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  • James May avatar

    Without Hope On A Sea Of Grief

    Contributed by James May on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,175 views

    This sermon was written in preparation for the Easter message where Jesus Rises Again to bring new hope and eternal life and the hope of the Resurrection. It can be adapted as part of evangelistic message also.

    WITHOUT HOPE ON A SEA OF GRIEF By Pastor Jim May Last week we began a journey toward Calvary that began with Jesus standing on the hill weeping over Jerusalem. At that time we spoke about the preparations for the Passover meal that Jesus would enjoy with his disciples in the Upper Room in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Many Gifts Of Christmas

    Contributed by David Gant on Dec 31, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,829 views

    A Sermon given on Christmas day, but can be adapted to a pre-Christmas message easily. This sermon refocuses the emphasis of gift giving on what we have received in Christ Jesus as a gift.

    THE MANY GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS There has been a lot of re-focus this year on Christmas, and its true meaning. I guess in one sense all of the attacks on Christmas by the Remove-God crowd has accomplished that one thing (even if unintentionally) – it has caused a lot of people to re-think and perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good News, Bad News Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,488 views

    In today’s world many are struggling financially. this series is to help us understand how to be rich in a way that honors God. (Adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

    Want to start new series- How to be Rich. Adapted from-series by Craig Groeschel-lifechurch.tv With the beginning of a new year and in light of the current financial difficulties (challenges), I thought it would be prudent- talk about money In particular, may seem strange- How to be Rich. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Money Is Tricky Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 8, 2009
     | 3,950 views

    "In todays world many are struggling financially. this series is to help us understand how to be rich in a way that honors God. (Adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)"

    Illustration Go to Andretti theme park- pay money to play arcade games, when you play earn tickets that allow you to redeem them for the most incredible prizes. Prizes that will make you happy and fulfilled for the rest of your life. So it is exciting to get as many tickets as you can so you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Giving With Intent Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,319 views

    In today’s world many are struggling financially, this series is to help us understand how to be rich in a way that honors God ( Adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

    As a parent, when I had young children, I remember times that I would give something to one of my children and ask them to share it with their brother/sister. For example you are on a trip in the car and hand child “A” a bag of French fries and ask them to share it with their brother/sister. Before ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Celebrate The Birth Of Jesus!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 19, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,391 views

    Celebrate the Birth of Jesus! 1) His birth is a sign that God is with us. 2) Our celebration is a sign that we are with God. (Adapted from sermon theme and parts by Walter Westphal)

    There’s nothing like a good birthday party - especially when that party is for you. Your favourite cake and ice cream have been prepared, friends and family have been invited, and best of all the presents are all for you! Can you imagine what it would be like if millions of people celebrated ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Before The Bar Of God Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,676 views

    Let’s talk about various aspects of this courtroom drama and especially how this applies to us (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, Set Free)

    HoHum: How many of us like Courtroom or Legal Drama shows? I used to watch Quincy with my mother. I started to watch Matlock and liked it. Then my mother began studying law. She eventually got her paralegal degree. However, throughout the course of this study, many of the professors would talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Never Again

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,962 views

    A sermon on Amos 7:1-9 (Much material adapted from Cecil P. Staton, Jr. in book Interpreting Amos For Preaching and Teaching Kerygma and Church, chapter 8)

    HoHum: “Never again,” John said. “Never again will I trust you. I can’t forgive you this time.” Ann could feel the pain in his words. His heart was broken, and now he was going to break hers. “Never again! No more chances! How could you do this again? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Life Of Faith

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,884 views

    Without faith our foundation will be too shallow and we will eventually begin to lean off center… and even fall over. This sermon was adapted from a sermon by Jeff Strite

    A man named Gregory P. Elder told of growing up on the Atlantic Coast. And what he loved to do as a child was to spend his time down at the beach. For hours each day, he’d sit on the sand and build castles and intricate cities. But one year his joy in these creations was threatened by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Performance Trap

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,538 views

    A sermon on grace and how we distort God's grace in our culture, USA. (Material adapted from David Seamands' book, "Healing Grace" chapter 2 "Barriers to Grace")

    HoHum: A treadmill is one of the most effective tools for burning calories, despite the fact that the person exercising stays in the same place. Similarly, so it is with people who try to work their way to righteousness. We understand that grace is what saved us but believe they must pay God back ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Stewardship Of Joy

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 17, 2016
     | 5,164 views

    Let's talk about the pleasures of joy and then the stewardship of joy (Material adapted from Robert C. Roberts' book, Spiritual Emotions, chapter 8 Joy, pgs. 114-129)

    HoHum: From Max Lucado- “I have everything I need for joy!” Robert Reed said. His hands are twisted and his feet are useless. He can’t bathe himself. He can’t feed himself. He can’t brush his teeth, comb his hair, or put on his underwear. Strips of Velcro hold his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The "second Coming" Of Our Lord

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
     | 6,057 views

    This sermon incorporates and adapts “The Parable of the Ten Virgins—A Picture of the Second Coming”, a sermon by Joseph Wallis, Sermon Central, Jan. 2002, to whom credit is hereby acknowledged.

    (We invite you to visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) The prophecy of the Second Coming of Jesus is often either misunderstood by Christians themselves, or, the object of derision and ridicule among non-Christians. And yet, it is one of the most important ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Waiting

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 12, 2019
     | 4,816 views

    We are waiting with, in and through Material adapted from John Mark Hick's book called: Yet Will I Trust Him: Understanding God in a Suffering World

    HoHum: There is a woman who is buried under a 175 year old oak tree in a cemetery of a church in rural Louisiana. According to this woman’s instructions, only one word is carved on the tombstone, “Waiting.” John Mark Hicks is a Church of Christ guy and he has been through loss- his first wife died ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Speak Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 25, 2015
     | 3,584 views

    More like a Bible study on 1, 2 Timothy and Titus on We Speak of the Gospel (Material adapted from J.K. Jones Jr. at North American Christian Convention)

    HoHum: One day I was looking for something in our medicine cabinet at home. I was amazed to see how many different types of pills that were in there (remember to bring pills from home). I’ve brought a few examples to show you. Take a few samples and talk about them. As I looked at these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Christian Is... A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2015
     | 4,967 views

    Some commandments true disciples obey (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is... God's Answer to Man's Question, chapter 2, pgs. 25-34)

    HoHum: Brian Jones tells the story of one elderly gentleman who came forward and was baptized. This older gentleman lived alone. After one service Brian and his family invited this elderly man out to eat. Turns out that this elderly man was soon going on vacation to Florida. The man was excited ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ