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  • David Dykes avatar

    How To Return To God Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 178 ratings
     | 117,044 views

    Prodigals still exist. These individuals rebel, stepping away from God’s blessings, indulging in reckless living and ruining their lives. But God runs to meet those who are at the point of total desperation and who are willing to repent and return home.

    How to Return to God Luke 15:11–24 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION The parable in this passage focuses on the character and nature of the God of the Bible. It’s usually called the parable of the Prodigal Son but I prefer to call it the parable of the Loving Father. Jesus uses this story to teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Why Do Bad Things Happen? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 27,937 views

    It’s easy to think that bad things happen because God is out to get us. That’s not true. The Bible establishes some reasons why things don’t turn out they way we’d like – personal sin, corporate sin, and evil influences. While we can’t insulate ourselv

    Why Do Bad Things Happen? Brian Bill 4/22/01 I like puns. Here are two are my favorites. Two boll weevils grew up in South Carolina. One went to Hollywood and became a famous actor. The other stayed behind in the cotton fields and never amounted to much. The second one, naturally, became ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are There So Many Hypocrites? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 165 ratings
     | 126,387 views

    A hypocrite is literally “one who hides behind a mask.” While there certainly are some believers who are hypocrites, real Christians are forgiven sinners. As we distinguish the difference between being real and being a mask-wearer, we recognize that bel

    Why Are There So Many Hypocrites? Rev. Brian Bill 4/29/01 Armed with hidden cameras, a recent Dateline NBC program depicted what goes on behind the scenes at some used car lots. It was incredible. A couple of the salesmen had no problem lying to potential customers. They went out of their way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    What Is Jesus Doing Now? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 17,710 views

    Jesus is still actively involved in lives today, even though He no longer graces the earth with His physical presence. Just as He was committed to help the weary and burdened when He walked among us, so too, He tells us to come, to take, to learn, and to

    What Is Jesus Doing Now? Rev. Brian Bill 5/27/01 A recent cover of Newsweek magazine shows a picture of Harvard president Neil Rudenstine. He didn’t make the cover because of any famous accomplishments. No, his face is center stage because of something that he’s not real proud of -- there’s one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Lessons In Sowing And Reaping

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,791 views

    If you sow your wild oats you’re going to get exactly what you’ve planted. If you sow to please the Spirit of God then you will reap a full life, eternal life.

    A Lesson In Reaping and Sowing Galatians 6:7-10 We live in a fantastic universe. Our planet, a tiny speck in this vast universe, is filled with illustration after illustration of the mind boggling order and design that God has written into every fiber of His creation. For example, have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Put Up With That! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 9, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,782 views

    We should not accommodate sin.

    DON’T PUT UP WITH THAT! I Corinthians 5:1-13 S: Sin (church discipline) Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE SHOULD NOT ACCOMMODATE SIN. ?: How? How can we do it? KW: Misses TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 5:1-13 four “misses” we can make that enables us to accommodate sin. The _____ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, This Really Hurts

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,278 views

    This sermon deals with the stress we face when unexpected losses come into our lives. Job is the chief character.

    Lord, This Really Hurts NLF 2/8/2004 Job 1:6-22 Matthew 11:25-30 Our Bible Study this week involves the stress of loss. Today’s message is entitled, “Lord this really hurts.” Have you ever had to say to the Lord, or to someone else, “now this really hurts?” We are all going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Keeping Harmony In The Church Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 16,301 views

    God’s heart is for harmony in the church.

    Roger Staubach, who led the Dallas Cowboys to an NFL championship after the 1971 season and was voted Super Bowl MVP, admitted that his position as a quarterback who didn’t call his own signals was a source of frustration for him. Coach Tom Landry sent in every play from the sidelines. The coach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Capacity—why Am I Here? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 9, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,095 views

    STRENGTH FOR DAILY LIVING #3 What will we use our God given capacity for? Will we strive to fufill our own desires or will we seek to see God’s highest purpose become a reality in our lives. What God marks will you leave behind?

    INTRODUCTION: It’s the 1930s and the depression is affecting families across America. A poor man by the name of E.L. Yates was barely making a living on his sheep farm in West Texas around Odessa and Midland. He was constantly worrying about how he could pay his bills and feed his family. Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Happiness Of A Hungry Heart Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,447 views

    Look at Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”

    The Happiness of a Hungry Heart As Jesus continues to communicate the blessings that come from beatitude living, let’s summarize what we’ve learned so far. Matthew 5:3: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” The Almighty applauds us when we see our condition as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Wedding Day Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 22, 2003
    based on 110 ratings
     | 24,162 views

    This is the 4th study in the study "Intimacy". In this study we find the Wedding Procession of the Shulamite woman and Solomon. I also take time to look at a Wedding ceremony and some funny stories.

    WEDDING DAY Song of Solomon 3:6-11 The one day that most girls dream about growing up is their Wedding Day. They dream of beautiful white dresses, long trains, beautifully decorated churches, etc¡K On the other hand most young men dream about their Honey Moon. Most men could skip the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    How To Live Life With Certainty

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,190 views

    What will a new year bring? How can we live our days confidently without knowing what is around the corner? How do I face an uncertain future? Well, Solomon, in the Bible, some 3000 years ago, wondered the same thing. Look at Eccl. 8:7 that we have printe

    HOW CAN I FACE LIFE WITH CERTAINTY? Ecclesiastes 8:7, Joshua 1:1-11, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 INTRODUCTION: As we enter into this new calendar year, it is understandable for us to wonder what this year will hold. Maybe you’re facing uncertainty in your job. Will you be asked to relocate? Maybe you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Raising The Mis-Steak

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,422 views

    Good behavior is in one sense like good manners - we practice it because we love others in the same way that God loved us.

    SERMON NOTES: RAISING THE MIS-STEAK The fifty-cent word: aidiaphoria Why was meat controversial? 1. Knowledge P_uffs_____ up a. Good Manners as a weapon b. Pharisees & other Know-It-Alls 2. Love B_uilds____ up a. Love doesn’t enable sin, it defeats it b. If you love me, _you will keep my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Extreme Makeover - God Edition

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,569 views

    God was into extreme makeovers before extreme makeovers were cool - not leaving us how He found us when He saved us.

    Extreme Makeover – God Edition TCF Sermon September 9, 2007 Change is big business on TV these days. TV’s love affair with reality shows has led to many TV programs that have to do with change. You have interior and exterior design programs on TV, that transform an ugly home, or an ugly room, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    How Many Loaves Do You Have? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 17,352 views

    A little is always a lot in the hands of the Lord.

    “How Many Loaves Do You Have?” Mark 6:38 Rev. Brian Bill 10/21/07 www.pontiacbible.org Pastor Dick, Pastor Jeff and I meet each Tuesday afternoon to pray and to plan. Normally we meet in the Fellowship Hall but this time I had us get together in the two-year-old room upstairs. We gathered around ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist