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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Responding To A World Of Despair

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 335 ratings
     | 29,310 views

    1- Live your faith 2- Stand firm in your faith 3-Spread your faith

    INTRO.- ILL.- A grandmother overheard her 5-year-old granddaughter playing "wedding." The wedding vows went like this: "You have the right to remain silent, anything you say may be held against you, you have the right to have an attorney present. Now you may kiss the bride." ILL.- While enjoying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Invisible World Of Faith Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 18, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,018 views

    The invisible world of faith

    Hebrews 11:1-3, “1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Peace In A World Of Turmoil" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 37,080 views

    How do we find peace in a world of turmoil? Is it possible?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Second Sunday of Advent December 5, 2004 “Peace in a World of Turmoil” Isaiah 11:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Story: A few days before Christmas two men in Florida decided to go sailing while their wives went Christmas shopping. While they were out sailing a terrible storm ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The World's Greatest Backslider

    Contributed by Charles Clary on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 137 ratings
     | 9,732 views

    The sermon chronicles Ephraim’s (Israel) downward spiral and sets forth the love of God which reaches out to him.

    Many here today have heard of the Darwin Awards. They are given to individuals who self-destruct in the most remarkable way. Floyd Brown, age 42, wearing a ski-mask attempted to rob a Holiday Inn in Anchorage, Alaska. The problem was that there were 40 policemen who were in the lobby of the motel ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    My Father's World Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,335 views

    This is installment two in a series I preached on "Anchor Points: Anchoring to the TRUTH in a Post-Modern World".

    Anchor Points "My Father’s World" Genesis 1:1-25 February 6, 2000 Anchor Point #2: God has created all that is... Introduction ¡§Inherit the Wind¡¨ ¡V A Cinematic Travesty ¡§I was postmodern, when postmodern wasn¡¦t cool!¡¨ Jerome Lawrence and Robert Lee were men ahead of their time! They ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Wonderful World Of Worship

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 42 ratings
     | 3,282 views

    Worship is much more than singing songs on a Sunday. It should encompass every moment of every day!

    “THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WORSHIP” MK. 12:28-31 INTRO. Have you ever been on a sailboat, with the wind at our backs blowing through the sails, riding across the waves, sun glistening across the water?  It’s pretty exhilarating, isn’t it? But what happens to that sailboat when it’s tied down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing For A Hurting World

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 2, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
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    Jesus offers us the healing that we need in thsi world.

    INTRODUCTION  Clarice Lukenbill, Spencer, Ind. Christian Reader, "Lite Fare." I overheard two older men talking about their health problems at our church. "My new doctor doesn’t just treat the symptoms, he treats both the mind and the body." "Hmm," the second man grunted and thought for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William Jewett avatar

    The Wonderful World Of Worship Series

    Contributed by William Jewett on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,386 views

    Part 1 of 4

    Have you ever been on a sailboat, with the wind at our backs blowing through the sails, riding across the waves, sun glistening across the water? It’s pretty exhilarating, isn’t it? But what happens to that sailboat when it’s tied down and not sailing? Wind sails through its riggings, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus Is The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Arthur Potter on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 32 ratings
     | 5,967 views

    Jesus couldn’t have picked a more dramatic place or a more dramatic moment to make His claim. One that would involve Him as Messiah. He will be the divine guide of the people to lead them from their sins, and will be with them forever.

    Lafayette Advent Christian Church Pastor Arthur Potter December 2, 2001 Jesus is the Light of the World. There are many prophecies concerning Christ and what His presence would bring to earth; redeemer, devil destroyer, healer, bondage breaker, heart mender, counselor, etc Scripture clearly ...read more

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    Saying No In A Yes World Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,262 views

    Seeing the Unseen Christ means we lavish his love on others

    We are seeing the unseen guest a little clearer as we enter into the third week of our adventure. We’ve considered how our worship would be changed if Jesus sat with us on Sunday morning. Our attention wouldn’t be wandering while worship went on. Our style would take on what I’d call a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus: The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Peter Langerman on Nov 20, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,985 views

    A sermon on the I AM statement of Jesus in John 8 - what does it mean to turn on the light?

    John 8:12-20 12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” 13 The Pharisees challenged him, “Here you are, appearing as your own witness; your testimony is not valid.” 14 Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Bubb avatar

    How To Live In This World

    Contributed by David Bubb on Mar 7, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,750 views

    If we are ever going to make an impact on our culture, we can not let ourselves become conformed to it.

    Subject: How To Live In This World Scripture Reading: Romans 12:2 You heard about the business lady who, between flights at an airport bought a small package of cookies. She then sat down in the busy snack shop to glance over the newspaper. As she read her paper she became aware of a rustling ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    A World Upside Down

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,789 views

    This is an advent sermon.

    Imagine with me, if you would. You are an employee at a store. The store has had an incredible year; profits are through the roof. The store is having the best year ever. The CEO of the company announces a visit for next week. You are thrilled because you are going to get the recognition you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Glen Lawhun avatar

    The Church Is Not Like The World!

    Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Apr 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,485 views

    The church is not like the world. Christians should treat each other different the worldly people treat each other.

    1. Read I Corin. 6:1-11 The Corinthian church was a lot like churches today. They had the church mixed up with the world and lived and acted just like the world. The churches today act a lot like that. People use the same rules and actions in the church as they do in the political world. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    World Class Christians Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,100 views

    Jesus has a heart for the whole world, and so so we need to have.

    World Class Christians Purpose Driven Life #38 Montreal June 8, 2004 Have you shared your story, or do you have a story about talking with someone about Jesus in the past two weeks? (Sharing from the congregation). This is good and represents some beginning, at least, to the process into which we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational