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  • Justin Snyder avatar

    I Will Let You Choose

    Contributed by Justin Snyder on May 17, 2001
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    God loves us enough to make our own choice about accepting him.

    “I Will Let You Choose.” God’s Promise through the Two Crosses Tonight I would like to start off by telling you the story of Edwin Thomas, a master of the stage. During the later half of the 1800’s, this small man with a huge voice had few rivals. In London he won the approval ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Passing Judgment Series

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Sep 8, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,475 views

    When we pass judgment on others we have to be willing to accept the same judgment

    Judging Others (Divorce Series Part 2) Scripture Reference: Matthew 7:1-5 Matthew 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. 3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • W F avatar

    Who Do You Think You Are?

    Contributed by W F on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
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    Peter shows us that because of Christ we are all acceptable, capable, valuable and forgivable.

    "Who do you think you are?" 1 Peter 2:4-10 Sometimes I wonder if God is experiencing an identity crisis. (Illustrate from Morgan Freemans line in the movie “Deep Impact” – “Pray to god, whom ever that may be for you.” Morgan Freeman’s god suffered from an identity crisis. I wonder if you suffer ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jim Kane avatar

    "I Yam What I Yam”

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
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    To be in shape for God means to accept ourselves for who we are while growing in Christian maturity.

    This morning it’s time for a cartoon quiz! Ready? Here we go! (Winners win the satisfaction of knowing their cartoon trivia!) Who says, “Yabba dabba do?” (Fred Flintstone) Who concludes a certain cartoon series with “TTThat’s all folks!” (Porky Pig) What two partners would rather eat than solve ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Charles Lindquist, Jr. avatar

    The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Charles Lindquist, Jr. on Aug 10, 2002
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    Even though we accept Christ and have faith, we still encounter storms.

    A little background might be helpful in understanding our Gospel lesson this morning. Everywhere Jesus went multitudes of people have been following Him. Now remember, Jesus just suffered the loss of John the Baptist, His disciples had just returned from the mission trip He had sent them on. And ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Nobody Loves A Lawyer

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 21, 2006
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    Don’t try to quibble when it comes to accepting God’s view of things.

    Title: Nobody loves a lawyer Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-7; Exodus 12:49 FCF: You can’t argue your way out of judgment. You can only appeal to the mercy of Christ. Nobody loves a lawyer. I can say that as somebody who once wanted to be a lawyer. Nobody loves a lawyer because at one level, we know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Bliss avatar

    The Political Execution Of The Nazarine

    Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 22, 2005
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    A reflection on the intensity of the suffereing of the Savior and the need to imitate the repentant sinner and accept Jesus today.

    Good Friday, new 2005 We who are parents know that there is nothing more excruciating; nothing that makes us feels so powerless as the cries of a child in pain. Many years ago when I was doing a pastoral residency in Cincinnati Ohio, I was visiting a patient on the pediatric unit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Burkey avatar

    The Cross Dynamic Of Discipelship Development

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 7, 2005
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    The cross is not a call to passive acceptance, it is a call to salvation as a gift and faithful obedience in loving response.

    The Cross Dynamic of Discipleship Development John 15:16-27 (16) ¡§You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. (17) This is my command: Love each other. (18) ¡§If the world hates ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dale Higgins avatar

    The Aftertaste Of Alcohol Series

    Contributed by Dale Higgins on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,908 views

    America has failed to realize that the greatest abuse of drugs there is - is the most acceptable one of Alcohol.

    Today I am going to preach on the subject of alcohol and its effects. Let me begin by by making some general observations and quoting some statical facts concerning alcohol. I believe that alcohol is the most abused drug in America. While we have gone through many years of the scare of drugs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Star Trek: The Next Generation

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003
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     | 3,605 views

    Contrasting the Magi with Herod to show the acceptance of outsiders in the Kingdom of God and a warning to the insiders to be careful.

    Introduction Ever since I first started preached I have longed to preach this sermon, or rather a sermon with this title. It just struck me as the perfect title for a sermon on the story on magi’s visit to Jesus, Star Trek, but then it is not only about the story of the magi but about how the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Act Of Love

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 20, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,055 views

    How we communicate our love and acceptance to our children has an everlasting impact.

    First Baptist Church Ephesians 6:4 Colossians 3:21 May 12, 2002 I want to tell you a sad but true story that I may have shared before. It occurred about 25 years ago. My sister Susie was about to have back surgery. Susie had been divorced for a couple of years and my mom was at Susie’s home, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "No One Is An Outcast"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,759 views

    A sermon on the Christian’s call to love and accept all with an emphasis on those with mental illness.

    Luke 17:11-19 “No One is an Outcast” Leprosy was the most terrible disease in Jesus’ day. The leper was considered utterly unclean—physically and spiritually. A leper couldn’t approach within six feet of any person, including family members, and as Leviticus chapter 13 reads: “The person ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Where Can You Find God's Presence?

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 4, 2011
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    You have been given an invitation to enter into God's Presence. Will you accept the invitation?

    February 6, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 Subject: God’s Presence Title: Where Can You Find God’s Presence? Open your bibles to Hebrews 10. While you are turning there I want to share a personal story with you. In May of 1988 on the last day of school, Charlotte and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Andy Barnard avatar

    Excuses

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,380 views

    Jesus wants to spend time with us. Do we accept the invitation or make excuses?

    Jesus wants to spend time with us . . . do we accept his invitation or make excuses? Luke 14:15-24 Jesus has summed up the human heart – these are the main things that keep a person from experiencing a personal relationship with God. An excuse is a hint of a reason wrapped in a lie. 1) First ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Resignation

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 16, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,918 views

    A heartfelt sermon as I resigned from a church to accept a call from another church.

    Sermon for 8/15/2010 Resignation Introduction: Conflicts are not uncommon, but when the preacher and song leader get into it, stand aside. One week, the preacher preached on commitment, and how we should move forward into doing service for others. After this sermon, the song leader led the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ