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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Five Were Wise And Five Were Foolish

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,165 views

    This parable is about foolishness, wisdom and preparation.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A black American Baptist preacher from Richmond was attending a Baptist convention in Mississippi. A Mississippi preacher, reading the Scripture lesson for a morning session, read: “Now the Kingdom of Heaven was likened unto ten Virginians which took their lamps and went forth to meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Light Of Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,660 views

    This morning I want us to hear the words of our Lord again… as found in part of the SOTM in Matthew 5. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be

    This morning I want us to hear the words of our Lord again… as found in part of the SOTM in Matthew 5. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. “You are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,584 views

    This sermon deals with Jesus teaching concerning forgiveness.

    OCT. 15, 2006 LUKE 17;1-4 1Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. 2It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ones to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Good Sam Series

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,617 views

    This sermons deals with Jesus teaching concerning, who is my neighbor, how do i deal with him.

    MUB FATHERS DAY 2006 LUKE 10;25-29 25On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26“What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” 27He answered: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus And The Children Series

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,619 views

    This is a sermon about relationships, with an emphasis on the example of Jesus and the little children.

    MUB NOV. 26, 2006 MARK 10;1-9 From there he went to the area of Judea across the Jordan. A crowd of people, as was so often the case, went along, and he, as he so often did, taught them. Pharisees came up, intending to give him a hard time. They asked, “Is it legal for a man to divorce his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus-The Co-Operating Son Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
     | 3,515 views

    Story - Moses and Jesus were in a threesome playing golf one day. Moses pulled up to the tee and drove a long one. The ball landed in the fairway, but rolled directly toward a water hazard. Quickly Moses raised his club, the water parted and it rolled

    Story - Moses and Jesus were in a threesome playing golf one day. Moses pulled up to the tee and drove a long one. The ball landed in the fairway, but rolled directly toward a water hazard. Quickly Moses raised his club, the water parted and it rolled to the other side, safe and sound. Next, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Perfect Example

    Contributed by Bryan Dill on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,029 views

    Jesus Christ is perfect in so many ways. Peter explains to us how He is the only example we should follow.

    A couple with especially irregular church attendance had been asked by their preacher to host a visiting minister for lunch. The couple obliged and put together a very special meal for the guest preacher. When they all sat down to eat, their little boy, who was accustomed to diving right in, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Etudes Jean 5/10-18

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 30, 2006
     | 2,102 views

    Un homme avait été guéri d’une maladie qui, humainement parlant, était incurable. Nous pourrions nous attendre à ce que ceci soit une occasion de joie universelle et de reconnaissance ;mais certains ont rencontré les affaires entières avec des regards mor

    Un homme avait été guéri d’une maladie qui, humainement parlant, était incurable. Nous pourrions nous attendre à ce que ceci soit une occasion de joie universelle et de reconnaissance ;mais certains ont rencontré les affaires entières avec des regards mornes et noirs. L’homme qui avait été guéri ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Truly Living Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,687 views

    Jesus says, "I am the resurrection and the life." The message explores what it means to have Jesus as your life, and to live abundantly.

    (Preached Easter Sunday 2006) As the children are going out, I’m reminded of the story of a Sunday School teacher who was extremely enthusiastic. She looked at her class of four-years olds and asked this question: “Does anyone know what today is?” A little girl held up her finger and said, “Yes ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Filling A Vacuum

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 22, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,600 views

    A Sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter

    7th Sunday of Easter John 17:6-19 "Filling A Vacuum" 6* “I have manifested thy name to the men whom thou gavest me out of the world; thine they were, and thou gavest them to me, and they have kept thy word. 7* Now they know that everything that thou hast given me is from thee; 8* for I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Judging Or Discerning?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 208 ratings
     | 26,708 views

    Jesus taught us to be discerning rather than judging.

    INTRO.- Here is an Aesop’s Fable to help us with this subject. ILL.- A Lion, unable from old age and infirmities to provide himself with food by force, resolved to do so by savvy or wit. He returned to his den, and lying down there, pretended to be sick, taking care that his sickness should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wired To Explode Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 26, 2006
     | 4,050 views

    How is your life wired? Jesus paints a picture of God\’s character to show us how differently we are wired and how much we are in need of a Savior.

    A few years ago I thought I was pretty smart. We were putting in a hot tub and some people said - you should have it installed by a professional. "I don’t need no professional!" I responded. Well, we got the thing in okay- after hefting it sideways and rolling it on some very flimsy hand trucks or ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    How To Find Your Place In The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 13, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,362 views

    Finding your place in the body of Christ is made difficult by the very nature of the spiritual gifts. People with upfront or flamboyant kinds of ministries can make the rest of us feel insignificant, like we are not contributing or maybe just aren't a par

    As humans we like two things: to impress and be impressive. That was one of the main problems the Corinthians faced in many areas including spiritual gifts. The more flamboyant the gift, the more impressive the show of the Spirit, the better. So in chapters 12 through 14 Paul corrects this ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Restoring Lost Power

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,905 views

    The story of the lost axe head is illustrative of the impotent Christian’s life.

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Restoring the Lost Power to our Lives and Ministry The story of the lost axe head is illustrative of the impotent Christian’s life. 1.) A look at the early Church shows that something is missing in most Christian lives. 2.) It is the supernatural power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Casting Out To Catch The Outcast

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,673 views

    A Guide Ministry through a biblical principle

    Casting Out to Catch the Outcast Jesus tells Simon to put the boat out and cast down his nets, it is a carpenter’s son and teacher telling a fisherman how to fish. It is a little like a pastor telling a CEO how to run technical aspects of his business! Not only that, but Simon’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational