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  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Come, Ye Thankful, People Come

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,119 views

    A Thanksgiving sermon

    “COME, YE THANKFUL PEOPLE, COME!” Psalm 118 INTRO – One of the first things we teach our children is to say “Please” and “Thank you.” Teach them to say “please” when they are asking for something. Teach them to say “thank you” when they are receiving something. Those are 2 good things for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Then Shall We Live

    Contributed by Tyranne Mcmillan on May 4, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,160 views

    A commited christian who lives a commited christian life will find favor with God who will then be fully commited to your life.

    Living holy is not easy. How do we live Godly? According to Mathew 5:20, to live Godly is to exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees. When we accept Christ as our Lord and Savior, we are His servants and representatives in this world. Not only are we obligated, but we are commanded ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being Thankful In Difficult Times

    Contributed by George Alves on Oct 6, 2001
    based on 189 ratings
     | 49,937 views

    In the midst of chaos there is hope, there is One who is our strength and refuge.

    How can we be thankful during difficult times? When our world is falling apart… When we have more questions than answers… When bad things happen to good people… When evil seems to be gaining ground… When the last penny is spent and retirement is decades away… When your retirement savings ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Headed Home

    Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 1, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 6,986 views

    There are some important lessons we can learn from the story of the Prodigal Son.

    It has always been tough to be a young person growing up. And it has always been tough to be a parent and raise children into adults. Consider these quotes: "I see no hope for the future for people if they are dependent on the frivilous youth of today. For certainly all youth are reckless beyond ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Strength To Stand

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2004
    based on 117 ratings
     | 12,996 views

    We are called to live a life that is filled with God’s strength so we can take our stand in this life.

    Strength to Stand Daniel 3:1-30 April 25, 2004 I. Recognize the need to stand Life is unpredictable (Read verse 1) One thing that is certain about life is that it is almost always uncertain. We do not know what the rest of this day hold for us, let alone tomorrow. Situations come up where all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Five Practical Ways To Show Love To Others Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 234 ratings
     | 95,174 views

    This sermon shows the practical way that Ruth expressed her love to Naomi. 1. She stuck with her. 2. She adjusted to her. 3. She reached beyond her confort zone. 4. She offered encouraging words. 5. She put Naomi’s needs above her own.

    Five Practical Ways To Show Your Love To Others A couple that had been married for 50 years sat reflecting one day. The wife said, “Things have really changed over the years. You used to sit real close to me. But you haven’t done that for a while.” “Well I can fix that.” said the man as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being On Jesus' World Series Team

    Contributed by Jay Winters on May 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,801 views

    A short sermon using baseball images to explain how Christians can feel pain despite Christ’s High Priestly prayer "protect them from the evil one."

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three in One who provides your place in the Church and won’t give it away to anyone beside you. It was a nightgame. I was 11 years old and playing catcher. The pitcher threw to the outside of the strike zone and to my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dealing With The Audibles Of Life Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,579 views

    This message teaches us how to handle the unexpected...

    In football, most of the plays are called by the coaches. It used to be done by signs. The quarterback would get the signs and relay those to his team in the huddle. Now a lot of that is done with technology - the helmet has an audio feature so he can get a play that way... But often, the play that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Father Series

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,379 views

    This is a message on the word Father as it appears in the Lord’s prayer

    OUR FATHER TEXT: Matthew 6:5-15 The Lord’s Prayer is familiar not just to the believer but also to the heathen. The saying or the reciting of the Lord’s Prayer offends hardly anyone, with the exception of a few extremist groups. Yet, few have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Losing Heart

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,832 views

    Paul focuses on his ministry, in spite of the problems he was experiencing

    II Corinthians 4 1) In this chapter, Paul describes the reasons he did not lose heart. I. REMEMBER YOUR RESPONSIBILITY The apostle Paul was a man who understood and fulfilled his responsibility in life. He said, "We have this ministry." Paul considered his job of preaching the gospel an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do Men Hate The Church? Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,243 views

    A sermon focused on how the church can better reach out to men

    INTRO * New television series (I don't like) o Sons of Anarchy Anarchy = without government or law * Suggesting that tough, strong, cool guys are above the law * It's TV's version of the tough guy o A mans, man o Because TV often portrays the man as a „X Bumbling „X Out-of-date „X Lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing The Giants Series

    Contributed by Chris Carter on Feb 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,398 views

    We will face battles in life but how you face them will dictate victory or failure.

    “Facing the Giants” Duet 9:1-6 -Luke 6:46-49 (NLT) 46 “So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? 47 I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. 48 It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Give Up On Prayer Or On The Return Of Jesus!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 19, 2010
     | 3,840 views

    God will answer our prayers. Jesus will return - but both often seem to be taking such a long time! This short talk encourages us not to give up on prayer, nor to give up on the return of Jesus.

    On 10th May 2003, through the post I received six letters concerning my claim for Tax Credits - much to my annoyance, since I made my application quite some time before. Back in 2003 the Tax Credit Office were singled out for a lot of criticism, and every day there seemed to be a story of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    He Came To Be Our Deliverer

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
     | 2,140 views

    What a mess we are in. And we aren’t even aware of it! The whole purpose of Christmas was to respond to our need for deliverance.

    Passage: John 3:10-21 Intro: Someone has said, “Ignorance is bliss.” PP to which Thomas Gray responded, “If ignorance is bliss, tis folly to be wise.” PP Cater Burwell has continued the thread, “If not bliss, ignorance can at least be fun.” PP but Philip Wylie has ended the discussion for me: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Strong Leadership In Painful Times Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 5, 2011
     | 4,548 views

    Discipline in the church and in the family have their similarities. Whether a conflict is with children in our family or God’s household in a church family, several principles apply.

    Strong Leadership in Painful Times (2 Corinthians 2:1-11) 1. WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Frank and Louie the cat was born with two faces, two mouths, two noses, three eyes — and lots of doubts about his future. Now, 12 years after Marty Stevens rescued him from being euthanized because of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible