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  • James May avatar

    Jail Break

    Contributed by James May on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 21,128 views

    Our obedience to the call of God may well lead us into times of oppression like it did for Paul and Silas but God knows how to break us out of that prison.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It's In The Bag

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 18, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 12,449 views

    Believe it to Receive it!

    It’s In The Bag Psalm 23 Subject: Believe it to receive it! The town preacher was walking through town one day. Mulling over in her head what to preach on Sunday morning. Wondering what word from on high would the Lord give her. She pondered upon the sickness that was running rampant in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Biblical Attitudes Toward Money

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 2, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,396 views

    How to handle our attitudes re: money

    Biblical Attitudes Toward Money Sunday School Lesson Grace International Baptist Church Intro: 1 Tim 6:3-12 (NIV) 3 If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, 4 he is conceited and understands nothing. He has an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    If You Want Special Orders You Must First Obey Standing Orders

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,833 views

    Sermon describes author’s spiritual journey to demonstrate that although God leads us in His ways, most often we do His work by simply saying "Yes," to ministry opportunities.

    IF YOU WANT SPECIAL ORDERS YOU MUST FIRST OBEY STANDING ORDERS GOD is preparing to use each of us to reach the this unit. Chaplains can only do so much. However, you are here 24 hours a day–seven days a week. The Almighty has called you to minister right here–right now! We know that revival ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Christians Part Series

    Contributed by John Stevenson on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,142 views

    Paul and Barnabas came to a parting of their ways. Was this a good thing or a bad thing? What lessons can we learn?

    WHEN CHRISTIANS PART Acts 15:36-41 Paul and Barnabas had been a team. It had been Barnabas who had first taken the young Paul under his wing. When everyone else in Jerusalem was afraid of the young Christian because of his history of persecuting the church, it was Barnabas who took him and who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Can God Really Meet My Needs?

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 111 ratings
     | 33,710 views

    Experience God’s provision when we trust in his goodness like Elijah

    Be careful what you pray for you just might get it. That is exactly what happened to Elijah. He took on the dubious joy of praying against his own nation as it fell deeper and deeper into sin. Jew and Gentile, young and old, person and livestock were all in the midst of a deep drought and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Quality Leadership

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,843 views

    Deciding eldership and deaconship is not to be taken lightly: Paul tells Timothy in 1 Timothy 5:22 not to hastily select leaders. “Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others;

    Have you ever felt unheard or as though you can’t find an ear to listen to your concerns? Have you ever left after speaking to someone feeling as though they didn’t hear a single word that you said? Israel had a problem with this as well. Moses had basically been given control of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If ... Then Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 2, 2007
     | 5,811 views

    Because you are raised in Christ, you are...

    Pentecost 10 If…then Col 3:1-11, Eccl. 1:2,12-14 2:18-26, Luke 12:13-21 8/5 † In the Name of the Lord Jesus † Grace and peace are gifts to you, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! Basic@ Programming - Conditional Stattements If you have been raised with Christ See prior chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    United With Christ As His Body! Series

    Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Jul 31, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,780 views

    A Christians’ Union With Christ Is Like The Union Of A Body!

    “United We Stand!” United With Christ As His Body! Part 4 Introduction: 1. Continue To Explore A Christian’s Union With Christ! - Answer: “What Is It Like To Be United With Christ?” 2. First Figure: According To Ephesians 2:19-22: - Your Union With Christ Is Like A Building! - You Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happy New You! Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,662 views

    What we really need are some New Year’s Revolutions! Here’s how to change your life FOR GOOD!

    Happy New You Matthew 5:1-12 Matthew 5:1-12 1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Jesus Refuses To Do

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,667 views

    Jesus wants to do for us and is limited if we block Him.

    What Jesus Refuses to Do Matthew 12:14-21 Then the Pharisees called a meeting and discussed plans for killing Jesus. 15 But Jesus knew what they were planning. He left that area, and many people followed him. He healed all the sick among them, 16 but he warned ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Seeing Jesus

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 1, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,185 views

    2005 Easter Sermon

    (Opening of the sermon is the dramatic reading script “The News” by Elaine Aadland for the Lenten/Easter Series, “Watchers on the Hill,” produced by Creative Communications for the Parish © 2003) Whatever life road you are currently on, Jesus is on that road as well. He is not far away. The two ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    On The Right Track

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,012 views

    We can stay on track with God if we will just keep following Him.

    On the Right Track Matthew 7:13-20 [play video 1:10-1:52] Intro: Last week we talked about the fact that every human has a free will and cannot be forced (nor can we force others) to accept God’s way of life that He offers freely. As we saw this past Tuesday, many people across our nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Baptism: What Does It Mean?

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,293 views

    This is 1 of 2 sermons that share some common elements. This one focuses on the Greek behind the word “baptizo” and some of the historical, literature references

    Introduction Baptism has become a part of every believer’s life. At some point, we make the plunge, are cleansed from our sins, and take on the name as Christians. But, Christians, as a whole, can not agree on the proper way to baptize and the effect that bestows on us. Tonight, I’d like you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The 4 P's Of Exciting Christian Living

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Aug 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,116 views

    God intended for Christian Life to be the most Exciting Life ever!

    “THE 4 KEY P‘s OF TRUE EXCITING CHRISTIAN LIVING!” Introduction: Lately God has had me on a growth course for my life that is, what I believe, is a “CRITICAL TURNING POINT” for our church! You know what a “TURNING POINT” is! It’s that place where you make a “TURN!” A “TURN” can mean everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God