the story of one man who was very near death. He was dying at home in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bodie and Brock Theone avatar

    The Nativity Story: Why A Manger?

    Contributed by Bodie And Brock Theone on Oct 26, 2006
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    We look at the adoration on the faces of Mary and Joseph the worship imprinted on the shepherds and the wise men. The wonder that images of angels provoke in us. And we see the Nativity as a sweetly pastoral moment’s peaceful and serene forever frozen in

    Why a Manger? Why the Son of God was born in a stable By Bodie and Brock Thoene. © 1996 Theme: A fresh look at the Christmas story Title: Why a Manger? Topic: The Significance of the Incarnation Texts: Luke 2:1-20, Genesis 3, Genesis 18 and 22:1-19, John 1:26-37 Thesis: Even though Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Out Of Sight

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2008
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    For Ascension Sunday: Whether we work diligently when our supervisor is out of sight is a measure of commitment and character. Compare Matthias, who took a job he did not ask for; and Joseph Justus, who was passed over.

    When you see your supervisor, you work. When you do not see your supervisor, you may work, but your work style is likely to slow down. The difference between those two things is the measure of your character and your commitment. When you see your supervisor, you work diligently. You know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Committed To Something Worthwhile

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2008
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    In our text, we see Paul’s commitment to something worthwhile. 1- He was committed to God’s people 2- He was committed to God’s Word

    INTRO.- ILL.- An elderly man on the beach found a magic lamp. He picked it up and a genie appeared. "Because you have freed me," the genie said, "I will grant you a wish." The man thought for a moment and then responded, "My brother and I had a fight 30 years ago and he hasn’t spoken to me since. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    In A Pig's Eye

    Contributed by James May on Jun 11, 2008
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    Can we wee more than the pigs? Even pigs didn’t want to live under the power and influence of unclean spirits. We need Jesus to speak peace into our lives.

    In a Pig’s Eye By Pastor Jim May In this world there is a great truth that we should never forget. And what is that great and profound truth, you might ask? It is simply this: Never wrestle with a pig: You both get all dirty, and the pig likes it. In our story from God’s Word tonight, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What The Recession Reveals About Your Confession

    Contributed by Rick Mays on Mar 13, 2009
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    When recession hits home, it reveals the foundation you’re standing on and what you’re trusting in.

    WHAT THE RECESSION REVEALS ABOUT YOUR CONFESSION James 1:1-4 Rev. Rick Mays, Pastor Trinity Temple Assembly of God Arkadelphia, AR 71923 There is nothing that reveals who a person is than when they face trying circumstances. The real person surfaces when the pressure is turned up and the fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Salmon avatar

    Travelling From Tragedy Through Trust To Triumph

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Jun 19, 2002
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    Ruth and Naomi teach us how to handle adversity through our trust in God’s ultimate plan for our life.

    Ruth: Traveling from Tragedy through Trust to Triumph Ruth 1:16-18 SICC April 14th (Morning) Sometimes tragedy kind of sneaks up on you. It comes at you like termites at an old wood-frame house. It eats away for years, then one day the rafters of the house give way before you ever realized ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Are You Building Your House Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2002
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    Are you really building your house on the Rock of Jesus and His Word or on the sinking sand of human opinion?

    INTRODUCTION • I want to speak to you today about something that is very important. What God’s word has to say to us today can help keep us from doing something that we will regret. • How many of you here today have been involved in building a house? • What is one thing that you do not want to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A Toughened Heart - Witnessing - Soulwinning Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 23, 2005
    based on 267 ratings
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    Acts 16 is the story of 3 hearts: Lydia’s TENDER heart, the Slave Girl’s TORMENTED heart, and the Philippian Jailer’s TOUGHENED heart. Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint.

    A Toughened Heart Acts 16:22-40 ----- Is there someone you know who needs to be saved, and you would label them as “a tough case”? Have you ever been discouraged, thinking, “oh, they’ll never get saved, they’re too hardened”? A good subtitle for this message would be: Jesus CAN save the hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Passover Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,700 views

    The Passover is a wonderful picture of the plight of sinful man and the provision of a gracious God - a God who judges sin with death but gives grace through the blood of the Lamb of God.

    Chapter 12 of Exodus is one of the most important chapters of this book, and perhaps one of the most important of the Old Testament. The reason is that it paints for us a picture of the human condition, and God’s plan to save mankind. The family of Jacob came to Egypt because of a famine - God ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #1putting Out Fires:communication Skills Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,119 views

    Today we have many problems that come from a lack of wisdom and poor communication skills. We need to polish our communication skills and learn to put out fires and emotions by good conversation and communication.

    #1 PUTTING OUT FIRES: POLISHING OUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I will email this in three parts, but the lesson being taught is a multiple part series. Introduction: Today we have many problems that come from a lack of wisdom and poor communication skills. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tony Grant avatar

    Joseph And Predestination

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005
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    Biblical predestination is that though human beings have free will and are responsible for their sins, God works in all circumstances to bring about his will.

    Joseph and Predestination Genesis 50: 15-21 05/22/05 2443 words Please turn in your Bibles to Genesis Chapter 50 and follow along as I read verses 15-21 15 Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers said, "What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Larry Turner avatar

    A Tale Of Two Friends

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 18, 2015
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    Jesus tells a story of a man with two friends. One has a need. The other has the resources to meet that need. The story deals with the lessons learned abour persistent prayer.

    A ship was caught in the midst of a raging storm. Water was breaking over the bow. The pumps were not able to pump enough water out to keep up with the water pouring in. One hundred men worked together with buckets in an attempt to save their ship. Soon it became evident to the captain that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    “pigs, Dogs And Kingdom Discernment” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 12, 2013
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     | 7,858 views

    "Do not judge" is a very popular saying by the LORD JESUS, but does not include the full understanding of what Jesus both meant and practiced.

    “Pigs, Dogs and Kingdom Discernment” Matthew 7:1-6 We live in a society where people are very quick to use the first line of Matthew 7, “Do not judge.” Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Who Do You Think You Are?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 16, 2013
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    Jesus had been spending some time trying to show the religious leaders who he was. Everyone must answer the question for themselves-who is Jesus?

    “WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?” John 8:48-59 1) Who did the Jews think Jesus was? • Someone who was demon-possessed (vs. 48). The Jews were responding to all the things Jesus was telling them in the previous passage. Unfortunately, instead of being humble and accepting that they weren’t what they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ