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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Scattered Splinters

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,954 views

    The church is more than scattered splinters, there is power in agreement. It is called synergism. United we stand.

    SCATTERED SPLINTERS TEAR DOWN THE EXCUSES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WE ARE EXPERTS WITH SPLINTERS. A. When I was a little boy in the fifth grade, my Dad pastored a church in southern Ohio. The altar was a beautiful, shiny, slick piece of wood. When no one was looking I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    The Gift Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,614 views

    This sermon is the seventh in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the gift of Giving in order to allow the Holy Spirit to reveal this gift to those who have it.

    In Romans 12:8b, the second phrase says in the KJV, “he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity or liberality.” The NIV says “if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously.” One of my favorite advertisements is the Red Cross Blood Banks appeal to “Give the Gift that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Growing Kids God's Way Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,396 views

    Parents have an awesome task. I am confident that every parent here felt the weight of that responsibility the first time they held their child. Everyone mother and father—and grandmother and grandfather—knows what I am talking about. If we feel over

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series 2006 Growing Kids God’s Way Luke 2:21, 39-42, 51-52 Introduction: The most powerful job in the world is not the president of the United States, the Secretary General of the United Nations, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Why So Many Translations

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,950 views

    We have lots of bible translations to choose from. That’s good and bad. It is good that the Bible is available. But so many translations creates lots of confusion. Let’s try to make sense out of this.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Why So Many Bible Translations? Scripture Reading: Neh 8:1-11 Introduction: 1. The Problem So many choices: At least twenty-five different English translations of the entire Bible and approximately ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Searan avatar

    From Bethany To Pentecost

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 27,733 views

    At the time of our text, the disciples had been on quite an emotional roller coaster ride. They had within the past few weeks witnessed their leader Jesus Christ open the blind eyes, and perform other miracles. They were then with Him when He went to the

    Text: Luke 24:44-53 (NASB) 44Now He said to them, "These are My words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled." 45Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, 46and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Gillett avatar

    Church Order

    Contributed by Mike Gillett on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,731 views

    Corinth has been long noted as a church with problems… and one of those problems was disruptions, disruptions during worship.

    I read Warren Wiersbe exposition of this passage and some of the comments are from him and Richard Pratt, "Holman New Testament Commentary." I Cor. 11:1-16 "Church Order" He came shuffling in… the service had already begun… almost no one noticed him yet everyone noticed him. He smelled of B.O., ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Take Seriously The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,173 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Series C, based on an unknown students recount of a class she encountered at a Christian college.

    4th Sunday in Lent March 18, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, as we study your Word, we realize that we do not fully embrace the life you created us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Jeremy Simpson avatar

    Philippians, Colossians, I & Ii Thessalonians Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,974 views

    Eighth in a Series going through the New Testament

    PHILIPPIANS, COLOSSIANS, I & II THESSALONIANS Sermon 8 Introduction: In the previous lesson we studied the books of Galatians and Ephesians. In this lesson will complete a survey of the Books of Philippians and Colossians. The Book of Philippians is a book about rejoicing. The Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "How To Go From Dirtbag To Top-Notch" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,943 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that ONE OF GOD’S greatest acts of love is shown in how He forgives and welcomes the return home of his shameful and disgraceful children with open arms and loving gestures.

    18 March 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: One of God’s greatest act of love is His FORGIVENESS OF SINNERS. . References: Luke 15:1-32 (NIV); Psalm 32:1-11 (Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered …); Joshua ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    The Invisible War

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 8, 2005
    based on 134 ratings
     | 42,285 views

    We are engaged in spiritual conflict and need to be aware of resources available to us to enable us to be victorious.

    The Invisible War Ephesians 6:10-18 I DON’T HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT WE ARE AT WAR IN AMERICA! It’s a dirty war–in some ways, worse than the one we are waging against terrorism. It’s being fought right here on our soil as well as in many other nations. It’s a war for the minds and hearts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Brian William avatar

    The Blessing Of Working For The Vineyard Owner

    Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,359 views

    Serving in the vineyard of God’s Kingdom is a true blessing because the work is done with the confidence that God’s reward awaits at the end of the day.

    Every morning they line up on the streets – dozens of people outside the temporary services agencies in Chicago. They’re lined up at 6:00 am each morning looking for a job, but these agencies won’t find jobs for them. They’ll only find them work to do – work for one day. By 7:00 am, over 100 of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Narnia: When Aslan Comes In Sight Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 13, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,014 views

    #7 in Walking in the Spirit series. It’s also a tie-in with Narnia, about looking forward to Jesus coming. It uses Simeon as scripture basis.

    Luke 2:25-35 – Narnia: When Aslan Comes in Sight Tonight I’d like to continue on in our series on walking in the Spirit (#7 by now). In fact, the Bible says that the Holy Spirit was upon this man who happens to be our main topic for the evening. We are going to read Luke 2:25-33. Now, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Tune Up For Judgment Day

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,228 views

    Stay ready for Judgment Day by feeding your faith through God’s Word.

    Are you ready for winter? Have you tried on your snow boots to make sure they still fit? Have you taken your car in for a tune-up to make sure your battery and antifreeze are still good and that you have the right kind of oil for cold weather? Although it takes time to do all these things, it pays ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2why Should I Pray? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,287 views

    God loves for His people to pray and seek His face. Prayer is communication with our Father. May we learn to know our Father in prayer.

    #2 WHY SHOULD I PRAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2 of a two part series. I do part #2 in two parts. God teach me not only to pray, but to love those for whom I pray. I LOVE THIS POEM: I STAND AT NIGHT Author Unknown I STAND AT NIGHT, AMID THE CITY’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Douglas Vincent avatar

    Can Humans Have Integrity?

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Nov 22, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,643 views

    Satan challenges God asumption that Job is righteous. The open question of Job is, "Can humans serve God for who he is?" Can they have real integrity.

    When I was a child my mom had to promise me she would give me a prize if I was good in the grocery store. I didn’t get that many prizes. But the motivation for my goodness was a prize. As I matured my Mother would ask me to be good in the store out of respect for her and the other shoppers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist