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    Between You And Jesus

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 21, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,954 views

    The story of the shepherd and the sheep can be applied to us today - - and it will be an exact fit! This message gives similarities and warnings.

    * I recently received an email from a person being called into the missions field, but was told they could not serve Jesus because they had been divorced. IF YOU ARE THAT PERSON - - PLEASE EMAIL ME AT: pastor@sermonlist.com, and include your email address so I can email you back! (The ...read more

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    Our Nation Starts With Us

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 121 ratings
     | 37,042 views

    July 4th sermon, talking about how our nation WAS founded under the precepts of Christ, and how the only way we can help it get back there, is to go to Christ first as individuals. Reworked from a Jerry Shirley sermon.

    My dad was a retired Air Force serviceman. He was also a retired Federal Civil Service employee. My dad became disabled from defending this land for you and for me. And with all that, my dad used to say that with all her problems, America is the greatest country on earth. Let’s talk about ...read more

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    Are You Flying Stand-By?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,984 views

    Many "hope" they will be saved, but don’t have the assurance God wants them to have because they don’t have the right attitudes.

    Let’s start today’s message by talking about confidence. When I was in the Navy, I was a flight weather forecaster, and I gave weather briefings to pilots all the time. If you have ever been around a bunch of military pilots before, you are very aware of what ultra-confident folks they are. I ...read more

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    To Anticipate Jesus

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,166 views

    Taking Paul’s lead to change our focus from this world to the reward at the end of the race. How much would you need to change if ....

    I was raised in a small town in southern Ohio. I remember the lazy days of summer when the air-raid sirens went off once per week and we would all look up to see if we could see enemy planes, or when all the boys would gather on the school playground to play baseball like the big kids did. I ...read more

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    Empty Words From Empty Hearts

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,941 views

    How do we pray? Opening skit, showing that it is better to have no words in your heart than it is to have no heart in your words. Are we hot, cold, or lukewarm?

    (THIS SERMON OPENS WITH THE FOLLOWING SKIT) Billie is standing at the pulpit, with her head bowed as she is praying. (This script is in front of her.) The pastor is in the back of the sanctuary, with a microphone. (He is the voice of God.) Billie: Our Father Who Art In Heaven. Pastor: ...read more

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    You Are Truly Blessed

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 81 ratings
     | 18,786 views

    This sermon uses God’s Word to show that we are blessed, but only blessed through Christ. It is an uplifting sermon showing that God really does love us.

    A young man was learning to be a paratrooper. Before his first jump, he was given these four instructions: 1. Jump when you are told. 2. Count to ten and pull the ripcord. 3. If it does not work, pull the emergency ripcord. 4. When you land, a truck will take you back to the base. The young ...read more

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    The Hand In The Coconut

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 191 ratings
     | 44,752 views

    Using an illustration showing how we not only grab things of this world, but we hold on to them in spite of approaching spiritual death.

    For those of you who were not able to be here last Sunday evening, Pastor Willie presented one of the best sermons I have heard in a very long time. In that sermon was an illustration that I thought was perhaps the best I have ever heard involving how we may want God, but we want what is in the ...read more

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    Sermon 1 - Your Purpose

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 196 ratings
     | 52,898 views

    First in a series of "Purpose-Driven" messages. This one talks about why we are here; our purpose; and our ultimate value as Christians.

    All of us have questions about why we exist. I think the two most asked questions about our lives are: a) The question of reason - "Why am I here?" b) The question of value - "Do I really matter?" Now, if you go around asking different people these questions, you will get many different ...read more

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    Thank God - For God!

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,820 views

    A sermon that talks about bearing fruit as a Christian.

    What does it mean to live a life that pleases God? Our main text is found in COLOSSIANS 1:9-14. ’For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you, and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And ...read more

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    Would God's Vision Help Us?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,950 views

    After preaching this sermon, 21 people came forward at invitation.

    A couple of weeks ago, in an elders meeting, I asked each elder to give me his vision for this church. I was surprised. Most churches never communicate their vision, hence most elders are unfocused as to any unified vision at all. Each of our elders, however, had a vision and were pretty much in ...read more

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    What Is God's Plan For You?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,847 views

    After preaching this sermon, 62 people came forward at invitation.

    The week before our revival, I started this series of sermons that are all based on what God’s purpose and desires are for you. I spoke about how your purpose is to serve God, and that He values you ever so greatly. Today, let me start by telling you what God’s plan is for you. 1. GOD’S PLAN IS ...read more

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    Will This Be Your Final Answer?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 1,703 views

    Personal testimonies; showing we never know when, so it would behoove us to get right - right now! Sunday evening service that proved to be very powerful within the congregation!

    We have all heard many people in our lives give their personal testimonies. Some were delivered out of a life of drugs; some out of the occult; some out of lust; and yet others right out of the gates of hell themselves. Tonight, we are going to be talking a lot about these testimonies. You will ...read more

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    'christian' Means 'like Christ'

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 88 ratings
     | 23,015 views

    Too many church goers think they are Christians because they do not know the real definition of the word "Christian".

    We were created by God to worship Him. That is our purpose. God’s plan is for us to worship Him. But, there is something else we are supposed to do, too. We are supposed to be like Christ. If you would take a random poll and ask people in America what they think being a Christian means, most ...read more

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    Cowboys & Christians

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 87 ratings
     | 12,451 views

    Evangelism sermon, showing similarities between cowboys and Christians. A very close take-off from the sermon of a friend of mine; Pastor Steve Shepherd of Jonesboro, AR.

    Cowboy Joe was had just come back from going to church for the first time, and was in the bunkhouse telling the other cowhands about his experience. He said, “When I got there, I parked my pick-up in the corral. Charlie, a worldly cowboy said, “That would be the parking lot, Joe.” Joe ...read more

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    Such A Deal I Have For You!

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 103 ratings
     | 5,052 views

    A sermon about the offerings God and Satan have for each of us.

    "LET’S MAKE A DEAL!" Who among you remembers the ‘LET’S MAKE A DEAL’ TV show? It was one of the most popular games shows of its day. Contestants were given some really good money or prizes, but along with each gift came a chance to gamble; gamble on turning that gift into much more, or losing ...read more

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