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  • Rick Gatten avatar

    By Any Means

    Contributed by Rick Gatten on Feb 10, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 2,724 views

    This seemingly insignificant phrase, "by any means", is actually used to express the urgency of attaining some object sought, along with the means for its attainment. It occurs just four times in the New Testament.

    Intro: This seemingly insignificant phrase, "by any means", is actually used to express the urgency of attaining some object sought, along with the means for its attainment ... It occurs just four times in the New Testament, and it is interesting that these four occurrences seem to follow a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Companions Of Paul Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 3, 2000
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,300 views

    A call to faithful service as illustrated in the lives of Paul's friends; many of them "no-name" saints.

    The Companions of Paul Col 4:7-18 1. The Men who OBEYED. A. Their Character: * Tychicus, the Faithful - A “beloved brother” – ENDEARMENT – recipiocal love & respect - A “faithful minister” – ENDURMENT – dependable character - A “fellow servant” – ENDOWMENT – mutual service * Onesimus, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bitten By A Snake

    Contributed by James Childers on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 146 ratings
     | 6,172 views

    Spiritual snakes that take the joy and happiness of serving the Lord away from us when we are bitten by them

    BITTEN BY A SNAKE--NUMBERE 21:1-9 Introduction: Snakes or Serpents are mentioned at least 53 times in the scriptures. Bitten by a snake-what a horrible way to die. It is uncertain as to why these snakes was called "firey." Perhaps it was because of their colors or perhaps it was because of ...read more

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  • Steve Steve avatar

    Don't Build Your Life On Popsicle Sticks

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 4,009 views

    I use some creative work to illustrate a very practical real life point to our younger children.

    For a children’s sermon I like to divide the children up. Boy, girl etc. Then each team is given popsicle sticks and glue to create a building that will be stronger than the other teams. While they are doing this I like to have the accompianist play a cute children’s song or two. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Don Hutto avatar

    What's A Father To Do?

    Contributed by Don Hutto on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,165 views

    Sermon for Father’s Day, 2001.

    What’s A Father To Do? 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 I. Introduction Fathers desire that their children will follow in their footsteps. What can a father do to ensure that those following in his footsteps will walk the right path? Paul gives us some answers to the question ... II. What’s A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Will We Do In Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 6,571 views

    This message details 5 of the things the Bible indicates we will do in heaven.

    [Note: the “Look Up” verses below are ordered so that the passages you look up flow through Hebrews and right into Revelation.] The Bible provides us some clues as to what we will do in heaven: 1. Relish the rest of having completed earth’s race. - Look up: Hebrews 4:9. - Other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why His Tongue?

    Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,905 views

    WHY DID THE RICH MAN ONLY WANT WATER ON JUST ONE PART OF HIS BODY?

    WHY HIS TONGUE? LUKE 16:19-31 Pr 11:13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. Pr 16:28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. Pr 26:20 ¶ Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Want The Good Life Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,237 views

    Series of sermons on Proverbs, focus on what it will take to live a good life.

    I Want the “Good Life!” Prov. 1:1-7 Solomon declared he had written his proverbs so that people would know how to live. We need to know how to live life to its fullest. How do we live life to its fullest? Listen the the ways we find the good life. I. We must be wiling to admit our need for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Faith Manifested Through Job

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,887 views

    Learn the distinguishing qualities of a man of genuine faith.

    True Faith Manifested through Job Job 1:1-5 PROPOSITION: Because Christ made you a new creature at salvation, you must demonstrate the qualities of a genuine faith in your daily walk. I. True faith manifests itself through a godly life. v. 1 A. A man of spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When We Open The Door Of Our Heart And Let Jesus In.

    Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
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    What happens when we open the door of our heart to Jesus

    Revelation 3:20. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Will you open the door of your heart and let him come in? When we open the door of our heart and let Jesus in. 1. “Our Sins are taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of The Christian Life!

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,922 views

    This simple message shows the profound joy that comes from knowing Jesus!

    The Joy Of The Christian Life Philippians 1 Introduction: The book of Philippians will teach us the Biblical concept of joy. I want us to look at the foundation upon which our joy rest. That foundation is the Christian life. This Christian life is impossible without Christ! Keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Untapped Destiny

    Contributed by Jeff Bullock on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,389 views

    A message about the need for Christians to grow up in Christ and not remain spiritual infants.

    Title: The Untapped Destiny Key Thought: Children grow up, and so should CHRISTIANS. 1 Corinthians 13:11 When we were children, we thought and reasoned as children do. But when we grew up, we quit our childish ways. Number 1: Everyone has been a CHILD “When we were children,” A. Children ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Easter All About

    Contributed by David Dewitt on May 5, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,191 views

    A look at the real meaning of Easter. A devotional for the church newsletter.

    What is Easter All About? 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 March 2004 We have candy coated Easter, literally. We have made Easter about candy filled baskets, colorful plastic eggs, chocolate surprises and cute little bunnies. Is this what Easter is really all about or is there something more than we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Stewardship Of Time

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,620 views

    A brief message on structuring prayer time.

    STEWARDSHIP OF TIME Ephesians 5:1-17 INTRO: To redeem means to reclaim by payment of money, or to recover by labor, that which has been lost or alienated; or to preserve by prudence that which is in danger. This definition is wisely applied to our use of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Perfect Church- Is It Really Possible? Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,442 views

    Trying to prove to the listener that the church can do amazing things when there is commitment to Christ at the foundation of the church.

    The Perfect Church- Is It Really Possible? What is your picture of the perfect world? To me- it includes the perfect church But there is no perfect church What would the perfect church look like? 95% approval rate on a $90 mil. relocation? 3000 person growth in one day? Small groups – growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ