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  • Jim Twamley avatar

    The Other Side Of Easter

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,607 views

    It is a wonderful blessing to be on this side of Easter. You see, if we have accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior through the prayer of faith, we live in grace. Our sins have been forgiven and even when we stumble and commit additional sins, we do

    Hallelujah! Christ is risen! This is the Christian anthem at Easter. Why? Because the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to our faith. How many of you came here today expecting to hear a sermon about Easter? Well, you won’t be disappointed! As you do your Bible reading next week, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Virtue Of Self-Control (10 Of 10) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Mar 29, 2003
    based on 246 ratings
     | 30,760 views

    Self-control is not when I control my "self". It when my "self" is controlled by the Holy Spirit.

    The Virtue of Self-Control Part 10 The Core Virtues of the Christian Life Galatians 5:22-23 Jeff Armbrester (I appreciate the sermon "Strawberry of Self-Control" by James Westervelt, which is on this site. His outline inspired me as I prepared this message. I encourage you read his sermon as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Dare To Live Again Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,598 views

    What does it mean to live life "to the full", and how do we get there?

    Dare To Live Again: “Up From the Grave – Lent 2003” April 5/6, 2003 Intro: When was the last time you felt really alive? Like all your senses were on “high alert,” your energy up, enthusiasm radiant, you felt “on top of the world?” Can you even remember the last time you enjoyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    Moments At The Cross

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,086 views

    This sermon deals with the need for Christians to take the things that create problems in their relationshhip with God the Cross and leave them there.

    Moments at the Cross Rom 11:27, 1 John 1:9, 1 Cor 13:5, Col 3:13, Rom 8:32, John 14:1-3 April 8, 2003 I. In the last few weeks I have taken us to the Cross several times to look at the different articles that are have something to do with Jesus’ death. A. We have looked at the spit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sign Of The Fish Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,041 views

    A sermon on the letters of the Ick-Thoos, the Sign of the Fish

    Sermon for 4/13/2003 Friend Day The Sign of the Fish Introduction: A. What do you think about fish? B. Are you taking us out to Libby Hill or Mayflower later? C. Are you talking about fishing? I love to fish. I hate to fish. The worms are slimy and the fish are slimy and wiggily. I took my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rocky - Preparing For The Fight Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2003
    based on 118 ratings
     | 19,608 views

    Why did Jesus take His disciples to Caesarea Philippi? Why go to a pagan, idolatrous city to ask His disciples the most important question of His ministry?

    OPEN: I read once the story of a young black man in the ghettos. He was fortunate in that he had both of his parents, and they struggled to make ends meet. But for his birthday that year they had scraped together enough money to pay for a brand new bicycle. A few days later someone stole it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Energizing Dreams Through Prayer Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 7, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,906 views

    50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE Hannah Put simply, personal and persistent prayer energizes our dreams because PRAYER IS FAITH IN ACTION.

    One of my favorite comics is “The Family Circus.” Once I believe that the father was helping Billy with his homework with the rest of the family there in the kitchen. Dad asks Billy, “What is the greatest power source in all the world?” In turn everyone is pictured thinking what the answer may ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    His Name Is Wonderful

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,677 views

    A look at the different ways that the name of Jesus is Wonderful.

    For most people the only contact they have with the Old Testament Prophet Isaiah is Christmas time. And they probably don’t realize it then. It’s on Christmas cards and in Christmas Carols. These words that Ruth read for us earlier, Isaiah 9: 6 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How God Stepped Into Chage Oure World

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,457 views

    How God came to Mary aand changed her life to bring us His Only Son.

    How God stepped into change our world The Angel Appears to Mary Luke 1:26-38 Six months after Elizabeth had become pregnant, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a city in Galilee. [27] The angel went to a virgin promised in marriage to a descendant of David named Joseph. The virgin’s name was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Should You Be The Judge?

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,750 views

    Just what does the Bible teach about judging other people? Let’s look to the Scriptures for the answer.

    MATT. 7:1-6 "SHOULD YOU BE THE JUDGE?" * We are going to study, what I believe is the most misunderstood, misused, and misapplied verse in all of the Bible ... In fact, it is probably the world’s favorite verse. * People who normally scoff at the Bible, reject its teachings, and ridicule its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Creating Your Roadmap To Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 11,802 views

    In the journey of life forgiveness must happen for us to live as Christians, but what a hard task. This sermon begins a process of understanding how we can truly forgive those who are our oppressors.

    Creating Your Roadmap to Forgiveness Destination Forgiveness Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On January 5, 2003 Introduction: I. “Not long before she died in 1988, in a moment of surprising candor in television, Marghanita Laski, one of our best-known secular humanists and novelists, said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What If Hell Is Real Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 547 ratings
     | 43,649 views

    Hell is one of those things that we all believe but none of us likes to talk about.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 43 “What If Hell Is Real” Luke 16:19-31 The subject of today’s sermon is one of those things that we all believe but none of us likes to talk about. In a national poll conducted several years ago ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Of The Cross

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 380 ratings
     | 78,706 views

    On the day that Jesus died it is noteworthy to see the crowds, the crys, and the crosses on Calvary that day. If you need encouragement dear soul, this message is sure to touch you.

    A Sermon For You Easter Message  April 2001 By- Evangelist Gary Huckaby The Day Of The Cross And They Crucified Him! Matthew 27:33-36 will be our text. "And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, they gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brokeness: No Way Around It.

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 23, 2003
    based on 314 ratings
     | 24,195 views

    God uses brokeness in our lives when we yeild everything to Him.

    No Way Around It. John 12: 20-28 There were some Greeks in town, who had come up to worship at the Feast. They approached Phillip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee: “Sir, we want to see Jesus. Can you help us?” Philip went and told Andrew. Andrew and Philip together told Jesus. Jesus answered, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    A Friend Like That

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 324 ratings
     | 24,618 views

    A reworked sermon I stole from Rick Stacy. I use more humor though.

    A friend like that, John 2:1-11, Series: the Jesus stories Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ January 26, 2002 I recently did a wedding. During the wedding rehearsal, the groom pulled me aside and made me an offer He said "Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ