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  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Zacchaeus: A Sinner In A Sycamore

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 19, 2004
    based on 115 ratings
     | 27,823 views

    The biblical account of Zacchaeus is far more than an exciting tale to be told to children in Sunday School. This wonderful story is packed with theological truth concerning sinners, the Savior, and salvation.

    ZACCHAEUS—A SINNER IN A SYCAMORE Text: Luke 19:1-10 Intro: I could ask almost any child present today to tell me the story of Zacchaeus and receive a pretty detailed account. Perhaps this story is so popular with children because it involves one of their favorite activities—climbing trees. Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Training Faithful Leaders Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,321 views

    We must return to the Biblical way of training faithful leaders. God’s word reveals a very different plan than what we typically see today.

    Training Faithful Leaders 2 Timothy 2:1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, these entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. 3 Suffer hardship with me, as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Random Acts Of Kindness

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,181 views

    Uses Biblical story of the Sheep and the Goats to talk about the way to live out kindness and love in life. Presents three stories of "random acts of kindness" done by people.

    Grace be to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let me tell you a true story about kindness between two very different people who lived far away from one another: Beverly Powell (no relation), a cleaning lady from New Mexico, read a story in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Living God - [preaching]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 18,644 views

    Biblical preaching always leads to DECISION, sometimes to DISTURBANCE, and, as is the case in America today, often to DIVISION. Good applications for not worshiping Man/Pope, etc. Powerpoint at website.

    The Living God Acts 14:1-19 Powerpoint at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LivingGod.html We just celebrated Easter and how one claiming to be God proved it by rising again from the dead. And if John Paul II comes back to life following his death then that will be more evidence than just his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying Married Is Not About Staying In Love, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,238 views

    There never has been a generation whose view of marriage is high enough. The chasm between the biblical vision of marriage and the human vision is, and has always been, gargantuan.

    Between our more substantial sermon series I am taking up a few subjects that seem to me to be urgent. Marriage is always urgent. There never has been a generation whose view of marriage is high enough. The chasm between the biblical vision of marriage and the human vision is, and has always been, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope. It Is Not Over Until.... Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,073 views

    Hope. Not that sappy Oprah kind, but the biblical kind. The kind that says: In spite of the circumstances that surround you, God will hold hope for you, And beyond any explanation possible there will be joy.

    This is a wonderful passage. There is so much that is packed in to these few words. I don’t know about you, but the first thing that jumps out at me is verse 8 – Place your finger there – and let’s look at it again…I see Peter, as he is writing this statement, saying it with….shock and awe. 8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are Builders

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,609 views

    It’s a biblical mandate that we build. Noah built an ark and altar. Nimrod built a city. Nehemiah built a wall. What are you going to build for God?

    HOW TO BUILD AN INSTITUTE: WE ARE BUILDERS PSALMS 127:1 WHETHER YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . CHURCH, BIBLE INSTITUTE . . . FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES THAT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD. FOREMOST AS LEADERS YOU MUST UNDERSTAND THE BIBLICAL MANDATE THAT HAS BEEN PLACED UPON OUR LIVES TO BUILD. LIKE OUR HEAVENLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Submission: The Dilemma Of Submission Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 16,669 views

    Submission - Not a popular subject in America. Perhaps we misunderstand Biblical Submission.Whatever is our life circumstances, we can still act in a way that treats others well.

    Note To Reader: This is the first sermon on the subject of submission. A companion sermon is found under the name - Submission: The Power of a Tender Heart Submission – its not a popular subject here in America. Can you think of a popular song or a movie or even a recent best selling book on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Headship Series

    Contributed by George Yates on Oct 31, 2006
     | 3,565 views

    The Biblical teaching of Headship is not popular but it is important. Headship is about submission to doing what is best for those who are lead. It is also submission to those whom the Lord places in headship.

    EPHESIANS 5:21-23 October 29, 2006 New Covenant EPC “HEADSHIP” Body Life: The Book of Ephesians I.Who is in charge here? A. In America, we have a tremendous concern about our leaders and whether they are doing the right thing. 1. We are fixated on President Bush and the Congress. 2. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    From Whom All Blessings Flow Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,355 views

    A biblical foundation for giving and receiving. God is the source of all our wealth and good things; it follows that we are to share those good things in order to enjoy them more.

    FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW “Take what you can get…and don’t give anything back!” From what I remember of Pirates of the Caribbean, this was some sort of motto that Captain Jack and his first mate lived by. It wasn’t the pirate code per se but a rule of life. Unfortunately it sounds a lot like ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Introduction To Mark: The Voice Of One Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,038 views

    We are called out to the wilderness, back to our relationship with Jesus before all the distractions of the world came upon us. Starts with a concise understanding of authorship and biblical authority.

    I am just the voice of one who is greater than this; after me comes the one more powerful than I, one whose sandals I am unfit to untie…I answered to the One who gave this message to me, the voice still resonates in my soul; The voice still rattles my bones – “Prepare the way, make straight paths ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stewardship, Tithing & Giving

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,743 views

    This solid Biblical teaching on finances covers everything from stewardship, tithing and giving to reasons why people don’t give, and reasons why we should give.

    STEWARDSHIP, TITHING & GIVING OPENING: This morning I want to talk to you about the topic of Stewardship, Tithing and Giving. • This is a challenging topic because some people say, “The church just wants your money!” not to mention all of the abuses seen in TV preachers who manipulate people to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Didn't God Answer My Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 31, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,807 views

    This series is to make the church more aware of the importance of practicing the biblical discipline of prayer. Last three weeks adapted from a sermon series by Greg Groeschel called Prayer.

    Introduction Exciting to see people getting interested in prayer. Many things to get excited about- our relationship w/God should be at the top of the list. This morning- continue with our series on prayer- Pt 3. Have you ever prayed a prayer sincerely-someone very sick (they died),marriage in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Praying Like Jesus Prayed Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,019 views

    This series is to make the church more aware of the importance of practicing the biblical discipline of prayer. Last three weeks adapted from a sermon series by Greg Groeschel called Prayer.

    Introduction This morning- finish up our series on prayer. The Lord is increasing our awareness of the- importance of prayer, and practice of prayer. Ja 1:22 But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. Doer- one who performs (puts truth into action in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Getting To Know God Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,046 views

    This series is to make the church more aware of the importance of practicing the biblical discipline of prayer. Last three weeks adapted from a sermon series by Greg Groeschel called Prayer.

    Introduction Last week- started a series on prayer- continue today. Goal- encourage, inspire, ignite- our interest in prayer. Questions- How many feel inadequate/guilty about lack of prayer? How many would say their prayer life could be better? How could it be better? Arthur Pink- made- ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic