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  • Shad Comeaux avatar

    I'm Off Track, And I Need To Get Back

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on May 28, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,355 views

    What to do when we find that we have strayed from God.

    I remember one night I was returning to college, one of the best schools in the country, The Texas A&M University. What, sermon introductions should get your attention right? •I was returning to school and it was late. I was driving alone and I had the music playing, but I began to get sleepy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can’t Run Away From Problems Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 31, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,485 views

    In Ruth 1 1-5 we see the danger of trying to run away from our problems illustrated

    It is an undeniable fact that many of the life’s problems we grapple with in the present are the result of what has happened to us in the past, whether as a result of our own deliberate choices or because of circumstances which were quite beyond our control. The person we are today is a product ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Four Vital Processes For Forgiving Others Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,926 views

    Some practical steps to forgive others.

    (based on a series by Darryl Dash) SERIES: “DISCOVER FORGIVENESS: Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness” TEXT: PHILEMON 1-25 TITLE: “FOUR VITAL PROCESSES IN FORGIVING OTHERS” OPEN: A. Melvin Newland, a Christian church preacher in Texas tells about an incident he witnessed at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discover The Meaning Of Motherhood: It's Not Just A Job. It's An Adventur

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,493 views

    Mother’s Day sermon

    (adapted from a message by Dave Stone) SPECIAL DAY: MOTHERS’ DAY TEXT; PROVERBS 31:10-31 TITLE: “DISCOVER THE MEANING OF MOTHERHOOD: It’s Not Just a Job. It’s an Adventure!” OPEN: A. There was an AP news story written by Joy Zeman this past Friday, May 9. It was about a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Case For A Creator

    Contributed by Lee Strobel on Jul 28, 2004
    based on 181 ratings
     | 20,779 views

    More than any other time in the history of the world, the evidence of science powerfully supports your belief in God. The good news is not only that there’s a Creator, but that He loves you and that He’s inviting you into a personal relationshi

    Note: this message incorporates a dramatic clip from the film Unlocking the Mystery of Life. The DVD or videotape may be obtained at www.illustramedia.org. Permission to show the clip may be obtained from Illustra Media, P.O. Box 2711, La Habra, CA 90623-2711. The phone number is 888-897-6026 or ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Waiting For The Second Marshmallow

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,210 views

    Temptation is inevitable, but sin is not. We can learn to resist temptation and delay gratification.

    Waiting for the Second Marshmallow TCF Sermon June 27, 2004 Opening illustration with marshmallows: invite three or four from congregation who really like marshmallows - give each one a marshmallow. Ask them to hold it, wait until I’ve walked all the way around the auditorium. If they can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Worship

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 14, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,917 views

    One of the most misunderstood terms in our English language is the word “worship”. We often confuse the word worship with thanksgiving and praise. This sermon will help people to understand the difference.

    John 4:23-24 23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. INTRODUCTION There are many venues in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Is The Spirit Leading? Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Sep 14, 2011
     | 6,414 views

    This all shows that when we stubbornly disobey God • In those times when we willfully disregard His will • If we repent we can rediscover His guidance and rejoin Him in His work.

    Where is the Spirit leading? September 18, 2011 Scripture: Acts 16:1-15 Introduction I don't know if anyone's counting but we've been studying the book of Acts together now for about eight months and we've covered a lot of basic Christian truth. 1. We’ve learned about MISSIONS o How ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David's Penitential Prayer

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,066 views

    PART OF A BIBLE STUDY ON THE PSALMS

    DAVID’S PENITENTIAL PRAYER PSALM 51 INTRODUCTION: WHEN WE STARTED THIS STUDY I TOLD YOU THAT THERE WERE FIVE MAIN CLASSIFICATIONS OF PSALMS. WITHIN SOME OF THESE CATAGORIES THERE CAN BE SOME SUB-CATAGORIES. WITHIN THE PSALMS OF LAMENT, WE FIND ONE SUCH SUB-CATEGORY CALLED THE PENITENTIAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Glory-Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 14, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,017 views

    Live the glory-driven life. The greatest good we can do is to always seek God's glory.

    The Glory-Driven Life John 17:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 7/14/10 To follow-up with turning 50 last week, someone sent me this story. A young couple invited their elderly pastor over for Sunday dinner. While they were in the kitchen preparing the meal, the minister asked their young son what they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Bethlehem Travelogue Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 23, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,956 views

    Having just returned from a trip to Israel, this is the first of my talks about what I learned. Bethlehem is the place God chose for Jesus to be born... but why Bethlehem and what does the present day city tell us about our faith?

    (For those who have been to the Holy Land and are thinking of making a presentation of your experiences, I submit this lesson as a guideline of what worked for my first of several lessons on Sunday Nights). Set up: My presentation was built around overhead projections of scenes found in Bethlehem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    The Body Of Christ – Part Iii Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 11, 2016
     | 5,392 views

    As we unpack Ephesians chapter four, verses 7 through 12, we are going to answer some very important questions about Christ’s gifts to the church:

    Last time we learned that God has great regard for His Church. The church is the Body of Christ. Believers are the ecclesia, and are the “called out ones”. Christians are called out from the world, called out of darkness into the kingdom of God's dear Son. Jesus has a relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Poor avatar

    Who Is My Neighbor?

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Feb 21, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,782 views

    We all have excuses on why we can't be a neighbor to "that" person. But Jesus doesn't leave room for excuses.

    Title: Who Is My Neighbor? Text: Luke 10 Date: 1/1/17 Intro Well good morning Real Life, welcome to the new year! It’s crazy to think 2016 has already come and gone… Last year at this time my wife and I were getting ready to make the 33 hour drive out here. A few months before that we had sold ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Grace, Faith And The Walk Of Holiness

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,827 views

    In our passages we see that 1. Our Spiritual Journey starts with GRACE 2. Our Spiritual Journey continues through FAITH 3. Our Spiritual Journey continues in a WALK OF PROGRESSIVE HOLINESS

    Scripture: Romans 4:1-5; 13-17; Genesis 12:1-4; John 3:1-17 Psalms 121 (Call to Worship) Title: Grace, Faith and the Walk of Holiness In our passages we see that 1. Our Spiritual Journey starts with GRACE 2. Our Spiritual Journey continues through FAITH 3. Our Spiritual Journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Getting It Right Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2017
     | 17,232 views

    Work hard at handling the Word of God because how we handle God’s Word determines whether we’ll be an approved worker or an ashamed wanderer.

    Getting it Right 2 Timothy 2:14-19 Rev. Brian Bill April 22-23, 2017 The Bible clearly says, “There is no God.” Does that surprise you? I’m not making that up. This strong statement comes as a direct quotation from Psalm 14:1. That’s a problem, isn’t it? How could the Bible, which is all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist