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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Survival Of The Fittest? Or The Faithful?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,225 views

    Survival in this life is not a matter of being fit, but a matter of being faithful to God.

    SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST? OR THE FAITHFUL? INTRO.- ILL.- The backwoods preacher found a small boy all alone, playing in the dirt. "Where’s your father?" the preacher asked. The boy said, "He was hanged last week." "Where’s your mother?" "She run off." "Where’s your sister?" "She’s in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Your Opinion?

    Contributed by James May on Apr 3, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,817 views

    Elijah’s words to Israel are the same words that I have to speak to the church today. How long will you halt between two opinions? It’s time to get the right opinion and serve the Lord.

    WHAT IS YOUR OPINION? By Pastor Jim May One of the greatest prophets who ever lived was Elijah. Here was a real man of God. Not much is known of Elijah’s family roots. We know that he came from the land of the Tishbite’s in Gilead, which was a wild mountainous land bordering on Arabia. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do You Think To Thank?

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 25, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,813 views

    Admonition for us to remember daily the blessings of God and how a life lived with Thanksgiving can bless us and others.

    SPECIAL DAY: THANKSGIVING TEXT: LUKE 17:11-19 TITLE: “DO YOU THINK TO THANK?” INTRODUCTION: A. Rudyard Kipling lived from 1865 to 1936. He was British but born in Bombay, India. He wrote poetry and authored books. You might now some of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Would Jesus Do About The Upcoming Election Series

    Contributed by Tim Najpaver on Oct 23, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,491 views

    To motivate Christians to allow their faith to be their primary influence at election time.

    WHAT WOULD JESUS DO ABOUT THE APPROACHING ELECTION? Romans 13:1 I heard on a talk show this week someone comment on the fact that both candidates for president have made their faith a paramount issue in their political debates. That commentator remarked, “What a person believes really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing God Series

    Contributed by John Park on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,818 views

    A sermon from the first chapter of Acts from a chapter by chapter series on Acts.

    EXPERIENCING GOD I. Introduction A. Author and Date 1. Although the author is not named in the book we can gather from external evidences and from inferences of the book itself that Luke was the author. 2. The earliest of the external evidences appear in the Muratorian Canon (A.D. 170), ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What We Believe About The Bible And Why

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 11, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,523 views

    Why We Believe The Bible Is The Word Of God !

    Why We Believe The Bible Is The Word Of God Theme Verse: 1 Peter 3:15 2Ti 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness Introduction: Many books claim to be the word of God. The Koran, The book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Life From The Overflow

    Contributed by Jess Bousa on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 28,896 views

    In order to live life out of the overflow of our relationship with God, we must love one another habitually, connect with God daily, and reflect on the depths of God’s love regularly.

    Introduction: There was a Christian marriage counselor who was known for bringing restoration to those who were on the verge of divorce. His nick name was “The Love Doctor.” He always had the right scriptures to say and advice to give. What made him so good at his job wasn’t the degree’s he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's A New Thing

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 8, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,806 views

    We are to worship with enthusiasm.

    IT’S A NEW THING! Psalm 98:1-9 S: Worship C: Worship is exciting. Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE ARE TO WORSHIP WITH ENTHUSIASM. ?: How? KW: Demonstrations TS: We will find in our study of Psalm 98 three demonstrations of how to worship with enthusiasm. The _____ demonstration is… I. SING A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ragman

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,149 views

    What God does with the rags of our humanity.

    THE RAGMAN TEXT: Psalm 45:8 Psalms 45:8 – “All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.” l. INTRODUCTION – THE CLOTHES OF A MAN -I am told that clothes make the man. Whether or not that is true (which I sincerely doubt), ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Saw Their Faith

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 841 ratings
     | 96,865 views

    What Jesus saw in four men should be seen in our lives as well

    Introduction: There’s a familiar old story that’s told about a tightrope walker who did incredible stunts. All over Paris, he would do tightrope acts at tremendously scary heights. Then, he would do it blindfolded, then he would go across the tightrope, blindfolded, pushing a wheelbarrow. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Far Above" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,670 views

    The power that raised Christ Jesus from the dead, raised Him...and us...far above all things. (#13 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

    Despite the Fall of man, or perhaps, because of the Fall, there has always existed in the human breast the desire ~ the need ~ to rise above one’s circumstances; outside of one’s own limitations. Whether it be for escape, or self-improvement, or just for adventure and a yearning to explore the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Trust And Obey

    Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,454 views

    Five principles about interpreting Scripture, especially prophetic passages.

    As an evangelical Christian, I have a high view of the authority of Scripture. I do believe the Bible is God’s Word to us. It is revelation from God in human words, not merely human ideas about God. That is why it is authoritative. In the language of 2 Timothy 3:15-17, the Bible is “…the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    Iworship Part 3: How Iworship Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,163 views

    A lifestyle of worship always results in relationship, repentance, rulership, and renewal.

    iWorship Part 3: How iWorship Icebreaker: Quick. What comes to mind when you hear the word, “Worship?” Probably “music,” right? But you know, music is just one method we’re supposed to use to worship God. But since last week we focused so extensively on music, I want to share some pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    The Right Shoe Completes The Outfit Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 9, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,173 views

    God redeems the life of Naomi. The answer to her cry was right in front of her, every morning, every afternoon, every night.

    I worked as a salesman in a clothing store for a while, and I found that working woman’s clothes was much different than than working men’s clothes. Men, they want to get in the store - make the purchase and get out as soon as possible. All I needed to do with men to make a sale, was ask the men ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Flirting With An Old Flame

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,333 views

    Cowardice keeps us from a relationship with God. Rekindle God’s gifts: power to make a difference, love that stays by those in need, and self-discipline to choose a lifestyle of ministry. Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD

    Are you that rare person who married your first love and you are still just as much in love today as you were at first sight? If you are such a creature, I salute you, but there are not many like you. When I attended Betty Noe’s funeral here not long ago, it was said that she was Hulon’s first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist