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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Looking For Pennies

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,880 views

    Looking for Pennies (story from Annie Dillard) is important because: 1. The created world is a window into the heart of God. 2. The created world provides opportunities to praise the goodness of God. 3. The created world is a source of joy for thankful

    Annie Dillard, in her wonderful Pulitzer Prize winning book Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, tells a story about pennies. It was in her chapter entitled “Seeing” that I read her wonderful childhood story. I will let her tell it in her own words: “When I was six or seven years old, growing up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power Of Gratitude

    Contributed by David Swensen on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 27,202 views

    Life is tough. As a result, there is need for us to reach out & touch a life. The heart that regularly gives thanks is the heart that serves God by faithfully ministering to others.Such is the power of gratitude

    THE POWER OF GRATITUDE Colossians 3:12-17 INTRODUCTION Mildred Hondorff, a former elementary school music teacher from Des Moines, Iowa, tells of life-changing experience she had with a pupil. Supplementing her income by teaching piano lessons she taught a “musically challenged” pupil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Hudnall avatar

    Becoming A Person God Can Trust

    Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 205 ratings
     | 9,680 views

    Lessons from the life of Jesus’ stepfather Joseph. How we can learn to become a person God can trust.

    INTRODUCTION When you own something of great value you want to make sure it is kept in trustworthy hands. You want your money to be with a bank you can trust. If you own stock, you want the stock to be in a trustworthy company. As any owners of Enron stock recently learned; It’s risky to be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Perspective On Our National Tragedy Series

    Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,829 views

    Where was God, when the terrorists attacked on September 11th 2001?

    ‘GOD’S PERSPECTIVE ON OUR NATIONAL TRAGEDY’ Preached on September 16th 2001 Text: Jeremiah 18:1-12 Intro: The terrorist attack on our country this past Tuesday has had a profound effect upon our nation. We were shocked when we saw the pictures of that commercial airliner crashing into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrong Conclusions About God

    Contributed by David Swensen on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,115 views

    Since September 11, many feel that God’s love and protection have left them,they feel vulnerable and alone. Come and learn the truth about God at this difficult time.

    WRONG CONCLUSIONS ABOUT GOD Hebrews 1:1-9 INTRODUCTION When Joey Barrow was a teenager, his classmates labeled him a sissy. His mother made him take violin lessons, hoping he would “make something of himself.” While his classmates were engaged in rough, tough masculine activities, Joey was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Legacy Of A Lukewarm Heart

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 9,680 views

    A lukewarm heart left unattended will ultimately become cold

    Legacy of a Lukewarm Heart: 2 Chron. 25 Homiletical Idea: A lukewarm heart left unattended will ultimately become cold 1. Introduction: How is it with your soul? While at seminary, I had the opportunity to meet many wonderful Christians from all over the country and all over the world. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Not My Fault!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 137 ratings
     | 19,372 views

    Most of us, when our sins are found out, are quick to look for a scapegoat. So let’s look at some of the ways we use to blame someone else for our sins.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Folks, as you can see in the bulletin, the subject of my sermon is "How Do You Determine What is Right & What is wrong?" But as I worked on it this week it became obvious to me that the subject is just too big to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learn From The Collision At Nain

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 336 ratings
     | 52,041 views

    Two groups collided at Nain: a procession of death and sorrow met a procession of life and hope.

    “With television cameras rolling a brand new car is propelled down a track into a concrete barrier. Smash! Air bags explode. Crash dummies recoil from the impact. The test is repeated on dozens of new cars. Why this waste of automobiles? Researchers are trying to learn from the collisions in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Got Your Back!

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 384 ratings
     | 181,793 views

    When you feel as if the devil has knocked you down for the last time, Isaiah reminds us that God has our back!

    GOD’S GOT YOUR BACK! ISAIAH 59:19-21 (Deut 20:1-4) I’ve got a message for those of you who have ever found yourself in the midst of trouble… I’ve got a message for those of you who have found yourself in the midst of problems… In the midst of circumstances… I’ve got a message for those of you who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rules In The Service Of Relationships.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,212 views

    Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Luke 10: 25-37 Title: “Rules in the service of relationships.”

    Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Luke 10: 25-37 Title: “Rules in the service of relationships.” Jesus tells the story of the Good Samaritan in response to a lawyer’s question regarding the meaning of “neighbor” in the great commandment “Love your neighbor.” THE LAWYER’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chris Talton avatar

    An End To Hostilities

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,040 views

    This sermon talks about what it will take to bring an end to the hostility between an individual and God. God has already done His part.

    Dec. 19, 1999 Ephesians 2:11-19 An end to hostilities INTRODUCTION 19 days ago, the Fox Family channel began to annoy me. On Dec. 1, they started their “25 days of Christmas” promotion. That means that every night at 8:00 and several times during the day, they have been showing some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Christmas Trees

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 22,133 views

    This Christmas Eve sermon talks about the signifigance of 3 Christmas trees - in the garden, on the hillside, and in heaven.

    Dec. 24, 1999 Christmas Eve Service Christmas Trees INTRODUCTION It’s Christmas time. I suppose that this time of year is filled with more family traditions than any other. I know that if I were to poll this group of people, we would find that each of you has your own special ways that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Faith Is Not Enough Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 9, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,415 views

    This is part of a sermon series entitles, Overcoming the Grasshopper complex. Believers do not have to live their lives bound by the mistakes and sins of the past. they can achieve victory as they submit themselves to God’s plan for thier lives. this mes

    TITLE: When Faith Is Not Enough TEXT: Numbers 14:39-45 THEME: rebellion, presumptive faith, Israelites, wilderness faith, sin, joshua, P.S. Many people forge ahead with faulty presuppositions about God and His will for their lives. Like the Israelites we have a tendency to rush into situations ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Wrather avatar

    The Superbowl Of Life

    Contributed by Ed Wrather on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,735 views

    Life is our own personal Superbowl with far greater importance than any single sporting event.

    THE SUPER BOWL OF LIFE INTRO: Whether you like football or not most of you have heard that today is Super Bowl Sunday. 1. The New England Patriots and the St. Louis Rams are in this year’s edition of the Super Bowl. 2. Why do people watch the Super Bowl? There are a variety of reasons. (1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    God... Where Were You?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,832 views

    In the aftermath of the events of September 11, many are asking that same question of God. God where were you?

    INTRODUCTION: Lazarus had become terminally ill. Upon being informed of his condition by Christ’s disciples, Jesus delayed going to the home of Lazarus until he had been dead for four days. Upon His arrival Christ is met by Martha who cries out to Christ, "Lord, if you would have been here, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist