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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Taking A Stand Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 14,260 views

    Peter’s response to Simon seems a bit harsh... until you realize what Simon really needed in his life.

    OPEN: In February 2001, Adam Burtle, a 20 year old student at the University of Washington put his soul up for auction on eBay. The ad read: "Hardly used. I make no warranties as to the condition of my soul. As of now it is near mint condition, with only minor scratches. Due to difficulties ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faithfullness Results In Fruitfullness

    Contributed by Amanda Wilson on May 6, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,860 views

    A Mother’s day sermon on the faithfullness of Hannah.

    Have you ever had one thing that you really wanted to do in your life that seemed to be just out of your reach? Have you had one thing you really wanted to achieve only to watch the time for doing it sail on buy with no results? Have you ever found a major goal you had for yourself was just not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Pooches, Pigs And Pitching Pearls" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,327 views

    Sermon 16 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls before swine, or they will trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.” I remember my dad telling about a dream he had once. He was walking in a residential neighborhood and approached a gate that led to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Power Of The Mind

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 217 ratings
     | 79,586 views

    The power of the mind is far greater than we imagine.

    INTRO. - ILL.- A man had bought a new gadget - unassembled, of course--and after reading and rereading the instructions he couldn’t figure out how it went together. Finally, he sought the help of an old handyman who was working in his backyard. The old fellow picked up the pieces, studied them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Power Of Patience" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 99 ratings
     | 36,009 views

    Eleventh in a series on the book of James. When problems overwhelm us, (1) We are tempted to Lose Patience, (2) We are tempted to Lose Perspective, and (3) We are tempted to Blame Others.

    A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF JAMES Sermon #11 THE POWER OF PATIENCE JAMES 5:7-11 Is patience difficult for you? A man in Los Angeles, California was arrested for negligent discharge of a weapon after shooting his toilet bowl ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom McCrossan avatar

    The Church At Work With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,734 views

    In the healing of the lame man at the Temple gate, we see a model of how Christians can work with the Spirit to touch and transform lives.

    The Church at Work with the Spirit Acts 3:1-26 A. A Miracle of Healing Some weeks – maybe up to 3 months – after Pentecost, Peter and John go up to the Temple for the 3 PM prayer time, and encounter a man born lame. Apparently his feet and ankles were twisted and deformed and he couldn’t walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Last Supper Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,101 views

    In this study we see the worst of humanity in the betrayal of Jesus - and the best in the selfless gift of Mary. Learn also how Jesus is the Passover Lamb.

    Today in the first 25 verses of Mark 14 we see some of the worst of humanity: plotting murder, subterfuge, lying, greed, and betrayal. But we also see the relationship between God and man redefined in a way that is beautiful and moving - and symbolism become reality as Jesus decrees a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Sunday: Fun Day Or Son Day

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,476 views

    Faithful Christians must make a commitment to the Lord’s Day. I used this as a New Year’s sermon.

    Introduction: A. Let’s begin this morning with a few quotes for the New Year. 1. “A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other,” Author Unknown. Certainly pessimistic, but often true. 2. “Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sign Of Secret Sins Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,408 views

    How can you tell you may be bordering on betrayal? Learn from Judas, Peter and the other disciples in this exposition of Luke 22:24-38.

    “The Sign of Secret Sins” Luke 22:24-38 How can you really tell what’s going in someone’s mind? You can’t! The best we can do is listen for verbal signals and watch for visual signals. Usually, as people talk and live, what’s inside starts coming out. For instance, when I was about 14, I deceived ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How's Your Love Life?

    Contributed by Chris Carroll on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 24,742 views

    I. A Most Excellent Love Life Is The Best Thing In Life! II. A Most Excellent Love Life Will Perform Well III. A Most Excellent Love Life Will Be Positive:

    Well, this is the week for love. I never really have understood why we have to have a holiday that is designed to remind us to love each other. I have just assumed that everyday should be a day in which we love one another. But since 270 a.d. their has been a holiday known as Valentines day. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Devoted To Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 31, 2007
     | 3,999 views

    This sermon is a wrap up of my series "Devoted To Jesus." Much of the sermon is an adaption of Chapter 14 from Philip Yancy’s book, "The Jesus I Never Knew." The sermon is about 5 impressions of Jesus

    Introduction: A. I hope you’ve had a great Christmas and holiday week. 1. We are really enjoying having our girls home from college, and seeing so many others who are visiting during the holidays. B. With all the difficulties that come with traveling these days, I thought you might get a kick out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Enemy At The Gates Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jan 9, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 31,255 views

    Hezekiah was outnumbered by the enemy, the Assyrian army. What do you do when you are overwhelmed by the enemy? Pray!

    THE ENEMY AT THE GATES There is a story told of an American on a walking trip through Central Europe. In a blinding rainstorm he seeks shelter in an old castle. It is inhabited by a brotherhood of monks who hesitate but eventually take him in. That night the American discovers a cell with a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    "The Team"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,328 views

    Likens the Church to a team and gives three goals for the coming year.

    “The Team” February 3, 2008 “The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, "Look, the Lamb of God!" When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, "What do you want?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • John Gullick avatar

    Tested Faith

    Contributed by John Gullick on May 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,495 views

    A sermon that considers what it means to count it all joy when you face all kind of trials. contains quite a bit on william Carey - didn’t use it all but thought it may be a useful resource so have left it in

    Tested Faith. I’d always heard this belief attributed to the supposed fact that Mondays and Fridays had the highest rates of employee absenteeism among auto workers, therefore you didn’t want to buy a car manufactured on those days because some of the assembly steps might have been skipped or too ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    What Is Truth? Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,801 views

    There is a very serious lie rampant in our culture: there is no moral truth, no right or wrong that universally applies. Truth is a person.

    What Is Truth? In But Not Of John 18:28-40 May 22, 2005 Intro: When Pilate met God, he ended up articulating a timeless question. Listen to the story from John 18:28-40 (NLT) “Jesus’ trial before Caiaphas ended in the early hours of the morning. Then he was taken to the headquarters of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist