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  • John Beehler avatar

    Where's Your Ice Cream Cone?

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 259 ratings
     | 14,712 views

    Too often we get so wrapped up in the "busyness" of life that we fail to take the time to listen to the Word of the Lord and seek His face.

    Where’s Your Ice Cream Cone? You’ve probably all heard that commercial that has a line in it that goes something like, “It’s 10:00 o’clock, do you know where your kids are?” Well, I’m here today to ask you, “Do you know where your ice cream cone is?” If you are involved in ministry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Declaring Spiritual Bankruptcy Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jul 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,617 views

    Examination of the first BE-Attitude: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven

    PURSUING HAPPINESS : Declaring Spiritual Bankruptcy Matthew 5:1-12 1. This past Tuesday our nation celebrated its 230th year of Independence and one of the most famous phrases in the Declaration of Independence, listed as one of the “unalienable rights of man” is “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    The Search For Significance At Work/School Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on May 12, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,559 views

    I talk about how God wants us to see our places of employment (or school) as opportunities to make a difference.

    Search for Significance at Work/School Intro: Did you know that in a recent survey it was found that 65% of American workers are unhappy with their jobs? There are a lot of factors leading to unsatisfaction with their jobs. But if you are looking for a little excitement in a new career how many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember Cousin John

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
     | 3,977 views

    Everyone has relatives that seem strange. Jesus was not any different except that the crazy opinions and words were from God.

    It happened for the first time this week…I was asked the question that I dread…Are you ready for Christmas? My standard response is to say that it is not Christmas Eve yet? I ask what the big hurry is….? My point of view on Christmas shopping is not well received at my house. I am not ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Not Everything Is As It Seems

    Contributed by Aaron Holbrough on Jul 13, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,259 views

    Jesus meets a sick man, and Jesus question to him seems odd - "do you want to get better?" But sometimes what we want and what we need are two different things.

    Not everything is as it Seems. John 5:1-15 Jesus is heading up to Jerusalem for a Feast of the Jews (doesn’t say which one) On his way he passed by pool that in Aramaic is called Bethesda archeology has uncovered these pools and they had colonnades or covered parts and the invalid and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Following Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,958 views

    This message was inspired (outline borrowed) from another pastor. The call of Christ is more pressing and demanding than the average believer considers it to be.

    Following Christ Luke 9:57-62 * In his book "None of These Diseases”, S. I. McMillen, tells a story of a young woman who wanted to go to college, but her heart sank when she read the question on the application blank that asked, "Are you a leader?" Being both honest and conscientious, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Surperiority Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,368 views

    Exposition of Acts 19:21-41 regarding the riot in Ephesus and its demonstration of the superiority of Christ in an experiential fashion

    Text: Acts 19:21-41, Title: The Superiority of Christ, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/25/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Read the story of John Stam, missionary to China in 1934 from The Baptist Vision magazine current issue, MacArthur summary of Hebrews… “the letter begins with the general superiority of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Ear” God's Word

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,865 views

    “Ear” God’s Word 1) By listening prayerfully, asking for understanding 2) By listening persistently, seeking depth of knowledge and conviction 3) By listening attentively, blocking out earthly cares and concerns

    Can you palm a basketball? Can you grip a basketball with one hand so that you can pick it up off the floor and wave it around without it slipping out of your hand? I can’t palm a basketball and there’s nothing I can do about it. I stopped growing a long time ago. My hands won’t get any bigger than ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Kingdom Credentials

    Contributed by Glenn Bleakney on Jun 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,205 views

    According to the Bible, the Good News of Jesus Christ is powerful and is never to be communicated in word only. The testimony of the Cross of Christ is to be made effective not only by proclamation but also in demonstration of the power of the Holy Ghost.

    Rom 15:18-19 I dare not boast of anything else. I have brought the Gentiles to God by my message and by the way I lived before them. 19 I have won them over by the miracles done through me as signs from God--all by the power of God’s Spirit. In this way, I have fully presented the Good News of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doubt

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,312 views

    Have you ever doubted anything. God will help you overcome your doubts...

    Doubt – 17th August 2008 pm Have you ever had any doubts? – during exams, during a sports event, during…. During your Christian life? One tribe of native Americans had a unique practice for training young braves. On the night of a boy’s thirteenth birthday, he was placed in a dense forest to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passion Week Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,985 views

    An outline of the events of the passion week.

    PRELUDE TO THE PASSION WEEK 1. Raising Lazarus from the dead (John 11.38-44) 2. The entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21.1-10; Luke 19.28-44) 3. The cleansing of the temple (Matthew 21.12-13) A SERIES OF ENCOUNTERS WITH THE RULING JEWS IN JERUSALEM. 1. The Chief Priests and Elders question His ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Are You A Borderline Believer? Part Ii Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,851 views

    What are the basic truths that a real believer must understand? Why does Jesus tells us to "be perfect?" What is the difference between real and false religion?...

    Are you a Borderline Believer? Part II Hebrews 5:13-14 Purpose: To demonstrate that a lack of passion for God’s Word indicates an absence of a relationship with Christ. Aim: I want the listener to see if their commitment to Christ is valid. INTRODUCTION: Could I see a show of hands: How many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Law Keeper Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007
     | 3,863 views

    This sermon explores the relevancy of God’s Law and the only who ever truly fulfilled it. Jesus expected his disciples to experience that fulfillment in him.

    The Law Keeper Matt. 5:17-20 4/29/07 PSCOC Introduction: Holier Than Thou When I was a freshman in High School, I was referred to in this way. It wasn’t intended as a compliment. I made some of my peers uncomfortable. I didn’t cuss, drink, smoke, or any of that bad boy stuff. I would later go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Frank Martin avatar

    8 Wonders Of The World

    Contributed by Frank Martin on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,606 views

    A faith twist on a worldly notion

    8th Wonders of the world Man has consistently looked to glorify himself and the works of his hands. Routinely we award one another for acts or feats that we use to set us apart or above others. This is contrary to the nature of God. When we look to elevate ourselves, we till ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Unknown God

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,517 views

    THERE ARE PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD THAT DON’T REALLY KNOW ABOUT THE "ONE TRUE GOD"

    The Unknown God Acts 17:16-31 There are people here in our country today that are just as ignorant about the ONE true GOD AS THEY WERE WHEN THE APOSTLE PAUL SPOKE THESE WORDS HERE IN OUR TEXT TODAY, yonder in Athens Greece, listen as I read our text found in, acts.17: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist