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  • Ben Mandrell avatar

    The Incredible Family

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,428 views

    There is one institution that is far more powerful than government, far more influential than the university, that institute is the family.

    Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. The Incredible Family Colossians 3:18-21 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, June 15, 2008 (Father’s Day) We live on planet earth and across this spinning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godisnowhere Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,977 views

    Ruth has taken refuge in the God of Israel and has begun to experience His amazing grace for God's love never fails and He has not stopped showing His kindness to the living and the dead!

    “GODISNOWHERE” - Ruth 2:17-23 - March 3, 2013 Series: From Heartache To Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #6 Let’s try something right here at the outset. I want you to picture for a moment, two creatures that make their homes in desert places. One is a vulture – ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Way In A Manger Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 28, 2012
     | 4,689 views

    What was God really doing in the birth of the Messiah as He entered into a hurting and broken world?

    A Way In A Manger - Matthew 1:18-25 - December 23, 2012 Series: Advent 2012 - #4 Well last Sunday night we enjoyed the Sunday School Christmas Concert – an evening of celebration that we look forward to each and every year. But we’re not the only church to do something like that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Character Study: Zacariah And Elisabeth

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 4,990 views

    Character Study: Zacariah and Elisabeth (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 1 verses 5-24 & 57-80. Quote: “The seven ages of man: spills, drills, thrills, bills, ills, pills, wills”. Ill: You know when you are growing old when… • Everything hurts and what doesn’t hurt, doesn’t work, • Your knees ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Faith Of A Dog

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 9, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,297 views

    A message that shows how people of all times are just like us today. We are all driven by our pasts to make decisions today that will affect our futures tomorrow.

    There were two men out in the country hunting one day when all of a sudden they came upon a very large grizzly bear. They could instantly tell that the bear was looking for lunch. And so, they began to run with all their might. While they were running away from the bear, one of them yelled ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Doorway

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 9, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,862 views

    Our past; our present; our future. Our past doesn’t have to count. The only thing that really counts is where we are today, because where we are today determines where we will be tomorrow.

    There were two men out in the country hunting one day when all of a sudden they came upon a very large grizzly bear. They could instantly tell that the bear was looking for lunch. And so, they began to run with all their might. While they were running away from the bear, one of them yelled out ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Our Refuge And Strength Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 26, 2021
     | 3,435 views

    This is a sermon for Epiphany Sunday. I've linked Psalm 46 with the hymn "We Three Kings" as a way of reminding ourselves who this child/King is why He is worthy of any all the gifts we have to give Him.

    Samuel could tell by the look on their faces that the elders weren’t making a social call to inquire about his health … and he was right. One of the elders cleared his throat. “Samuel … you are getting old and, well, no offense but we’re more than a little concerned about the future of our ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Greatness Of God's Gospel Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 8, 2024
     | 1,413 views

    The gospel of Jesus Christ: 1. Has always been God's plan (vs. 1-5). 2. Has always involved preaching (vs. 2-4; 7-8). 3. Will always accomplish God's purposes (vs. 8-11). 4. Includes precious gifts (vs. 6, 12-13).

    The Greatness of God's Gospel Ephesians 3:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared April 8, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today in Ephesians 3:1-13, Paul talks about the greatness of the "gospel." That's simply the "good news" about Jesus Christ. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 10,346 views

    Jesus is our model for overcoming temptation.

    TEMPTATION MATTHEW 4:1-11 November 12, 2000 INTRODUCTION: G.H. Charnley, in The Skylark’s Bargain, tells the story of a young skylark who discovered one day a man who would give him worms for a feather. He made a deal – one feather for two worms. The next day the lark was flying high in the sky ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Altar Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 29, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 11,207 views

    Zechariah’s experience in the Temple: Religion can turn us away from God. (Preached during Advent, but not really seasonal)

    Introduction In the musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” Tevye, a man devoted to tradition, finds his thinking challenged when his oldest daughter wants to marry for love, instead of having her marriage arranged by her parents. It had never occurred to him that one would marry for love, and one night he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why This Waste?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 42 ratings
     | 7,596 views

    Sermon on Mark 14 about service

    Sermon for 7/22/2001 Mark 14:3-11 Introduction: A. The kind of love Jesus experienced from this woman would take anyone by surprise. B. Walk into a teenager’s room and everything is neat and clean. You just know that your child must have done something wrong and was trying to win your favor. Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lasting Love

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,622 views

    Funeral sermon for Mrs. Lola Black, who died suddenly only five months after her husband’s death.

    In March, when we gathered in this place to say farewell to a creative, innovative man, we did not dream that five months later we would gather again to bid adieu to his cherished helpmate. Charlie and Lola are together again, in death as in life; and it’s almost beyond belief. It just does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    What Is Assurance Of Salvation?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 20, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 12,087 views

    (How Do We Know That We are Saved?)

    This morning we begin a series that I hope and pray will help each one of us be better established in our faith and relationship with God. I am calling it Bible Jeopardy: We Know The Answer, But What Is The Question? The reason for this title is that a good question gets us to think. And good ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Use Me

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 52 ratings
     | 23,038 views

    God wants to use you to make an eternal difference in the lives of others during your time on earth.

    INTRO: We Build People Overview FIRST BASE: COMMITTED TO MEMBERSHIP (Include Them) “Come and See…” – John 1:39. NON-NEGOTIABLE VALUE: “Every person has the right to a presentation of the gospel at his or her level of understanding. PRIMARY FOCUS: Evangelism * Assimilation * Ministering to needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Way To Purity” Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 12,574 views

    To see God is not necessarily seeing God in heaven, but it’s seeing God here and now. The pure in heart will see God in everything. Not just in nature, but also in their circumstances, good and bad, in their family, church, school

    Intro: “Earth is crammed with heaven, and every bush aflame with God, but only those who see take off their shoes.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning How can anyone look at our world and believe this all happened by chance? With just a glance at the animal kingdom and I see overwhelming evidence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational