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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Critiquing The Critic Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 8, 2012
     | 5,278 views

    Speaking in condemning, critical ways seems to be second nature to us. However, James gives us reason and instruction to prevent this sinful behavior.

    1. “No New Taxes” Illustration Who said, “Read my lips. No new taxes”? "Read my lips: no new taxes" is the famous phrase spoken by then presidential candidate George H. W. Bush at the 1988 Republican National Convention as he accepted the nomination on August 18th. Written ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Strike Out For Jesus

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 16, 2012
     | 5,142 views

    A new way of thinking about striking out - bowling analogy-

    Strike Out for Jesus Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30 Purpose: to share how we can overcome the fear of failure in our lives. Last week - What can we Spare for God? Usually we think of “what can I give that will not hurt or cost me too much?” *PARADIGM SHIFT* Bowling analogy - What can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is That Your Final Answer?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010
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     | 3,036 views

    The fourth in a six-part series ‘Get Your Feet Wet.’

    (Slide 1) You can probably tell by my sermon title how I am going to start this sermon this morning, right? Here we go! (Select one person to be the contestant they will answer 5 questions. They can ask the congregation for help, two times.) (Slide 2) Question number 1: A writing tool that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Unnatural Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,656 views

    Gratitude is Joy that is sustained.

    A matter of the Heart …Unnatural Gratitude Philippians 1:1-11 Slide – Affliction - Tree It is an interesting coincidence that I happen to pick a Sermon topic and scripture and suddenly need to be bolstered with scriptural support in my life. What a stroke of Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What Might Have Been

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,148 views

    Look at famous failures (like Mike Tyson and Michael Vick) and Judas to see how we can avoid failure in our life.

    WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN Luke 22:1-6, Mark 14: 17-21 He was a big man on campus, a quarterback with the speed of a gazelle, his moves left would-be tacklers holding a handful of air, an arm like a rocket launcher, and the looks of a model. He had it all… but then he went to the dogs. He found he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Incourage - Part 1 - Dis-Couraged Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,503 views

    Superman never felt panic or fear! We’re not him. Sometimes we lack courage. However, as believers we should be operating in courage. Why? How?

    InCourage Pt. 1 – Dis-Couraged I. Introduction I wished I was Superman! I wished I could at any moment’s notice run to the nearest phone booth and change into my cape and handle every situation with supreme confidence and strength. However, the truth is that we aren’t supermen and we don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Centrality Of Love

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,024 views

    First Sermon of a post-Easter series on love.

    (Slide 1) A song from the 1950’s said that “Love is a many splendored thing.’ I would also suggest that love is a very resilient thing as the following situations reveal. First, the resiliency of love reveals itself in the story of two newlyweds. Now prior to the marriage the groom was ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Are You Hiding?

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Aug 19, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,551 views

    In Mark 7 Jesus confronts the Pharisees and Scribes who were hiding behind Man-made rules. What do you hide behind? Thankfully, God doesn’t hide from you.

    Mark 7:1-13 Anne and I were blessed to go on vacation a couple of weeks ago. We looked forward to it, but we were a little nervous about how Killian would do on the long flights. For a 7 month old baby, I think he did great. The last leg of the journey was a little much for him though and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Swing Wide The Gates!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 3, 2010
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,804 views

    The names of the gates of the old city of Jerusalem have rich spiritual meaning, full of powerful truths. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Swing Wide the Gates, pt. 3 Nehemiah 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SwingWideGates3.html parts 1 & 2 are here: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SwingWideTheGates.html ----- Quick review of first 6 gates... [slide] 1. The sheep gate. v. 1 Thru this gate they would bring the sacrificial animals to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lunatic Shepherd (Rough Draft - Conclusion Needs Refining) Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010
     | 3,595 views

    Sometimes the way God loves us seems crazy

    The Lunatic Shepherd John 10:1-21 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI April 20, 2008 Creation, Fall, Redemption, Consummation I hate to do this to you but I am going to use yet another illustration drawn from one of the Star Trek series – this time from Voyager. The back story to Voyager ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Praying In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,514 views

    When we realize how fully present God is with us through His Holy Spirit, our prayers can take on a new dimension of power and effectiveness.

    Praying in the Spirit Ephesians 6:13-18 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The New Year Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 18, 2009
    based on 74 ratings
     | 204,833 views

    Here’s some good solid advice for making the new year better. 1- The new year - Be careful 2- The new year - Be thoughtful 3- The new year - Be thankful

    INTRO.- ILL.- Pete, at a New Year’s party, turns to his friend, Ken, and asks for a cigarette. “I thought you made a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking," Ken responds. “I’m in the process of quitting,” replies Pete with a grin. “Right now, I am in the middle of phase one.” “Phase one?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Cook avatar

    Finding Renewed Strength For God's Great Work

    Contributed by David Cook on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,828 views

    Renewed strength to serve the Lord!

    INTRO: God has a unique plan for every single child of God. He passionately desires for us to know His good, pleasing, and perfect will. Though that is His intention, it is not automatic that every child of God is going to live in that will and be found faithful. The enemy will do all he can to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Hold The Rope

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 30, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 38,595 views

    In this sermon you will learn to uphold other believers as they serve Jesus Christ.

    (In introducing this sermon give everyone a piece of rope.) State: a rope is such a common ordinary item. Yet, a rope can fulfill a worthy task. Today we are going to look at a passage where a rope played a significant role in an act of service. The text is found in Acts 9:25. “Then the disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    God's Love At The Well Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 11, 2008
    based on 85 ratings
     | 24,781 views

    Some people look for love in all the wrong places. This woman found what she had always been looking for when she met Jesus.

    OPEN: A couple of years ago, a company out of Bethesda, Maryland put out a series of romantic greeting cards they called the “Secret Lover Collection”. The cards had a very specific audience. One of the 24 cards in the series read this way: “My soul has been searching for you since I came into this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ