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  • Lin Smalec avatar

    Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas Series

    Contributed by Lin Smalec on Nov 25, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,958 views

    This sermon introduces the first book of the Chronicles of Narnia as part of an Advent series. It connects the state of Narnia (always winter, never Christmas) with the world without Christ.

    Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA WHAT IF THERE WERE NO CHRISTMAS? First Sunday of Advent 27 November 2005 A few years after World War II ended, a professor at Oxford University in England wrote a series of children’s books that captured the imagination of a generation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Loving Othrs Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 31, 2018
     | 4,325 views

    Loving God with all our heart, mind, and soul and loving others like yourself. We cannot love like that without God working in us.

    Prayer- Introduction- Good morning, we have been in a series “Love worth finding” We have looked at loving God and God loving us. We have looked at living our lives directed by the Holy Spirit of God helping us and leading us and empowering us to live the life that God intended for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Christian Conduct Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,352 views

    Many passages of scripture teach us about Christian conduct. This passage challenges us to have Christian conduct toward Brothers, Business, and to do it without Boasting.

    Christian Conduct James 4:11-17 C:\MyData\JAM-OLD But Good\JAMES4-3.WPD {11} Do not speak against one another, brethren. He who speaks against a brother, or judges his brother, speaks against the law, and judges the law; but if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law, but a judge of it. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 11, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 26,429 views

    God is calling us to a relationship with Him but a relationship means nothing without perseverance. Where do we find the strength to carry on through hard times?

    5. Spiritual Disciplines Series May 17th, 2009 Perseverance A man is traveling down a long dirt road when he meets a guru. The man asks the guru, "Which way is success?" The bearded sage did not say anything but pointed to a place off in the distance. The man was thrilled by the prospect of quick ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "The Burden Of The Cross"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 551 ratings
     | 39,904 views

    Jesus’ command that we pick up our cross and follow him is a choice, and a choice that doesn’t come without sacrifice, but also bring sjoy and fulfillment

    There’s the story of a soldier frantically digging in during battle as shells fall all around him. Suddenly his hand feels something metal and he grabs it. It’s a silver cross. Another shell explodes and he buries his head in his arms. He feels someone jump in the foxhole with him and he looks over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Carroll avatar

    Sua Sponte!! Series

    Contributed by Chris Carroll on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,359 views

    Without God’s grace, their is nothing that we can do on our own to enter heaven. This sermon encourages us to choose to accept God’s grace

    The year was 1992 I was playing baseball at Campbell (the fighting camels). I was playing shortstop a position I had played for about 13 years. I was fielding balls keeping my bottom down and I have to admit I thought I was a pretty good fielder. Yet all my life I had struggled with my batting. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A "Two-Sided"Story:living Between Two Mountains Series

    Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 6,761 views

    Objective: The two sides of the story of our life rise up to remind us that life is always best when lived with God rather than without God.

    “A Two-Sided Story” Subject: Relationship with God Theme: The Two sides to our relationship with God Text: Joshua 23:14-16 Time: Sunday Evening March 4, 2001 Question: What are the results of the choices we make? Introduction: In the story “A River Runs Through It” - two sons of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Kiss Your Ox Goodbye

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 12 ratings
     | 12,125 views

    What is holding your back from fulfilling your destiny in Christ? It is time to leave everything behind! This challenge to turn your back on every distraction will cause you to kiss your ox goodbye!

    “Kiss Your Ox Goodbye” Text: I Kings 19:19-21 I. Introduction Elijah has been whining to God. He has claimed to be the only true prophet left. But God responds by telling Elijah that not only is he not the only one left there are 7000 men who have not bowed their knee to Baal. Then God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christian Curby avatar

    Jesus, The Good Samaritan?

    Contributed by Christian Curby on Mar 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,748 views

    A look at Jesus is asking us to identify with in the Parable of the Good Samaritan. The critical question is, can we be merciful without remaining connected to our own need for mercy?

    Today is Palm Sunday, today we are celebrating the Triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. I am sure you guys know the story, Jesus rides a young colt into Jerusalem and the Passover crowd goes wild. They lay their coats and palm fronds onto the street to cover his path and the cried Hosanna to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Sermon # 11 - Faith That Inspires Others Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 656 views

    Faith prompted Abram, Ruth and Matthew to step out in obedience to God. The outcome was that they were blessed and became an inspiration to others. May our faith in God be so contagious that many others will be encouraged to put their faith in Jesus.

    We read in Genesis 12:4, When Abram was seventy-five years old, he started out from Haran, as the LORD had told him to do; and Lot went with him. (GNB) Abram believed the words of the Lord who called him, left his country and people to follow after God. The reason for this kind of implicit ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Revealing The Father Through The Son And The Spirit

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 9, 2025
     | 360 views

    Jesus is the full expression of the Father’s heart. Through Him, we come to know God personally and intimately. But Jesus did not leave us alone—He sent the Holy Spirit to continue this ministry of revelation.

    REVEALING THE FATHER THROUGH THE SON AND THE SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:8-17 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 1:1–3, Colossians 1:15, Matthew 11:27, John 10:30, Romans 8:14–16 INTRODUCTION: In John 14:8–17, we witness a profound moment in Jesus’ conversation with His disciples. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Leader In You

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,509 views

    The first of four sermons on leadership. The leader in you is vital because you have to know without understanding that you are a leader one can't go any farther.

    The Leader in You Pt.1 Text: Philippians 2:1-9 The Cowboy Boots   Did you hear about the Texas teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his cowboy boots? He asked for help and she could see why. Even with her pulling and him pushing, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Love Overcomes All

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,083 views

    Love overcomes the clamking gons of life; without love it is impossible to please God; faith is of vaule when backed by love; love is a matter of just doing it!

    SERMON: Love Overcomes All I Cor 13:1-13 February 15,2004 Have you heard the story about the actor who was playing the part of Christ in the Passion Play in the Ozarks? As he carried the cross up the hill a tourist began heckling, making fun of him and shouting insults at him. Finally, the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #6understanding Love: Giving

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 12, 2016
     | 3,097 views

    LEASE READ THIS LESSON ON UNDERSTANDING LOVE, THE JOY OF GIVING! You can give and not love, but you can never love without giving. Selfishness kills sacrifice.

    #6 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: LOVE HAS NO SACRIFICES! GIVING! PASS THE BISCUIT! I COULD HAVE DONE MORE... REGRET By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I SET AROUND THE DEATH BED OF AN INDIVIDUAL AND THE DISCUSS SEEMS TO ALWAYS END UP IN REGRET... I HAVE NEVER HEARD ANYONE SAY: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Up In The Air Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,124 views

    Spiritual indecision leads to sickness and ultimately to death. We are scared of taking risks. Black history shows us, however, that without accepting risk there is no progress.

    You should be a fly on the wall around our house on Friday evenings. You see, Friday evenings are our night for ourselves. We try not to take on church things on Fridays, and unless you are at the point of death, you can wait for your pastoral call until Saturday morning. The pastor and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist