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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Absurdity Of It All

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 26, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,543 views

    Why Christ came me seem absurd, but it is because God loves us.

    First Baptist Church December 24, 2001 Christmas Eve When one of his speaking engagements ended, Landon Saunders would always take questions from the audience. On one night a young man began a dialogue with him that was spellbinding the audience. It was obvious this man was not being cynical, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Your Trust And Confidence Placed

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 23,337 views

    A sermon that focuses on trust and confidence in God

    Dear Christian Friends: I would like each of you to think back over the years and ponder the great advancements that have taken place. If we were to list them starting with the earliest, what would they be? I imagine that we would list things like electric lights, radio, automobiles, television, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Just Pluck It!

    Contributed by Shane Prewitt on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,187 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the believer to identify those areas of life that causes them to habitually sin, and then to put into action a plan in order to root out habitual sins.

    JUST PLUCK IT!!! Matt 5:29-30 Introduction: “A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; the simple pass on and are punished” (Proverbs 27:12). I’ve been thinking a lot about the message of verses’ like this in Scripture. A person who is wise, a person who is prudent hides himself from evil, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's A Love Thing

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 12, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,528 views

    What’s love got to do with it....Everything

    “It’s a Love Thing” Ephesians 2:1-7 The book of Ephesians is described as the most profound book in the Bible. It is the only Pauline epistle that has nothing to do directly concerning the church of Ephesus, but is concerned with dealings that affect all Christians. He starts outside the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Do You Know Jesus

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,257 views

    This is an Easter message.

    henever you watch something on TV that is a continuation of a previous show, they always bring you up to speed on what is going on. They say, “Previously on ‘I Love Lucy,’ Ricky caught Lucy in one of her little pranks.” You know the drill. So I think it is only fair to bring everyone up to speed ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Pilate: How To Decide What To Do About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 9,503 views

    We all must decide what we are going to do about Jesus.

    Introduction: In Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, one of Jesus biggest assets appears to be the Roman Prefect, Pilate. A Pilate goes head to head with the religious leadership in defense of Christ. a If Jesus was a self-professed King, then Pilate could kill him for treason. b If Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Really Killed Jesus?

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 31, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,321 views

    Today, many people go to great extents to avoid responsibility for their actions. When Jesus was crucified, a great injustice was done. Who Really Killed Jesus? This sermon looks at a list of likely suspects and shows how we have much in common with them.

    Note: I preach from an expanded outline not a manuscript. Also, there is an outline for the congregation to follow along at the end of the sermon. Also I have a bibliography there. WHO REALLY KILLED JESUS? March 28, 2004 Jay Robison Matthew 27:20-26 Have you noticed amazing lengths we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Kelley avatar

    Blessed To Be A Blessing Series

    Contributed by James Kelley on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 30,952 views

    Easter Sermon that deals with the blessings we have through Jesus’ resurrection and the purpose of God to use us to bless others.

    BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING Romans 4:25 (This sermon and the subsequent series is inspired by the sermon series BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING, by Rick Warren of Saddleback Valley Community Church.) I think one of the easiest traps we fall into is taking the blessings of God for granted. We are so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Victory

    Contributed by David Dewitt on May 2, 2004
    based on 81 ratings
     | 33,460 views

    David gives us a fool proof pattern for finding victory in our lives.

    Finding Victory 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 May 2, 2004 Some years ago a young man approached the foreman of a logging crew and asked for a job. "That depends," replied the foreman. "Let’s see you fell this tree." The young man stepped forward and skillfully felled a great tree. Impressed, the foreman ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Mother's Day: Quietly Faithful

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 5, 2004
    based on 105 ratings
     | 15,491 views

    Who’s your hero? Famous athlete? Singer? Movie Star? Maybe you should look closer at your mom...someone who was quietly faithful; day by day, year after year after year.

    May 9, 2004 Title: Mother’s Day: Quietly Faithful Text: Proverbs 31:10-31 Introduction: A man couldn’t decide what to get his wife for mother’s Day…she he wrote her this lovely poem: M is for the mink coat you want, dear, O is for the opal ring you crave, T is for the tiny car you’d love to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus Heals The Man With The Withered Hand Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 6, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 54,864 views

    Ninth in a series on the Miracles of Jesus.

    The Miracles of Jesus Miracle # 9 “Jesus Heals the Man With The Withered Hand” (Matt 12:9-14, Mk. 3:1-6, Lk. 6:6-11) Jesus has just healed the man at the pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath. Now as He and his disciples pass through a field, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Words Of Wisdom From A Broken Record

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 8, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,901 views

    Between what is important, and unimportant, who can understand?

    After Wilbur and Orville Wright’s successful flight on December 17, 1903, they joyfully sent a telegram to their sister in Dayton, Ohio. The message read: "First sustained flight, 59 seconds. Home for Christmas." The sister, also elated, ran all the way to the newspaper office with the telegram. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Lloyd Grubbs avatar

    Be Careful How You Live

    Contributed by Lloyd Grubbs on May 28, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 20,390 views

    High School Baccalaureate Service

    Good evening – I am ___________ – Pastor of __________ To the Minister Alliance let me say I consider it an honor to address this group of seniors before me Also let me say to the _________ School Superintendent & the School Board Thank You for still allowing this type of service to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    How Can I Forgive Myself?

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 98 ratings
     | 7,035 views

    Forgiving ourselves can be one of the most difficult things we can do.

    INTRODUCTION • Throughout the years, you will hear a lot of sermons on forgiveness. We are told we are supposed to forgive others as Jesus has forgiven us. We are told we are supposed to forgive and forget the evils others have perpetrated against us! • One sermon that we do not hear a lot deals ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    What Motivates You?

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,497 views

    I ask the question, what motivates you as a Christian? What makes you do the things you do? I then make a contrast between David and Saul and ask, what motivated David to weep for a man who wanted to kill him, and what motivated Saul to pursue David.

    Title: What Motivates You? Text: I Sam 18:1-12; 19:9-11; 24:1-7; 26:5-12; 31:6; II Sam 1:11-12 Pray!!! Read Text - (II Sam 1:11-12) Introduction: - A question that has been frequently asked by Christians is “If you knew the Lord was coming in 2 weeks what would you do?” - Many have said, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal