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  • David DeWitt avatar

    Practical Love

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 13,299 views

    Jesus is calling His people to live a life of practical love for the world to see.

    Practical Love Luke 10:29-37 October 21, 2001 Introduction A survivor of a Nazi death camp wrote these words very bitterly: "Here’s to a world that did not care. To those who had eyes but would not see. To those who had ears but would not hear. To those who had voices but would not ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    From Riches To Rags

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,716 views

    Jesus left His glorious position and endured humilation so that He might make us rich beyond measure.

    FROM RICHES TO RAGS II Corinthians 8:9 “FROM RAGS TO RICHES.” That’s a common American expression, isn’t it? We know what it means---someone began life in virtual poverty and grew to become wealthy and/or successful. They did on their own. They did it through sheer determination, industry ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Welcome To Our World

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006
     | 2,497 views

    This sermon was used with video clips from the Peanuts Christmas video.

    There is a little guy some of us never think about except at Christmas. He is short. He has a little round head. He doesn’t have much hair. He seems to always be on the wrong side of the ball in life. If you have ever paid much attention to the cartoon strip Peanuts, than you know that Charlie ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Where Will Jesus Spend Christmas This Year?

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 25, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,689 views

    steps to letting Jesus celebrate Christmas with you this year.

    Intro: one of the most asked questions for this day is, “Where will you be spending Christmas this year.” Some will be at home, others will travel to family and some will go on special vacations or trips to celebrate Christmas. As people have asked this question, my mind immediately went to another ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Making A Difference

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,203 views

    Easter message that gives three reasons Jesus made such a difference to this world.

    Acts 1:1-9, Luke 24:1-53 Making a Difference Intro: No person who has ever lived on the earth has made a greater impact than that of Jesus Christ. I don’t think anyone, Christian or non-Christian would dispute that statement. Certainly we could name some famous men (Scientist, Philosophers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Is For Everyone Series

    Contributed by Chris Zeller on Mar 2, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,852 views

    Jesus is for all people of all races, cultures and social backgrounds. No man made barriers should keep men from Christ or cause division in the church.

    Jesus is for Everyone 11 Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all. Colossians 3:11 NIV Greek for “Here there is no” is ouk eni. (There cannot be) Eni is the long (original) form of en and estin is to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Vicente avatar

    227 - Forgiving From The Heart Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 13,125 views

    To forgive is to release someone from prison; including yourself.

    Sermon Study 227 – FORGIVE FROM YOUR HEART Key Scripture: Mat 18:35 "This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart." Illustrate: (1) 10 years ago April 1992, there was a truck driver by the name Reginald Denny driving in LA as his routine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Change Your Clothes

    Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,989 views

    In the book of Colossians we are told to put on the new man. We need to change our clothes.

    Change Your Clothes I. Clothing – What does it represent? 1. Sign of wealth, prestige and social position  Priestly Garment – Exodus 39  Joseph’s Coat – Genesis 37:3 3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Palm Sunday: Satan Attacks

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,196 views

    Jesus’ crucifixion.

    What’s going on in your life right now? Have you been standing on a mountain top or have you been in a valley? I have some information for you about that valley. That valley has a ruler in it and it’s not you. If Gary had not reminded me recently, I am sure that I would have forgotten as well. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    02 Losing Despair Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 6, 2008
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    ❶ Tortured by Despair ❷ Tackling Despair 1. v. 2 - Enough is enough 2. v. 2 - Believe His Word 3. v. 1 - Live In the Spirit ❸ Trampling Despair

    People tell me they don’t watch the TV news. It’s so depressing.” That’s one of the things that causes so much despair. Most of the TV news is either bad or sad. You don’t hear much good stuff that lifts you up. - Oil prices doubled in a year - Thousands of lightning strikes in Northern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Do You Know When To Quit?

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,094 views

    This was the second to last Sunday in the church year. It has been an interesting journey through Luke. Next week we’ll finish up with Luke with his amazing account of the crucifixion. This week though, I kind of looked back on all of the sermons I’ve pre

    In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who gained our souls for us. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, When do you know that it is time to quit? In my youth, I was a swimmer. I was a sprinter. I detested the long races and loved the quick ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Have You Had Your Epiphany?

    Contributed by John Browning on Jan 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,113 views

    Everyone is or was searching. Jesus was revealed to the world trhough the Magi. They had their Epiphany and realized who he was and worshiped him, Have you?

    Have You Had Your Epiphany? By: Pastor Clinton Browning 01/05/2008 Matthew 2: 1 – 12 Read Text: During week 3 of Advent we discussed the Magi and their following of a star to meet and worship the new King. We spoke of the fact that these Magi / Wisemen were: • Not locals, • They did not speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    What's Wrong With Gambling Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,526 views

    Shows what is wrong with gambling in our society

    Title: What’s wrong with gambling Theme: Text: Exodus 20:17, Gambling- 1) a valuable consideration, mutually risked in the hope of 2) winning a significant prize, which is awarded 3) not primarily for skill or ability but largely by the caprice of chance. In just a little over a month from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Deep Love = High Impact Series

    Contributed by W F on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,064 views

    When you live out the second greatest commandment, to love your neighbour, you will truly become a high impact believer and we will become a high impact church

    In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us an equation for high impact living. And the equation is this: Deep love = High Impact Jesus teaches us that “When you live out the second greatest commandment, to love your neighbour, you will truly become a high impact believer and we will become a high ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Is Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,187 views

    This sermon explores what Christmas is not, and also what Christmas is.

    Scripture In Matthew’s description of Jesus’ birth, we read that before Mary and Joseph came together to consummate their marriage, Mary was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose Mary to public disgrace, he had in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed