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  • Chris Talton avatar

    Substance Of Love Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,844 views

    Everyone is searching for love. But many people are listening to the wrong definition of love. The only one qualified to define love is God for He is the source of all love.

    November 10, 2002 I Corinthians 13:4-7 ¡§The substance of Love¡¨ INTRODUCTION I think that I would be safe in saying that everyone wants to be loved. And in their desire to be loved, they will try almost anything. ¡§A young man was determined to win the affection of a lady who refused to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing Boldness In Worship Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 14, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,792 views

    How do we enter the presence of God in boldness? The Hebrew writer discusses three ways of doing so.

    EXPERIENCING BOLDNESS IN WORSHIP Hebrews 10:19-25 INTRODUCTION I have been in a variety of worship settings over the year – very often the leaders would tell you that is “the” way to worship. I have attended charismatic services where everyone is instructed to stand and raise their hands and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Your Calling? Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,955 views

    Not only does God give to each of us spiritual gifts by which the body of Christ is supported and sustained, He also gives us all that is needed to carry out those functions vital to the health and ministry of His body, the church. With those gifts, God g

    Opening illustration: In September 2001, Lisa Jefferson had an unexpected opportunity to be used by God. Her now well-known 15-minute conversation with a passenger on United Flight 93 forever changed the direction of her life. In her book Called, she emphasizes that her listening skills and her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leadership Trails Series

    Contributed by Brent Baker on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,267 views

    There are no leaders who haven’t experienced somekind of trail. This sermon shows us how Moses overcame those trials.

    Just a few weeks ago we saw John Roberts sworn in as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. We watched as he was grilled over and over about his stance on certain issues. And now sometime in the near future we will see Harriet Miers going through the same things. But I doubt if either one of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    The Unholy Trinity: Me, Myself And I

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 5, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,877 views

    Someone once said, “All the trouble in the world is due to selfishness”. At first I considered that to be too extreme of a statement but the more I thought about it the more I subscribed to it. Gladstone said, “Selfishness is the greatest curse of the hum

    THE UNHOLY TRINITY: ME, MYSELF AND I INTRODUCTION: Someone once said, “All the trouble in the world is due to selfishness”. At first I considered that to be too extreme of a statement but the more I thought about it the more I subscribed to it. Gladstone said, “Selfishness is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Godly Wisdom We Need - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,063 views

    How to pray for Godly wisdom (4 requests)

    The Godly Wisdom We Need - Part 1 James 3:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 25, 2010 *We had an outstanding Vacation Bible School this summer. Sometimes the leaders would call out to the children: “Need Answers?” -- And the kids would reply: “Ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Road To Greatness

    Contributed by James May on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,400 views

    Greatness in the eyes of the world is not the same as greatness in the eyes of God. What does it take to be great in God's eyes?

    The Road to Greatness Wednesday, March 10, 2010 By Pastor James May How does the world judge a man to be great? Often men are declared to be great if they have the ability to influence heads of state or leaders in society as Statesmen. These are often found as Leaders of Nations, peacekeepers ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Ryan Reed on May 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,923 views

    Luke gives us an opportunity to hear Christ teach on gratitude.

    Attitude of Gratitude Luke 7:36–50 A recent report by Salary.com stated: If the typical stay-at-home mother in the United States were paid for her work as a housekeeper, cook and psychologist among other roles, she would earn $138,095 a year. The additional jobs comprising a mother’s work were ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Friendship

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 8, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 23,354 views

    A good friend is a good find. Developing positive friendships are the crowning jewels in our life. Someone once said, “A friend is a present you give yourself”. How should we choose our friends and how can we tell if we have a good one?

    FRIENDSHIP INTRODUCTION: There are different levels of friendship. We have people in our life who are acquaintances, people we like but only see once in a while, usually at a function. Then we have closer friends who we get together with on occasion. We might not see them too often but our level ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Love For Children Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,203 views

    Jesus tells us to lead children to Him.

    A Messiah's Love For Children Text: Matt. 19:13-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: Children can have an incredible impact on adults. There is not doubt that the children of this church have had a major impact on me, and I look upon all of them as if they were my own. Recently, when Tina and I went on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Smell Good Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 13, 2024
     | 896 views

    When you feel defeated, trust Christ to use your feeble efforts and faltering speech to make an eternal difference in people’s lives.

    A marathon, for most runners, seems long, but it is always 26.2 miles. Always. Except for the Lakeshore Marathon held in Chicago on Memorial Day weekend 20 years ago (2005). That day the 529 runners who finished actually ran 27.2 miles, one mile more than they were supposed to. Only, nobody told ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    How Is Your Hearing?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022
     | 1,338 views

    I guess one of the biggest frustrations that parents have, is when they talk to their children and they either don't hear, or choose not to hear what the parents have to say.

    Illus: One woman’s three year old daughter, Beverly, was playing with her toys. Her mother, who was folding laundry across the room, noticed Beverly's shirt was dirty and needed to be changed. After calling two times with no response, her mother gave her the full three name call: "Beverly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    Repent And Be Baptized

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Apr 18, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,505 views

    A sermon explaining the gospel, especially Jesus death and resurrection, from Peter's first sermon on the day of Pentecost.

    Resurrection Sunday/baptism... Text: Acts 2:22-41 Subject: How does Peter explain the events of “the Jerusalem Pentecost”? Complement: by authenticating Jesus of Nazareth & calling people to repentance. Exe idea: Jesus of Nazareth is the one & only Saviour who calls us to repentance & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    How Is Your Hearing?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 17, 2021
     | 2,137 views

    I guess one of the biggest frustrations that parents have, is when they talk to their children and they either don't hear, or choose not to hear what the parents have to say.

    Illus: One woman’s three year old daughter, Beverly, was playing with her toys. Her mother, who was folding laundry across the room, noticed Beverly's shirt was dirty and needed to be changed. After calling two times with no response, her mother gave her the full three name call: "Beverly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t You Dare Even To Omit A Word, Any Denier Of The Truth! Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 5, 2024
     | 1,449 views

    We can not play games with God for the preaching of His inspired word is so essential, and we become deniers if we omit from our preaching that which we might not find pleasing to ourselves or others. Preaching must not omit a word as Jeremiah learned from the Lord. Be faithful.

    DON’T YOU DARE EVEN TO OMIT A WORD, ANY WHO WOULD DENY THE TRUTH! [1]. INTRODUCTION Some events in the Christian world cause me distress when I learn of them for there are too many practices that are downright dishonouring to God. Those of you who listen to me or read what I write will know I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational