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  • Aaron Kilbourn avatar

    Resurrection Check

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,459 views

    People look in the Gospel of Judas, Hollywood versions of scriptural stories, and scientific discoveries to "enhance" their faith. The problem is that they’re all looking in the wrong places.

    Resurrection Check Matthew 28:1-10; Luke 24:1-12, 31-34; John 20:26-31 (READ Matthew 28:1-10) I want to talk a little bit about what people have been looking for lately. Do you know what really raised my eyebrows a couple weeks ago? The Gospel of Judas. How many here have heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,404 views

    Light destroys the negative.

    The Light of the World John 1:1-14 Christmas Eve 2004 (Begin message by using flash from camera as introduction.) Christmas time always brings lots of photographs. There are pictures of the children opening the packages, pictures of family and friends at office parties and family reunions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Running The Race Series

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,124 views

    This sermon explores the tension between the accomplishments of the faithful and their character and discovers that Jesus fills the gap between righteousness and our character.

    Running The Race Hebrews 12:1-12 SICC 9/22/02 CONFLICT INTRODUCTION The image of chapter 11 is a great one. The saints of old cheering us on so that we finish the race. If life is a race, it is a steeplechase not a track meet. Maybe even an extreme steeplechase. There are moving obstructions we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Love Affair

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,950 views

    Are you Romantic? - Having a love affair with excitement & adventure in your marriage

    - Love Affair, one of the 1939 Best Picture nominees & Best Actress - Starring Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer - At a premarital counseling the minister asks how long they have know each other - 9 out of ten the groom will answer, ’2 or 3 years, ’ while the bride will say, ’3 or 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easy Yokes And Light Loads

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,052 views

    Through his life, his teachings and his presence, Christ Jesus has given us the right tools to handle with ease every burden life can throw at us.

    Matthew 11: 16 – 19; 25 – 30 / Easy Yokes and Light Loads Intro: We live in a fast, instant kind of society. We want what we want and we want it right now! We have microwaves, drive-through fast food, pizza delivery, drive-up banking, drive-through car washes, e-mail and “instant messaging.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Paul's Prayer For His Loved Ones Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,977 views

    Introduction While Paul loved all of his brethren, he seemed to have an especially warm spot in his heart for the church in Philippi. Here he prays that they might have three things.

    Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Path

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Nov 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,203 views

    Following the right path requires that we have the right guide.

    December 2009 Prior to Service: • Make “stepping stones” from sheets of paper or newsprint or any material that is handy • Form maze of your own design. The more complicated the design the more “stepping stones” that will be required. • Make various “stepping stones” with X marked on face of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 13:1-17 - Maybe If I Actually Listened For A Change! - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,046 views

    In the middle of an argument, my Mum would say something like this - "Maybe if you LISTENED for a change, you would understand what I am trying to tell you!" So often I am not so much listening but simply waiting for the other person to finish so that I c

    MAYBE IF I ACTUALLY LISTENED FOR A CHANGE! - Matthew 13:1-17 - Part 1 In the middle of an argument, my Mum would say something like this - "Maybe if you LISTENED for a change, you would understand what I am trying to tell you!" So often I am not so much listening but simply waiting for the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus' Wish For The Church (Laodicea) Pt4 Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,090 views

    Ever wish for something? If you could wish anything, and I mean anything, for this church—what would it be? What do you think Jesus would wish for this church? Jesus has a wish for the church. What is it? It is written here.

    Jesus’ Wish For The Church” Laodicea, Revelation 3:14-22 Three girls were stranded on an island when they discover a lamp rub it and out pops a genie. They are each granted a wish. The C+ girl washed she was off the island “poof!” The “straight A” girl wished ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Devastation Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 16, 2011
     | 3,354 views

    Following Jesus in His last days on earth.

    The Devastation Of The Cross Matthew 27:26-44 I. The Cruelty (27:26-31) Illegal by the Roman soldiers A. They Set Barabbas free (27:26a) murderer, insurrectionist B. They Scourged Jesus (27:26b) innocent man; Isaiah 53:4-5 C. The Soldiers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wedding Homily (Standard)

    Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,650 views

    The wedding homily i generally use.

    We are all here to witness and to celebrate a marriage. A marriage is indeed taking place this day; yet, it is not mere a marriage of two people, but of two peoples–two families, two sets of friends, being united together through love, into one family, one group of friends, one people. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Deliverance Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 24, 2011
     | 4,623 views

    Following Jesus in His last days on earth.

    The Deliverance Of Christ Matthew 28:1-8 Introduction: Great event; 1 Corinthians 15:13-14, 17 A. Peter’s Preaching - Acts 2:23-24; 4:10; 1 Peter 1:3-4 B. Paul’s Preaching - Acts 13:30, 37; 23:6; 26:8 . 1 Corinthians 15:4; 2 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Love Your Neighbor

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,667 views

    For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:13

    Love your neighbor 04/18/04 AM Reading: Leviticus 19:9-18 Text: Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION Illustrate: Who is my neighbor? Luke 10:25 I. KEYS TO LOVING OUR NEIGHBORS A. Loving Our Neighbor – Is Greater Than Sacrifices 1. Mark 12:28-34 2. So Samuel said: “Has the LORD as great delight in burnt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gerald Van Horn avatar

    The Spirit Of Truth

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Apr 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,064 views

    We are to know the Holy Spirit for He is the truth giver.

    The Spirit of Truth. By Gerald Van Horn Text: “Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth is come, he will guide you into all truth.” John 16:13. We are to know the Holy Spirit. John 14:17. “Even the Spirit of truth: whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Andy Payne avatar

    Baptism

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Jul 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,929 views

    Baptism is significant in that it represents the forgiveness and cleansing from sin that comes through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Baptism Baptism is significant in that it represents the forgiveness and cleansing from sin that comes through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. The Purpose of Baptism: • Water Baptism identifies the believer with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. “We were therefore buried ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist