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  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Some Things Are Just Not For Sale Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
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    When some people look to Christianity, they see potential profit and miss the blessing of Christ.

    Some Things are Just Not for Sale Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs Acts 8:9-24 Lesson 20 I. How do you view Yourself? Now for some time a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boosted that he was someone great, and all the people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You Ready For Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,340 views

    We need to be ready for Jesus.

    ARE YOU READY FOR JESUS? John 1:19-34 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Readiness Pr: We need to be ready for Jesus. ?: What? What do we need to be ready for? KW: Questions (challenges) TS: There are three questions that challenge our readiness for Jesus’ impact on our lives. The _____ question ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    Mary – A Symbol Of Trust

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 5, 2005
    based on 145 ratings
     | 20,726 views

    Mary can teach us to trust God with reckless abandon

    – adapted from Caught in a higher love by Carolyn Baker Alexander the Great, one of the greatest military generals who ever lived, conquered almost the entire known world with his vast army. One night during a campaign, he couldn’t sleep and left his tent to walk around the campgrounds. As he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Wild Man Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,911 views

    This is a message in a series I preached on Witnesses of Jesus Christ. Each message is preceded by a dramatic monologue, which is included.

    Demoniac (Adapted from a drama originally performed by Curt Cloninger) “You go way from me. You go way from me. I know who you are, Jesus; I know who you are! You a holy man; You a holy man Don’t come up here by me; don’t come up here by me! No! No no no no no! Don’t come up here; don’t come ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Daniel Richter avatar

    The Herald Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,460 views

    John came to point the way to the One who follow.

    The Herald: A Voice in the Wilderness. Matthew Chapter 3 April 30th, 2006 We’re going to skip ahead in the book of Matthew just a little bit into the third chapter. In the first chapter we have the miraculous birth of Christ, born of a virgin and conceived by the Spirit. In the second chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Unexpected Converts

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,072 views

    Grace. Those most people thought were least likely to become God’s people are the ones who come to Christ; while the ones often thought to be most likely became his enemies.

    Two of the surprises that we come across as we read the New Testament are the people who become close to Jesus, and the people who are alienated from Jesus. It is surprising because it is exactly the opposite of what we would expect to find. We would expect Jesus to be close to the religious folk ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    I Just Wanna Be A Sheep Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 3, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,234 views

    A look at the 23rd Psalm and how the Shepherd cares for us and what the condition is.

    It is probably the best known psalm in the western world and possibly the best known scripture period. It has been quoted and misquoted, it’s on plaques and mugs and posters, T-shirts and tomb stones.. It’s featured in the sacred and the profane. Most of us can quote at least a portion of it from ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Prepare The Way Of The Lord

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
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     | 5,888 views

    While examining the word that came to John "Prepare the way of the Lord" this sermon discusses the life-giving influence that occurs when God sends His word and discusses what it means to prepare the way of the Lord.

    Prepare the Way of the Lord Luke 3:1-18[1] 1-2-05 The action in our text this morning begins with a powerful Hebrew statement. Luke 3:2 “...the word of the Lord came to John...” When God wants to strike a holy match and set His people on fire, that is the match He uses—“the word of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Small Groups - Overrated?

    Contributed by Jamey Stuart on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,911 views

    This message was used to motivate people to sign up for small groups - it worked too! Largest sign-up ever (over 250 people)

    Introduction: Should small groups be that hard? Should they be that scary? Today officially kicks off the sign-ups for our fall small group semester – and for the next month in every e-mail, in every message, in every gathering we have I will be talking about this great small group experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Profitable Slave

    Contributed by Benjamin Frawley on Dec 18, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,186 views

    Narrative sermon depicting the life of Onesimus

    “Profitable Slave” It was a spontaneous act. The temptation was more than I could bear. If you were in my place, I’m sure you would have done the same. I mean, if you saw the things that Philemon had, I’m sure you would have understood how much more I needed it and how little Philemon did. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by J Spurling on May 17, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,789 views

    The parable of the Good Shepherd in John 10:7–21 will reveal to us who the key players are in God’s plan of salvation. Knowing the characters involved in the parable of the Good Shepherd enables us to recognize where we fit into the plan of salvation a

    How many people know what Sunday June 1st is? Sunday June 1st is Ascension Sunday. It’s a day by which we can remember and celebrate the ascension of Jesus Christ. We have a time to celebrate His birth at Christmas. We recognize the coming of the Savior. We have a time to celebrate His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • John Stensrud avatar

    Loving The Unlovable

    Contributed by John Stensrud on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,172 views

    The main idea of our teaches us what we must do in order to hear Jesus say to us "Today salvation has come to this house". As we look at story, we need to ask ourselves: "Have I done what is necessary?" "Has Jesus said these words to me?"

    by Pastor John Stensrud Immanuel Baptist Church Elgin, Il April 1, 2001 Luke 19:1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of ZACCHEUS; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Devil In The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 12, 2005
    based on 169 ratings
     | 17,736 views

    There’s a bullseye atop our churches which the prince of the power of the air sees as he roams, seeking whom he may devour. His method of harming the church is "infiltration." Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint Template.

    The Devil in the Church Eph. 6:11, 12 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Are You The One Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 16,831 views

    If you have ever been confused, discouraged or disillusioned with God, Jesus’ encounter with John the Baptist will make a huge difference in your life.

    “Are You The One?” Jesus, His Encounters (5) I Am Jesus – Message 33 To a people who didn’t know why things were going so bad in their nation. To a people who wondered why everything seemed to be falling a part all around them. To a people who were not experiencing the life they had expected. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    A Church's Prayer: Prayer For Salvation Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 18, 2015
     | 9,340 views

    The church's top priority is to pray for people's salvation: that they come to know the Father through Jesus, the Son; and that they find freedom through Jesus, the Savior.

    Several years ago, because of all the tornados in the area, a developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the new homes he was selling. Nine of the first ten buyers opted to pay the extra $2,500 for the room, which can also be used as a closet, bathroom, or vault when not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free