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  • Troy Borst avatar

    The Security Of Community Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 26, 2022
     | 2,796 views

    Wise living according to Solomon is not isolation, but rather connections and family and friends and fellowship… all of which we might summarize with the word: community.

    WISE LIVING: THE SECURITY OF COMMUNITY Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 4:1-16 [Jennifer Holmes] STORY 1 Beaker looked out over the lip of the nest and decided it was a long way down to the ground. Why did nests have to be built so high up? He got dizzy looking from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bridge Builder: Lost People Matter To God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 913 views

    This shepherd was able to rejoice with his friends and neighbors because his lost sheep was found. He was overjoyed with the rescue of this one, lost sheep.

    Opening illustration: Did you ever have a kid in your neighborhood that always hid so good nobody could find him? We did. After a while we would give up on him and go off, leaving him to rot wherever he was. Soon or later he would show up all-mad because we didn’t keep looking for him. And we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus On Worship Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 24, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,563 views

    What does Jesus have to say about true worship?

    INTRODUCTION  As I read Christian magazines one of the most divisive issues in the church today is that of worship style. Many churches are working through the issues of contemporary verses traditional music styles.  There have been churches that have split of the issue of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Beauty Of Heaven

    Contributed by William Young on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,882 views

    So many good people are misguided as to the true beauty of Heaven

    The Beauty of Heaven Rev 21; 1,2 Introduction 1. Scripture distinctly reveals the fact that the world is not destined to remain as it is. 2. Nature reveals this as well in her constant rejuvenation; Summer-fall-winter-spring. 3. For the Christian no thought is more pleasing that the beauty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finally Free

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,279 views

    Complete and true freedom can only be found in Christ Jesus!

    Finally Free Series: Finding Freedom for Life Romans 8:1-4 August 26, 2001 Morning Service Introduction The prisoner We live in the same way. We have been offered freedom in Christ and yet we still choose to live in the prison of our own making. We try to follow God in our own strength. We try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Is There Life Out There?

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,113 views

    The true source of life is found in Jesus Christ the risen Lord!

    Is There Life Out There? Selected Passages July 1999 I. Reba MacIntyre Song A. Song about a mother’s sacrifice This is a typical song about the sacrifices that a mother has made by sacrificing her dreams and plans for the well being of her family. This mother longs for something more out of life ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Gift Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,313 views

    Part 2 of this new series that is looking into the true meaning of Christmas.

    “Christmas Beyond the Wrapping Paper” part 2 God’s Gift of Peace Brian A. Moon A number of years ago now I had the opportunity to go spend a week on a houseboat floating down the St. John’s River in north Central Florida. It was a busy week leading up to this trip and when we arrived I found ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do You Want The World To Revolve Around You?

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,256 views

    True religion as contrasted with Micah’s home made cult.

    Do You Want the World to Revolve Around You? Judges 17:6 INTRO.: A certain credit card company has a commercial set in the board room of some international corporation. A merger is in progress. The CEO says everything is set to be finalized on the 28th. One office flunky at the copier turns and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Complete Christian

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 11, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,232 views

    Helping us seek and realise the wonder of the true presence of God

    THE COMPLETE CHRISTIAN Psalm 27:4 [NIV] One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. [BBE] One prayer have I made to the Lord, and this is my heart’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim Cunningham avatar

    The Poor Economics Of Sowing

    Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,189 views

    Looking at the Parable of the Sower as a true parable, rather than an allegory.

    We are a bit past the growing season here in NJ. But the farmers’ markets are still booming with the harvest of seeds that were planted back in the spring. We have had extreme weather this year – first wet, then dry, with a miserable heat wave in the middle. I’m not sure it has been a bumper ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hearing Is Believing Series

    Contributed by Tom Osterkamp on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,553 views

    True faith doesn’t have to see it to believe it.

    Hearing Is Believing John 4:46-54 Intro: The phone rang. A man put down his garden tools, wiped the sweat from his face and rushed into the house to grab the phone before its final ring. With his mind on his Saturday morning chores, he didn’t notice the sliding glass patio door was closed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking Tall Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,954 views

    The call of Christ is for the true believer to "Walk Tall" for the sake of the gospel.

    It is located in Tennessee, on the Mississippi-Tennesee state line, and it is name "McNary County". Many, if not all, will recognize this county by reputation and story if not by name. In the early 1960’s the area around the state line had become an area of ill-repute. The story is told that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Daniel avatar

    Following In His Footsteps

    Contributed by Joseph Daniel on Apr 19, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 36,058 views

    The test of a true Christian comes in our everyday walk with Christ.

    FOLLOWING IN HIS FOOTSTEPS (Ephesians 4:1-6) [Ask song director to sing “Footsteps of Jesus” #325 red hymnal] This morning our Scripture reading is Ephesians chapter 4, verses 1 through 6. The message is entitled “Following in His Footsteps,” and we’re going to be talking about walking. Talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Passing The Test Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,218 views

    True Christians must pass the test of believing, obeying, and conquering.

    Passing the Test Text: 1 Jn. 5:1-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is a story is a guy taking a class in ornithology, the study of birds. The teacher has a reputation for being extremely difficult, so this guy studies his brains out for the final. He comes the classroom feeling prepared, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Cost Of Commitment

    Contributed by Jeff Davenport on Mar 5, 2006
    based on 125 ratings
     | 22,210 views

    What is the true cost of commitment? Are you willing to pay it?

    The Cost of Your Commitment Luke14:25-35 Commitment is not found in the location of your body, but instead the location of your heart. (ie. Athlete, student) Illus: In 1947, a professor at the University of Chicago was scheduled to teach an advanced seminar in astrophysics. At the time he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist