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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    From Broke To Oak

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,422 views

    From the Gadarine Demoniac we learn how much Jesus cared about broken people by observing his attitude and his actions. We can also learn what our own responsibilities are towards these same downtrodden folk.

    FROM BROKE TO OAK (Ideas from DISCIPLESHIP MAGAZINE: Dan S. Baty “No Hopeless Cases) Castle Hills Christian Ch. 04-28-2002 Isaiah 61: 1-3; Mark 5:1-20 Scripture reading: Isaiah 61:1-3 Introduction: Although I generally take Monday’s off, I arrived at the office one recent Monday, and before I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thoughts To Live By

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,208 views

    This sermon examines some of the characteristics and basics of Christian living.

    Introduction: Early in the season football teams sometimes gets so caught up in the preseason hype and trying to learn the offence and defense that they forget the basics of blocking and tackling. Unfortunately when that happens they usually end up losing a game or two, which for teams like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tale Of Two Churches Part I Series

    Contributed by David Thrower on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,855 views

    There is a coming conflict that will boil down to two religions - one right and one wrong. Which will you be part of?

    Much has been written about the socio-political situation at the time of the end, but we need to study more what will take place in the religious realm at those times. Common sense tells us that the closing hours of the age are about a conflict - Satan is seeking to usurp God’s place so that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    "A Lesson In Fishing"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 24, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,898 views

    There is no acceptable excuse for a church to die.

    John 21:1-14 “A Lesson In Fishing” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Our Gospel Lesson for this morning takes place in Galilee, near the place where Jesus fed the five-thousand another meal of bread and fish. Seven of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    What Is Faithful Prayer?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,869 views

    Isaiah offers us one pattern of prayer: adoration, confession, affirmation, and commission.

    What is Faithful Prayer? Isaiah 6:1-8 October 21, 2007 This is the second sermon in the series for our annual stewardship emphasis. Just to remind you of what I said last week, and what I have been saying ever since becoming your pastor, stewardship is so much more than money. If we think only ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Smith avatar

    Is Jesus An Alien From Another Planet? (Luke 9:28-36)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,729 views

    Transfiguration: we struggle. We are weary. There is much we do not understand. And yet every now and then we catch a glimpse of the strange and glorious nature of Jesus, an...

    Yes, it’s the story of the transfiguration - my least favourite Gospel story. When I realised the transfiguration was scheduled for this week, I tried to get out of it. I thought about other people I could ask to preach ... but I couldn’t come up with anybody. Then I remembered that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Mercy – The Fifth Step To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 57 ratings
     | 14,085 views

    This is a sermon on the fifth beattitude. Mercy: I’m merciful - 1. If I’m patient with those are DIFFERENT from me. 2. If I forgive those who have FALLEN. 3. If I help those who are HURTING. 4. If I do good to my ENEMIES.

    Becoming Merciful – The Fifth Step To Happiness We have been making a journey through a section of the scripture known as the beatitudes. The beatitudes are found in Matthew chapter five. All of them begin with the word “blessed.” Another word for blessed is happy. So as we have been making ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gaining Greater Spiritual Perception

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 11,286 views

    Perception: To apprehend with the mind or through all of the senses; to observe, notice, understand all of the truth.

    Gaining Greater Spiritual Perception (I Cor. 2:8-16) Perception: To apprehend with the mind or through all of the senses; to observe, notice, understand all of the truth. Illustration: Get the right perspective. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, "He’s so big we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Worship: Foundation For Life Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,199 views

    Worship should be a priority in our lives as we respond to God’s provisions.

    Worship: foundation for life Ezra 3 As most of you know, when Sue and I go on vacation, we give serious thought to where we will worship on Sunday morning. If at all possible, we try to attend two worship services. We did that last month in Colorado and the two services could not have ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Wrestling With Loneliness Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,538 views

    Both the pervasiveness and pain of loneliness is well known and documented. But what does the Bible and the Church have to say and do about it? Bottom line: loneliness can only e overcome through intimate relationships with Jesus and other people.

    WRESTLING WITH LONELINESS Part 2 in Series: “Does Anybody Know, Does Anybody Care?” Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sunday October 5, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: Paul McCartney famously sings: “All the lonely people, Where do they all come from, All the lonely people, Where do they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Fresh Fire: The Difference - The Holy Spirit In The Church And In You Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,947 views

    What is your ministry, what gifts or talents has God given to you? How can YOU make a difference?

    Fresh Fire: The Difference - The Holy Spirit in the Church and in You When you think of church what do you think of? Do you think of the building? Do you think of the worship service? Do you think about what we do? Or do you think about who we are? Let me ask the question in a different way: Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    Home, Sweet, Home

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,851 views

    When we welcome Jesus into our lives we find ourselves at home as children in his household. This is the fuller fulfillment of Jeremiah's prophecy.

    If someone were to ask you where HOME is, what would you tell them? If you are not living there now, do you ever go back? Why or why not? [Carry on group discussion.] When I was 19 my parents moved to Tempe from San Jose -- where I had spent all but perhaps three months of my life. In my mind, to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Curtis Donald, Sr. avatar

    Assessing, Forgetting, And Pressing

    Contributed by Curtis Donald, Sr. on May 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,071 views

    Amazing things can happen when we allow Jesus Christ to change our perspeective

    Assessing, Forgetting, and Pressing Philippians 3:10-14 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not as though I had already attained, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Paul The Man.

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,388 views

    The book of Romans is one of my favorite books in the Bible.

    Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. An elder from the Second Century gave this description of the Apostle Paul: “A man of small stature, with a bald head and crooked legs, in good state of body, with eyebrows meeting and nose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Distracted, Deaf, And Disturbed

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,063 views

    Mary and Martha both knew Jesus, but Mary was doing what was more important. Sometimes, we need to spend time dedicated to God, and away from the fast paced, hectic way of the world.

    Distracted, Deaf, and Disturbed Luke 10:38-42 Introduction The story from today’s gospel message centers on the actions of two individuals, Martha and Mary. The Apostle John tells us that Martha and Mary were the sisters of Lazarus and very close to Jesus. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran