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  • Neil Partington avatar

    Choosen By God Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on May 29, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,515 views

    Everyone wants to feel welcomed, but our society makes people feel unappreciated. Fortunately, the cross declares that this is not the way God deals with us. We are choosen by God.

    We live in a cutthroat society. Our schools and our culture are designed for competition. And we live our lives with an “I’m better than you” mentality. Many of us were taught to go to school, get good grades, and get a good job. And once you graduate, send out as many resumes as possible because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Prodigal Prophet

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,138 views

    God calls us not to do what we want, but what He knows will build His kingdom. The question is, will we do it or run like Jonah?

    First Baptist Church The Prodigal Prophet Jonah 1:1 - 16 July 7, 2002 When I am told to do something I don’t want to do, you know what I do . . . I rebel. I do everything but what I’m supposed to do. I see that all the time with Joshua and Zachary — Joshua go to the bathroom, Joshua get your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Who Is A Good And Faithful Servant?

    Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 56,736 views

    We all want to hear those words from our Master, but who will really be there? Many in the church will miss that great blessing because of uncommitted hearts.

    WHO IS A GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT? Sunday, May 07, 2006 – AM By Pastor Jim May James 1:22-25, "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The High Chair Vs The Electric Chair?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,240 views

    We think about the role of Parent’s in raising Godly children. A poll recently stated: 80% of unchurched parents want their children to have a spiritual education.

    THE HIGH CHAIR VS THE ELECTRIC CHAIR By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION! A. Did you hear about the little boy that went to Sunday School? His Mom and Dad stayed home. They started asking the lad all about Sunday School class? The Mom said: WHO WAS YOUR SUNDAY SCHOOL ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Blueprints Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
     | 4,840 views

    And as we build the church, there are certain things that simply have to be in the plans if we’re going to be the kind of church God wants us to be. Community, Teamwork, Love.

    It’s amazing what you can find on the Internet. I’ve mentioned before that I’m a Star Trek fan, so I was impressed when I found this. I found a website of pictures of the USS Enterprise made entirely from lego. (http://homepage.mac.com/happywaffle/enterprise/) The interesting thing about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Ready To Suffer Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,022 views

    If we want to be ready to suffer for Christ, we must arm ourselves with His attitude, choose to abandon our sin, expect abuse, and anticipate God's approval.

    Recently, I read about a fictitious manual for Peace Corp volunteers headed for South America. It offers advice on how to handle a chance encounter with an anaconda (a large type of boa constrictor). The advice comes under the heading, “What to Do If Attacked by an Anaconda”: #1) If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Fellow Soldiers Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,171 views

    Paul wanted the Philippians to see two shining examples... one clergy and the other a layman, to share with them that God uses ALL people as long as they are willing and obedient!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 19, 2011 Date Preached: August 21, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Fellow Soldiers in Christ Sermon Text: Philippians 2:19-30 [ESV] Introduction: Just what does it mean when we SAY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making God Smile

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Aug 20, 2011
     | 4,079 views

    After Vacation Bible School I see the lesson we taught is a lesson we need to learn, We all should want to see God smile.

    MAKING GOD SMILE (All my sermons use illustrations that can be found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) A few weeks ago we had Vacation Bible School, a slightly obnoxious camel puppet, from Brooklyn New York, taught the kids lessons about Noah. The first day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    God's Task; Our Task

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Sep 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,233 views

    God calls you to serve within His church. He wants you to put your hands to work for Him, to invest your time in a work that lasts.

    9-4-11 God’s Task, Our Task Labor Day NEHEMIAH 3:1-32 Nehemiah had noticed, and was troubled that the wall had fallen into disrepair. He had defined the purpose, communicated his discontent, and motivated the people to accept the task. Now the work began. The walls of Jerusalem had been in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Dull Listener Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 16, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,861 views

    If you want to grow in these tough times, practice God’s Word; then persist in the practice of God’s Word, and don’t be pig-headed in your ways.

    Dana Van Scoy, of Oxnard, CA, talks about the time when her son had graduated from the 8th grade and was getting ready to enter high school. He was the first of their children to reach this point in life, and she wasn’t real sure about how to prepare him for the pitfalls lurking in the halls of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Gods Forever Favor!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 24, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,521 views

    Life liberty and the pursuit of happiness, isn't that what we all want? Do you know what that sounds like in spiritual terms..."abundant life"

    Gods, Forever Favor! Psalm 30:1-5, AMP 1.I WILL extol You, O Lord, for You have lifted me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me. 2.O Lord my God, I cried to You and You have healed me. 3.O Lord, You have brought my life up from Sheol (the place of the dead); You have kept me alive, that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Healing Broken Relationships Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,144 views

    If you want to heal your broken relationships, confess the wrong you have done, confront the wrong done to you, and confirm the right path going forward.

    Three weeks after her wedding day, Joanna called her pastor in hysterics. “Pastor,” she cried, “John and I had our first fight together! It was awful. What am I going to do?” “Calm down, Joanna,” her pastor answered, leaning back in his chair and shaking his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Kyle Idleman avatar

    Deepening Desire Series

    Contributed by Kyle Idleman on Jul 28, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,995 views

    In love, if we start by asking God what he wants, chances are we will find a love like the one in Song of Solomon, and it will become its own song.

    The Song of Solomon, or Song of Songs, is one of the most interesting, unique books in the Bible. Nothing else is like it. Psalms has poetry, but not like this. Ruth and Esther have love stories, but not like this one. Paul talked about marriage, but not as Song of Solomon does. This book of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Focus In Matthew: Joseph Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 7, 2015
     | 5,182 views

    Joseph is a righteous man. Even before he is put into a hard position with a pregnant fiancée he is a righteous man that wants to live his life as God instructs.

    CHRISTMAS FOCUS IN MATTHEW: JOSEPH MATTHEW 1:18-25 SEGMENT 1 Lies. It had to be a lie. How could she be pregnant? What good would come of this? How could she put such a thing on God? What possible reason could she have for spinning a tale of an angel messenger and pregnancy and the Messiah? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James O. Davis avatar

    The Seven Benefits To A Spirit Empowered Church

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 22, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,794 views

    Do you want to have an average church or a normal church? By and large, the average church we find today, the normal church we find in the Word of God.

    Do you want to have an average church or a normal church? By and large, the average church we find today, the normal church we find in the Word of God. Let me ask you a couple more questions. Do you want to be a container or do you want to be a channel? Do you want your church to be a reservoir or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God