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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Are You My Mother? Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,358 views

    This message shows the lonely how to find true family in their relationship with Christ. Jesus’ own family thought He was crazy. The religious leaders thought he was the devil. But His own followers, members of His true family obey Him as Lord.

    Are You My Mother? (Mark 3:20-35) Helene Talbert, of Wahpeton, North Dakota, remembers that after completing her first semester at a Christian college, she had a lot to tell her family. Just before going home, they had had an open house in her dorm. It’s one of the few times men were allowed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Road Of Great Expectations

    Contributed by Christopher Enix on May 1, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,182 views

    A sermon about the 2 travelers on the Road to Emmaus and how God met them and exceeded their greatest expectation after Easter.

    The Road of Great Expectations Luke 24: 13-35 Delivered: March 30, 2008. Youth Sunday-First Baptist Lake City What is it about life that makes it worth living? What is it about the promise of a new day after the heartache of a bad day? What is it about the wanting and passionate desire to move ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Forward For God

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 10, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,485 views

    This morning I am speaking to our graduates. But don’t you tune out, because God’s Word has something to say to all of us. God wants you to go forward! How can we do that?

    Going Forward for God Joshua 1:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 3, 2009 *May is the month for graduations. Lord willing, in two weeks we will be headed down to Baton Rouge for Katie’s LSU graduation. I don’t think I have ever been happier about a graduation. I am almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Service That Makes Sense Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,861 views

    This sermon examines what is our reasonable service and why our service is reasonable.

    Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Love Myths #5 Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 16, 2010
     | 3,387 views

    When love gets hard, love enough to fight for it, to spend yourself for it, and don't give up until death.

    Love Myths #5: How Then Should We Love? February 14, 2010 Intro: There are a lot of things on people’s minds this weekend, between Valentine’s day, a long weekend, the launch of the 2010 winter Olympics, and all the general stuff of life. So rather than fight those things, I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Craving Soul Food

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Feb 24, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,606 views

    A message designed to encourage people to read their Bible.

    Craving Soul Food I Peter 2:1-3 INTRO: Eating healthy—health foods—craving junk food. Let’s try an experiment: say, “I have a craving for broccoli and brussel sprouts.” NOPE. It just doesn’t work. Now try, “I have a craving for chocolate.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hansel And Gretel Vs Little Red Riding Hood

    Contributed by Doug Conley on Jun 18, 2011
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    How the seemingly caring can lead you astray with false doctrine.

    I want us all to think back to a time in our past; some of us to the not quite so distant past. For others of us, maybe back to some of our earliest memories. I can remember some of the things in my very early youth was singing songs like “London Bridge” and “Row Your Boat”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Helps Us See The Possibilities

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,586 views

    Jesus teaches us that with Him anything and everything is possible.

    A Messiah Who Helps Us See the Possibilities Text: Matt. 14:13-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: I recently came across a quote that I found amazing. While I am not sure who said it, I am sure that what this persons said is true: "If I were to wish for anything, I should not wish for wealth ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Facebook And Following The Good Shepherd This Christmas

    Contributed by W F on Dec 25, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,289 views

    Whatever we follow influences the way we live our lives. The question is, does it work for us and does it make our lives worth living? Here’s five reasons why I follow the Good Shepherd and why I think you should too.

    Facebook and following the Good Shepherd this Christmas VIDEO – http://www.sermonspice.com/product/37237/a-social-network-christmas INTRODUCTION If you’re on Facebook or Twitter, then you know all about following. These social networks are a great way to follow what your friends are up to; to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Emergency Planning

    Contributed by Richard Down on Jan 7, 2011
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    Emergency planning means getting ready for when things go wrong. This sermon considers how well we are prepared for things to go wrong in our Christian lives and how God can lift us back up when we fall.

    Many years ago when I was rather younger and fitter than I am now I was a member of a local Rescue Team. Our remit was partly Mountain Rescue but since the mountains in our area were rather made up of hills and moors this was not the dramatic role you might expect. We tended to get calls to assist ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jim Drake avatar

    The Permanence Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,300 views

    Is divorce ever an option? We will look at that in this sermon titled, "The Permanence of Marriage."

    Sometimes we get to look at easy passages. Sometimes we have to look at difficult passages. This is a difficult passage. But when we think about it, most of Jesus’ teachings are difficult. They are difficult because they force us to confront things in our life that we don’t want to. They force ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Meant It For Good!

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 22,696 views

    This is a narrative sermon of the story of Joseph.

    Introduction: Joseph’s story is a story that has everything in it, including political intrigue, sibling rivalry, love and hate, jealousy and compassion, lust and ambition, heroism and pity. Of course, Joseph is the Hero, but as we will see God is the main character as well as the director. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Choose Life!

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,139 views

    In response to Virginia Tech: we have choices -- to choose to live in the here and now; to choose to give life to our children by contradicting this violent culture; and to choose life eternal for ourselves.

    “I had no choice.” Of all the things we heard this past week from the deeply disturbed mind of Cho Seung Hui, that stands out for me as key: “I had no choice.” Cho Seung Hui felt trapped and cornered. He felt driven to do this terrible thing. In his mind, every victim was to blame – they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    A Mother's Faith

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on May 14, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,769 views

    This is a mother’s day sermon that focusses on the Gentile mother whose daughter was possessed by an evil spirit.

    Title: "A Mother’s Faith" Text: Mark 7:24-30, (Matthew 15:21-28) Date: May 13, 2007 (Mother’s Day) Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Today is Mother’s Day, the day we set aside each year to recognize and honor our Mothers. Now since I’m obviously not a mother, I don’t know what kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Clear Conscience And A Good Testimony" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,902 views

    Sermon 11 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “Who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. AND DO NOT FEAR THEIR INTIMIDATION, AND DO NOT BE TROUBLED, 15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox