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  • Victor Yap avatar

    They Love Me, They Love Me Not Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 14,577 views

    The Life of Samuel, Part 5 of 5.

    THEY LOVE ME, THEY LOVE ME NOT (1 SAMUEL 8, 12:16-25) A joke on the management of cows has been circulating for many years under the subject “World Economics,” “World Politics,” or “World Ideologies”: Communism: You have two cows. The government takes both, milks them, keeps the milk, and gives you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lunacy? Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,158 views

    This sermons illustrates the forms that division takes in the church as well as the absolute necessity to end it! Then the sermon outlines attitudes that can defeat division.

    Lunacy? 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 January 12, 2003 INTRO: A. [Lunatics Never Unite, Citation: Haddon Robinson, "The Wisdom of Small Creatures," Preaching Today, Tape No. 93.] A man went to an asylum for the criminally insane. He was a bit surprised to find that there were three guards to take care ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sardis: Alarm Bells Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 12, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,100 views

    God is working to get our attention. Sometimes He uses alarm bells when we must respond immediately. Sometimes He uses alarm clocks to focus us on our daily disciplines. What is best, however, is the inner body clock, the inner drive to be a Kingdom pe

    The greatest challenge any speaker has is to gain and to hold the attention of his audience. Speech teachers tell us that if we are going to practice anything, practice both the opening and the ending of a speech. That may be all that anyone remembers. So how does a speaker gain and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith When Your Future Looks Bleak Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 15,763 views

    The fact that we live in time means that we tend to worry about the future. In this talk, we will examine some of God’s His attributes that can help us face an uncertain future. When we get to know God, we find greater hope for facing life’s challenges.

    The pessimist mainly complains about the wind. The optimist simply expects it to change. The realist wisely adjusts the sails. This is a talk for the optimist who just expects things to get better, but rarely is willing to take action. So, the future never really gets brighter. And it’s a talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Answers Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 14,008 views

    God always answers prayer, but sometimes the answer is No, Slow, Grow or Go. Adapted from a sermon by Rev. Crowe.

    INTRODUCTION ILLUS: Remember Johnny Carson? If you’re below forty, then you probably don’t know who I’m talking about. Johnny was the king of late night television before David Letterman and Jay Leno. He had a lot of different comic routines, one of which was Carnac The Magnificent. Johnny would ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Theology Of Worship

    Contributed by Robert Odle on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,878 views

    What does it mean to worship?

    The Theology of Worship (John 4:19-26) Theme: Worship involves a continuum of intimacy which must recognize that not all forums are an appropriate place to express all levels of intimacy with God. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    America's Greatest Sin

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 22, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 4,586 views

    This sermon looks at the issue of abortion and dispells many of the modern myths we have about abortion and reminds us of the forgiveness found in Jesus Christ.

    This morning we come to an issue that I believe to be one of the most crucial topics we have ever addressed here at this church...an issue that I myself am very passionate about yet an issue that to often the church has been willing to turn a blind eye to. Abortion. It’s an issue that divides ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Be Intentional #4 - Getting The Most Out Of Your Bible Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,091 views

    Fourth in series on intentionality. This message deals with getting into the Bible for the purpose of life-change.

    Be Intentional #4 – Getting the Most Out of Your Bible 2 Timothy 3:16-17 January 19, 2003 Introduction Today we continue in our series on being intentional, living life by decision rather than by default. This morning we are going to focus on making the Bible real in your life. Too often the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 25,709 views

    This is a story of a son’s repentance and a father’s great love and forgiveness. I hope that in hearing this familiar scripture that your hearts will, once again, be filled with the type of joy and happiness that only God can provide.

    This morning God has laid it on my heart to deliver a message from the gospel according to Luke. This is a parable that you have likely heard many times before, and surely will again. It is a story of a son’s repentance and a father’s great love and forgiveness. I hope that in hearing this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dream Team Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 30,082 views

    We must have the courage to be a team.

    DREAM TEAM Nehemiah 3:1-32 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO BE A TEAM. ?: Inductive KW: approaches TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 3:1-32, seven approaches to building the wall that make it a success. The _____ approach is… I. PRIORITY II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Black avatar

    What Will You Do With Jesus? Turn To Him! Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on May 12, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,076 views

    Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response...will it be to turn to him?

    What will you do with Jesus? Turn to Him Acts 3:17-22 Focus: Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response¡K will it be to turn to him? Function: To call hearers to turn their lives away from sin and back towards Him. Sunday mornings at our house are crazy¡Xas you might imagine! I have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Light In Dark Place Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 18, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,609 views

    The amazing power of the Gospel to change lives

    Evangelism # 4 Light in Dark Places On recent Sundays, we’ve been talking about issues connected with our mission as Christ’s representatives in this world. From the story of Philip’s encounter with an Ethiopian man, as told in the book of the Acts, we learned that we must carefully listen: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming Giants: David & Goliath Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 24,429 views

    Part 2 of a series on the Life of David.

    Insights from the Life of David – Part 2: “Overcoming Giants: David & Goliath” I Samuel 17:4-23 In case you hadn’t noticed I’m not the tallest person around. And really up until my freshman year in college in many ways my body hadn’t caught up with my age. I was a shrimp in middle school and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Let Me Introduce You To The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 19, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,261 views

    A sermon explaining who the Holy Spirit is and why we need to have a personal relationship with Him, also.

    Pastor Bruce Ball CrossWinds Bible Church Sometimes I try and picture Jesus walking on the same earth that I am walking on. In historical terms, He was here just a few short years ago. I can understand that by using intelligence, but when I try to use my heart to actually understand, I just can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Marriage Counselor Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 23, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,353 views

    We are to be satisfied in our calling.

    THE MARRIAGE COUNSELOR I Corinthians 7:1-16 S: Marriage (sexual health) C: To live within your call Th: Live the Difference Pr: We are to be satisfied in our calling. ?: Where? KW: Situations TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 7:1-16 situations in which we are to be satisfied with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist