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Well Done!

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Apr 1, 2002

based on 70 ratings

| 22,567 views

A funeral message for a Christian woman who passed away.

Funeral for ********* Matthew 25:14-30 (Read: 20-30) I. We are all given a certain amount of “talents“. Define talents A. Some have a multitude of these things B. Some have a limited amount of these things. 1. One with 2. With the short time and lack of health, this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Mother Inside

Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 15, 2002

based on 103 ratings

| 13,372 views

A different look at being a mother. Realizing that motherhood is a seed.

Acknowledge all mothers and pray over them. “History shows almost all the greatest leaders that lived, indeed had mothers!” PAUL REVERE’S MOTHER: "I don’t care where you think you have to go, young man. Midnight is past your curfew!" MARY, MARY, QUITE CONTRARY’S MOTHER: "I don’t mind you having ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Not About The Hand

Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 15, 2002

based on 369 ratings

| 35,726 views

Encouraging believers that the body of Christ does not revolve around them, but they exist to serve others.

I was in the supermarket one day, and a lady came down the aisle whom I could barely see over the top of her groceries. I got somewhat frightened because she seemed to be heading straight for me. She screeched to a halt within a few feet of me, peered over her load, wagged her finger, and said, "I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-22, Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building An Effective Team

Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 15, 2002

based on 89 ratings

| 8,726 views

Ideas for building an effective team.

1. Have a Vision When the Crystal Palace Exhibition opened in 1851, people flocked to London’s Hyde Park to behold the marvels. One of the greatest marvels back then was steam. Steam plows were displayed. Steam locomotives. Steam looms. Steam organs. Even a steam cannon. Of all the great ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Really Care?

Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 17, 2002

based on 36 ratings

| 5,336 views

We ask people how they are doing, but do we really care? This message is to inspire people to reach others.

Tell a story of when you did help someone in need. [Romans 12:9-11] Don’t just pretend that you love others. Really love them. (What do people answer when asked, “How are you doing?” When we ask the question do we really care?) Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. {10} Love each ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Stand Amazed

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 5, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 6,727 views

We get too board with the amazing things about Jesus, We know his stories and how to end. We need to be re awakened and be astonished again.

I stand amazed Acts 2:1-7 This morning I want to talk about astonishment. The dictionary gives this brief definition - a cause of amazement or wonder - to strike with sudden and usually great wonder or surprise. There are a lot of things about Jesus that were pretty astonishing. The first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

Traveling Lightly

Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 22, 2002

based on 46 ratings

| 11,987 views

An exciting sermon on lightening the loads in life:spiritual, mental, & physical. Live a simple live. Enjoy the simplicity of Creation.

· Have you ever been to an airport and seen the people’s suitcases? (some over 100 lbs!) · Have you ever helped someone move and wonder why they have certain things? · Maybe you’ve wondered why you have certain things? (Magazines, school papers, etc.) People are burdened now more than ever: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Noisy Pets

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 3, 2003

based on 20 ratings

| 3,355 views

The requirement to worship our God can be quenched but when our pets have something to say you can’t stop them.

Noisy Pets Luke 19:37-40 It happened when I was in High School. It swept the nation in a matter of a few days. There were shortages and waiting list. Do any of you remember the pet rock craze? A round river stone in a box that looked like a cage with a bed of straw like stuff. The best part ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-40

Denomination: Congregational

Fear

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 3, 2003

based on 11 ratings

| 11,117 views

Fear is good and natural, it is healthy becasue it keeps you alive, unless it keeps you from living.

Fear When I was a child, physically. I still am mentally. I remember the biggest fear I had. Mom could freeze me in my tracks with this one phrase. Wait until you daddy comes Home! Later In school, I believe the phrase “Take out a blank piece of paper and a pencil” would make my face ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:7-10, Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Congregational

Wait Until Your Daddy Gets Home!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 8, 2003

based on 17 ratings

| 3,694 views

The wrath of mom compaired to wrath of God, how they are simular how it is different.

Wait until your Daddy gets Home! My mom put up with a lot - having 3 kids. She has survived the ordeal but not without some scars, and a few gray hairs. I don’t know how many times I was sent to my room and told to stay there until I was 18. I believe I got a few bruises myself. When my mom ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-23

Denomination: Congregational

I Love A Parade!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 12, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 4,758 views

Palm Sunday - moving quickly from the joy of the moment to the Journey of Jesus life. From Light to heavy.

I love a Parade! Mark 1: 1-11 Palm Sunday always reminds me of parades when I was a kid in Douglasville and especially since I have lived here. Personally, I don’t like being in them as much as watching them. This week I immediately thought of my favorite parade. It was on the Fourth of July ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

They Were Here A Minute Ago

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 30, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 5,485 views

The church is a family and we have a need to keep up with each other. We have a need to know what happened to our Church MIA’s.

They were here a minute ago John 13:34-35 We have witnessed an awful lot of different things related to war in the past month or so. We know more about the weapon systems than ever before, we know about the MRE’s, Meals Ready to Eat. Also called Meals Rejected by Ethiopians. POW –Prisoner of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Congregational

Herodias

Contributed by Thomas Hensley on May 4, 2003

based on 114 ratings

| 15,894 views

Do you influence for positive or infect with negatives?

HERODIAS Mark 6:14-28 Her name is the feminine form of Herod, the title worn by the political rulers during the life and times of Jesus and the apostles. Herod means heroic…but they were far more hellish than heroic. She is the embodiment of the most despicable traits of this despotic ruling ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When They Open The Door...what Will They Find?

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 6, 2003

based on 121 ratings

| 17,487 views

When people come to your church, what will they find there? Will they find Jesus there? Will they find love, acceptance, fellowship, salvation there?

The story that I begin with today is a true story. Her name was Helen. She lived in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. They found her body one night at the door of Emmanuel Pentecostal Church. Helen had been trying to get into the church. But she never got further than the door. There ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Characteristics Of A Vibrant Church Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 3, 2002

based on 80 ratings

| 10,343 views

Four attributes that contributed to the success of the early church that can be applied to the church of today.

In a Peanuts cartoon, Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and then threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" asks Linus. "These five fingers," says Lucy. "Individually they are nothing, but when I curl them together like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Other

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