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  • Jim Kane avatar

    A Love That Forgets And Forgives

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009
     | 4,751 views

    The fifth sermon of a post-Easter series on Love.

    (Slide 1) It was a conversation that has stuck with me over the years. I was not a part of the conversation, per se, but I was a part of the audience that listened. I think that it took place in 1986 but I cannot remember. It was, I remember, a Sunday night at the church where I was serving as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Life With Purpose Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,513 views

    Every life needs to be like Paul’s life, which was driven by purpose. Paul gives us the what and the how of purposeful life.

    A Life with Purpose Romans 15:20-33 * When I was a kid, watching WW2 movies and TV shows was a big thing. One of the things I remember is hearing a guard raise his gun and say, “State your purpose.” Whether someone gained entry or not, depending on them having a stated purpose which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving The Brotherhood Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 9, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,170 views

    Paul gives some Biblical way to love the family of God.

    Loving the Brotherhood Romans 16:1-16 * One day, as a minister sat in the office of his church to meet anyone who might have spiritual difficulties, only one person came. "What is your difficulty?" asked the minister. The man answered, "My difficulty is the ninth chapter of Romans, where it says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nehemiah 4 - Enemies Inside Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,167 views

    Often our greatest challenges are not from outside but inside the church. When problems develop remember that we are family, remember the task and remenber others are watching.

    ENEMIES INSIDE During the Gulf War more people died of friendly fire that from enemy fire. In other words, more people died from the hands of their friends than their foes. Unfortunately the church can sometimes be like that. Very often the greatest resistance we have to building up the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Earthquake

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,366 views

    A sermon on the earthquake at the cross of Calvary, Matthew 27:51

    Sermon for 3/7/2010 The Earthquake- Matthew 27:41-54 Introduction: Story of me being in an earthquake. What is an earthquake? An earthquake is a shaking of the ground caused by the sudden breaking and movement of large sections of the earth's rocky outermost crust. WBTU: A. Darkness in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Triumph Of The Savior Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,044 views

    Christ is victorious. From a stump to Savior.

    The Triumph of the Savior: From a Stump!! December 20, 2009 Isaiah 11:1-10 In 1928 the Great Depression was fast approaching, and as our country was enduring hard and uncertain times, people were looking for a messiah, someone who could save us. And in Louisiana, the messiah showed up . . . at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You’re Happy And You Know It, Give A Tithe! Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010
     | 7,916 views

    Sermon 21 of our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

    Stewardship (BFM #21) If You’re Happy and You Know it, Give a Tithe! Text: 2nd Corinthians 8:9-15 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Today, we’re looking at article 13 of the BFM which is on Stewardship, so if you will take your BFM and follow along as I read article 13 to you we’ll go ahead and get ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Something's Going On In The Graveyard

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 15, 2010
     | 5,576 views

    A sermon on the miracle of the holy ones raised to life when Jesus died on the cross from Matthew 27:52-53

    Sermon for 3/14/2010 Matthew 27:45-53 Introduction: A. Excuse me Matthew; can you give us more information? Matthew’s brief description here with this last miracle (vs. 52-53) reminds me of a situation from my own life. Crystal and I had gotten engaged without anyone knowing about it. Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thirty Wise Sayings- Those Who Hunger

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,468 views

    Verse upon verse teaching from the book of Proverbs. Wise sayings that will bring victory unto you.

    Thirty Wise Sayings- Those Who Hunger Text: Proverbs 23:1-34 When you sit down to eat with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you; 2 And put a knife to your throat If you are a man given to appetite. 3 Do not desire his delicacies, For they are deceptive food. 4 Do not overwork to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Recognise God's Voice Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,460 views

    We are called to test the spirits, and discern and recognise the voice of God when He speaks to us. Here are four ways to test an impression or thought.

    [This sermon is adapted from Rick Warren's sermon with the same title.] We continue our series on “Conversing with God”. • The 1st session on ‘how to hear God’s speaks’ we talked about our attitudes - whether you get the message or not, depend very much on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Cleans His Father's House

    Contributed by John Murphy on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,610 views

    Was Jesus cleansing the temple a random act or was there something far deeper?

    The Passover is not something most Christians give much thought to, unless they come across it in their bible readings. It was however the most important feast the Jews celebrated. It would be like our thanksgiving. It was a festive time and also a time of reflection. Like our communion tables ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Holy Spirit: The Gift Of Unity

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,422 views

    Delivered in 1986, shortly after pastoral call. The Spirit gives us unity in a time of riskiness and danger. That gift is more than unanimity; it is dedication to God's purposes.

    Not everything in every sermon has to be communicated in words. Words and speech are only a part of the way you get a message across. A part of what you folks receive is not only what you hear, but also what you see. What you see and what you pick up just from being here is certainly a part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deliverance From Disappointment Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,016 views

    The first Christmas came with disappointment. When Joseph heard the words, "Mary is pregnant," he must have felt the disappointment you and I have felt. But God had a message for Joe! And he has one for your disappointment too!

    SERIES: HOW CHRISTMAS HEALS OUR HURTS “Disappointment’s Deliverance” Matthew 1:18-25 A few years ago, I was approached by the leadership of a small group Melissa and I were in. They had questions and concerns regarding choices Melissa and I were making, specifically, Melissa’s working outside of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Whole Surprising Story Of Christmas

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,886 views

    The real story of Christmas includes CPR.

    The Whole Surprising Story of Christmas. How well do we really know the whole story of Christmas? Let’s start with this quiz… answer t or f. 1. There are no records of Joseph speaking in the Gospels. T. 2. Mary rode a donkey from Nazareth to Bethlehem. F. It very likely she walked, no mention ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ian Drucker avatar

    A Godly View Of Women

    Contributed by Ian Drucker on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,402 views

    Unlearning what we have learned from the world, and learning what we need to know from God.

    Developing a Godly View of Women Rules for Holy Living Colossians 3 : 1-17 1. Today we are going to be examining having healthy relationships, but especially healthy relationships with women. 2. It is important to understand what “Healthy” means. a. Healthy – means to work or function as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ