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  • Mike Kern avatar

    The Buck Stops Here

    Contributed by Mike Kern on Jan 27, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,255 views

    A Challenge to take personal responsibility in our lives.

    THE BUCK STOPS HERE by Mike Kern Genesis 3:9-13 Introduction We’ve all heard of the sign on Pres. Harry Truman’s desk, The Buck Stops Here. What a noble sentiment for the leader of country… a willingness to deal with whatever came his way, an acceptance of responsibility for the burdens of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Widow, A Pot Of Oil, And God

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 485 ratings
     | 151,923 views

    God always takes care of His own!

    2 KINGS 4:1-7 "A WIDOW, A POT OF OIL AND GOD" * In the days of Elijah and Elisha in Israel, the principle prophets of God gathered about them a group of God’s workers called "the sons of the prophets." * One of these "sons of the prophets" died leaving debts and the creditor harassed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • eddie johnson avatar

    Doesn't God Know That Honesty Isn't Always The Best Policy? Series

    Contributed by Eddie Johnson on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,538 views

    Taking a look at why lying is such a big deal.

    (Exodus 20:13) "You shall not lie." Are You Willing To Take A Lie Detector Test? Are You A Power Liar ? (Lying for posture and position) Are You A Payback Liar ?(Lying for revenge) Are You A 7-11 Liar ? (Lying for convience sake) Are You A Rubber Band Liar ? (Lying by stretching the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Share Your Faith Without Losing A Friend Series

    Contributed by Eddie Johnson on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,654 views

    Taking a fresh, bold look at relational evangelism.

    "The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise." - Proverbs 11:30 Our Problem: Man believers think that the punishment for being a Christian is evangelism "Christians and non-Christians have something in common. We are both uptight about evangelism." God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Out Of The Box Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 3, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,010 views

    The purpose of outreach is to take the God of the church into the community.

    (To the reader – this sermon was begun while I was inside an appliance box.) The theme of the most recent issue of YMI Update, our national youth ministry leadership newsletter, was "Out of the Box." Included in this particular issue were several stories about congregational youth ministries who ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Prayer That Pleases God

    Contributed by Todd Schäve on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,100 views

    What does it take to come near to God?

    Prayer That Pleases God What does it take to come near to God? “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #4dare To Read/Meditate The Bible Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,821 views

    We take Bible study to the depth of MEDITATION.

    #4 Dare to read and study the Bible By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some of this is repetition on purpose. Repetition is a literary tool to stress important points. TEXT: Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with ALL READINESS OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Good Pleasure

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Apr 27, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,337 views

    God Takes Pleasure in Providing For His Children

    1. SEEK THE KINGDOM OF GOD • Why should we seek the kingdom of God? And what is the literal interpretation of this? • Seeking the things of God ensures our seeking his will for us • Luke 2:49 “And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? Wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of Discipleship -- Generosity Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 3, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,907 views

    Generosity does not come naturally. It takes PRACTICE.

    You can tell that it is time for the presidential campaigns. There are polls in every issue of every paper, every day. I thought I’d start this morning’s sermon with a poll. Just a simple show of hands will do. How many of you here today would like to be remembered as a skin flint who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rapture When?

    Contributed by Mike Salman on Sep 20, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,570 views

    This sermon describes the Rapture and when it is to take effect.

    WHAT IS THE RAPTURE? The word comes from 1 Thessolonians 4:17 from the word Caught Up: 1Thessolonians 4:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. The Word Caught Up Is - ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Run To The Throne, Not The Phone

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 22,844 views

    Important to take your petitions to the Throne of God

    Rev. Wayne A. Lawson Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Ardmore, OK 73402 Pastor@firstbaptist.org St. Luke 23:50-52. 50. And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counseller; and he was a good man, and a just: 51. (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    This We Believe: "God The Father" Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,834 views

    This sermon takes a look at the doctrine of God the Father.

    This We Believe—The Apostle’s Creed Genesis 1:1 “I believe in God, the Father Almighty,…” We are in the midst of vacation season, and many of you, if you haven’t already, will soon be packing up for summer vacation. My family and I plan a little get-away in a couple of weeks, and we will go ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Year End Inventory

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 39,544 views

    Taking stock of what’s in your heart

    Year End Inventory 2 Corinthians 13:5 December 26, 2004 2 Corinthians 13:5 (NLT) Examine yourselves to see if your faith is really genuine. Test yourselves. If you cannot tell that Jesus Christ is among you, it means you have failed the test. Examine Your Consecration And so, dear brothers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Christopherson avatar

    Why Is Politically Correct Spirituality So Unsatisfying? (Acts - Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,105 views

    taking out cues from the early church...

    Why is Politically Correct Spirituality so Unsatisfying? Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, yet Radically Christian” Part 1 Pastor Jeff Christopherson - January 12, 2003 Acts 1:1-11 -I’m excited about Acts… C.D’s available I. How we became ‘politically correct’: Philosophy: from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Poms avatar

    Battling To Be Forgiven

    Contributed by Jeff Poms on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,215 views

    This is a great message on the faith it takes to overcome guilt.

    Battling to be Forgiven Read Luke 7:36-48 Look at someone and tell em I have ears to hear, what the Spirit has to say to me, and Im gonna get my blessing You don’t come to Jesus by accident! All of you here are here for a reason 3 Struggles to battle to get your forgiveness- it is already yours ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard