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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Greed Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,911 views

    Americans do not go to church any more: they have switched religions; they now attend the Temple of Greed!” We didn’t invent greed. Greed has been around as long as there have been people, and stuff to lust after. In every era of human history, there have

    Greed Proverbs 28:25, Luke 12:15, Philippians 4:12, 2 Corinthians 9:6 Several men were in the locker room of a health club after exercising. Suddenly a cell phone on one of the benches rings. A man picks it up and the following conversation ensues: 
Hello?" "Honey, It's me." "Hi!" "Are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Not Your Big Redneck Wedding

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 10, 2011
     | 5,066 views

    Don't toss your invitation to the royal wedding... make the most of it! God's grace is an all-inclusive invitation to all who will receive it.

    Title: Not Your Big Redneck Wedding Text: Matthew 22:1-14 (Luke 14:15-24) Thesis: Don’t toss your invitation to the royal wedding… make the most of it! Introduction In January of 2008 a new reality TV program dubbed “My Big Redneck Wedding” aired. Hosted by Tom Arnold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rebuilding The Walls Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,920 views

    A 32 week journey through the Bible. Inspired by Lucado and Frazee. This message focuses on the rebuilding of the walls in Jerusalem.

    Rebuilding the Walls March 13, 2011 - 21 Today is a big day, we are finishing up the OT portion of The Story. It’s been an incredible journey moving through the OT. In preaching class we were told never do a series more than 4-8 weeks long, because people will lose interest, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promise Of The Gift Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,035 views

    Gifts are a major part of the Christmas celebration, our theme this year looks at "The Gift" that made Christmas what it is. Part one looks at the promise of that gift.

    The Gift of Christmas 1 When you think of Christmas what comes to your mind? Before you answer let me tell you a story I heard many years ago. It happened in a grade four Sunday School Class and the teacher was asking the class a question, I don’t know what the context was or why she was asking ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    ’tis The Season Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,620 views

    Let me suggest some seasonal things for us to do. 1- ‘Tis the season for singing 2- ‘Tis the season for sharing 3- ‘Tis the season for serving

    INTRO.- ILL.- Frank in Dallas calls his son Eddie in New York just before Thanksgiving and tells him, “I am sorry to tell you but your mother and I are going to divorce. I just cannot take any more of her complaining. We can’t stand the sight of each other any more. I am telling you first, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making Life Count For Something

    Contributed by Dennis Munn on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,950 views

    So much of our life's vital energies are spent on efforts that have no lasting value...

    Making Life Count For Something Isaiah 55:1&2 1- Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2- Wherefore do ye spend money for [that which is] not bread? and your labour for ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Servants Authority Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,835 views

    The Authority of Jesus

    Reading: Mark chapter 1 verses 12-28. Ill: The British PM David Cameron took his cabinet out for a meal; • The waiter asked him; “Sir, what would you like to eat?” • David Cameron replied; “I’ll have the roast beef please”, • The waiter then said; “And what about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Consumer Or Producer?

    Contributed by Jason Miller on Jan 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,150 views

    When it comes down to the Jesus are you a producer or a consumer?

    Consumer Or Producer? John 15:1-7 As many of you know, I spent a week up in Ohio a couple of weeks ago cramming all kinds of knowledge into my head. During that week there were a lot of things that really got me thinking. One of them was in the class I took ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Christmas Story And The Coming Of Peace And Joy

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,736 views

    Will Christmas change your life? Will your life be better on December 26th because you celebrated Christmas this year? The Christmas story promises peace and joy. Do you experience peace and joy in your life? If not, then is the Christmas story real, or i

    Purpose: To explain how Christ brought peace and joy to the earth. Aim: I want the listener to experience God's peace and joy. INTRODUCTION: Will Christmas change your life? Will your life be better on December 26th because you celebrated Christmas this year? The Christmas story promises peace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Helper – The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 5, 2012
    based on 19 ratings
     | 54,113 views

    This sermon looks at five characteristics of The Helper. The Holy Spirit is: 1. a LOVING Helper 2. a FAITHFUL Helper 3. a WISE Helper 4. an ACTIVE Helper 5. an EVER-PRESENT Helper

    The Helper – The Holy Spirit Our text for today is found in John chapter fourteen. Please follow along with me as I read: "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.” John 14:26 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not Many Should Be Teachers Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2012
    based on 144 ratings
     | 24,341 views

    Not many people should be teachers. Why? There is danger in speaking. 1- Some will be judged strictly 2- Some will stumble easily 3- Some will speak deceitfully

    INTRO.- Teacher, teacher, who is the real teacher? ILL.- William A. Ward (America’s most quoted writers of inspirational maxims) has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” I don’t know about teachers but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Just Deserts Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 8, 2012
     | 7,190 views

    Jewish people refer to themselves as "desert people" for their wanderings in the wilderness and their instruction there by the hand of God. We all have desert experiences which teach us the sweetness of God in trying times.

    1. Story of the water pump in the desert There’s a legend about a man who was lost in the desert, dying of thirst. As he wandered in that terribly hot desert, he stumbled upon a dilapidated shack. There wasn’t much to it, but, at least, it would provide a little bit of shade and respite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Safe Is Your God?

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 11, 2012
     | 6,071 views

    Jesus was a zealous man. He was passionate about God. He was passionate about God's temple, that day that He tossed out the money changers. He is passionate about His Church - We are the temple of the Holy Spirit, after all.

    What do you do with the passage that Breda just read? Is it very familiar? Is it troubling to you? The gospels can be seen as a series of moments in Jesus’ life. We’re presented here with a moment in Jesus’ life that a lot of folks have struggled with. What do you do with Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jay McCluskey avatar

    A Soldiers Story

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Mar 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,225 views

    A narrative story from the perspective of the Centurion at the Cross of Jesus

    "With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, heard his cry and saw how he died, he said, “Surely this man was the Son of God!” Mark 15:37-39 NIV Some days are just so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Resurrection Can Change Us

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,627 views

    Today I am going to share the message of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What you are about to hear will transform your life. It will either energize you to love and follow Jesus Christ or it will harden your heart and you will leave here worse than whe

    Purpose: To describe how Christ's resurrection changes the followers of Christ. Aim: I want the listener to surrender fully to the resurrected Christ. INTRODUCTION: Today I am going to share the message of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What you are about to hear will transform your life. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible