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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Blessings Of Being A Christian

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 24, 2013
    based on 165 ratings
     | 76,952 views

    Blessings of being a Christian. 1 - We have help for daily living 2 - We have provision for our needs 3 - We have confidence for death

    INTRO. - ILL.- Two men boarded a coast-to-coast flight and were seated next to each other on the commercial plane. After breezing through the on-flight magazine, the first man turned to the other and asked, what do you do? The man replied: "I am a pastor of a church." "Oh," said the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Deep Joy

    Contributed by John Beukema on May 1, 2013
     | 7,432 views

    First John 1:1-4 teaches where deep joy is found.

    My 13th birthday present was this Bible. That was when I started getting serious about reading the Bible. I went through Hebrews, Romans, and 1 John so many times I could picture where the verse was on the page. If you said “greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world,” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Under The Fig Tree

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,227 views

    When Jesus told Nathanael that He saw him under the fig tree, He was telling Nathanael that He knew everything about him, even the deepest longings of his heart.

    Introduction John's Gospel is a very theological Gospel. Right from the beginning John wants us to understand the deep meanings of what Jesus said and did, and the significance of just who Jesus is. The opening of his Gospel makes it very clear that, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rooster May Crow But The Hen Delivers The Goods Series

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 29, 2013
    based on 18 ratings
     | 28,945 views

    I don’t want to be too hard on Jezebel this morning, so let me tell you that she was born with some great abilities and qualities. However, she elected to use them in the wrong fashion.

    TITLE: THE ROOSTER MAY CROW BUT THE HEN DELIVERS THE GOODS SCRIPTURE: I KINGS 21:25 I must admit to you this morning that preaching a sermon on Mother’s Day with Jezebel anywhere in the topic may not seem like a wise idea. Mothers are revered – Mother’s are respected - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In A Bleeped Out World Series

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Mar 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,687 views

    This sermon deals with the topic of profanity and cursing.

    “Living in A Bleeped Out World” James 3:9-10; Ephesians 4:29 Introduction: About 2 months ago I went fishing and put my porta-boat in the garage. The next day something began to stink! I found the culprit a ½ a shrimp that was decomposed. The word Paul uses in Eph. 4:29 NKJ uses ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Take My Towels

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,894 views

    Tithing and stealing from God

    Don't Take My Towels!! Exodus 20:15 15 “You shall not steal. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Wisdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 8, 2014
    based on 54 ratings
     | 23,739 views

    The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

    INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gulp from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When You Have Been Wronged

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 28, 2014
     | 5,742 views

    Some people at Corinth did not like Paul. They were infuriated at him because of his insistence on Christian morality and because he dared to correct those who said they were Christians, but lived like everyone else.

    10-25-03 Title: When You Have Been Wronged Text: “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. (2 Corinthians 4:8-9). Scripture Reading: (2 Corinthians 4:8-10). 8 We are troubled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Rich Fool Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,143 views

    The sin of covetousness as set forth in Luke 12:13-21 warns of the danger of greed.

    Scripture During the final few months of Jesus’ life he journeyed from Galilee to Jerusalem, where he would be crucified. While traveling to Jerusalem Jesus gave his followers some very important teaching regarding discipleship. His instruction covered a number of different topics regarding ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Essential Equipment: The Word Of God

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Nov 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,547 views

    These are four points describing the word of God found in Hebrews 4:12 - The Word of God is Alive, Active, Sharp and Discerning.

    Essential Equipment: The Word of God Introduction: Ill. A traveler was preparing for a long trip. A friend asked if he was all packed and he said, “Yup, just about. I've got my map, a lamp, a library of 66 books, a mirror, a microscope, a volume of fine poetry, a package of old letters, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Must Be Ready Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,486 views

    The concept of Jesus' return in Luke 12:35-48 teaches us to be ready for his return.

    Scripture Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem from Galilee. He only had a few months left to live before his death. He knew that he was going there to die to pay the penalty for sin. He would sacrifice his life in order to reconcile sinners with a holy God. Along the way to Jerusalem Jesus gave his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Iron Did Swim Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,546 views

    Getting back your cutting edge some times involves God taking you back to a place where you lost it, and doing a work of deep sorrow in our hearts. Just because you asked God forgive you doesn't mean you have properly dealt with your sin. Contrition.

    The Iron Did Swim PPT 1 Series Title Gods best version of me PPT 2 Today's Message Title Where Did You Lose IT We began our series talking about how God's call is always forward, and you will remember I used the example of a cars gears and asked are you in park, neutral, reverse, or drive? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Nobody Likes A Wishy Washy God

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 11, 2014
     | 4,467 views

    Our society today acts like it prefers a wimpy, compromising deity, that will agree its sins are ok. But an honest appraisal of what we will respect and honor as God demands that God be exactly who the Bible portrays: the Holy & uncompromising God!

    NOBODY LIKES A WISHY WASHY GOD 1 Sam. 15:29; Ex. 32:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE. Two convicts were working on a chain gang. "I heard the warden's daughter up and married a guy down on cellblock D," the first con says to the other. "The warden's mighty upset about it too." "Why?" asks the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mr. Goody Two Shoes Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,445 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 18: 18: 18-22

    Luke 18: 18: 18-22 Mr. Goody Two Shoes 18 Now a certain ruler asked Him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 19 So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. 20 You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Small Leaks

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,422 views

    Feeling a little cold lately? Are your filled?

    Eph 5:17, Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18, And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 19, Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist