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  • suresh manoharan avatar

    Now These Wmds’ Are Deadly...

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 28, 2011
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    Not to lose focus on what/Who is more important...Gifts or the Giver of the Gifts !!!

    Now these WMDs’ are deadly… At this time of the New Year, I am neither referring to the stock-pile of WMDs’ in the arsenals of Superpowers nor do I, in this Sermon intend to beat about the bush repeating what many a Bush critic has already mentioned about ...read more

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    Refuge For A Weary Soul

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
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    God is the refuge of our soul.

    Psalms 46:1-3 KJV God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [2] Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; [3] Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lent From Ashes To Alms

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 23, 2015
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    The Season of Lent is a time to live out discipleship in the world. A close look at how God rewards us as we journey these forty days of Lent From Ashes to Alms. How do you answer the call of Lent?

    “Lent From Ashes to Alms” “Take heed that you do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise you have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 6:1-4 Intro: Many years ago I was pastor of an average church that had about 65 in Sunday morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Quinquagesima: O Say, Can You See?

    Contributed by Dan Funk on Feb 27, 2015
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    On Quinquagesima, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 teaches us about FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE, and why LOVE is the greatest of these. Luke 18:31-43 teaches us about SALVATION and RESTORATION of SIGHT. How are these truths connected? How do we apply them in our lives?

    In the Epistle (1 Corinthians 13:1-13) selected for Quinquagesima Sunday, or as I call it, Sight Sunday, S. Paul gives us a teaching on FAITH, HOPE, and CHARITY (or, as some translate it, LOVE, meaning Christ-like love) – not only on what they mean, but also on how they relate to each other. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Love First

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 10, 2012
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    We see real love in Jesus as he gave up his life for us.

    Love First Jan 8, 2012 Intro: Let’s start with a little exercise: I want you to think of a fictional character that is widely admired. I’ll give you a bit of a start – I looked online for some lists of famous fictional characters and came up with some names: Batman, James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weird Sunday Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 14, 2014
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    As followers of Christ we honor him by submitting to his absolute authority and bow before the sovereign rule of the Kinjg of grace.

    Title: Weird Sunday Text: Matthew 21:1-11 Thesis: As followers of Christ we honor him by submitting to his absolute authority and bow to his sovereign rule in all things. Introduction Show YouTube Clip Marionettes: No More Wires! Direct TV Commercial I am with the guy whose response to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Godly Mother

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 12, 2014
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    Mother's Day sermon on what God expects of mothers.

    “A Godly Mother” Text: Isaiah 7:10-15 I. Welcome II. Introduction While we love our mothers or their memories, I think most preachers wrestle with sermons on this day. We just don’t want to preach on Hannah or Jochebed every second Sunday of May. And, I feel it may be a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2016
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     | 9,208 views

    G.U.T.S: Sacrifice- What kinds of burdens should we carry? (Series idea from Mike Mack in his book, Small Group Vital Signs, pgs. 103-111; Outline from Bob Russell and Rusty Russell's book, The Power of One Another, chapter 7, pgs. 97-108)

    HoHum: Objects: Alex’s barbells Alex lifts barbells and here they are. Demonstrate how they work. Don’t have a weight bench One day last week I went to the gym to work out. There were many other people down there working out too. Some of them were lifting weights. As I watched the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Give Me Some Fruit - Part 1

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 24, 2015
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     | 6,187 views

    A look at the first 6 fruits of the Spirit that all Christians should display.

    What a beautiful garden I have this year. I planted peppers, tomatoes, squash, lettuce, radishes, watermelon, cantaloupes, cucumbers, onions, okra, and green beans. It was exciting watching the seed plants push their way through the ground. And everyday watching the established plants grow and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Mother Appreciation

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 10, 2015
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    Motherhood is one of the most influential, powerful truths in the universe. When all is said and done, when we stand in eternity. If your a Christian, it is very likely, it was the prayer of your mother that touched the heart of God, that moved Him to grant favor in your life.

    Title: Mother Appreciation Theme: Enjoying God's Gift To Children Topic: A Compilation of Short Truths - That Warms the Heart Introduction: Today, let us just do something appreciative, something truthful and intriguing to the heart in regard to the value of a mother. Proposition: I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Mentoring Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 11,994 views

    This sermon looks at why we mentor others in the faith and leadership

    Mentoring Proverbs 27:17 and Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 History often turns on the smallest of events. Two hundred miles northwest of Jerusalem is a small Mediterranean island called Cyprus. On this island lived a man named Joses who was an unassuming Jew. We don’t know how he came to faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Role Of The Church In Today's Society (Indian Church)

    Contributed by Rev. Ashish Hirday on Nov 11, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,040 views

    Today we are living in pluralistic country that is India. Church is the body of Christ and it has a specific role the play in this pluralistic nation.

    The Role of the Church in today's society! Ephesians 3: 10 -12 and Act 2: 42-47. Introduction: We are living in a age where Christians are being persecuted in many nations. 1. ISIS Islamic state in Iraq and Syria have killed many Christians in Iraq. They are not sparing ladies nor Children. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Soul Winning Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 2, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 56,248 views

    Proverbs 11:30 tells us that "He that wins souls is wise." There are three keys to understanding that ought to motivate us to be active soul-winners - the plight of the unsaved, the heart of the believer, and the command of the Savior.

    Church Essentials: Part Four Soul Winning - Acts 4:37-41, 47 Essential to the continued existence of any God honoring, Christ centered, church community is an outward focus with the intent of winning souls. The early church was actively engaged in soul winning on a daily basis. Carl Nelson, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Thornton avatar

    Add To Your Faith

    Contributed by James Thornton on May 29, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 28,537 views

    We add several things to our life, but how about adding the one thing we need the most. Faith. .

    2 Peter 1:5-10 KJV [5] And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; [6] And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; [7] And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. [8] For if these ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    God Is Judge

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jun 9, 2012
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     | 8,557 views

    Anyone who doesn’t obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remains under God’s angry judgment

    Most people know or at least recognize John 3:16. “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” We’re not as familiar with John 3:36, “And anyone who believes in God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ