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  • William Young avatar

    What Do I Owe My Home Congregation?

    Contributed by William Young on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,606 views

    To Help others come to a Full Understanding of What They Owe Their Home Congregation

    WHAT DO I OWE MY HOME CONGREGATION? Acts 2:42-47 Intro: 1. Too many folks in the world tie themselves to one building. 2. When they tie themselves to one building, they tie the Lord to it as well! 3. We live in a world of individuality; a world where we want to do as we please. 4. We are free to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Seasons Of Deserts

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,162 views

    Sometimes desert experiences are for three different reasons.

    Introduction A. Feel the need to offer a different sermon today. To express a word of comfort and support today. B. (If possible, have Crystal Lewis’ song, “Seasons Change” played over sound system.) Why this sermon? A. Fall is a time of change – we often notice the passing of time in the fall. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    A Commitment To Joy Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 13, 2001
    based on 201 ratings
     | 18,606 views

    How can we have true joy?

    "Once . . . we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future . . . . this girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved." . . . Finally Paul became so troubled that he turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #1choices Have Consequences:i Quit Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 22,014 views

    We study choices and the consequences, I QUIT IS AN EASY CHOICE with a terrible price tag.

    CHOICES HAVE CONSEQUENCES I QUIT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part #1 of 3 The Choice? I QUIT! Consequences. TEXT: Deut.30:19... I call on heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore CHOOSE LIFE, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    I Would Be Happy If...? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,673 views

    To live in daily happiness and Joy, we must make the right decisions.

    I WOULD BE HAPPY IF? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I often ponder, -- I would be happy if ? -- Then I try to fill in the blank. I have asked friends, what would it take to make you happy? The answer varies greatly, but after accepting the answer, I press would you be happy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Homesick For Heaven

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,108 views

    Focus on Heaven motivates you to action, gives understanding, and produces an attitude of thanksgiving.

    Homesick for Heaven Hebrews 11:8-17 INTRODUCTION: Do you remember this old chorus: “This world is not my home, I’m just a passin’ through. My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue. Tthe angels beckon me from Heaven’s open door, and I can’t feel at home in this world ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Jesus' Name

    Contributed by Al Lowe on May 13, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,315 views

    There is not other name under heaven given by which one is saved.

    Acts 4:5-12 (12) PROPOSITION: By Christ you are saved. OBJECTIVE: To lead the church to Christ. The time following Easter and Pentecost is a time of the birth of the primitive church. It is also a time we consider the basics of our own, personal beliefs and why we believe it. The first few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is Life After Death In This Life

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on May 14, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 32,917 views

    IF YOU LOOSE EVERYTHING, BUT YOU STILL HAVE JESUS, YOU HAVE ENOUGH TO START AGAIN!

    THERE IS LIFE AFTER DEATH IN THIS LIFE TEXT – John 11:25-26 – Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? There is life after this life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    God Gives The Growth

    Contributed by Evelyn Weston on May 9, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,636 views

    ROGATION - Spring Farm Blessing - Some may think that it’s our efforts that produce growth, but the credit really belongs to God. Includes three jokes related to farming!

    Additional texts: Ezekiel 34:25-31 Psalm 65 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 Gospel text of your choosing Grace to you and peace, from God our Father,and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus, the Christ. Amen One spring, a farmer purchased an old, run-down, abandoned farm. The fields were grown over with weeds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Surviving The Storms Of Life - Basic Survival Skills Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,910 views

    This is part 1 of a 5 part series on dealing with the storms that life has for us. What basic survival skills do we need to get through this storm filled world?

    Surviving the Storms of Life Pt 1 Basic Survival Skills Acts 27 Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    All Or Nothing

    Contributed by Michael Brothen on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,228 views

    Getting the blessings by obeying the Master!

    All Or Nothing 2 Chron. 7:14 & 17-22 One of the most noticeable verses since the attack on our country since 9/11. *Let me ask you…Where were you and what were you doing when it happened? (discuss) (Talk about my 9/11 experience on the day it happened) *The marquees up & down State St. ”God Bless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Success

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,274 views

    Being a spiritual success is a way of life, not just the achievement of a one-time ministry goal.

    SUCCESS! ALL OF US NOT ONLY WANT TO BE SUCCESSFUL, BUT WANT TO HAVE SUCCESS IN ALL THAT WE DO. WE WANT SUCCESS NOT ONLY FOR OURSELVES, BUT WE WILL DO ANYTHING IN OUR POWER TO HELP OUR CHILDREN BE SUCCESSFUL TOO. IT IS GREAT TO FIND SUCCESS, TO WIN, THRIVE AND HAVE A PROFITABLE CAREER, BUSINESS OR ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Homiletics 101 -- "What Preaching Should Be” Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 16,557 views

    Paul wants us to understand that preaching is not based on the contribution of the preacher, but on the message being communicated. Preaching, in the mind of Paul is to be valued in the core truth, not in the charisma of the speaker!

    Homiletics 101 “What Preaching Should Be” 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 INTRODUCTION: As we approach this passage of Scripture, and in doing so leave the first chapter of the letter, it is important that we understand what it is we are leaving behind. Chapter 1 has Paul laying foundation concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    "A Fresh Start”

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,342 views

    When we get shaken up a bit, let us close our eyes and imagine God saying, “DON”T GIVE UP, I’M STILL HERE”

    “A Fresh Start” Acts 16:25-31 JOKE: “New Years Resolutions” A couple sat facing their marriage counselor who asked, “Why are you here to see me?” The wife answered, “Well it all started when we thought it might be cute to choose each other’s New Year’s resolutions” INTRODUCTION: New Years Eve is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Different Spirit

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 22,727 views

    God is calling us to live with a different spirit

    A Different Spirit Numbers 14:24 and Selected Passages April 28, 2002 Introduction What does it mean to be different? To be different means literally that something does not conform to the standard or the norm. Different can be a positive thing. In fact, we have been called to be different than ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God