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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Why Should The Work Stop? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,259 views

    For Lent and for Black History Month: Those who are threatened by progress will always ask us not to go too far. But this church must not stop reaching all people, serving all needs, touching all children and youth.

    In the fall of 1955 I sat in the auditorium of the Speed Scientific School at the University of Louisville, one of about 300 newly admitted engineering students. The dean welcomed us, and yet also warned us. He instructed us, “Look at the person on your right. Now look at the person on your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The High And The Mighty

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 76 ratings
     | 7,550 views

    Consider these thoughts about the high and mighty of all ages: 1- They throw their weight around 2- They portray themselves as great 3- They seek the praise of men 4- BUT...They are no match for God

    INTRO.- ILL.- During the 1964 Presidential campaign an elderly woman was said to have told a reporter that she intended to vote against Senator Barry Goldwater because “he’s the guy who’s going to get rid of TV.” “But, madam,” said the reporter, “I think you’re making a mistake. Senator ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good Grief! Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 17,958 views

    I preached this message on grief in the Emotion Quotient series on my father’s birthday one week after he had gone to be with the Lord.

    THE EMOTION QUOTIENT – PART THREE “Good Grief” Psalm 30 - ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “I will exalt you, O Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. [2] O Lord my God, I called to you for help and you healed me. [3] O Lord, you brought me up from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    The Answer To Your Problems

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,513 views

    Jesus is bigger than what you are going through

    Intro: (Start w/Blank) In Budapest, a Jewish man went to his rabbi and complained, "Life is unbearable for my family & I. There are nine of us living in one room. What can I do?" The rabbi thought about it for a moment and answered, "Take your goat into the room with you." The man was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Why Growth Groups? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,362 views

    This sermon explores why believers should participate in Growth Groups.

    Scripture It can never be said that Adele Gaboury’s neighbors were less than responsible. When her front lawn grew hip-high, they had a local boy mow it down. When her pipes froze and burst, they turned the water off. When the mail spilled out the front door, they called the police. The only thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Divine Dirt Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 9, 2012
    based on 131 ratings
     | 40,025 views

    God says we were created in His image. But what does that mean to us and how can that effect our lives?

    OPEN: In the Beginning God created the heavens and the earth. On the 1st day He spoke “Let there be Light” – and there was light. On the 2nd day He spoke and He created the sky (atmosphere) above the earth. On the 3rd day He spoke and dry land appeared/ and plants & trees began ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Preaches In Synagogues Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 15, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,506 views

    An analysis of the preaching of Jesus in Luke 4:42-44 will teach us the necessity of responding to Jesus' preaching.

    Scripture Luke began the public ministry of Jesus when Jesus was in the region of Galilee. The basic question that Luke asked and answered was: “Who is Jesus?” Luke began by giving a summary of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee (4:14-15). Next, he gave an example of Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    In The Trenches With Jesus

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,428 views

    Jesus does not invite us to watch him in the trenches of ministry, but to get in the trenches with him.

    Title: Into the Trenches with Jesus Text: Mark 8:31-38 Thesis: Jesus does not invite us to watch him in the trenches of ministry, but to get in the trenches with him. Introduction This week I read about a mid-50’s Parker Brothers board game called “Going to Jerusalem.” In this board game your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Altar Of Sacrifice

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,988 views

    Paul, Pt. 3

    THE ALTAR OF SACIFICE (ROMANS 12:1-2) Pete and Larry had not seen each other in many years. Now they had a long talk trying to fill in the gap of those years by telling about their lives. Finally Pete invited Larry to visit him in his new apartment. “I got a wife and three kids and I’d love to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Open Door Policy Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,952 views

    It isn't size, or status, or wealth, or popularity that measures the worth of the church: it is faithfulness.

    We began the week with the story of the Chicago nightclub fire in which 21 people were killed as they rushed to the exit. The club had already been cited for overcrowding and other safety violations - like not enough doors and windows. What happened was that a bouncer used pepper spray to break ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are You Packin Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 14, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,829 views

    As long as churches, schools, post offices, and government buildings are perceived as “soft-targets,” assailants who are intent on killing as many people as possible will continue to attack such places. Now is not the time to reject the teachings of Jesu

    Are You Packin’ An elderly lady declared, “No one would ever carry a gun in our church!” These words were heard by a pastor of a mid-size church in a rural community. The pastor engaged the older lady in conversation, “There are likely several concealed handgun license holders present in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Preaching Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 20, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,492 views

    In this message we examine the preaching of John the Baptist and learn what constitutes faithful preaching.

    Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” The first two chapters of Luke’s Gospel deal with what is called “The Infancy Narrative.” That is, they deal with the prophecies and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Word Power Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 20, 2013
     | 6,349 views

    If you and I want the influence of our lives to have a multiplying effect in this world, then we must hear the Word; believe it and do it!

    A lawyer, a doctor and a preacher were hunting together when they came upon a big buck. All three of them shot at the same time, and the buck immediately dropped to the ground. The lawyer, the doctor and the preacher rushed in to examine their prey, but they could not determine whose shot had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Reason To Party Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 26, 2010
    based on 67 ratings
     | 19,299 views

    It’s an odd phenomena: people stealing the baby Jesus from Nativity scenes. It’s called the "Stolen Baby Jesus Syndrome." Why would people do that, and what does it tell us about mankind and God?

    OPEN: A few years back, Wellington, FL had their baby Jesus stolen two years running. This was a wealthy community and their Jesus was worth around $1800. The third time around they put a GPS inside and traced the thief to her home. But the baby Jesus doesn’t have to be expensive. In 2008, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Gentle Servant Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 30, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,875 views

    We must embrace God’s Gentle Servant, we must depend on God’s great power, and we must believe in God’s sure and certain promises if we’re going to find hope in the midst of trouble.

    At the elementary school where Becky Barnes teaches in Arizona, they had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students that anyone caught throwing rocks would be taken home by him personally. Later that day, during afternoon recess, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free