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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    S’more Of Jesus And Less Of Me Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 20, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,870 views

    What would it mean to have more (Smore) of Jesus and less of me? And how would I know if I lived my life that way?

    A man told of having some friends over for a barbeque in his back yard, and they’d just passed out marshmallows and long roasting forks ready to make S’mores. At that point, 2 fire trucks raced by and stopped at a house just down the street. He and his friends and ran down the street and found ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Remembering"

    Contributed by Danny Hensley on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,219 views

    This sermon was delivered on September 8, 2002 and it’s purpose was to help the congregation deal with the fallout of 9/11.

    Remembering Exodus 12:1-14 It doesn’t seem possible that a year has passed since our shocked, unbelieving eyes watched the black smoke billowing from WTC Tower One. “How could such a terrible accident happen?” we wondered. And then, just eighteen minutes later, as we stared at the television, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Healing - Check It Out Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Aug 15, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,201 views

    Part 2 of an article on divine healing. Two simple illustrations are presented to aid the analysis.

    ILLUSTRATION #1 Phew, it was hot. Recently we were sitting on a train and over the PA system the announcement was made that cars outside were overheating in the high ambient temperature. The train was moving slowly, then stopping for several minutes then moving forward slowly... At this time I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Joy

    Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,009 views

    You may be struggling through a difficult situation, uncertain of the future,troubled in your spirit,or struggling with sin. Open up your heart and let God embrace you and Bring you Spiritual Joy A joy like no other

    SPIRITUAL JOY This morning I want to talk about a common experience That comes from an uncommon source It happens in heaven and on earth It can happen in the womb or even on ones death bed It is a powerful motivator That can come in small packages or in big events It is with us all the time Yet it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Beatitudes: "How To Be" Attitudes

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 31, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,941 views

    The Beatitudes: "How to Be" Attitudes 1) Toward God 2) Toward our neighbor 3) Toward our opponents

    Have you ever played Balderdash? It’s a game where you guess the meaning of obscure words. Take the word “pleach” for example. Does “pleach” mean 1) a peach scented bleach, 2) the curved handle of a plough, or 3) the interweaving of tree branches? The correct answer is # 3. Pleach is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Let's Just Praise The Lord!

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 6, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,155 views

    God deserves our praise!

    Song: Let’s Just Praise the Lord! The words of this song are a call to praise. Because of what God has done and the blessings we receive from Him, “Let’s just praise the Lord!” We as believers truly are the only ones with a real reason to be excited about our lives and what is in store for us. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Experiencing Salvation

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,537 views

    To Experience salvation we need to experience many differnet things according to Isaiah 6.

    1stBBC Experiencing Salvation Isa 12:1-6 And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me. Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
     | 5,830 views

    The beginning of a seven part series on Living the Christian Life - based out of the book of James.

    Living the Christian Life Temptation!!!! James 1:1-20 I hate temptation. I hate it when it comes my way. It may be temptation to blow up on someone. It may temptation of saying something that I should not say, doing something that I should not do. However, temptation comes my way, every day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Start A New Year (07)

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,481 views

    1. Believe The Promise 2. Share The Joy 3. Live The Hope

    _______________________________ PowerPoint Transitions + New Slide > Transition In x Transition Out _______________________________ + Events this past yeart > January 3 - Twelve deceased coal miners and 1 survivor are discovered in the Sago Mine Disaster > February 11 - U.S. Vice President Dick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Character Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,318 views

    This is a 2nd sermon on the fruits of the Spirit, or Character of a Christian: Joy!

    A. Who here this morning has had one tough week? Tired? Who got angry? Who felt they were lied about? Attacked? Discouraged? Who here was depressed this week? Sad? Lonely? Sick? Sick and tired? Sick and tired of being sick and tired?(Looks like we are in good company) And yet the Chracter of a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Loving The Lord, Part 7 (Loving Through Our Prayer Life Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,873 views

    This message has one of the most important aspects that believers must take part in, and is something that I believe we need to do more of … We need to spend more time in prayer, asking God for strength in everything

    Loving the Lord, Part 7 (Loving the Lord through your Prayer Life) Matthew 14:23 / Romans 12 / Acts 12 Introduction In your bibles go to Matthew 14 and Romans 12 This morning we will conclude our series on “Loving the Lord” This message has one of the most important aspects that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Problem Of Evil; The Solution Of Praise

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 7, 2009
     | 3,723 views

    Politics cannot relieve our suffering, nor can science; only praise from the midst of suffering can make us like Jesus and the saints.

    Septuagesima Sunday 8 February 2009 The Problem of Evil “The pain of death surrounded me, and the sorrows of the netherworld encompassed me, and in my affliction I called upon the Lord, and from his holy temple he heard my voice.” The words of the ancient Introit antiphon tell us one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    Stethoscope

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,578 views

    What do you hear when you listen to young heart? Whatever is within the heart comes out through the words we say and the music we play!

    Stethoscope Luke 17:20-21 What do you sound like on the inside? The sounds of the heart tell the story of the life. The following are Real Songs: • “Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor On The Bedpost Overnight?” • “Drop Kick Me, Jesus, Through The Goalposts Of Life” • “Her Teeth Were Stained, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Heart We Need Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,944 views

    As we think about our need for God, what is the type of heart we need?

    THE TYPE OF HEART WE NEED 10/2/05 Text: Ps. 51 Intro: 1. I’ve always been intrigued by Samuel’s remark to King Saul as recorded in I Sam. 13:14, which Paul mentions in an address in Pisidian Antioch Ax. 13:22 “But now your kingdom will not endure; the Lord has sought out a man after ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    0001 Advent I: Proper Preparation Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,729 views

    How to prepare for Christ’s coming.

    Sermon: Proper Preparation Text: Ro 13:8-14 Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, November 28, 2004 Occasion: Advent I Where: TI When: Dec 10 Occasion: Morning Prayer Who: Mark Woolsey I. Intro. Happy New Year! Did any of you stay up all night to welcome it in? Aren’t you all glad it’s four ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican