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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Mad About A Christmas Tree Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 28, 2003
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    A sermon on Jonah 4 about how petty we can become when we focus on other things rather than the mission of the church

    Notes for Sermon 7/27/2003 Jonah 4:5-11 Introduction: The lady who got mad about the Christmas tree. WBTU: A. Read Jonah 4:5-11. B. How stupid and ridiculous to get mad about a vine. C. How stupid and ridiculous to get mad at God for Jonah’s mission was a success. D. Jonah’s mission. No, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wes Richard avatar

    God First In The Home

    Contributed by Wes Richard on May 7, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
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    Deuteronomy 4 helps us understand the importance of putting God first in the home.

    Every so often, somebody calls to ask if we will marry them. We always say, “We’ll be glad to talk with you about it.” In some cases they are just thinking about marriage. In other cases they have already purchased their marriage license and have the date set. So, we get together to talk. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Celebrating And Embracing God's People

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 25, 2004
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    Our church and our faith is about people… and God.

    This morning I begin by acknowledging two mothers who were and have been very important shapers and influencers of my life. The first is my Grandmother Kane. Though she has been dead for over 3 decades, her influence, especially concerning her deep and long-lasting faith and deep and legendary ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Life In Tune

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 30, 2002
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    The best score for life is God’s commands.

    Last week I commented that you sounded wonderful as you sang and how I wish that all of us present this morning could have heard the children sing this past week at VBS. One of the songs we sang last week however gave us a bit of a challenge. It was pitched a bit high. With our digital keyboard we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Where Always Is Heard An Encouraging Word

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
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    3 encouragements for Christians

    Where Always Is Heard an Encouraging Word Acts 15:11-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 13, 2007 *Encouragement is such a wonderful thing. Mark Twain once said, “I can live for two months on one good compliment.” (1) *We all need encouragement, and believers, God wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Model For Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    Message about how the blind men approached Jesus on His way to Jerusalem.

    A Model for Effective Prayer Matthew 20:29-34 May 4, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Can I just be completely honest with you about something? I don’t suppose you’d want me to lie about anything, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Service Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
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    Building God’s Church through Service(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

    Ministers often hear excuses from folks whom they have asked to serve in some role in church. The next time you feel like GOD can’t use you, just remember... Noah was a drunk Abraham was too old Isaac was a daydreamer Jacob was a liar Leah was ugly Joseph was abused Moses had a stuttering ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Moment Of Evaluation

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011
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    Take time to evaluate your commitment to God. Evaluate wither you are giving God the honor and respect to God.

    A Moment of Evaluation I have to start with a hard question… Do you remember getting your first speeding ticket? Driving down the road and there is a policeman on the side of the road….Get a knot in stomach. If speeding it seems worse…but most of the time I never know if I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Behavior Of Men And Women Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 27 ratings
     | 17,633 views

    In our text, Paul speaks of the behavior of Christian men and women.

    INTRO.- Our world is full of bad behavior. However, it’s not supposed to be in the church! Christians are supposed to be somewhat different from other people in the world. ILL.- Geroge Gallup wrote: There’s little difference in ethical behavior between the churched and the unchurched. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Longings To Be Followed-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 12, 2016
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    1 of 4. Jesus invited His audience to accept Him as the Light that everyone/all should follow. Jesus is the Light that all should follow. But Why? 4 longings worthy of being followed...A Longing to be followed, fulfills the need for...

    LONGINGS TO BE FOLLOWED-I—John 8:12 Attention: VBS Theme this week: ‘Following Jesus, The Light of the world.’ There are many things we long for... Things that may or may not be Christ honoring, such as... Personal recognition, Power over others, Overly expensive vehicle(s), ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Touch Feet?

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,489 views

    Jesus evidenced humble service toward His disciples. He calls us to do the same toward one another.

    March 26, 2000 John 13:1-17 “Do you touch feet?” INTRODUCTION [quietly sit down on the edge of the stage, and proceed to take off your boots. Take a whiff of the smell in your boots after you take them off. Then, proceed to take off your socks. After taking off your socks, begin to clean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Way

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 12, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,839 views

    Jesus is the one way to gain an entrance into heaven

    One Way Selected Passages August 10, 2003 VBS Program Message Introduction A little boy, caught in mischief, was asked by his mother: "How do you expect to get into heaven?" He thought a minute and then said: "Well, I’ll just run in and out and in and keep slamming the door until they say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    When Salvation Comes

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,086 views

    Salvation comes to us when we are willing to breakdown the barriers that separate us from God.

    Luke 19: 1 – 10 / When Salvation Comes Intro: Randy Newman wrote a song some time ago called “Short People.” The lyrics go something like this: “Short people got no reason to live. They got little hands and little eyes and they walk around tellin’ great big lies. They got little noses and tiny ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Todd Bishop avatar

    What Defines You?

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 5, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 19,888 views

    Discovering the things in our life that define who we are and who we will become

    INTRODUCTION Everyone is defined by something … in fact, every company is defined by it’s product! White Castle is defined by its “belly bombers.” Applebee’s is defined by its “half off the muchies” after 10. Dell is defined by its “inexpensive computers.” Apple is defined by its “graphic/video ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Jesus And Children In Mark Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 11, 2023
     | 3,340 views

    Children are gifts from the Lord. We have always challenges before them. We need to set examples as well as teach life values, above all Christ in their lives. Do child evangelism through every way you can.

    Lesson 13 Mark 10:13-16 Jesus and Children in Mark CHILDREN IN OT PERSPECTIVE: The Old Testament talks about the importance of raising children to love and worship God (Deuteronomy 6:7, Proverbs 22:6). Parents are reminded that children are a heritage from the Lord (Psalm 127:3-5). Children are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist