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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Relatives Do Not Need Signs

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013
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    An adulterous generation has no reason to expect signs.

    Luke 11:27-30 27 And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. 28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. 29 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Changing The Unchangeable

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 23,938 views

    God can change anything

    Sept. 14, 2003 Esther 8 “Changing the unchangeable” INTRODUCTION “Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. “The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Promise For Testing Times Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 55 ratings
     | 46,254 views

    James closes this section on times of testing with a promise for the believers who are suffering under trial by reminding them that God rewards those who remain faithful.

    JAMES 1:12 A PROMISE FOR TESTING TIMES [Hebrews 12:1-2] Chippie THE PARAKEET never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 28, 2017
     | 14,544 views

    The tongue is powerful; control it. The tongue is pernicious; contain it. The tongue is polluted; clean it up.

    A couple of hunters were out in the woods of New Jersey when one of them fell to the ground. He didn’t seem to be breathing, and his eyes were rolled back in his head. Terrified, his friend whipped out his cell phone and dialed 911. “My friend is dead! What can I do?” he cried over the phone. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Owens avatar

    Bear One Another's Burdens Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 20, 2023
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     | 5,090 views

    Loving one another is the primary command for disciples of Jesus. And bearing one another's burdens is one of the best ways to show our love for one another and to fulfill the law of Christ.

    Introduction: A. I want to begin with a story from Max Lucado’s book, In The Eye Of The Storm - It is a story about a parakeet named Chippie. 1. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming - one second he was peacefully perched in his cage, and the next he was sucked in, washed up and blown ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Turing Trials Into Triumphs Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 7, 2021
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    The first subject that James addresses in his letter is how to face our trials. His suggestion is shocking: we should welcome our trials with joy. But his reason for the suggestion makes sense when you understand things from God's perspective.

    A. In Max Lucado’s book, In The Eye Of The Storm, he tells a story about a parakeet named Chippie. 1. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming -one second he was peacefully perched in his cage, and the next he was sucked in, washed up and blown over. 2. The problem began when Chippie’s owner ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Bible And Abortion Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
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    We believe life begins in the womb at conception. It is the only place in the universe where there is a new strand of DNA out of nowhere that is not the mother and is not the father.

    Today, I want to talk about the sanctity of human life and specifically abortion. This morning I want you to join me in a celebration of life. There is a widespread divide regarding the issue of abortion … people are not indifferent regarding this contested issue. Even now, bring the very word up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Where The Spirit Of The Lord Is, There Is Freedom - 2 Cor. 3:17

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 34,548 views

    Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Freedom - 2 Cor. 3:17 - Praise God for the liberty given to you by the Spirit, but utilize the freedoms for serving Jesus and others in love

    Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Freedom - 2 Cor. 3:17 - Praise God for the liberty given to you by the Spirit, but utilize the freedoms for serving Jesus and others in love Illustration:Americans love their liberty Prayer Lord Jesus, thou who art the way, the truth, and the life; hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Still Holding On

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Oct 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 20,372 views

    No matter what happens, I’m still holding on to God

    Still Holding On Intro: Flying at 4000 feet, the flight seemed normal. The take off in Portland, Maine had been very smooth. Flying at 200 mph. the flight to Boston would be over shortly. The pilot, Henry Dempsey was at the controls when he heard an unusual noise in the rear of the small commuter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Avoiding Comparison Traps

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,820 views

    We are always comparing ourselves to each other. we should: 1. Stop comparing ourselves to each other 2. Not resist Godly change 3. Know who we are in Jesus Christ

    4/20/2008 AVOIDING THE COMPARISON TRAP 2 CORINTHIANS 10:12-18 INTRO- THIS MORNING I WANT TO TALK TO YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Be Transformed Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 825 views

    Jesus wants to transform our lives so that we can experience the abundant life He offers us.

    We often get sucked into doing things the world says are cool, but they can lead us away from God and leave us feeling empty. But guess what? You have the power to say no and choose a different path. If you're stuck in a bad habit, it's time for a heart-to-heart with yourself. Say no to that habit ...read more

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    "The Chippie Solution!”

    Contributed by R. G. Moore on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,795 views

    It does not take extraordinary abilities to make it in this life. It only takes ordinary people doing the extraordinary.

    “THE CHIPPIE SOLUTION!” Romans 5:3-8 - Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Victory Over Danger Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,438 views

    Trusting Jesus through lifes storms. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Sermon Outline: THE DISCIPLES HAD: his promise (vs 35) his presence (vs 38) his person (vs 41) Sermon Content: Ill: • Two explorers were on a jungle safari; • When suddenly a ferocious lion jumped in front of them. • “Keep calm” the first explorer whispered. • “Remember what we read in ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Becomes A Community That Cares Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,253 views

    An examination of what it means to bear one another’s burdens, and how to do it

    Title: God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Becomes A Community That Cares Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be (Sermon # 6) COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 February 17, 2008 Introduction A. Max Lucado, in his book In the Eye of the Storm, tells the story of Chippie the Parakeet. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Highway

    Contributed by David Nolte on May 1, 2018
     | 8,820 views

    Compares life to a trip on God's Highway

    “God’s Highway” Matthew 7:13-14 David P. Nolte Sometimes it is refreshing to get off the major highways and onto the back roads which, many times, in the past, were the major highways. Going to Eugene via Hwy 99 may be slower but once in a while, it’s fun. Life is in many ways like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ