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  • Tommy Davis avatar

    Preparing To Build Your Temple

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 19,721 views

    This sermon was preached for the Building Fund Rally at the Greater Thankful Missionary Baptist Church in Bleecker, Alabama. The sermon focuses on the importance of preparation in kingdom building.

    Preparing to Build Your Temple Text: 1 Chronicles 22:5,6; 1 Corinthians 6:19,20 1 Chronicles 22:5,6 5 And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Disciples Part One

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,462 views

    An Expository Sermon From Luke 6:43-49 On The Two Attributes That Identify True Disciples

    True Disciples Pastor Larry Sarver New Life in Christ 1633 SW 34th St. Palm City, FL 34990 561-283-9426 pastorsarver@yahoo.com www.palmcitynewlife.org Illustration: In 1999 John F. Kennedy, Jr., his wife, Carolyn, and her sister, Lauren, had a wedding to attend. Since John had his pilot’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MaxiMiliano Zapata avatar

    American Wedding Ceremony And The Act Of Baptism

    Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,390 views

    The American Wedding Ceremony has many elements which correspond to the Act of Baptism and they both unite for life

    Last Sunday, we talked about wedding ceremonies. We talked about how they differ from country to country and from culture to culture. We spent a considerable amount of time talking specifically about one type of a wedding ceremony that was practiced during Jesus day, among the Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    But If Not Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 34,980 views

    Living with confidence in the sovereignty of God.

    TITLE: BUT IF NOT TEXT: Daniel 1:1-4; 3:16-18 TOPIC: God’s Sovereignty, When The Miracle Doesn’t Come 16Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to give you an answer concerning this matter. 17“If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A View From The Cross

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 495 ratings
     | 59,135 views

    This sermon looks at the different attitudes of those around the cross of Jesus and how those same attitudes can be found today.

    Sunday Morning July 8, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM A VIEW FROM THE CROSS MARK 15:21-47 Introduction: 1. As I thought about the freedom that we have in the United States to worship when, where, and how we choose; I began to think about what freedom really is. 2. I had an experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Out With The Old

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,899 views

    Have you ever made a new year’s resolution? Maybe it’s time you try lasting change.

    Have you ever made a new year’s resolution? Of course you have. We’ve all made them. This year I’m going to: Lose weight Drink less Smoke less Cuss less Spend more time with family We’ve all tried to make changes and most certainly we’ve all blown it!!! In fact many of us have made the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Epiphany: His Grace Revealed

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 4, 2002
    based on 181 ratings
     | 24,300 views

    God’s grace is revealed in his Word. His Word leads us to worship him with our lives.

    When was your last “epiphany”? “What’s an epiphany?” you might ask. Well, an epiphany is one of those moments in life when something profound is revealed to you. For example, when Albert Einstein conceived the mathematical equation, E=MC2, that was, to him, an epiphany. Something new ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Almost Perfect Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 26,311 views

    Perfection is often thought of as being sinless. But there is more to the Biblical ideal of "perfection" than that. Opening illustration is humorous and informative.

    OPEN: This morning I’m going to give you a quiz, and I don’t want you to think real hard about your answers. I just want you to answer as you feel you should. Question #1: How many of you believe you are perfect? Question #2: How many of you believe it is possible for someone WHO IS STILL LIVING to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Communion

    Contributed by James May on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 48,353 views

    A sermon in conjunction with the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Will Follow Jesus?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,276 views

    Jesus is the life changer of all times. He’s the theme of the entire Bible and he came here to change you and me forever.

    Who Will Follow Jesus? When we read the gospels, it’s obvious that Matthew, Mark, Luke and John each have a unique perspective on Jesus’ life. All four of these men were followers of Jesus; Matthew and John were apostles who actually lived with and walked with Jesus. They were there from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Let's Get It Right Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 9, 2002
    based on 314 ratings
     | 17,347 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the "Who Is Jesus Christ" series. This sermon ask the question, "Why do we worship Jesus?"

    Sunday Morning February 10, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Who Is Jesus Christ [#1] LET’S GET IT RIGHT! Colossians 1:13-23 Introduction: 1. The Lord has burdened my heart that as your pastor I must stop a problem that has been going on for a long time. 2. Please don’t take this wrong, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Was More Than Enough

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Feb 16, 2002
    based on 334 ratings
     | 28,328 views

    Miracle of the feeding of the 5000. In the hands of the Master, our effectiveness is not measured by the size of our resources.

    Title: There Was More Than Enough 02/17/02 West Side Text: Matthew 14:13-21 A.M. Service Purpose: In the hands of the master, effectiveness is not measured by the size of our resources. ******************************************************* Introduction: (Use a real life story to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Joe Harding avatar

    Enter His Gates: A Call To Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 210 ratings
     | 34,050 views

    A LIFESTYLE OF WORSHIP INCLUDES GIVING THANKS!

    ENTER HIS GATES: A CALL TO THANKSGIVING PSALM 100 NOVEMBER 24, 2002 INTRODUCTION: THANKSGIVING LIST Here is a list of things housewives are most thankful for: "For automatic dishwashers because they make it possible for us to get out of the kitchen before the family comes back in for their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    A New Year's Feast

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 72 ratings
     | 6,469 views

    A reflective communion service for New Years Sunday, incorporating the OT Feasts of Trumpets and the Day of Atonement. Worship interspersed

    A New Year’s Feast Jan 4/5, 2003 Intro: New year’s resolutions… There was a couple who were sitting with a marriage counselor for their first session and the good doctor asked them to identify what seemed to be the root of their problems. The wife responded, "It all started when we thought it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Apostasy, What Is It?

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 17,620 views

    Takes a look at what Apostasy is and what the solution is for it.

    Apostasy By: Pastor Ron Crandall Text: " And then many will fall away, and betray one another, and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray" (Matt. 24:10-11 RSV). Scripture Reading: II Thessalonians 2:2-3 II Thess. 2:2-3 2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal