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  • Mark Eberly avatar

    The Wedding Banquet Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,074 views

    A parable about Israel and Israel’s response to God’s kingdom. God has sent us an invitation. Will we respond? Will we respond appropriately?

    The Parables of Jesus The Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14 June 28, 2009 This is considered by many scholars to be an extremely difficult parable. Some see the parable of the great feast or great banquet in Luke 14 as a parallel account. While there are several similarities such as the open ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Church On The Launching Pad [missions] Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 101 ratings
     | 17,993 views

    Vision casting message, also appropriate for missions and for preaching in the new year. THE CHURCH OF GOD, THE COMMANDERS OF GOD, THE CALL OF GOD, THE COMMISSION OF GOD. Powerpoint at website.

    Revive ‘05--The Church on the Launching Pad Acts 13:1-3 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html In 1983, a movie was released called “The Right Stuff”, a documentary of the US Space Program. After years of testing and sending animals ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Said/She Said Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Sep 4, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,988 views

    This first message in the "Fireproof" series outlines the in-born differences between men and women so we can understand and love each other appropriately.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Taking The Next Step In Conflict Resolution Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 2, 2013
     | 3,429 views

    In this lesson, we will explore biblical principles as to the appropriate way to involve others when seeking to resolve a conflict. Let’s answer three questions:

    Taking the Next Step in Conflict Resolution www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Paul knew that there would be quarrels within the body of Christ. Colossians 3:13 • In any church, there will be conflicts, disputes, disagreements, annoyances, hurt feelings, differences of opinion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Intensifying Conflict

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 5, 2011
     | 3,315 views

    As the Passion of Christ draws near, the conflict intensifies with the Jewish religious leaders. We think conflict is always bad, but it is actually inevitable. What is the appropriate response?

    Passage: Matthew 21:23-32 Intro: On our trip through Matthew, have you noticed the slowly intensifying conflict? 1. it has not been with Rome, but with the religious leaders of the Jews. 2. began in Sermon on the Mount, PP Matthew 5:43-44 3. over time, popularity of Jesus caused ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Owens avatar

    Straight From The Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2017
     | 14,248 views

    In this sermon, we cover the first eleven verses of Philippians 1 and we learn about the importance of learning to communicate appropriately words of appreciation, love and encouragement.

    Introduction: A. Once there was an old blacksmith who was nearing retirement and so he picked out a young man to train as his apprentice. 1. The old blacksmith was rather gruff and exacting – He said to the young man, “Don’t ask me a lot of questions, just do whatever I tell you to do.” 2. One day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Righteous Rejoice.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 19, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,165 views

    When believers rejoice, we rejoice in the LORD. Praise is an appropriate response for what God has done for us through Jesus Christ our Lord.

    THE RIGHTEOUS REJOICE. Psalm 33:1. “Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous; for praise is comely for the upright” (Psalm 33:1). We see first of all the exhortation: “Rejoice in the LORD” (cf. Philippians 4:4). Joy is a fruit of the Spirit (cf. Galatians 5:22). When we abide in Jesus the true vine, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Showing Emotion During The Presenting Of God’s Word Acceptable?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 16, 2023
     | 536 views

    Just because we may have heard the word can we appropriately begin to speak? What has Christ brought you out of?

    In the verse before this one, Paul wrote that he would rather die than lose his reason to preach. Now that he has made the decision to preach the Gospel, he makes it clear that he is not boasting. He believes that he has no control over whether or not he will continue to preach about how faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Shall I Wear?

    Contributed by Rickey Shive on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,504 views

    We live in a world of constant change, including trends in the types and style of clothing we wear. What is appropriate dress for a Christian? Hopefully, this lesson will answer that for us.

    Introduction: A daily question (or at least a daily decision) most everyone asks (or makes) is - What shall I wear today? For mankind, when answering this question certain considerations come into play: 1. What’s the occasion? - work - dinner with the family - sporting event - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walk A Mile In Their Shoes Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 36,007 views

    If I am going to do battle for peace and justice, I need appropriate equipping -- sometimes for hard work, sometimes for self-defense, and always for a teachable spirit.

    There may be some things of which it can be said that one size fits all, but shoes are not among them. Shoes are very personal, and when they’re wrong, they’re wrong. If they hurt, they hurt. With some things, you can make do with the wrong size – a belt that’s too long, pants that are a bit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Warren avatar

    What Do We Do When Our Loved Ones Die? Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 694 ratings
     | 47,288 views

    The disciples’actions when John the Baptist died offer us helpful suggestions of what to do when our loved ones die. (*appropriate for graveside service)

    Intro: When John the Baptist died tragically, the disciples of Jesus exemplified what we must do today when our loved ones die. Let us notice what verse 14 says: I. THE DISCIPLES CAME 1. They stopped what they were doing, came together from various places. 2. Sadly, funerals are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    Is There No Room For Christ At Christmas?

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,910 views

    Christ has been banned from government, kicked out of school, blacked out of the media, but to be replaced by an “X” on His own holiday does not seem appropriate.

    Christ has been banned from government, kicked out of school, blacked out of the media, but to be replaced by an “X” on His own holiday does not seem appropriate. Centuries ago, “X” was placed before “mas”, “X” being symbolic of the Greek letter “CHRI” which is the initial for Christos in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judging Others

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,637 views

    There are appropriate and inappropriate times and ways to judge others. Christ though instructs his disciples to pay more attention to their own faults than to the judging the faults of others.

    GUILTY AS SIN the headline read just a few years ago. The banks in New Jersey had been robbed systematically, one after the other. What made the robber stand out was his politeness. He just gave the tellers a note which said, “Please place your money in this bag. Thank you.” The newspapers ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,168 views

    As we face various trials in life we must learn to respond appropriately to the work God is doing in us: Embrace your trials and ask for God's help.

    Growing Pains James 1:1-8 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Face Of Folly-Judas Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2012
     | 5,347 views

    Only after his betrayal did Judas feel that he had played the fool. And then he considered that the only appropriate response was to end his life in suicide.

    5-19-03 Title: The Face of Folly: Judas Text: “The Son of Man indeed goes just as it is written of Him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had not been born” (Matthew 26:24). Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:14-16, 47-50; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist