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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Let Down Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,772 views

    Most of us will come or have come to the point in life where we realize that life is disappointing, that our dreams will not all come true, and that our impact on this world is marginal. The let down of life will get to us sometime, somewhere. We Christ

    The Let Down of Life (Ecclesiastes 1) Intro Note: most of these illustrations were borrowed from Sermon Central; further info on Larry Walker, the man who ascended 16,000 feet in a lawn chair with weather balloons can be found at truthorfiction.com Do a search there--it is a great illustration ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    My Eyes Have Been Touched Of The Lord.

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,767 views

    You have to be a man of great faith to believe that what “you” see, with your own eyes, is the truth.

    My eyes have been touched of the Lord. HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Aug. 25, 2001 John 9: 1 Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, saying, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" 3 Jesus answered, "Neither this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Communion And Its Commitment

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 15,217 views

    This sermon addresses how we are united by One and also how we are one for all.

    COMMUNION AND ITS COMMITMENT Text: First Corinthians 10:16-17 "According to medieval legend, before King Arthur sent his knights on errantry to right wrongs and befriend the helpless, he would call them together at his round table, where each knight could see the face of the his king and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why??

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,624 views

    WHY do bad things happen to good people? WHY would a loving God allow awful tragedies such as Sept. 11th?

    WHY do bad things happen to good people? WHY would a loving God allow awful tragedies? I don’t believe anyone can fully answer such questions. But I do know that we live in a world which is suffering the consequences of sin. Way back in the beginning of time, people chose to disobey God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Confident At His Coming Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,657 views

    8th in First John Series

    CONFIDENT AT HIS APPEARING 1 John 2:28-29 INTRO: Vv. 28-29 form a bridge between the two main parts of 1 John. The first two chapters have to do with the theme of fellowship. The remaining three chapters have to do with sonship. So these two verses close out the first section and begin the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Principles Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 181 ratings
     | 41,498 views

    These are spiritual growth principles

    In every area of our life, there should be signs of growth. We should experience growth in our marriage, in our families, at our jobs, at our churches, in regards to our income, and our relationship with Christ. In fact referring to our Christian walk, the writer of Hebrews tells us: Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Tug Of War With Oneself

    Contributed by Cindy Breadner on Jul 12, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,217 views

    Romans 7 allows us to see the tug of war we face each and every day

    With the weather being so hot I was surprised to find upon returning from out biannual visit to my sisters in Chicago that there were still strawberries available for picking. I had noticed when we left the area that the signs were up that said, “pick your own” so I honestly felt that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Poor Brother

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 5,750 views

    Our attitude toward soul-winning

    LUKE 15:25-32 "A POOR BROTHER" * This whole chapter is a parable, but in three stories. * Lost sheep - represent lost sinners; * Lost coin - represents lost talents; * Lost son - represents lost fellowship. * Although three stories are involved, they all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building The Church Series

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,497 views

    This is the first message of a 5 part sermon series on the mission of our church.

    INTRODUCTION: Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Three results of not understanding the Mission. 1. Plateaued Growth - growth seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Stretching Your Love Life

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 11, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,524 views

    In this sermon you will discover how to stretch your love life to a whole new dimension, with God’s help.

    I want to share a message entitled “Stretching Your Love Life.” The truth is taken from I Corinthians 13. The church in Corinth was a troubled church. They were divided over the issue of speaking in tongues. They were troubled by moral issues such as sexual immorality and lawsuits among believers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surviving The Death Of A Loved One Series

    Contributed by Max High on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,670 views

    Everyone will one day face grief because of the loss of a loved one or some other tragedy of life. Jesus holds the answer to our survival in these times.

    Jesus meets our deepest needs John 11:1-44 Introduction Everyone will one day face grief because of the loss of a loved one or some other tragedy of life. This knowledge in Itself does not offer us condolences or comfort. However, there are many comforts we can receive from scripture and the life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gambler

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,980 views

    Greatest wager of all time: JESUS risked the future destiny of all mankind on 12 men! He’s still gambling...on us!

    The Gambler Mark 3:13-19 Mark 3:13-19 13 Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. 14 He appointed twelve-- designating them apostles-- that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach 15 and to have authority to drive out ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Carnal Church - #5 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,635 views

    Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

    What Kind of Church Are We? “The Carnal (Comatose) Church” Revelation 3:1-6 * Today I read a sermon online which told this story; there was a church so dead that a member died during one of the worship services and the paramedics carried out 5 people before they found the right one. Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Day avatar

    An Attitude Adjustment

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Dec 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,082 views

    Paul tells us what attitude we need to glorify God.

    An Attitude Adjustment Philippians 2:1-18 I. The Necessary Example—Jesus (v. 1-11) a. Necessities of the church (v. 1) i. Trust in Christ ii. Encouragement because of love iii. Spirit-filled gatherings (John 4:23-24) iv. Compassion among believers (Colossians 3:12; John 13:34-35) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    Every Careless Word

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,743 views

    We need to be careful what we say because God will judge us by the things we say.

    Every Careless Word Matthew 12:36-37 “But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.” In short: we need to be careful what we say because God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ