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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    A Secret Weapon For Getting People To Want Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 19, 2018
     | 3,409 views

    In this passage Paul speaks of throwing his "heart wide open" to the Corinthians. Could it be that the deep relationships that will come from doing that might be the church's secret weapon for attracting people to Jesus in a culture overwhelmed by loneliness?

    DANGER SIGNS ON CHURCH FRIENDSHIPS: Shallow conversation, safe prayer requests, and busy pastors. - Sometimes church members can be mean to each other, but even in good times many church friendships are characterized by their lack of depth. What are some of the signs? a. Shallow conversation. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Story Of The Woman At The Well Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 16, 2018
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     | 11,817 views

    The woman at the well was a woman who was a broken vessel that Jesus restored and used for His glory!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We live in a time where may feel a high level of hopelessness and worthlessness. • For some, life is not good, for some, rejection is a way of life. • Today, we are going to look at a familiar story in the Gospel of John, the story entitled the Woman at the Well. • Jerry ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reel Talk - Pt. 4 - Rogue One 2 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2017
     | 5,798 views

    Movies + Pop Corn + Church = Reel Talk

    Reel Talk Pt. 4 - Rogue One 2 I. Introduction OK, as I mentioned last week I am not a Sci Fi fan so for me to understand or explain a Star Wars movie is a stretch. I will recap again in case you were not here last week. The movie opens by showing former scientist Galen Erso living on a farm with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Resurrection And The Life"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 24, 2016
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     | 8,985 views

    A sermon for Easter Sunday.

    "The Resurrection and the Life" John 20:1-18 Mary Magdalene stood outside the tomb crying. Mary had been one of Jesus' closest followers. You see, Jesus had many more followers than just the 12 disciples. There were a number of women who were part of His ministry as well--part of His inner ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "The Magnetism Of Materialism"

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 22, 2013
     | 6,278 views

    A sermon that deals with the hold that material possessions has on all of us.

    "The Magnetism of Materialism" Mat 19:16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Holy Spirit Pointed That Holy Of Hollies Is Not Yet Open

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 12, 2014
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    To show that JESUS is the WAY to the FATHER, thru His body, the curtain that was rent.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in JESUS as the WAY to the FATHER? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is the WAY to the FATHER, thru His body, the curtain that was rent. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:8 (Amplified Bible) 9:8 By this the Holy Spirit points out that the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Holy Spirit Pointed That Holy Of Hollies Is Not Yet Open

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 14, 2014
     | 1,809 views

    To show that JESUS is the WAY to the FATHER, thru His body, the curtain that was rent.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in JESUS as the WAY to the FATHER? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is the WAY to the FATHER, thru His body, the curtain that was rent. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:8 (Amplified Bible) 9:8 By this the Holy Spirit points out that the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Belief In The Risen Lord

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 14, 2014
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     | 9,463 views

    The resurrection of Christ is the most important event of both history and the individual's life.

    Belief in the Risen Lord John 20:19-29 Easter Sunday Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles, Please… On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Mary, Tryphena, Tryphosa, And Persis

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 2, 2013
     | 7,142 views

    A sermon on evangelism for people who are not teachers or church leaders from Romans 16:6,12

    HoHum: A large company, feeling it was time for a shakeup, hired a new CEO. This new boss was determined to rid the company of all slackers. On a tour of the facilities, the CEO noticed a guy leaning on a wall. The room was full of workers and he wanted to let them know that he meant business! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Make Time For Others

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,158 views

    Me time is a precious commodity isn’t it? Some folks get a lot of me time all day long but are unwilling to do anything extra for anyone else, while others get very little and always make time to squeeze in one more thing someone asked them to do, into their busy day!

    Illus. By sermon central The American minister and writer Philip Brooks (1835-93); was noted for his poise and quiet manner. However, one day a friend saw him feverishly pacing the floor like a caged lion and asked him what the trouble was. "The trouble is," replied Brooks, "that I’m in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Social Distancing: What Jesus Has To Say About It! Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 20, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,579 views

    Social Distancing may be a new term to me, and it may be a new term to you; but mankind did not need a virus to teach us how to Social Distance. We have been practicing Social Distancing for the longest time.

    Introduction With the onset of the Covid 19, I learned a new term that wasn’t in my vocabulary until this virus outbreak occurred called “Social Distancing”. I looked up the definition, and it defines Social Distancing as the practice of keeping space between yourself and others to reduce the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Death Lost It's Grip

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 20, 2016
     | 8,094 views

    When it come to Jesus, the undefeated opponent called death lost it’s grip.

    INTRO: 1. ILL. A little boy and his father driving down the road on a spring day when a bee flew into the window. The boy began to panic because he was deathly allergic to it’s sting. The father quickly reached out and grabbed the bee, squeezing it and releasing it letting the bee buzz again ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Tangible Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2016
     | 5,073 views

    G.U.T.S: Tangible- Let's talk about 5 tangible expressions of love from the one another's of the New Testament (Series idea from Mike Mack in his book, Small Group Vital Signs, pgs. 103-111; Outline from Gary Chapman's book, The 5 Love Languages)

    HoHum: Needed: A Valentine Card Today is a special holioday, what is it?  That's right -- Valentine Day. It is a very special day because it is a time when we tell our friends, family, and sweethearts how much we love them. One way we do that is by sending Valentine cards. Valentine cards may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Post-Covid Evangelism

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 23, 2022
     | 2,139 views

    Has the mandate for the evangelization of the world changed? His there another plan and if not what shoulld the church be doing today.

    Post-Covid Evangelism Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction: What we have in our text this morning is the last command or mandate if you will, given to His disciples before He ascends back to the Father. His ascension is recorded for us in Acts 1:4-11… 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "One Sunday Morning In Jerusalem”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 23, 2020
     | 3,709 views

    Road to Emmaus. An illustration from Paul Havey "The Rest of the Story" . The longest walk you will ever take is the walk away from the grave of someone you love. If you have never done that, you can’t imagine how difficult it is. this is how the two disciples felt.

    In Jesus Holy Name Easter III 2020 Text: Luke 24:32 Redeemer “One Sunday Morning in Jerusalem” He is Risen! He has risen indeed! We have gathered this Sunday to hear the “rest of the story.” For years the great newsman and philosopher Paul Harvey told his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran