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    Learning To Play Nice

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 20, 2011
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    Our lives are lived most peacefully when we live in a "roundabout" way.

    Title: Learning to Play Nice Text: II Corinthians 13:11-14 and Romans 12:14-21 Thesis: Our lives are lived most peacefully when we live in a “roundabout” way. Introduction Bonnie and I saw our first Lacrosse match two weeks ago in Wheaton, IL. Our oldest Granddaughter, Matti, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    More Forgiving, Less Fault-Finding!

    Contributed by David Cook on Nov 14, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,907 views

    God’s people should be known for being forgiving...not fault-finding!

    “MORE FORGIVING, LESS FAULT-FINDING!” INTRO: It is so easy to get into the trap of judging others unfairly! ILLUS: Chuck Swindoll told of his being at a pastor’s conference where he would be speaking. The first day there a man approached him and said how greatly he had looked forward to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Death, Dying & The Christian Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 19, 2008
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    Paul makes it clear that when a believer dies his soul goes to be with the Lord.

    1. SERIOUS SUBJECTS. IMPORTANT ISSUES. 2. There are a lot of them in God’s Word • The Bible DOESN’T SHY away from the serious matters in life. • It speaks very openly & candidly of sin & salvation, of money & motives, even of fears and failures. • AND as we open His word, it so quickly cuts right ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When We Are Out Of Here!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,279 views

    Christians are people whose hope is rooted in the bedrock truth of the resurrection.

    Title: When We Are Out of Here Text: I Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Big Idea: Christians are people of hope. Introduction What happens when we die? In most cultures it is customary to have a memorial service of some sort… over the years I have planned a few such services. When planning a service ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Jesus Changed Addresses

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,386 views

    This sermon considers the benefits resulting from the incarnation Of Jesus Christ.

    Have you ever changed addresses? There is so much involved. You must notify the post office. You must notify your creditors. You must notify your friends. You must notify the IRS. You must notify the utility company. I want to use the change of address idea to communicate a spiritual truth. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,508 views

    This is our time to turn toward others and give it our all.

    OUR TIME, OUR TURN, OUR ALL Colossians 4.5-6 S: External Focus C: Mission Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: THIS IS OUR TIME TO TURN TOWARD OTHERS AND GIVE IT OUR ALL. CV: “We will relentlessly reach out to people with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.” Type: Proposition I. Live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are You? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,875 views

    You do not want to get to stand before Jesus only to find out that He NEVER KNEW YOU!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • In his book, Growing Deep in the Christian Life, p. 159-60. Charles Swindoll, writes, Several years ago, in Long Beach, California, a fellow went into a fried chicken place and bought a couple of chicken dinners for himself and his date late one afternoon. The young woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Counting The Costs And Benefits Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,677 views

    Our involvement in reaching lost people will involve numerous costs, but the benefits outweigh the costs.

    Introduction: A. Life is full of choices, isn’t it? 1. I read a story about a family who was moving cross-country and decided to drive both of their cars in the move. 2. Their 8 year-old son became very worried about this. 3. He asked his father, “How will we keep from getting separated?” 4. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit- Kindness Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 24, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 46,771 views

    Kindness is a nondescript fruit that is very important for our growth in Christ.

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • Today as we carry on with out look at the fruit of the spirit, we are going to take some time to examine a fruit that seems to be pretty nondescript on the surface. • Kindness seems like something that is pretty ordinary, but when you start to really think about it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Religion That Makes A Difference Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 23, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,077 views

    Religion that makes a difference is characterized by godly language, godly love and a godly lifestyle. James not only tells us what we should be, he tells us how to get there.

    Introduction A. I heard about a man who came into church late one Sunday. 1. He asked someone in the back of the auditorium, “Is the sermon done yet?” 2. The person wisely answered, “The sermon has been preached, but it has yet to be done.” 3. Wow! You talk about truthful and insightful! 4. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hungry For God Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,729 views

    The practice of fasting focuses our desire on God and enriches the soul.

    True Spirituality Series Fasting: Hungry for God Matthew 6:1, 16-18 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we come to the third of three illustrations Jesus uses to teach that motives matter to God. It is possible to do a good thing for the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Money Matters" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,722 views

    Tenth in a series on the book of James. Deals with principles for successfully handling the resources that God has given into our lives.

    A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF JAMES Sermon # 10 “Money Matters” James 5:1-6 Some have said to me recently, jokingly I hope, “I will be glad when we finish the series on James, I am tired of having my toes stepped on!” But there is an element ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Inspiration Series

    Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 27, 2009
     | 10,254 views

    We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament were given by inspiration of God and that they only constitute the divine rule of Christian faith and practice.

    God’s Inspiration – Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr. (The Salvation Army Doctrine 1 - Sermon Series) 2 Timothy 3:16 http://pomonacorps.blogspot.com/2009/01/gods-inspiration-salvation-army.html What is a Doctrine? According to the dictionary it is defined as a code of beliefs, or tenets, especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Harvest Time Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 27, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,394 views

    Why does God allow evil? Jesus answers this question in the parable of the weeds.

    HARVEST TIME In his book, The Case for Faith, Lee Strobel introduces us to the puzzling life of John Templeton. You’ve probably never heard his name, but Templeton was a contemporary of Billy Graham. In fact, they were both behind an evangelistic crusades in the 1940’s and 50’s. A short time later ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Twitter Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Sep 27, 2015
     | 6,502 views

    Following people on Twitter costs us nothing, but following Jesus Christ costs us everything.

    In the digital world, it’s all about being connected. We can be connected with our smart devices and computers to over 900 social media apps. We’re familiar with Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Vine. There are others we may not be so familiar with, but in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist