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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Looking For A Clean Stall

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 5,088 views

    Many lose life in wishing for something else, and waste what is in their hands.

    I ponder today, Searching for a clean stall. Too many of our hearts mourn over what we do not have, because our eyes and hearts fail to see what we do have. We pray more for things than people. Happiness becomes our goal. Several have told me in the last few days, "I just want to be happy!" This ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    House Arrest

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,237 views

    How may we deal constructively with our loss of "freedom" as we grow older and become saddled with more and more family responsibilities?

    "Jesus said to Peter, ’When you were young you were free to get up and go wherever and whenever you wanted: but when you get older, others will take you and lead you where they want and not where you want.’"(John 21:18) Tradition says the apostle Peter was crucified in Rome, several years ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Kept His Disciples United

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,946 views

    Every group contains of a wide variety of personalities, interests and backgrounds.

    Every group contains of a wide variety of personalities, interests and backgrounds. When Jesus brought people together with such stark perceptional differences, He knew that in fighting might become a real problem. Instead of insisting that the disciples be unified, Jesus pointed His men toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Ronnie Grizzle avatar

    Finding Peace In A Troubled World

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,971 views

    9-11 MEMORIAL SERVICE. WHAT WE MUST DO TO FIND PEACE IN A TROUBLED WORLD.

    PEACE IN A TROUBLED WORLD SEPTEMBER 11, 2002 MEMORIAL SERVICE GARLAND, NC AS YOU KNOW, WE ARE HERE TO REMEMBER THE EVENTS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. THE DAY THAT THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE LOST THEIR LIVES AND BECAME HEROES. WHILE COUNTLESS OTHERS HAD THEIR LIVES CHANGED FOREVER. THE RELATIVE PEACE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Higgs avatar

    The Positive Power Of Lemonade Series

    Contributed by Charles Higgs on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,371 views

    When life gave the Apostle Paul lemons he made lemonade.

    The Positive Power of Lemonade! Philippians 1:12-19 Sermon Notes for November 25th, 2001 a.m. The terrorist and enemies of the 911 incidents thought… America…will be weaker America…will be bitter America will be divided America will loose their faith in God America is taking the lemons of 911 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How God Closes One Door And Opens Another

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 20,069 views

    God guides us by using closed doors and opens doors if we are willing to submit to His total control

    How God Closes One Door and Opens Another (Acts 16:6-18) Illustration:Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the Pacific Ocean. His incredible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Maurice Brown avatar

    Lessons From The Life Of Saul

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 15, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 14,463 views

    We can lose our crown just as Saul did!

    Introduction A. Give us a King! - the demand of Israel in I Sam.8 1. Saul was their choice, and he became their conquering hero 2. But Saul later became the King who threw away his crown 3. The Bleating sheep on the slopes of Mt. Carmel signalled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Maurice Brown avatar

    Three Strikes - And Out!

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 16,285 views

    There is no room for half-heartedness in God’s Kingdom!

    INTRODUCTION A. Meet another great hero of the Old Testament - Elisha 1. This faithful man of God is about to die 2. He has fought the good fight, finished the course, kept the faith 3. As he lies dying, he thinks of the future of God’s people B. He receives a surprise ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Junk To Justified

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 18, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,224 views

    Reconcilled

    From Junk to Justified! Praise: Give me a clean heart. So I may serve thee. Lord Fix my heart so that I may be used by thee. For I’m not worthy. Of all these blessings. Give me a clean heart. So that I may follow thee. Prayer: Lord praying that when I find myself in the dungeon ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Military Veteran Funeral Message

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 215 ratings
     | 98,731 views

    Paul compares our bodies to tents, a familiar image for soldiers who yearn for homecoming.

    Funeral message for a Military Veteran Poem: “The muffled drum’s sad roll has beat the soldier’s last tattoo; No more on life’s parade shall meet that brave and fallen few. On Fame’s eternal camping ground, their silent tents are spread; But glory guards with solemn dignity the bivouac of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Am I Repeating Myself? Series

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 20, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,179 views

    This is a sermon about the importance of finding your source of joy in Christ and Christ alone.

    Introduction: A Preacher’s Verse – 1 Peter 1:12-14, I don’t mind repeating myself because Peter did, and so did Paul as we see today. READ SCRIPTURE/PRAY Background: Paul’s shifting from giving us Godly examples to follow to warning us about falling prey to false teachings which will certainly rob ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Worth Remembering

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,018 views

    This is a Memorial Day sermon. There is also a Lord’s Supper included in this service.

    Series: Memorial Day WORTH REMEMBERING Joshua 4:1-7 Introduction: After being married for 14 years have learned a couple of things. I have learned that my wife seems to be able to remember things I did when we were dating in High School that I have tried to forget. I have learned that my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    True Discipleship

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 5, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,417 views

    Jesus asks: Will you come and follow me?

    Stiffkey/ Thornage 06-04-03 The True Cost of Discipleship - John 12:24-26 Story: C.T. Studd (Charles Thomas Studd) (1860-1931) was the son of a wealthy Englishman, Edward Studd. He was an excellent cricket player and at the age of nineteen was captain of the team at Eton. He attended ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rev. Moses Assniyi avatar

    Pathway To The Christian Life

    Contributed by Rev. Moses Assniyi on May 22, 2011
     | 4,189 views

    The pathway of the Christian life is a journey that is preplan by God and He handle the map for us to follow. As we set out for the journey God will then take the ashes of our lives and turn them into something beautiful;such is the pathway of the christi

    Introduction The chronicles of the biblical heroes are clearly spelt out, whether good or bad. The bible is always honest in recording the faults and mistakes of the greatest men and women. These biographies are written to encourage us. The pathway of the Christian life is to see God taken the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Frederick Baker II avatar

    The Love Of God Shown To Us

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 3, 2007
     | 2,201 views

    Showing the Attribute of God’s Love.

    The LOVE of GOD Shown to Us Texts: John 3:16 16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Introduction: One of the most touching stories concerning Pope John XXIII is about the day after Christmas ...read more

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