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  • Karl Ingersoll avatar

    The Barbecue

    Contributed by Karl Ingersoll on Jun 22, 2008
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     | 4,042 views

    Faith comes to most of us some packaged form. In the lives of many Christians it is never unpacked - it remains in the box.

    I have had this idea for a sermon illustration rattling around in my brain. Today seemed like the perfect day to use it. A few weeks ago now I referenced the beginnings of this illustration. It actually began with new siding and windows on our home. That meant a new deck. The old one was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Alive In This World Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 20, 2008
     | 3,771 views

    For Earth Day -- We continue to deplete resources, but there are more to be found. We cannot ignore the mandate to make sure that all have material as well as spiritual needs met. God’s call is to care about all aspects of all people and all the earth.

    The universal symbol of a person taking his ease – the sign on the door, “Gone fishing.” You came to the medical office to get a checkup, but the doctor decided he had done enough for one day; “Gone fishing.” You came to the lawyer’s office to put First Baptist Church of Gaithersburg into your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embrace Eternity Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 1, 2008
     | 5,305 views

    Today is a good day to look beyond and ask, "What then?"

    Title: Embrace Eternity Text: Luke 12:13-21 Thesis: Today is a good day to look beyond and ask, “Then what?” Series Introduction; Tim McGraw’s hit song Live Like You Were Dying, is the springboard for the current series of messages. The song is the story of a man who learned he was dying of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A New Hearing For Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 4, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,722 views

    Part 1 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. The purpose of today’s message is to show you how Jesus’ message is commonly misunderstood and to give you a framework for hearing it properly.

    A New Hearing for Jesus Part 1 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 3, 2008 Have you ever wondered how the world would be different if Jesus had been a coconut? I mean, what if the person that he was, instead of being the Son of God, the founder of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Power Of Gifts

    Contributed by Tim Shepard on Aug 7, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,907 views

    This sermon is about the gifts we have and how they should be used.

    The Power of Gifts The writer John Ortberg tells a story of the time shortly after his mother had passed away. His father was cleaning about the home and found two boxes of dishes in the attic. Not really having a use for them he called his daughter-in-law to offer the dishes to her. He said ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Managing Terrible Times: Windows Blown Out Or Open? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2007
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     | 4,369 views

    Liiving large in stressful times requires prayer. We are targets of a conspiracy of hate, but prayer makes us genuinely missionary. We are victims of self-centered religion, but prayer makes us compassionate. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

    (Singing): “Sitting by the window praying, waiting for the break of day; sitting by the window praying, waiting to hear what the Lord might say.” (Repeat) The way to live large is not only to step out in faith, as Abraham did, leaving his comfort zone; and not only to get past old defeats, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shepherds' Christmas

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,085 views

    Seeing Christmas from the shepherds’ viewpoint.

    The Shepherds’ Christmas Luke 2:8-20 (NIV) 8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Peace Work

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 10, 2011
     | 2,818 views

    Making peace is hard work; having peace is a gift from God.

    Making peace is work. Hard work. And it’s not cheap, either. Can you imagine President Bush offering a cabinet post to Al Gore? And if you can imagine that, can you imagine Gore accepting the offer? And yet that’s almost exactly what has just happened in Israel, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living In The Shadow Of Another Star

    Contributed by John Perry on Jul 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,989 views

    This world is full of people who are loaded with talent. It can make you feel at times as though your life adds up to very little. But the truth is that even though we may feel as we are 'outshone' God wants us to master the art of 'Living in the shadow o

    Bunbury Wed pm 29/06/2011 “Living in the shadow of another star” Intro: One of the hardest things to do in all of life is to live in the shadow of another person. Each & every one of us want to feel as though we are seen / recognised for the merit of our own abilities / talents & ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What’s The Name Of Your Mountain?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 29, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,696 views

    When you focus on the problem, instead of focusing on the problem solver, when you let your mountain get in your line of vision, thats when your faith becomes little or small, thats when it becomes only about your ability, instead of Gods Amazing Ability!

    Whats The Name Of Your Mountain? Mark 11:22-24 NKJ 22. So Jesus answered and said to them, Have faith in God. 23. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, Be removed and be cast into the sea, and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Use Of The Messiah's Gifts Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,414 views

    The Lord has given gifts to each of us and expects us to make the maximum use of them until He comes.

    Making Use of the Messiah's Gifts Text: Matt. 25:14-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Getting involved in your church by using your gifts will accelerate your spiritual growth immensely. God designed us that way. Don't head for the grandstands when you enter the kingdom of God. Head for the playing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Forgiveness - A Way Of Life Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,779 views

    Do you ever contend for one who has fallen into sin? or in the wrong in a particular situation? What do we do with brothers and sisters who fall into sin? We should be there to pick them up, help dust them off and encourage them with the love of Christ th

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: October 29, 2011 Date Preached: October 30, 2011 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: From the Pen of Paul Title: Forgiveness…a Way of Life! Text: Philemon 10-21 Introduction: What do YOU do when a friend is sinful and falls in their Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    'the Real' Series

    Contributed by Jacob Mathew on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,516 views

    When God created you, He had a real plan to make you succeed - How do I live out the Real Plan?

    THE REAL o (clipping from Aladdin animation Movie) – o Aladdin like most of us had a desire within him to be a fake and impress o We all have this battle within us saying yes to o IT’S ALL ABOUT ME – Aladdin – I want to impress this princess and make her love me – so ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Perry avatar

    What To Do With A Knife In The Heart

    Contributed by John Perry on Aug 6, 2011
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     | 5,402 views

    It's one thing to take a slap in the face but what do you do with a knife in the heart? Jesus tells us not only how to deal with offences but the enmey who delivers the offences.

    Bunbury Wed pm 3/08/2011 “What to do w/ a knife in the heart” Intro: *** In the movie the Cross & the Switchblade David Wilkerson manages to get the Mau Mau’s & the Bishops together at a large theatre complex w/ the intention of preaching to them & seeing them converted. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Kingdom Torn In Two Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,210 views

    A journey through the Bible in 32 weeks. Inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee. A look at the tearing apart of the Israeli kingdom into north and south.

    The Kingdom Torn in Two January 16, 2011 The Story - 14 When I think about the Bible, I picture it as one movie or television program which is cut into many parts. It’s like watching a television series or sequels that you don’t want to miss. Remember programs like The FBI, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist