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  • Glenn Robinson avatar

    Can Anyone Find A Trumpet?

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,130 views

    This sermon uses archeology, statistics, and tests of ancient documents to prove the reliability of the Bible.

    In Biblical times they blew a trumpet as a call to war. I COR 14:8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle ? The Church needs to give a clear, concise message about the Bible. Can anyone find a Trumpet ? Its time to blow the trumpet. The Bible is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • OSCAR P. LOPEZ, JR. avatar

    Vitamin E

    Contributed by Oscar P. Lopez, Jr. on Apr 10, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,918 views

    Be an Encourager! The Exploits of Barnabas as the "Man of Encouragement."

    VITAMIN E Acts 4:36-37; Selected Passages By Oscar P. Lopez Jr. PROPOSITION: Something good will happen if we are going to encourage others. INTRODUCTION: 1. Greetings. 2. Discouragement: Where most Christians fall. Encouragement: What every Christians need. 3. Read Acts 4:36-37 4. Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Final Requests Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,704 views

    PAUL’S FINAL REQUESTS REFLECT HIS HEART FOR MINISTRY, HIS STRUGGLE WITH LONELINESS, AND HIS ASSURANCE OF HEAVENLY GLORY

    BIG IDEA: PAUL’S FINAL REQUESTS REFLECT HIS HEART FOR MINISTRY, HIS STRUGGLE WITH LONELINESS, AND HIS ASSURANCE OF HEAVENLY GLORY I. (:9-12) REQUEST FOR COMPANIONSHIP AND ASSISTANCE A. Paul Would Like to Have Timothy With Him “Make every effort to come to me soon” – repeated in vs. 21 where ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Our Moral Obligation

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,115 views

    This is a sermon about World Hunger. (The statistics need to be updated to be current).

    OUR MORAL OBLIGATION Romans 15:22-23 INTRO: A pastor tells of a mission tour to the Far East. While in Hong Kong, he observed a hungry little girl outside a bakery window. She had fallen asleep with her face pressed against the window that separated her from the fresh bread inside. He took ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Are You Ready To Live A Radically Different Lifestyle?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 9,194 views

    A different approach to an "End Times" passage focussing on witness rather than speculation

    Christian witness from Luke 21: 5-19 This morning I would like to focus on our Gospel reading. Story: Dr. Ian Paisley, the fiery Irish cleric and politician was reputed to have been preaching one Sunday on the End Times - and in particular on the Day of Judgement. As he reached the climax of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Panic Room

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 6,143 views

    References the movie "Panic Room" (Jodie Foster). Recalls the disciples’ reaction to hide out in a locked room after finding the tomb empty. The "Panic Room" can be both a safe haven and a well-fortressed prison.

    "Panic Room" - Easter 2A April 7, 2002 - John 20:19-31 This week I saw the newly-released movie "Panic Room". In this movie, "Jodie Foster plays a wealthy single mom with a teenage daughter. They buy a fancy brownstone in NYC that has a ’panic room’, a fortified hi-tech room in the center of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    A Sick Man Causes A Disturbance Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Feb 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,511 views

    Jesus Heals a Paralytic

    MARK 2:1-12 A SICK MAN CAUSES A DISTURBANCE I. THE PREACHER: * Mark 2:1,2 A.His Place. 2:1 B.His Popularity. 2:2 C.His Pronuncements 2:2 II. THE PARTISANS: ** ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Adrian Warnock avatar

    Why Did Jesus Die - To Create A Missional Community Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,490 views

    Jesus death and resurrection launched the church onto a mission that continues today.

    Passion for a purpose- Why did Jesus die? To create a missional community Audio at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/2004/05/purpose-for-passion-why-did-jesus-die.htm ________________________________________ Why Did Jesus die? A simple question with many complex answers- today will focus on just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Philip Trent avatar

    What Are You Getting In Return

    Contributed by Philip Trent on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,291 views

    This sermon compares Judas and Peter’s betrayals of Christ, and ours today. And what it is that we believe we are getting in return.

    “What Are You Getting In Return?” Matthew 26:14-16 & 69-75 This morning I want you to turn to the 26th chapter of Matthew. And before we ever read, I want you to prepare yourself to get very serious this morning. Very Serious about decisions that you are making in your life, the reasons why we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Todd Bishop avatar

    Jesus 360: Authentic Leader Series

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,829 views

    This sermon looks at the 1st major characteristic of Jesus - He was an authentic leader. Jesus is worth following.

    INTRODUCTION In this story Jesus is praying. He stops. And he starts his conversation with a question. How many of you like ever liked pop quizzes or surprise tests? Probably no normal person, especially when the Master Teacher is giving the quiz. Jesus’ first question is “Who do people say ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    The Ressurection Road

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,451 views

    Easter Message concerning the necessity of the ressurection.

    “The Resurrection Road” Various Passages - Easter season one of most important to Christians - Why? Because Easter leads us down “The Resurrection Road” - I just want us to journey that road this morning as we look together at why Easter is so significant to us as believers - We will be using ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Passion Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,865 views

    This sermon is part of a series on Words of lent and deals with the passion of Christ.

    Palm Sunday Celebration moves quickly into holy week. The celebrant parade turns quickly into the mob scene. Hosanna’s become shouts of Barabbas! The week quickly becomes one of passion, or one of suffering that our Lord endured for us. Few of us dare to enter this week. Maundy Thursday and Good ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    The Road From Palms To Passion

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 15, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,841 views

    A Palm Sunday sermon illustraing the turn of events from the joyful shouts of "Hosanna" on Palm Sunday to "Crucify Him" on Good Friday.

    As some of you may be aware, today has two names on the church calendar. Most of you know today by it’s more common name, Palm Sunday. It’s the day the Sunday School children process into the church, waving their palm branches, and we as a congregation sing “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”, remembering ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Darrell Coats avatar

    The Answer In You

    Contributed by Darrell Coats on May 22, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,081 views

    This is a sermon designed for confirmands but also applicable for the general congregation.

    The Answer in You (A Sermon on Confimration Sunday) 2 Corinthians 13:5-10 Introduction: Today is confirmation Sunday. This morning we’ll be confirming seven confirmands: Chris Franklin, Phillip Haines, Nick ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Randall LaVere II avatar

    When You've Tried It All

    Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,966 views

    the change occurs when Jesus gets in the boat.

    Luke 5: 1-11 ...And Simon answered unto him, Master, we have toiled all night, and have taken nothing, nevertheless, at thy word I will let down the net, and when they had done this, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes, and their net brake. And they beckoned unto their partners, which were ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic