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  • Fran Van Hoven avatar

    Onesimus

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 29, 2007
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    The book probably doesn’t turn heads because of the subject matter. It’s about a slave. Actually, it’s about a runaway slave named Onesimus who had stolen something from his master, Philemon and ran away to avoid being caught. The Book of Philemon

    Onesimus The book probably doesn’t turn heads because of the subject matter. It’s about a slave. Actually, it’s about a runaway slave named Onesimus who had stolen something from his master, Philemon and ran away to avoid being caught. The Book of Philemon is very interesting. Its probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Attitude

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 14, 2007
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    We must adopt the attitude of compassion to carry the word of Christ into our hurting world through our actions.

    Attitude – Luke 10: 25 - 37 Intro: There is a legend involving Jesus, the disciples and Peter. In the story, Jesus and his disciples passed by a rocky field. Jesus said, “if each of you carry a stone away, it would clear space for grain to grow. All the disciples except Peter picked up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Priority Of Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 20, 2007
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    Jesus did the will of the Father and finished His work. He knows His purpose in life, set the right priority, and has a passion for the lost. We want to know our purpose, set the priority and develop the passion exemplified by Christ.

    Jesus says, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent me and to finish His work.” • Of course, this couldn’t mean that Jesus do not have to eat. • Jesus uses this incident to highlight to His disciples what is important. Someone said, “The greatest danger in life is in permitting the urgent ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Gideon, The Reluctant Hero Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 29, 2007
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     | 4,453 views

    Have you been afraid that your lack of skills, background, or ability to hear God disqualifies you for service? Learn how God worked with a timid man and turned him into a hero.

    Do you remember the Sand People from the original Star Wars movie? They lived on Tatooine - I guess their proper name is: Tusken Raiders. Anyway - these nomads were covered all over with rags with little lenses or something to see and breath out of. They carried these big sticks and traveled on ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    By God's Grace, We Are The Sheep Of His Fold

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,849 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Easter, Series C

    4th Sunday of Easter- April 29, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for your Son, Jesus the Christ, who gave his life for our redemption. Through the power of your Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Lessons On Obedience And Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,069 views

    Before Jesus ascends, the disciples get a crash course on what is needed to carry on the ministry of Jesus to which they have been called--and they just thought they were going fishing.

    John 21:1-19 “Lessons on Obedience and Forgiveness” INTRODUCTION The school year is drawing to a close. Both students and teachers are talking about the end of school and are looking forward to the summer break. Before the end of school can occur, though, students must take the dreaded final ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    If You're In Love, Show Me

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 4, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,966 views

    The only command that Jesus gave directly to his followers was to love one another as He had loved them. Do we dare disobey?

    If You’re In Love, Show Me – John 13: 31 - 35 Intro: (Woman’s letter from Sermon Central – Love One Another by Joel Vincente) “Dearest, darling Jimmy, No words can ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. I miss you so. No one could ever take your place in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    It Is Time

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on May 6, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 26,918 views

    This sermon examines the idea that it is "Time" we as Christians stop doing a few things and start doing others.

    Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Solomon – The wisest man to ever live is making the point in this passage of Scripture that Timing is Important. That “there is an appropriate time for everything under the sun.” Introduction: Of course we know Soloman was right. Timing is important! In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    If You Love Me

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,249 views

    We are not left to dance the dance of life alone. Christ Jesus has given us the Holy Spirit to help us show our love for Him by following His teachings.

    John 14: 23 – 39 If You Love Me Intro: You hear them all the time. Expressions like: “Luv ya man.” --- “I just love chocolate cake.” --- “I love you hair!” --- When was the last time someone told you that they loved you? Did you believe them? Why or why not? How do you know when ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • W. Alderman avatar

    "If He Must Needs Go, I Must!"

    Contributed by W. Alderman on May 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,068 views

    This is a sermon that encourages us to go to all people groups as Jesus did the woman at the well.

    “IF HE MUST NEEDS GO, I MUST” Text: John 4:1-28 W. Max Alderman Introduction: This is a great story that shows the compassion that the Lord had for “whosoever”. This lady in Samaria was so despised by the world, but so loved by the Lord. You may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Anyone Got A Light?

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,102 views

    The only way to get out of or avoid the dark is to find a source of light. Where is yours? How reliable is it? How easy is it to find? Once you do, how bright is it? How long and wide is its’ beam?

    ANYONE GOT A LIGHT? Sunday Morning, May 15, 2005 Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Light Bulb jokes Why joke so much about light bulbs? Why are these jokes so common and why do we keep laughing at them? Let me suggest it is because laughter helps to dissipate the deep, natural fear of the dark ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Continuing In Revival

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,669 views

    What do we expect to happen after the revival services have ended? This is a follow-up message coming out of revival.

    CONTINUING IN REVIVAL Acts 3:1-26 INTRO: What do we expect to happen after the revival services have ended? Is it back to business as usual? or, do we expect God to continue to do some great things in our lives and our Church? For some, you are glad that the revival services have ended. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    A Do It Yourself Message

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 5, 2007
     | 2,432 views

    Adapted from a message heard 17 years ago by Dr. Ed Young...A Great way to give the entire congregation a witnessing tool.

    “A DO IT YOURSELF MESSAGE” John 3:16 (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > Tonight we begin what should be one of the most exciting weeks in the year for the HBC family. The focus is children. We should be ready at all times to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Come Follow Me

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,756 views

    This sermon leads people to understand what it means to be a "fisher for men"

    Come, Follow Me – Matthew 4: 12 - 23 Intro: At the time of Jesus as now, there were three methods of fishing: with a line, casting a net, dragging a net. The most difficult , I believe is with a line. I. Look at the “big picture.” What we have here is the message of Jesus followed by an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Carl Willis avatar

    A Riveting Testimony

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,355 views

    Giving a first hand account of Christ living in you.

    A Riveting Testimony 1 John 1:1-4 February 15, 2004 1 John 1:1-4 The one who existed from the beginning is the one we have heard and seen. We saw him with our own eyes and touched him with our own hands. He is Jesus Christ, the Word of life. [2] This one who is life from God was shown to us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational