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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    How Easter Makes Sense Of Christianity Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 354 ratings
     | 10,631 views

    Without the resurrection, nothing about Christianity makes sense. But with the resurrection, Christianity is the only thing that makes sense of life.

    I stand before you today, on this the holiest day of the Christian year, to declare that the Christian religion is utter nonsense. A huge mass of inconsistencies; a conglomeration of all that is absurd, ridiculous, incomprehensible, contradictory, unbelievable, incredible, and patently false. Allow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resurrection

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Apr 11, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 8,490 views

    Transformed from larva to dragonfly! A Sermon for EASTER.

    I don`t know where the following story came from, so I can`t acknowledge it properly. All I know is that, very simply, it tells us a great deal about Easter and life after death. "A large family of larvae were living at the bottom of a pond. One day they held a meeting to talk about a problem ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    When The Body Moves The Funerals Over

    Contributed by Bob Hager on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 5,547 views

    The resurrection is a past event with continuing effects on the present and future.

    A letter came from Health and Human Services to a resident of Greenville County, South Carolina: "Your food stamps will be stopped, effective March 1992, because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may reapply if your circumstances change." In a business meeting we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Service Leads To The Throne

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 1,734 views

    A Sermon for the Ascension Season.

    I`d like to begin with a story this morning, the story of a man called Peter. Peter loved Mary very much indeed. He was always telling her that he loved her - always showing her in lots of little ways. In many ways he was a model husband....... ..........not perfect, of course, but generally ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Undeniable Faith

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on May 12, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,874 views

    This women’s faith was so great that even Jesus found it undeniable.

    UNDENIABLE FAITH The Hand That Rocks the Cradle They say that man is mighty He governs land and sea; He wields a mighty scepter On lower powers than he. But mightier power and stronger Man from his throne has hurled, For the hand that rocks the cradle Is that hand that rules the world. 21 ¶ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Holocaust Memorial Day - Rwanda (Past And Present)

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,592 views

    A short talk / sermon given at a local school for Holocaust Memorial Day. I was asked to talk about Rwanda, so include reference to my 2007 visit, plus up to date story / testimony. Be encouraged!

    Rwanda is a tiny country in Central Africa, a bit bigger than Northern Ireland, with a population of over 8 million people, and thousands of hills. Rwanda is a beautiful country of hills, mountains, forests, lakes, laughing children, markets full of busy people, drummers, dancers, skilled workers ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    I Will Follow But....

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Sep 25, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,097 views

    Christ requires complete commitment from his disciples, that is why he put off 3 half-hearted would be followers.

    Last week, in the Parable of the Sower, we looked at three different types of people who hear the Word of God, but who do not allow it to any lasting effect on them. Today we are looking at three people who said that they would follow Jesus, but who ended up who ended up by not following. In each ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • James Roberts avatar

    The Order Of The Towel

    Contributed by James Roberts on Apr 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,627 views

    An ordination or service sermon.

    THE ORDER OF THE TOWEL Mark 10:45 INTRODUCTION One old cliche says, “Familiarity breeds contempt.” It doesn’t have to be true, but all too often it is. We have read this text before. Can we give it a second look? Perhaps it doesn’t need interpretation as much as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Carrying On The Ministry Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,381 views

    Peter brings a woman back to life in a manner that is reminiscent of Jesus' healing ministry. The followers of Jesus are called to continue Jesus' ministry--to heal and proclaim the good news of salvation.

    Acts 9:36-43 “Carrying On the Ministry” INTRODUCTION It is interesting to observe children (and some adults) at Christmas time when presents are opened. Even in this depressed economy, our gift giving in abundant. Children have the pleasure of opening several gifts—great ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Changed Zaccheus?

    Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Oct 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,785 views

    Jesus doesn't preach to Zaccheus. No moralising, no ridiculing. Just unconditional acceptance. That's all it took change him radically.

    A popular story recounts a meeting that may have taken place at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago in 1923. There is debate whether the meeting in fact occurred, but what is not in question is the actual rise and fall of the men featured in the story, who were nine of the richest men in the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Tony Cansler avatar

    Joseph And Jesus ~ Sermon 2 Series

    Contributed by Tony Cansler on Sep 3, 2008
     | 4,281 views

    This is a series comparing the life of Joseph and Jesus

    Joseph and Jesus ~ Sermon 2 Gen 37 12And his brethren went to feed their father’s flock in Shechem. 13And Israel said unto Joseph, Do not thy brethren feed the flock in Shechem? come, and I will send thee unto them. And he said to him, Here am I. • Jacob asked Joseph if his brothers went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Last Supper Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,586 views

    a sermon on the Last Supper

    Last Supper Mark 14:12-25 No one has had a greater impact on history or on human kind than the person of Jesus. He healed the sick, caused the lame to walk and the blind to see. He taught the people great truths which have stood the test of the ages. With 12 men, he launched a movement which would ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    The 12 Days Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,544 views

    A fun look and Scriptural examination of the doctrines and teachings reportedly behind the symbols of the popular song.

    “THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS” Christmas Caroling In The Word – Message 3 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/14/2008 AM INTRODUCTION: The Twelve Politically-Correct Days of Christmas On the 12th day of the Euro-centric-intolerant-fundamentalist-imposed midwinter festival, my current true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Friends Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,005 views

    Part 7 in a series from Proverbs dealing with friends and relationships.

    Wise Friends Scripture Reference: Proverbs 18:24 I. Introduction A. The Not-So-Good Neighbors 1. Bob and Sara were not so good friends and neighbors. 2. They decided to be friendlier when they saw a moving van at the house next door. 3. Sara baked a cake and she and Bob proceeded next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tony McCreery avatar

    The Mockery He Endured Series

    Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007
     | 3,913 views

    The 3rd in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

    Jesus had already endured more than the Son of God ever should’ve had to endure. He had now been sentenced to be crucified. Pilate found no fault in Jesus. He found no reason that Jesus should be put to death, but was not man enough to stand up to the crowd. Upon sentencing Jesus, He was taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist