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  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "What Makes God Smile?"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 53,070 views

    What are things in our life that can make the smile of God present upon our lives.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 22, 2004 “What Makes God Smile?” Psalm 119:135 Msg. Bible “Smile on me, your servant; teach me the right way to live.” Numbers 6:25 NLT “May the Lord smile on you.” INTRODUCTION: Have you ever thought of God as a HARSH God toward you? Maybe someone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Vital Signs

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,404 views

    How a beleiver can check the vital signs of their relationship with God.

    Intro: It amazes me sometimes when I go to some people’s home and they have all this vegetation growing in their home. I mean real live plants, not the fake plastic stuff. Anybody can have the fake plastic stuff, but it takes what we call somewhat of a green thumb to keep plants alive in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The True Light

    Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 167 ratings
     | 31,128 views

    2nd sermon in a John series

    The True Light John 1.6-13 Helen Keller tells of that dramatic moment when Anne Sullivan first broke through her dark, silent world with the illumination of language: “We walked down the path to the well house, attracted by the fragrance of the honeysuckle with which it was covered. Some one was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recovering From Defeat Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 219 ratings
     | 52,826 views

    Five Principles for recovering from a spiritual defeat taken from Joshua’s victory over Ai.

    A Study of Joshua Sermon # 7 “Recovering From Defeat” Joshua 8: 1-29 As we saw last week there is no failure or mistake that cannot be remedied through the grace of God. Even Achor the valley of trouble can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: God's Final Word Series

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 10,670 views

    Jesus is the final message God has sent to us.

    Jesus: God’s Final Word Hebrews 1:1-4 SICC 6/9/02 One of the most difficult things for a person to endure is separation from someone they love. That difficulty is compounded when, along with the separation, there is a breech in communication as well. If you are apart from someone, and have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wise Men Still Seek Him

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,021 views

    This catchy slogan has appearred on commercial Christmas material for ages. The implications of the statement bothers me. What does it mean? What is it’s implication for us?

    The story goes an angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom. "Done!" says the angel, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Warned You?

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 29, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,776 views

    Repentance is the confession of sin followed by a lifestyle change that honors God!

    “WHO WARNED YOU?” MATTHEW 3: 1-12 MAY 20, 2001 INTRODUCTION: Several years ago the Peanuts comic strip had Lucy and Charlie Brown practicing football. Lucy would hold the ball for Charlie’s placekicking and then Charlie would kick the ball. But every time Lucy had ever held the ball for Charlie, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrestling With God Series

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Aug 18, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 12,399 views

    This sermon embraces the uncomfortable ideas of wrestling with God, God self-limitation in the struggle, and change that occurs.

    Genesis 32:22-32 Our Bible story needs a little prefacing this evening. Its kind of like the original Star Wars Triliogy - we’re coming in to the story at Episode VI. In recent days we’ve been taking a look at some Old Testament characters, and tonight we turn our attention towards Jacob - the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No Need To Fear

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 8,147 views

    Accept suffering. Say no to fear. Set Christ apart in your heart as Lord!

    "Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear [1] ; do not be frightened." [2] But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Christmas

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 80 ratings
     | 12,401 views

    A look at some of the traditions of Christmas and why we celebrate it.

    CHRISTMAS, AIN'T IT GREAT? ALL THE TRADITION AND HYPE, ALL OF THE SACRED AND SECULAR, ALL OF THE GIVING AND ALL OF THE GETTING. BUT HAVE YOU EVER STOPPED TO ASK YOUR SELF "WHY CHRISTMAS?" WHY DOES THE ENTIRE WORLD SEEM TO QUEUE UP TO AT LEAST ACKNOWLEDGE THE 25TH OF DECEMBER. WHERE DID ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Created For Community

    Contributed by David Swensen on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 609 ratings
     | 93,395 views

    In the New Testament there are no "Lone Ranger" Christians. Believers needed each other. Learn how we could benefit from a similar community.

    CREATED FOR COMMUNITY Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION The huge redwood trees in California are amazing. They are the largest living things on earth and the tallest trees in the world. Some of them are 300 feet high and more than 2,500 years old. You would think that trees that large would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fear Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 15,852 views

    PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #1 What is the purpose of the fear of the Lord in the life of the believer?

    What has brought the American culture to the place where we are today? Last week we touched on four philosophies or ways of thinking common among people today. These are not new ways of thinking; they have been around for a long time. We have just put our own spin on them as Americans. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gary Merillat avatar

    The Glorious Appearing Of Christ

    Contributed by Gary Merillat on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,091 views

    The past, present, and future activity of Christ on behalf of mankind. Good for use at Easter or on a study of the ministry of Christ.

    Illustration: Dr. E. Stanley Jones, the famous missionary, wrote in his autobiography a story about a friend, who was called upon to conduct a funeral service. This friend wanted to do the funeral exactly as it should be, so he turned to the New Testament to see how Jesus conducted a funeral. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Marquardt avatar

    Let Us Enter His Rest! Series

    Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 305 ratings
     | 30,998 views

    #3 in "Let Us" Series

    #3 "LET US ENTER HIS REST!" TEXT: Hebrews 4:1-13 INTRO: We live in a very harried world today! The word "rest" is almost missing from our vocabulary! I hear all the time people talking about trying to get some "rest". The frantic lifestyle we live today has crept into the spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Pearl Of Greatest Price Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,781 views

    Parables for Seekers, Pt. 2

    THE PEARL OF GREATEST PRICE (MATTHEW 13:44-46) Some time ago, USA Today reported the results of a Roper Starch Worldwide survey of the wealthiest 1 percent of U.S. households – the 1 million households that have an annual income of at least $250,000 or a net worth of at least $2.5 million. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible