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  • suresh manoharan avatar

    Dying Declarations!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 3, 2012
     | 5,643 views

    While “aspire to inspire before you expire” is a catchy, insightful one-liner, when it comes to the lives of numerous heroes’ of faith, it is how they expired with motivational words seemingly on their dying lips, which leaves an indelible impression in u

    Dying declarations “Nemo moriturus praesumitur mentire”! Now is this Latin maxim, all “Greek and Latin” to my congregation? I can “justifiably” empathize with those not in touch with the “World of Justice” ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    If You Are Religious Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 4, 2012
    based on 239 ratings
     | 47,325 views

    1- If you are religious - listen and do the Word 2- If you are religious - keep a rein on your tongue 3- If you are religious - minister to those in distress 4- If you are religious - keep yourself clean

    INTRO.- ILL.- The two thousand member Baptist church was filled to overflowing capacity one Sunday morning. The preacher was ready to start the sermon when two men, dressed in long black coats and black hats entered thru the rear of the church. One of the two men walked to the middle of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All You Need Is Love Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 6, 2012
     | 5,544 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 6 verses 37 through 49

    Luke 6: 37 – 49 All You Need Is Love 37 “Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Goodness Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 11, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 24,699 views

    God's goodness is a favour. It draws us to Him. Rest and rely on His goodness.

    Our knowledge of God affects our relationship with God and the way we live. • And it is affected by: (1) HOW YOU SEE GOD (2) HOW YOU THINK GOD SEES YOU To really know Him, then we need to look at what God has revealed. • The Bible mentioned 3 ways God reveals Himself – through ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A New Ministry Begins

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 15, 2012
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     | 19,435 views

    This is the Induction sermon for the new Assistant Pastor at an inner city church in Toronto

    Can everyone hear me at the back? A preacher asked that once and someone called out: “Yes, but I wouldn't mind changing seats with someone who can't”. Another pastor was greeting folks at the door after the service. A woman came up and said, "Pastor, that was a very good sermon." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Greatest Power

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,290 views

    I want you to ask yourself, "What do 1 see as my greatest power?" If your response is, "I have no power", then you couldn't be more wrong

    YOUR GREATEST POWER Proverbs 1:28-33; 22:6 l Corinthians 10:13 2 Cor. 6:2 Jn. 10:10, 27-29 Ezek. 18:1-4, 20 Josh. 24:15 Jas. 3:2 24 year old Danny Simpson was sentenced to 6 years in jail for robbing a bank. Danny was convicted for stealing $6,000 at gun point. The irony is that the gun ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Wants His People To Rejoice!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 19, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,580 views

    I. When to rejoice: 1. When you serve (vs. 2). 2. When you sing (vs. 2). 3. When you step closer to God (vs. 4). II. Why to rejoice: 1. Our creation by God (vs. 3). 2. Our connection with God (vs. 3). 3. The character of God (vs. 4-5).

    Our Favorite Psalms #10: God Wants His People to Rejoice! Psalm 100:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 15, 2012 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *Does God want His people to rejoice? -- Without a doubt, He does. *The first time we ever see the word “rejoice” in the Bible is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everyone Who Sins Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,158 views

    1- Everyone who sins breaks the law 2- Everyone who sins needs a sinless savior 3- Everyone who sins and keeps on sinning knows not

    INTRO.- Everyone who sins. Some people don’t think they do. ILL.- A preacher named Eddie Martin tells this story: I have met a few people who have tried to convince me that they were not bad sinners. I met such a lady in Bluefield, West Virginia. This well-dressed woman came forward at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Justice, Mercy, Humility Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,394 views

    Christianity is fundamentally about a relationship and so not a contract such as I do "x" for God, and God does "y" for me.

    Justice, Mercy, Humility: Series: Fundamentals Micah 6:1-8 July 25, 2010 Intro: Fundamentals. A child has to learn balance in order to learn to walk. A business has to have more money coming in than going out. A family has to understand the basic rules of the Monopoly game before they can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Unchristians Find Us Unchristian?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 15, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,460 views

    Christ-like Christians are a blessing to God and a delight to others.

    Title: Do unChristians Find Us unChristian? Text: Luke 13:10-17 Thesis: Christ-like Christians are a blessing to God and a delight to others. Introduction The story of “The Trojan Horse” comes to us out of Greek mythology. It is the story of how the Greeks laid siege to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace In The Curse Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 20 ratings
     | 22,717 views

    The 9th in a series on the Book of Genesis. This sermon looks at how God showed mercy and grace even in the curse upon Adam and Eve. He could've judged them immediately but instead we see that even in the curse, God had grace.

    Genesis (Pt. 9) (Grace in the Curse) Text: Genesis 3:9 - 24 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now last week we talked about how sin is lawlessness, how it is deceptive and how it always brings shame and guilt. This week we’re going to look at the result of Adam’s sin but also how God ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim McCutchen avatar

    A Shout From The Cross

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Aug 29, 2010
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,934 views

    The wrenching words of Jesus ushered forth from his lips while his sacrificial blood splashed on the ground. While his body is in excruciating pain and his tongue is tormented in thirst – Jesus cries out from those parched lips and says “FATHER FORGIVE

    A SHOUT FROM THE CROSS INTRO: The last word’s of a dying person are normally never forgotten. I have witnessed some pour out their hearts to God while others linger off into eternity quietly. Usually the last words of a dying person conveys their innermost thoughts, values, priority and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Cook avatar

    The Joy Of Right Relationships

    Contributed by David Cook on Sep 6, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,005 views

    5 ways to experience the joy of right relationships.

    Intro: The purpose of my sermon this morning is to lay before you the joy of Christians being in right relationships with one another. One of my favorite Christian leaders is Dr. Frank Page, President elect of the SBC Executive Committee. He said this week, “even though "pessimism, fear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live Passionately Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 8, 2010
     | 6,705 views

    Sermon 2 based on Kerry & Chris Shook's book One Month To Live.

    Live Passionately, Joshua 1:6-9 Introduction In the second section of Kerry & Chris Shook’s book “One Month to Live,” Pastor Shook draws a comparison between the brevity and fast paced reality of our lives to a ride on a particular roller coaster. Interestingly it is a roller ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Getting A Handle On Loneliness

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Sep 12, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,277 views

    In the very first book of the Bible the word of God says it is not good for man to be alone – I will make him a help meet. Loneliness is one of the most heart wrenching feelings you can experience. You do not have to be alone to feel alone. You can

    HOW CAN I HANDLE LONLINESS? INTRO: It has been said that an individual can live forty days without food, four days without water, four minutes without oxygen, and about four seconds without hope. In the very first book of the Bible the word of God says it is not good for man to be alone – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church