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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Lessons From The Fig Tree

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 17, 2009
    based on 40 ratings
     | 40,989 views

    From the Parable of Jesus, lessons we can learn from the fig tree.

    Lessons from the Fig Tree Luke 13:6-9 * As a primary in Sunday school, my teachers taught me to define a parable in this way: “It is a earthly story told by Jesus which has a heavenly meaning.” I guess the only way I would amend this is to say that it has a “divine” (instead of heavenly) meaning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Firm Foundation Sets The Standard Series

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 10, 2010
     | 5,583 views

    There are special foundation stones that set the standard for our daily living and serve as spiritual markers: It is equally important in our lives to have “spiritual markers,” which is a point of reference, so that whenever we are confused, discourage

    Introduction There are special foundation stones that set the standard for our daily living and serve as spiritual markers: It is equally important in our lives to have “spiritual markers,” which is a point of reference, so that whenever we are confused, discouraged, or disoriented we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Do Something Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,802 views

    Any careful study of life reveals moments when one is faced with a decision either to do nothing or to do something. History revolves around ordinary people doing extra ordinary things because the stars were aligned in the proper way. Many of you know peo

    Sunday, September 7, 2008 “Do Something” Text: Nehemiah 1: 1 - 11 Any careful study of life reveals moments when you are faced with a decision either to do nothing or to do something. History revolves around ordinary people doing extra ordinary things because the stars were aligned in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Missions Matter

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 10,751 views

    Every person should realize they are God called to MISSIONS.

    MISSIONS MATTER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 16:27 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, Father, that thou would send him to my Father’s house: 28 For I have five brothers, that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. I ponder today, Can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bradley Hall avatar

    Sometimes Only A Party Will Do

    Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 2,400 views

    Fellowship is fine, but the miraculous joy of Easter requires something more.

    Please note: The “Party Rules” herein referred to are taken in large part (and without permission) from P.J. O’Rourke’s Modern Manners, Chapter 19: Real Parties. We still tell the story in my family of how my great-grandfather and my great-grandmother -- Dad Benson and Mama Benson -- John and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Escape From Boredom's Path Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,436 views

    Boredom is just one of many emotions that can rob us from having a wonder relationship with the Lord.

    Escape from Boredom’s Path John 10:10 Intro Jesus said, “A man’s life consist not in the abundance of things which he possess. Yet men and women today feverishly are seeking satisfaction in power, profit, and pleasure. As the poet Cowper has said, these people will be disappointed in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Matherlee avatar

    Making Holidays, Holy Days

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,985 views

    4 principles that can make holidays something special.

    MAKING HOLIDAYS, HOLY DAYS November 20, 2005 Pastor Brian Matherlee Matthew 25:31-46 Video Introduction, “Be Thankful” from Sermonspice Video scene is set in a kitchen where people come and go by themselves and we hear their thoughts. Each one is complaining about something someone has done or ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Gift Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 9, 2016
     | 8,428 views

    Our God is a giving God who provides the GIFT of salvation.

    1. Who and Where The story is told of the time Albert Einstein was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ticket, but the great scientist preoccupied with his work, explained that he couldn't find his ticket. Not in the coat pockets, not in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Events

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,179 views

    The primary purpose of prayer.

    Prayer Events When we pray, it is not primarily not to get things from God; although that is why many people pray. The primary purpose of prayer is to commune with God, then getting things is only a by-product. And if communion with God is the only thing there is to prayer, that would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Time Mangagement

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 31, 2017
     | 4,209 views

    What are we doing with our time? Time can make us angry and bitter? Do we realize time is limited and we need to be wise stewards of our time. How did thinks look in 1917? How will they look in 2117?

    TIME? WHAT DO WE DO WITH TIME? ANGER KILLS ROOTS? THESE HAVE NO ROOT ---NO ROOTS? NO FRUITS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TIME CAN BE A REAL KILLER... TIME HAS A TENADANCY TO MAKE US BITTER AND HARD... Luke 8:13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    The Day After Christmas

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,656 views

    This sermon talks about what happened after Jesus birth. Three things took place that changed civilization, a great Boxing Day or New Years sermon.

    Title: The Day After Christmas Text: Luke 2:21-24 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: - Today is boxing day, the day after Christmas. - Many things happen on Boxing Day that don’t happen on Christmas day. - For example there are some great sales in stores on boxing day. - The mail boxes are full ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Baldwin avatar

    Touch Of The Master's Hand

    Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,721 views

    We were like the leper wanting someone to touch us and to love us when we were so unlovable.

    The Touch Of The Master’s Hand Mt. 8:1-4, Mark 1:40-45, Intro. There is little said about this leper, it’s almost as if God the Holy Spirit decided at the last moment to include this account. But we know nothing is ever done or said in the Bible that is not important to his people. We are told ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    "Sheep On Automatic Pilot" Or "Measuring Up"

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 8,594 views

    2nd to Last Sunday in Pentecost: Sheep or Goats? God’s mercy and grace, have filled our hearts so that our good works become the proof that we are his sheep!

    Some weeks ago I was watching the Health Channel on TV. They showed and described different types of plastic surgery procedures. I was amazed at the things that plastic surgeons can do now-a-days. If you need more luscious lips, they can inject collagen and make your lips downright pouty. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dwight Davis avatar

    "good Enough For God?"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,405 views

    This sermon addresses how we tend to give God our "leftovers" instead of our best.

    The passage of scripture that we’ll be studying today was written around 432 B.C. and it was proclaimed to the children of Israel in city of Jerusalem. Open your bibles with me if you will to Malachi chapter one. I want to give you just a little background on what led up to this message from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Curtis Donald, Sr. avatar

    The Danger Of Living With Low Expectations

    Contributed by Curtis Donald, Sr. on May 21, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,233 views

    With faith in God, all things are possible.

    The Tragedy of Living with Low Expectations Acts 3:1-9 Introduction I am constantly surprised and bewildered and honestly sometimes even disgusted at how persons who claim to love God and claim to have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal savior and even testify of the moving of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist