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  • Derek Melanson avatar

    The True Temple Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 138 ratings
     | 29,241 views

    Jesus challenges us to realize that he is the center of our worship, not our facilities, programs, and activities. Just as he cleansed the temple, so he wants to cleanse us.

    “The True Temple” John 2: 13 – 22 Introduction: Right now in theatres you can go see the movie version of C.S Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and having seen it a few weeks ago, I can tell you that it is a great movie – and for the most part it is pretty faithful to the book. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beastly Visions Series

    Contributed by Gary Bennett on Apr 10, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 7,326 views

    How big is your God? Daniel 7 challenges our view of God by showing that he has acted in the past, acts in the present, and has promised to act in the future.

    1. UNCERTAINTY IN HUMANITY We live in an uncertain world. People look for security and guidance from our world leaders and governments yet it doesn’t happen. We place our hope in them that they will solve our problems little realising that we ourselves are the problem. The placing of faith by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Following God's Plan Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,438 views

    This sermon examines characteristics of genuine faith as depicted in Jesus’ life. Real faith does not take presumptuous risks, it submits to God’s timing and it challenges the status quo.

    Following God’s Plan Fortifying the Foundations #16 John 7:1-13 9-21-03 Intro John 7:1-13 7:1After this, Jesus went around in Galilee, purposely staying away from Judea because the Jews there were waiting to take his life. 2But when the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near, 3Jesus’ brothers said ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Design Is Crucial Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,077 views

    This is the third sermon in a series that brings NASCAR along side spiritual truths in order to challenge God’s people in my care to live holy lives on purpose and by design.

    Bible Text: 1 Timothy 4:9-16 Series: NASCAR Comes To Church Title: Design Is Crucial Topic: Christian Living Theme: Holy Christian Living Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to live holy lives on purpose and by design Response: Individuals prompted by ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Conclusion Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,832 views

    This sermon seeks to challenge people who have not come to a conclusion about their relationship with God to do so in the face of Paul’s conclusion that all alike are guilty of sin.

    Do you ever come to any conclusions about any matters? Do you ever come to any conclusion about things that matter? I mean, do you ever come to any meaningful conclusions about anything that really matters? When I look out at you from my perspective this morning, I honestly have to ask you this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    Looking Through The Eyes Of Jesus (A Sermon On Luke 7:36-50)

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,213 views

    "Do you see this woman", Jesus challenges Simon, for in truth, he’d never seen her! He’d seen the prostitute, the bit of flesh, the easy conquest,

    There’s nothing I enjoy more than watching a good stoush (I‘m talking ‘boxing’ here) except perhaps participating in a good stoush. I know that some of you here share my love of the pugilistic arts. I’m also conscious of the fact though that a goodly number of you people, for reasons that I can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Have You Lost Your Mind

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 1, 2007
     | 6,011 views

    It is high time that we as Christians lose our minds . We are challenged in this letter of thankfulness to the Philippians to take on the transformational thinking, and attitude of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

    Intro: I’m always gripped by stories of people who have managed to develop a different mental attitude than that commonly held by those around them: The poor man who refuses to think poor The sick woman who focuses on what she can do rather than her handicap Such people display the kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Beginning

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Dec 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,507 views

    Dealing with the constant need to face ’A New Beginning’ with God. A special time is at the New Year, but at all times we can start afresh as the Lord challenges us.

    A NEW BEGINNING Exodus 12:1-17 For our mediation this morning, I want to look at the thought of ‘A NEW BEGINNING’. You will see the connection with the time of year, as we approach what can be thought of as a new beginning. There is a line of reasoning that time continues on from one day to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Go Beyond The Faith Of Your Parents

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 19, 2013
     | 6,069 views

    A sermon to inform the whole congregation but to challenge young people (Much material taken from The NIV Application Commentary on Isaiah by John N. Oswalt, pgs. 504- 507)

    HoHum: Two Catholic priests, in their religious uniforms, were fishing on the side of the road. They thoughtfully made a sign saying "The End is Near! Turn yourself around now before it's too late!," and showed it to each passing car. Well this one car that passed didn't appreciate the sign and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Spiritual Transformation

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,297 views

    Through Jesus Christ, we have gone from being spiritual nobodies to precious and Holy in His sight, and given the challenge to tell others of our transformation in Christ.

    OUR SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION I PET. 2:1-10 Dorn Ridge and York Manor March 27, 2011 Sent this sermon in sample sermons for tryout cd at Burtt’s Corner 2012 I. WE WERE – NOBODIES: REJECTED. 1.) Before coming to Christ we were rejected from fellowship with God because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joseph Of Arimathea Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 7, 2012
     | 7,725 views

    I challenge you Christians not just be happy sitting in the pew and enjoying the show, get involved in His Work, get into the manufacturing unit! Stay back! Will you be the one?

    Stay back! Will you be the one? John 19:38-After this, Joseph of Arimathea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus; and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took the body of Jesus.” Industrialist Rajiv ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bong Baylon avatar

    Your Money Or Your Life Series

    Contributed by Bong Baylon on Jan 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,084 views

    How can we handle money properly? We must set a priority with regard to money, because when the temptations and challenges come it would be too late to decide.

    Title: Your Money or Your Life Text: Proverbs 3:9-10 “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled with overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.” Theme: Money Topic: How to handle money properly Thesis: Since the only way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael B. Perrott avatar

    Jesus – The Healing, Restoring Compassion Of God

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,211 views

    Jesus heals the leper that he may experience the joy of being restored to those that love him. Here we are challenged to work for healing and restoration in the world, with the compassion of Christ

    Mark 1:40-45 ‘Jesus – the Healing, Restoring Compassion of God’ I wonder how many of you enjoy going to the theatre, the cinema, or perhaps watching TV drama? I personally like watching drama, thrillers, full of suspense and tension! You know, when the audience is not sure what is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kelvin Parks avatar

    Strengthening The Family In Today's Society

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jul 13, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 35,814 views

    This is in my opinion a very challenging task (not impossible). How do we carry out the demanding responsibility of raising a family in the world in which we live today?

    STRENGTHENING THE FAMILY IN TODAY’S SOCIETY Given on Saturday, 14 June 2008 For 1st Annual Family Life Conference At Shiloh Baptist Church Waukegan, Illinois I would like to take this opportunity to thank Sister Loretta Henton and the Mission Department for this awesome opportunity to speak at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Man Of Integrity Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,679 views

    To seek and follow God’s ways and principles is the behavior that God wants us to exhibit when responding to trials, temptations, challenges, impulses, struggles, disputes, and even competition.

    Theme: LIVING IN INTEGRITY Text: Genesis 14: 1-24 Introduction A. Greetings: Happy Father’s Day. B. Ok, this morning we will continue our study series in the life of Abraham. Last Sunday we learned that God confirmed His promises to Abraham about the possession of the land of Canaan. God told ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational