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  • Kendall Hicks avatar

    "Love Your Enemies" Series

    Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 5, 2016
     | 9,683 views

    I do not write out sermon manuscripts. This is a brief outline of the first message in the series "Say What? (Some Head-Scratching Statements of Jesus)."

    INTRO: It’s Valentine’s Day, so let’s start with a quick survey: Has anyone here every broken-up with someone before Valentine’s Day so you wouldn’t have to buy them a present? (Don’t tell me I’m the only one!). Yes, I have done that. When I was single, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surviving Life’s Storms

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,378 views

    Calamities prompt us to ask, "Why?" There are no pat answers. Yet there are answers for how we can survive these sudden storms. It’s important that we anchor our attitudes in Scripture.

    Opening illustration: It seemed like a regular day at the beach. When the blasts of billions of tons of water wrecked the coasts of more than a dozen Asian nations on Dec. 26, 2004, most of the people on the beaches were totally unaware of the looming danger. In its wake the massive tsunami claimed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    1 Peter 3:15

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 5, 2017
     | 5,366 views

    This is a sermon on 1 Peter 3:15 and the need for Scripture memorization in order to be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have in Jesus Christ.

    Please open your Bibles to 1 Peter 3:8-18 which we will read in a few minutes. Suffering for doing good NIV Suffering for righteousness’ sake ESV When you are wronged ISV Suffering for doing right NRSV/CEV To be sure, no one likes suffering. Suffering is unpleasant. We usually think of suffering ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Jesus Taught Us About Handling Trials

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,022 views

    Sermon preached Easter weekend in the first person - pastor dressed in period costume as Pontius Pilate - and members of the congregation interacting as characters in the Easter story.

    Allow me to introduce myself to you. My name is Pontius Pilate. You probably know me as the Roman official who presided over the trial that ended with the sentence of crucifixion for Jesus the Christ. Being the governor of an out-of-the-way and insignificant Roman province like Judea was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Us What We Need Most Series

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 27, 2022
     | 1,918 views

    Instead of healing the paralytic, Jesus first meets his most important need, the forgiveness of his sins, much to everyone's annoyance.

    In our Gospel Lesson this morning, we meet up with Jesus just after he returns “home.” We don’t always think of Jesus having a home, but this was not his own anyway. In this case, home seems to mean Peter’s home in Capernaum. Shortly before our Gospel, both Matthew and Mark share a similar record ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mark Lindsey avatar

    Finish

    Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Dec 30, 2022
     | 9,197 views

    Before you embark on a new year, close out the old year first. To truly experience a new start, you must finish the old.

    “FINISH” ECCLESIASTES 7:8-10 Now that Christmas is behind us, the real work begins: de-decorating. To me, this is the worst part of Christmas. Have you ever tried to out your Christmas tree back in its original box? It is impossible! Here is the easiest way to store your Christmas tree. (Picture) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Always Be A Winner

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 4, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,064 views

    Ask the Lord to help you to grow in all wisdom, faith and obedience so that you can more fully assured of God’s triumphal attitudes working in and through you!

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us To Always Experience a Winning Attitude - I Cor. 2:14-17 Illustration:Author Jamie Buckingham once visited a dam on the Columbia River. He’d always thought that the water spilling over the top provided the power, not realizing that it was just froth, that deep within ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Empty Jars

    Contributed by Yew Song on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 15,415 views

    Many stop receiving God’s blessings because we stop bringing empty jars, and allow Him to change our little into much. Keep asking, seeking & knocking.

    ‘Empty Jars’ Text: 2 Kings 4:1-7 The story – picture the story in your mind. The prophet is sick and had to borrow to pay bills. Then he died, leaving his family in debt, with only a little oil left. In comes the prophet Elisha and a miracle happens but: Question: Why did the oil stopped? Before ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Confirmation

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 14, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 20,097 views

    Jesus asks his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" At a young person’s confirmation s/he has the opportunity to say with Peter, "You are the Christ."

    Confirmation Sunday Matthew 16:13-18 19 May 2002 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." He said ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard White avatar

    What The Sisters Needed To Learn Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,126 views

    Many times we are put through things that either disturb us or really test our faith. When this happens ask God "what are you trying to teach me?"

    What the sisters needed to Learn? John 11:1ff JN 11:1 Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet with her hair. 3 So the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    They Gave Too Much??

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,542 views

    Story of Exodus 36 when the people gave to much and Moses had to ask them to stop giving. When was the last time we heard something like this happening in the church?

    Sermon for 7/29/2001 Exodus 36 They Gave Too Much? Introduction: Praise the Lord TV program. Also asking for more money. They had a mansion house and an air-conditioned doghouse. If always asking for money? WBTU: A. Missionary J. Hudson Taylor- When God’s work is done in God’s way for God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Hughes avatar

    "True Success”

    Contributed by Alan Hughes on Apr 23, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 24,075 views

    What is success? What does it mean to you this morning to live a successful life? If you asked 10 people you would most likely get 10 different answers.

    “True Success” John 3: 22-36 What is success? What does it mean to you this morning to live a successful life? If you asked 10 people you would most likely get 10 different answers. Success to some would mean financial security. They would say being successful means they no longer have to worry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "God's Hidden Agenda"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,038 views

    There were many people crowded into the house at Capernaum. Everyone in the house had their own agenda for being there. The purpose of this message is to ask this question: Is your agenda, God’s agenda?

    Title: “God’s Hidden Agenda” Introduction: Everybody has an agenda. Study over this text. There were many people crowded into the house at Capernaum. Everyone in the house had their own agenda for being there. The purpose of this message is to ask this question: Is your agenda, God’s agenda? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Breaking Up With Jesus

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,881 views

    A sermon based on Matthew 8:28-34 (and other gospels) about the Gadarene Demoniacs. Sermon asks the question of why the whole city wanted Jesus to leave their region.

    Sermon for 1/29/2006 Introduction: Seinfeld episode where George breaks up with his girlfriend "It’s not you, it’s me." ~George. Before George can say his line, his girlfriend beats him to the line. "If it’s anybody, it’s me." I get this in our text. They don’t threaten Jesus with His life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Faith Or Presumption? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 17, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,765 views

    19th in series on Joshua. This deals with Caleb and his faith. The question is asked, though: what is faith, and what is presumption? Sometimes what we call trust is really superstition.

    Joshua 14:6-14 – Faith or Presumption? Today we are straying from the controversial topics I’ve been speaking on lately. This message comes with the intention to build up your faith, not make you question it all. Today we are looking at the OT character of Caleb. Turn with me as we read from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist