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  • Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. avatar

    77 Words From A Hot Place

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 24,464 views

    A sermon using the recent craze with the number 7-7-7, and the massive heat wave which is currently gripping much of the country. If you are looking for a timely sermon... this is it! The 3-points for this sermon were borrowed from sermon discovered on a

    Introduction: My sisters and brothers, there are two phenomena, or two significant headlines that have captured the attention of people across the country recently and I’d like to use them phenomena as a foundation for today’s sermon. The first phenomena that made headlines was the date: July ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The High View Of Women In Scripture

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 8, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,964 views

    Mother’s Day 2004. Not about motherhood per se, but about womanhood in general.

    The High View of Women in Scripture Various Scripture May 9, 2004 Introduction I happen to be a fan of women. I like the idea of womanhood in general, and I¡¦m a huge fan of one woman in particular. I think God had a good idea when He invented women. Maybe that¡¦s just me, but let me take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004
    based on 81 ratings
     | 6,904 views

    Proverbial wisdom. 1- Companionship 2- Temper

    INTRO.- Quips, quotes and notes - It was not the apple on the tree but the pair on the ground that caused the trouble in the garden. That’s like a gun. There is nothing wrong with a gun. It’s what people do with the gun that makes it bad. The problem was the disobedience of Adam and Eve. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    When I Kneel Before The Father

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 99 ratings
     | 12,316 views

    What God is saying about prayer and praying in this text. 1- Prayer is a membership-matter 2- Prayer is a power-producer 3- Prayer is an eye-opener 4- Prayer is a filler-upper 5- Prayer is a glory-getter

    INTRO.- ILL.- Someone said: A friend of mine took his small son with him to town one day to run some errands. When lunch time arrived, the two of them went to a familiar diner for a sandwich. The father sat down on one of the stools at the counter and lifted the boy up to the seat beside him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Troy Richards avatar

    Your Majesty (Palm Sunday)

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,986 views

    A sermon about how Jesus for one day was recognized for the royalty He is and how we are royal too.

    YOUR MAJESTY -> JOHN 12:12-19 [ENTER DRESSED AS KING, PLAY “GOD SAVE THE QUEEN YOUTH FALLS FOR YOU TO STEPON FOR STAGE, ETC.] -good morning everyone and welcome to Palm Sunday. -this is one of those holidays we celebrate every year, people bring palm branches to church, but do we see what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Joy Of The Spirit Is The Measure Of Its Power Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 2, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,376 views

    The problem is that we’ve confused joy with happiness. Happiness is dependent on happenings. Circumstances in your life dictate whether or not you are happy. Joy, on the other hand, is a gift from God - a fruit of the Spirit that transcends whatever is

    Opening illustration: During an earthquake some years ago, the inhabitants of a small village were generally very much alarmed, but they were at the same time surprised at the calmness and apparent joy of an old woman whom they all knew. At length one of them, addressing the old woman, said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    How To Apply The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 18, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,345 views

    Practical application of the Fruit of the Spirit. Stop living by what comes naturally to you, start living by what comes unnaturally, Paul calls this, Life in the Spirit.

    “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” When we lived in San Antonio I had a vegetable garden out back. I grew various types of vegetables, but the plants that always did the best were pepper plants. Now I didn’t have a lot of room for a garden, so a crammed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marty Roark avatar

    Knowing God Through Obedience

    Contributed by Marty Roark on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,046 views

    In a society where independence, self-determination and equality are so important in our daily lives, how can something like obedience even still exist!

    KNOWING GOD THROUGH OBEDIENCE 1 John 2:3-6 3 We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. 4 The man who says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But if anyone obeys his word, God’s love is truly made complete in him. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Sweet, Sweet Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,606 views

    Why does a successful church do what it does? Is it because they do everything right... or is it something else?

    OPEN: Sesame Street has been a popular children’s educational show for years. With the exception of a few “human” actors, the show revolved around the learning experiences taught by hand puppets called “Muppets”. Kermit the Frog, The Cookie Monster and Bert and Ernie have all been favorite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer: Our God Connection

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,111 views

    A very basic sermon on prayer

    Prayer: Our God Connection Men have always been in search of power. From the beginning of civilization, men and women have spent time and energy trying to figure out how to find and harness power. From the power of animals, fire, wind, sun, water, coal, steam, electricity, to nuclear energy, men ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Charles Newman avatar

    Bridge Over Troubled Water

    Contributed by Charles Newman on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,203 views

    In our message this morning, we will see how three miracles, (Jesus walking on water, Peter walking on water, Storms/winds cease) open our pathways to a bridge over the troubled waters of life.

    BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS Matthew 14:22-33 In our message this morning, we will see how three miracles, (Jesus walking on water, Peter walking on water, Storms/winds cease) open our pathways to a bridge over the troubled waters of life. Jesus has just got done with one of His famous miracles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 32,254 views

    The Old Testament Law was very strict about how the people of Israel were to clease themselves... but the bronze laver was only used by the priests. What can that mean for Christians today?

    OPEN: Years ago I went to the a seminar for preachers put on by a local hospital. In part, the seminar was an attempt on their part to show appreciation for our ministry to their patients. But they also went over various items that would make our ministry more effective. Amongst the topics they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    I Was, I Did, I Will

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 24, 2008
    based on 56 ratings
     | 14,623 views

    In our text, Paul rehearses his background, conversion and future. 1- I was 2- I did 3- I will

    INTRO.- I was, I did, I will. I’d call those: past, present and future. Everyone has these. ILL.- One man said to his friend: "Say, you look depressed. What are you thinking about?" "My future," was the quick answer. "What makes it look so hopeless?" "My past." What’s the application or moral ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Burden God Laid On Us

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 174 ratings
     | 32,701 views

    1- Lookinng but not understanding 2- Striving but not finding

    INTRO.- Who said? Double, double toil and trouble. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) from Macbeth. Actually, these are the words chanted by three witches in the play Macbeth, as they mix a potion. Sometimes in life it seems like we have nothing but trouble, double toil and trouble. Job 14:1 “Man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Cull avatar

    The Hard Way Home Series

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Jun 12, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,003 views

    The hard way home to God

    The hard way home Part 3 of a series of 3 Hosea 14:1-9 The story is told of a man who was travelling in the wilder parts of Ireland. Eventually decided to return home to Dublin, but on the way, seemed to get lost. In due course he came across a likely looking local, and asked for directions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican