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  • Brian Bolton avatar

    Desperate Children Series

    Contributed by Brian Bolton on May 11, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 29,367 views

    This was message 4 in a series of 5. This message focuses on bringing up Godly children.

    Series: Desperate Households Message: Desperate Children CenterPointe Christian Church – 12.4.05 Introduction: Yakov Smirnoff, the Russian comedian, wrote a book, "Seeing the USA on Six Rubles a Day." In it he tells about being overwhelmed when he first entered an American supermarket & saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Teachable Moments Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 28, 2006
    based on 256 ratings
     | 66,369 views

    It’s sometimes dangerous to forget things... and Deuteronomy 6 is telling us how important it is to teach our families to remember that God should be 1st in our lives. How do we do that?

    OPEN: I once read the true story of woman who had been just learning to golf. She had been at it for about a month or so when her father-in-law invited her to go golfing with him. After teeing off on one of the holes, her father-in-law was intent on finding the ball he had sliced into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean O'Bryan avatar

    Exiled For Good Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,242 views

    First in a series on Joseph’s life and character. This one deals with his family background and how God removed him to build him into a man He could use.

    Trinity Baptist Church June 11, 2006 Character on Display Exiled for Good Genesis 37 People have said that character can be measured by how you act when no one’s watching -- and how you treat people who can do you no good -- and how you treat people who can’t fight back. We want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Evan Almighty The Story Behind The Movie

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,374 views

    With all the Hype about Evan Almighty it’s a great time to preach about Noah

    He wiped the sweat from his brow and took another look around the desert that surrounded him. The Sun baked the ground into a rock like consistency and the reflected heat simmered like pools of cool water on the hard surface. It was going to be another scorcher. I’m getting too old for this type ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Who Cares...when I Am Stressed And Depressed? Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,794 views

    Third in a series exploring life crisis, inspired by the Outreach materials for the "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores stress and depression.

    (This message extensively based on the sermon starters provided in the "Who Cares" package materials from Outreach.) He is believed to have been one of England’s finest preachers, C.H. Spurgeon. Some may know that he was referred to in many circles, and is still known today as the Prince of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Owens avatar

    Avoiding The Mistake Of Alcohol And Drugs Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 20,303 views

    Substance abuse is dangerous and detrimental. In this lesson we learn from the mistakes of biblical characters.

    Introduction: A. During the days of prohibition, an evangelist was preaching against the evils of alcohol. 1. He demonstrated the destructive force of the demon drink by dropping a worm into a bottle of whiskey. 2. By the time the worm hit the bottom of the bottle, the worm was dead. 3. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Loose Connection

    Contributed by Tobey Benitez on May 4, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,508 views

    Disconnected from the power source

    A LOOSE CONNECTION PSALMS 51:10 10.CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART OH GOD, AND RENEW A RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME. THIS PASSAGE OF PSALMS IS MY SECOND MOST FAVORITE PASSAGE IN THE BIBLE. DAVID SEEMS TO HAVE LOST FAVOR WITH GOD AND HE SEEMS TO BE TRYING TO FIX IT. SO FOR THE NEXT LITTLE WHILE, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Walking In Faith: Just Showing Up Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 5, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,884 views

    God gives Jonah very few details and Jonah has to step out in faith to get the job done.

    Jonah’s to do list: “Things to do today: Take a walk to the city of Nineveh – check; Give God’s message to the hated Ninevites – check; Have dinner in a nice Assyrian café – check; Go to bed and get some sleep – check.” When we read our Scripture today, it appears that Jonah treats the people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Attempting To Achieve

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 14, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,455 views

    To prepare Israel for what God had in store for them, He dramatically showed them how to accomplish great things for His Name’s sake. This ancient battle scene provides a pattern for attempting great things for God.

    1. The first step for attempting great things for God is to be clearly called by God 2. The second step for attempting great things for God is to be openly dependent upon God 3. The third step for attempting great things for God is to be consistently unified toward God 4. The fourth step for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jennifer Casto avatar

    Are You A Grasshopper Or A Giant Warrior?

    Contributed by Jennifer Casto on May 21, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,023 views

    So many people in this life want everything but without putting forth any effort...nobody wants to sweat anymore...everyone wants things the easy way...they don’t want to fight their giants--- Yes God wants to prosper you and bless you, but sometimes you

    So many people in this life want everything but without putting forth any effort...nobody wants to sweat anymore...everyone wants things the easy way...they don’t want to fight their giants---they just wanna lay down and let someone else do it...and then whine and complain about things the whole ...read more

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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Who Prevented You From Obeying The Truth? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,039 views

    We must take responsibility for our failure to obey the truth. Two personality factors that contribute to disobedience are self-indulgence and competitiveness. Final message in revival at Emmaus Baptist Church, Quinton, VA

    I’ve lived in the Washington area long enough now that I know the lingo. I understand what you do when you get caught doing something you are not supposed to do. I’ve discovered that if you cannot get away with a “no comment” and you don’t have a lawyer to send people to, you stand up and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Cooley, Sr. avatar

    Empty Vessels

    Contributed by Timothy Cooley, Sr. on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,502 views

    Borrowing empty vessels made room for the promised fullness and provided a legacy for her boys.

    Empty Vessels We don’t know his name. He was a poor, young Bible school student, inspired by Elijah, instructed by Elisha, and called of the Lord. He studied, practiced preaching and served wherever he could. Times were tough. Jezebel’s false prophets were well paid. The true prophets of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    When We All Get Together Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,476 views

    This sermon addresses the sometimes "sticky" topics of hand-raising and women in the church. If Paul would be "appalled" with any legalistic interpretation of his advice to Timothy.

    I Timothy #2 CHCC: April 22, 2007 When We All Get Together I Timothy 2:1-15 INTRODUCTION: Last Sunday, we looked at I Timothy chapter 1 where Paul gave a young minister named Timothy direction on how to handle false teachers in the Church at Ephesus. Paul charged Timothy to defeat Legalism ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    A Coat Of Many Colors

    Contributed by James May on Jun 19, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 66,463 views

    Joseph’s coat of many colors could have been a symbol of so many things that his father Israel tried to teach him. The different colors in the Bible speak of so many significant things for our lives today as well.

    A Coat of Many Colors By Pastor Jim May All of you probably remember the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. This morning, being Father’s Day, I want to speak to you about that coat and what it could signify to every father in the church today. Genesis 37:1-3, "And Jacob dwelt in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Building Fatherhood Memories

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 139 ratings
     | 8,418 views

    We all build memories in the lives of others and especially, our children.

    INTRO.- Building fatherhood memories. How does a father do this? How does a father build good memories of him in his children? First, let me tell you about my father. It’s natural for me to remember my father on Father’s Day. Why not? Isn’t this what Father’s Day all about? A time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ