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  • Peter Ceccardi avatar

    The Significance Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Peter Ceccardi on Oct 19, 2024
     | 1,038 views

    Sun Tzu, the renowned Chinese military strategist, once taught his troops the art of enforcing victory. "A victory," he said, "is not merely the winning of a battle, but the securing of its fruits. A general must not only defeat his enemy but also ensure that he cannot rise again.

    "Enforcing the Victory, Part 1: The Significance of the Cross" Introduction to the Series: A Tale of Two Victories Sun Tzu, the renowned Chinese military strategist, once taught his troops the art of enforcing victory. "A victory," he said, "is not merely the winning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Visit To The Upper Room

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 23, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,707 views

    A dramatic monologue to use at communion.

    A Visit to the Upper Room A Dramatic Monologue The setting is the upper room. The character is Thaddeus, one of the 12. He is straightening the room. Opening: Thaddeus turns is acts surprised to see someone. Oh, Hi there! You startled me. I did not expect anyone to be up here with me. My name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Visit To The Upper Room

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 18, 2012
     | 7,416 views

    A dramatic monologue with Thaddeus after the resurrection. For use with communion.

    A Visit to the Upper Room A Dramatic Monologue The setting is the upper room. The character is Thaddeus, one of the 12. He is straightening the room. Opening: Thaddeus turns is acts surprised to see someone. Oh, Hi there! You startled me. I did not expect anyone to be up here with me. My name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This World Is Not My Home Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 67 ratings
     | 48,853 views

    Money has the power to shackle us to this present world. Our tithes and offerings have the power to power to shackle us to God in faith.

    OPEN: A preacher named Ray Stedman traveled across the country for a week of meetings. The only problem was, his baggage didn’t make it. He needed a couple of suits so he went down to the local thrift shop. When he told the salesman, "I’d like to get a couple of suits," the man smiled, led him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Optimism 101

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,635 views

    The challenge is to choose hope for the future rather than learn helplessness from the past.

    Title: Optimism 101 Text: Joel 2:23-32 (1:4-13, 12-18) Thesis: The challenge is to choose hope for the future rather than learn helplessness from the past. Introduction Learned Helplessness is a term I came across in my reading this week. It is a technical term originally used in reference to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Do Not Deserve To Be Here

    Contributed by Thomas Baird on Aug 21, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,950 views

    Sermon used at a prison dealing with the fact that No one deserved to be in that prison that night... we all deserved to be in Hell.

    We do not deserve to be here today! Read Lamentations 3:1-24 Introduction… Not a single person in this room should be in here today! Not a single person in this room DESERVES to be in here today… I mean, we are all human beings are we not… we all have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Listening For Freedom Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,321 views

    We fear freedom for reasons both internal and external -- "broken spirit and cruel slavery". Choose to be a liberator for someone else and you can break that slavery.

    We are made to be free; in fact, we need freedom. Every person needs freedom. That’s obvious. That’s what God has made us for. The Scripture says, “For freedom Christ has set us free.” We say we want to be free. We want to be free. But therein lies a problem. The problem is that that’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Came To Seek And To Save

    Contributed by Tim Gresham on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,545 views

    A textual sermon breaking down the purpose of why Christ came. Simple, 4-point outline with cross-references and illustrations.

    He Came to Seek and to Save by Pastor Tim Gresham Text: Luke 19:10 I. His Incarnation is Selfless “For the Son of Man has come….” Incarnation (Lat. in and caro, stem carn, meaning “flesh”). In the context of Christian theology, the act whereby the eternal Son of God, the Second Person of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Peace Of His Presence Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,639 views

    Jesus’ presence brought assurance to two disciples on the road to Emmaus. Their heart-breaking condition was transformed into a heart-burning experience.

    Luke 24:13-35 The Peace of His Presence Jesus is alive and well. But this truth does not sink in well when we are depressed. Here we read of 2 disciples - v. 17 their faces downcast... naturally, after see their Master tortured and died on the cross, and now they heard news that his body was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What's Wrong With The Universe Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 10, 2007
     | 2,937 views

    Parts 3 - When our hearts break over our own sin…God comforts us with His grace.

    Let’s play a word association game for a minute. When I say a word, just tell me what comes to your mind. • Sorrow… distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret. • Grief…. Keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Can't Fight This Fight Alone

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 19, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,507 views

    SHOWS THE ESSENTIALS OF LEADERSIP AND HOW IT IS THAT EVEN THE LEADER NEEDS A BREAK FROM FIGHTING BATTLES THAT BELONG TO HIS SECOND IN COMMAND.

    CAN’T FIGHT THIS FIGHT ALONE 2 Samuel 21: 15-17 15) Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the philistines and David waxed faint 16) And Ishbibenob, which was of the sons of the giant, the weight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Greatest Gift Of All- Jesus! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 187 ratings
     | 61,635 views

    Accept the greatest gift of all this Christmas a gift that will not break, rust, lose it’s power of fade away - Jesus!

    The Greatest Gift of All – Jesus! Thesis: Accept the greatest gift of all this Christmas a gift that will not break, rust, lose it’s power of fade away - Jesus! Reference our Modern Day parable read in the service! Texts: Acts 2:38,39 38Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Comes Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,324 views

    The good news of Christmas is that God comes into our world. He breaks into our history as a child, the Spirit, and King of kings.

    Luke 21:25-36 “He Comes” INTRODUCTION A frequent occurrence when I was going to school was the fire drill. The alarm would blare. We would line up two by two, and our teacher would lead us out of the building to a predetermined place. We’d wait for everyone to get out of the building and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    From Silence To Song

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,052 views

    The silence in heaven was complete and heart-breaking when God asked for a worthy one. But then a Lamb steps up and takes the scroll...

    Passage: Revelation 5:1-10 Intro: PP (butterfly out of focus, then in focus, then out again) 1. dissatisfaction, satisfaction, dissatisfaction. 2. for centuries we have celebrated Palm Sunday, Easter. 3. we have looked at the story of the crucifixion of Jesus millions of times. 4. but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Opening Ceremony Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,905 views

    Jesus won in the end, but not through the usual methods. Jesus was authorized to break the seal on the deed to eternity because he was slain.

    The academy Awards are coming up... next week, as a matter of fact. How many of you enjoy watching them? Who do you think deserves Best Actress? Best Actor? Best Director? What will be the best picture? I’m hoping for The Two Towers, but most people seem to think it will be Chicago or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed