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    The Only Thing Worth Bragging About

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,786 views

    The only thing really worth talking about in our lives is our relationship with God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ.

    THE ONLY THING WORTH BRAGGING ABOUT Jeremiah 9:23-24 Philippians 3:3-11 INTRODUCTION: ILL> Two boys bragging about their fathers. gMy father makes more money. My dad can run faster.h gMay dad ca beat up your dad.h gThatfs nothing. My mom can beat up my dad.h A. JER 9:23-24 1. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Giving Grace

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,256 views

    Too many times we expect God’s forgiveness, but find it hard or difficult to forgive others. However, this message reminds us that we must always be willing to forgive.

    GIVING GRACE Matthew 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION: A. Tis the season to be jolly 1. Itfs the season of love, joy, and peace on earth, good will toward men a. Itfs also the season of long lines, credit cards, traffic jams, and short fuses b. Many grow depressed or irritable c. While some are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Difference Can A Baby Make?

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 43 ratings
     | 3,122 views

    What difference can a baby make in your life? When that baby is Jesus, He can make an eternal difference if you will let Him.

    WHAT DIFFERENCE A BABY CAN MAKE? Luke 2:8-16 INTRODUCTION: A. We are now heavy into the Christmas season 1. Many presents have been bought a. Others still need to be purchased b. Many families have already started having their Christmas celebrations 2. Through all the hustle and bustle ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Kind Of People God's Uses

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 166 ratings
     | 18,588 views

    In this Christmas message we see that God uses ordinary people like you and me to accomplish His diving purpose.

    THE KIND OF PEOPLE GOD USES Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION: A. The Bible shows that God is looking for people to use 1. So, what kind of people does God use to build His Church„Ÿto build His Kingdom B. Well, we do know that God chose to use Mary for a very special purpose„Ÿto bring His Son into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Grace Is Sufficient

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 14,923 views

    This message reminds us that in spite of the difficulties that wemay face in life, God has already given us everything we need, especially the gift of His grace.

    GODSfS GRACE IS SUFFICIENT 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 INTRODUCTION: A. Since this is Thanksgiving week, let me begin this morning by asking you one simple question: gFor what are you thankful?h or gAre you thankful?h 1. I have to admit that I tend to look at what I do not have and donft always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Which Road Are You On?

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,977 views

    This sermon stresses the importance of giving thought about where you plan to spend eternity.

    WHICH ROAD ARE YOU ON? Matthew 7:13-23 INTRODUCTION: [This message uses some material from a sermon by Joel Smith entitled, The Great Divide.] ILL> During our first year of ministry here, we had gone to visit the Ted & Elizabeth Armstrong who live towards Mansfield, out by the Mid-Ohio race ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Safe In The Arms Of Jesus

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 17,306 views

    When we find ourselves in one of the storms of life, we need to remember who is in the "boat" with us.

    SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS Luke 8:22-25 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever been so scared that you weren’t sure what action to take next? How do you handle the storms of life? ILL> That was the situation that a little boy found himself in. He had diligently rehearsed for his role in the Easter ...read more

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    Aiming Higher Be Stooping Lower

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 188 ratings
     | 13,623 views

    This sermon reminds us that we need to aim higher in our service to God and others by being willing to serve as Jesus did.

    AIMING HIGHER BY STOOPING LOWER John 13:1-17 INTRODUCTION: ILL> When I was a kid growing up in Zanesville, our preacher liked to go coon hunting. The one that he hunted with the most was Jim , who was the father of my best friend. Our preacher, Tony, used to tell a story about their coon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Through The Eyes Of Others

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 2,607 views

    This sermon takes a look at Christmas through the eyes of others such as missionaries, law enforcement, and the incarcerated. It reminds us that the message of Christmas rings clear and true in spite of whatever circumstances we may face.

    THROUGH THE EYES... John 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION: A. There was nothing more exciting than Christmas when I was a kid 1. After searching the Sears and JCPenneys Christmas catalogs I had put in my order of things I wanted, but it was always a surprise as to what we would actually find under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Take A Mulligan

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,664 views

    3 Keys to begin letting God do a new thing in your life.

    TAKE A MULLIGAN Isaiah 43:15-25 INTRODUCTION: [This sermon was preached after the Ohio State Buckeyes beat the Miami Hurricanes to win the National Championship.] A. So, how does it feel to be on the winning side? If feels pretty good, doesn’t it? You have to admit that things looked dismal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sanctity Of All

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 284 ratings
     | 11,727 views

    This message discusses the importance and value of every single person, including those little ones who have yet to be born.

    THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE Psalm 139 INTRODUCTION: ILL> A recent Reader’s Digest had this story. The man was running late. He was worried that he was going to miss his plane so he ran out of the hotel, flagged down the first cab he saw and got in. He told the driver to get to the airport as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Raising The Bar Of Excellence Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,729 views

    This is part of a series of sermons that encourage believers to take a personal responsibility for the growth and ministry of the church.

    RAISING THE BAR OF EXCELLENCE Colosians 3:17 INTRODUCTION: ILL> This summer our son Alan was in the play ¡°Big River¡± which was performed at the Bucyrus Little Theater. Ken Barnett from MG High School was the director. Not long before the first performance they had a dress rehearsal. Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Raising The Bar Of Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 246 ratings
     | 45,035 views

    This is part of a series of sermons that encourages members to take a personal responsibility for the growth and ministry of the local church.

    RAISING THE BAR THE BAR OF EVANGELISM Acts 4:32-33 INTRODUCTION: Each day as Paul Harvey signs on he says, “You know what the news is. In a minute you’re going to hear the rest of the story.” POEM> What’s the News? What’s the news? What’s the news? Pray, what’s the order of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Destroyer, A Doubter, And A Few Disciples

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 3,919 views

    Discusses the importance of baptism in conversion by comparing three conversion stories from Acts.

    DECISION DAY A Destroyer, A Doubter, and a Few Disciples Acts 8, 9, 16, 19, 22 INTRODUCTION: ILL> The Obit Brad and Mike were two old retired widowers who lived close to each other and would constantly check on the other. Their friendship was more practical rather than a real friendship and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ