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  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    The Ordinary, Imperfect Church

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 7,438 views

    This sermon takes a look at how God can use even the smallest of churches because God uses ordinary and imperfect people within His church.

    Recently there was a study put out that claimed that Americans say yes to Christianity but no to Church-anity. And it stated how many baby boomers are leaving the church today. The reasons given were that they thought the church was a) boring b) irrelevant but most striking was c) not necessary. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love It Up! Series

    Contributed by Todd Fetters on Feb 26, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 15,926 views

    God, our Heavenly Father, commands that His children are to love one another deeply.

    INTRODUCTION: The Difference between Mediocrity & Greatness in the Church 1. Just before Jesus told His disciples that the world would hate them (John 15:18—“If the world hates you, keep in mind it hated me first”), He commanded them to “love one another just as He had loved them. The Apostle Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    How Far Would God Go? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 25,156 views

    Jesus could have made his point with only one of these stories and yet he told all three that day. Why?

    OPEN: The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main computers. He dialed the employees home telephone number and was greeted with a child’s whispered, "Hello?" The boss asked, "Is your Daddy home?" "Yes," whispered the small voice. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Intended It For Good

    Contributed by Michael Elmore on Nov 2, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 13,978 views

    Post September 11th attack

    "GOD INTENDED IT FOR GOOD" Genesis 50:15-21 "But Joseph said to them, don’t be afraid, Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended for good, to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." INTRODUCTION: 1. What is suffering? Suffering covers a broad ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You've Got All You Need Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,840 views

    A sermon that encourages us that we have all we need to fulfill God’s calling on our lives.

    You’ve got all you need! Winston Churchill "This is a war of the unknown warriors," Churchill told the world in the summer of 1940, "The whole of the warring nations are engaged, not only soldiers, but the entire population, men, women and children. The fronts are everywhere. The trenches are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Have A Friend Who Struggles With Anger Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 2,727 views

    This message seeks to provide practical insights concerning anger in a person’s life.

    I Have a Friend Who Struggles With Anger Dr. Marty Baker Stevens Creek Community Church Augusta, GA. email: stevenscreek@aol.com www.stevenscreek.net October 28, 2001 When was the last time you were overcome with anger? What made you mad? Did someone try to trick you? Cheat you? Did ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Men And Praise Series

    Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 16,702 views

    Analysis of James’ exhortation to Men to be praisers of God - not just standing by outside of the perimeter of praise.

    "MEN AND PRAISE" Sermon by Pastor Robert Earl Houston, Sr., Assistant Pastor Westwood Baptist Church, University Center Nashville, Tennessee - www.westwoodbcuc.org www.roberthouston.org James 5:13(b) Is any merry? Let him sing psalms. Perhaps one of the most raging controversies in the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace--I Need It

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,138 views

    The whole world, it seems, is in turmoil. Well, let it be so; but, I need peace. Jesus is the only One who has ever brought peace to my life, and so He is the One whom I shall follow, adore, and worship.

    "Peace--I Need It, I Want It, God Desires Me to Have It" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Luke 1:67-80, KJV Purpose: The whole world, it seems, is in turmoil. Well, let it be so; but, I need peace. Jesus is the only One who has ever brought peace to my life, and so He is the One whom I shall follow, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God Didn't Give A White Elephant Gift For Christmas

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 14, 2001
    based on 218 ratings
     | 53,941 views

    A message describing the wonder of the gift of God in Christ. Revised and updated December 2005.

    God Didn’t Give a White Elephant Gift for Christmas Various Scriptures December 19, 1999 (Updated and revised December 10, 2005) Introduction Recently I received an invitation to a Christmas party where we were to bring a white elephant gift. You know what a white elephant gift is, don’t you? ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    ‘what Mean These Stones?”

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 22, 2001
    based on 364 ratings
     | 25,664 views

    Memorial Day is an important day to our Nation, but every Christian should have a “memorial stone” to go back to that reminds them of a certain time and place they experienced the power of God.

    ‘WHAT MEAN THESE STONES?” Joshua 4:6-7 In April 1863, in Columbus, Mississippi after decorating graves of her two sons, an elderly woman walked to two mounds at the corner of the cemetery. "What are you doing? Those are the graves of two Union soldiers." The reply, "I know. I also know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    How Do You Position Yourself To Succeed

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 25, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 21,531 views

    Simple things to keep in mind to be successful.

    How do you position yourself to succeed? PBC, Vancouver, BC Dec.31, 2000 Deuteronomy 31:1-8 Here we are in December 31, 2000. Time to change to a new calendar, just when I got used to writing 2000 in cheque book and now gotta change again. For many of us, new challenges await us. Some of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • James May avatar

    Sail On!

    Contributed by James May on May 30, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 14,471 views

    Life is compared to sailing on a sea of time as we journey toward our ultimate destination. Let’s make sure we are on the right ship.

    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

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Learn From The Collision At Nain

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 336 ratings
     | 52,040 views

    Two groups collided at Nain: a procession of death and sorrow met a procession of life and hope.

    “With television cameras rolling a brand new car is propelled down a track into a concrete barrier. Smash! Air bags explode. Crash dummies recoil from the impact. The test is repeated on dozens of new cars. Why this waste of automobiles? Researchers are trying to learn from the collisions in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Under The Wings Of God There Is Hope Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,813 views

    When life seems dark and dreary, God is still near. His nearness always ends in hope. Hope is faith under fire.

    Under the Wings of God there is Hope Bible Background: This quiet tale of ordinary life stands in strong contrast to the war and strife of Judges, which relates to the same general period. No doubt many people lived just such a normal peaceful life during this time period. Although Israel’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Powerful Old Covenant (Part 2)

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 7,105 views

    You may not realize the wonderful truth that we live in covenant with the Almighty King of Kings. God’s covenant with Abraham applies to us.

    "The Powerful Old Covenant (Part 2)" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Genesis 22:1-19, KJV Purpose: You may not realize the wonderful truth that we live in covenant with the Almighty King of Kings. God’s covenant with Abraham applies to us, and Christ’s fulfillment of the New Covenant certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness