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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Big

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 2, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,996 views

    A very different way to teach the sinlessness of Jesus using video and pictures from the assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan

    BIG 1 Peter 2:21-25 Before I start let me make a disclaimer and two promises… Disclaimer: This sermon will be 95% setup and then will have only one main point and a quick application Promises… 1. You may not like this sermon but you will remember it 2. You will get to see some truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Human High Priest

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2013
     | 2,074 views

    To compare JESUS to human high priest.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you know our Great High Priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To compare JESUS to human high priest. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 5:3 (Amplified Bible) 5:3 And because of this he is obliged to offer sacrifice for his own sins, as well as for those of the people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Biblical Finger Wagging Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,957 views

    How do we deal with anger, sin and disagreement in our communities? Does Matt 18:15-17 inspire us to deep dastedely discipline or do we need to read it in the context of the rest of Matthew 18?

    How do we handle Sin? Anger? Conflict? Disagreement? Human beings are not very good at dealing with these things. “She’s not my friend any more” “She said this” “he did that” It happens at school, and we adults keep doing it. According to some ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    There Must Be More To Life Than This!

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 6, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,659 views

    Like many before Him, Jesus made some audacious claims. The difference is that he can deliver every time!

    THERE’S GOT TO BE MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS! JOHN 10:1-10, 19 Big Idea: Like many before Him, Jesus made some audacious claims. The difference is that he can deliver every time! 1 "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Your Lust Destorys Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015
     | 3,393 views

    Lust is not innocent; it destroys intimacy

    Ascension Day sermon 2012 There’s a classic psychology experiment where the professor gets a group of his psychology students to stand on a street corner all staring up at the sky and pointing … and guess what - without fail lots of other people start gathering round to look up at the sky and try ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Revenge Blinds Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015
     | 4,027 views

    Revenge comes from a heart of pride and is a terrible way to live life

    May 13 “Your revenge blinds” Matthew 5:38-42 Specifically, these codes (Exodus 21, Leviticus, 24, and Deuteronomy 19) make 2 prescriptions: Prescription #1: To make sure that justice is fair; i.e., the punishment matches the crime. Prescription #2: To make sure that there would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reuin Recognition Restoration

    Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Aug 5, 2013
     | 4,538 views

    To show people the path of sin leads to ruin but there is hope and help just for the asking.

    LUKE 15:11-24 RUIN RECOGNITION RESTORATION INTRODUCTION: A. The story of the prodigal has always intrigued me, not just because Jesus told it, but because it contains and reveals so many truths that is pertinent to everyday life. a. One of the outstanding truths it reveals is the downward path ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    If I Have 600 Facebook Friends, Why Do I Still Feel Lonely?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 23, 2013
     | 5,335 views

    This message addresses the ironic situation we find ourselves in today: more connected than ever yet lonelier than ever. The message focuses on the idea that having 2 or 3 good friends is more important than having 600 Facebook "friends."

    [Video: see attached sheet – “The Innovation of Loneliness” – only use part of it – it’s at vimeo.com/70534716] FIRST THINGS FIRST: It’s a lie that you can have 600 friends. - For our purposes this morning, I want to use the terms “friends” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disciple Makin' Sets Satan To Shakin'

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 4, 2016
     | 3,884 views

    This a call to the church to focus on disciple making by going to people, baptizing new converts, teaching about Jesus, and sending them back into the world again.

    A few weeks ago I had the privilege of visiting with Ron Myers in his workshop. Ron has great space for working on wood. In his shop he has all the tools he needs to make cool crafts like this ornament. I know this, because he made this ornament in his shop and gave it to me. I would consider ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "The Secret To Contentment" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 30, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,797 views

    An old Chinese Proverb says this…. If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap; if you want happiness for a day—go fishing, if you want happiness for a year, go inherit a fortune; but if you want happiness for a lifetime-go help someone.

    “The Secret to Contentment” Philippians 4: 8-13 An old Chinese Proverb says this…. If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap; if you want happiness for a day—go fishing, if you want happiness for a year, go inherit a fortune; but if you want happiness for a lifetime-go help someone. Whatever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Easter Meditation

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 20, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,023 views

    This was a day that changed history forever.

    An Easter Meditation Mark 16:1-8 It was the worst of days; it was the best of days. It was a day of darkness; it was a day of light. It was a day of anguish; it was a day of fear. It was a day of doubt; it was a day of great faith. It would be a day that ranks as the most influential day in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Learn From The Ants - Proverbs 6:6-8

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2011
    based on 18 ratings
     | 69,840 views

    Pro 6:6 Lazy people should learn a lesson from the way ants live. Pro 6:7 They have no leader, chief, or ruler, Pro 6:8 but they store up their food during the summer, getting ready for winter. (GNB)

    Learn From The Ants - Proverbs 6:6-8 Pro 6:6 Lazy people should learn a lesson from the way ants live. Pro 6:7 They have no leader, chief, or ruler, Pro 6:8 but they store up their food during the summer, getting ready for winter. (GNB) Pro 6:6 You lazy people, you should watch what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Fletcher avatar

    No Such Thing As A Maintenance-Free Home Series

    Contributed by Michael Fletcher on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,113 views

    Intro: (Michael) If you look up the phrase “maintenance-free home” or “maintenance-free house” on the internet you’ll find no fewer than 125 million articles.

    Intro: (Michael) If you look up the phrase “maintenance-free home” or “maintenance-free house” on the internet you’ll find no fewer than 125 million articles. It seems everyone wants to live in the build-it-and-leave-it-alone structure. But one article stood out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don’t Give Up - For With Christ There Is Hope

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,669 views

    The story of the raising from the dead of the Widow of Nain’s son gives us hope that with Jesus nothing is impossible

    The Raising of the Widow of Nain’s Son Maddy and I moved to Frisby from New Romney at the end of 2007 Story: As we were taking the bedroom apart, I was surprised to find a small basket underneath our bed with three eggs and £1000. I was a bit puzzled and so I called Maddy and asked her what this ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Will The Real Blind Beggar Please Stand Up"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,612 views

    In the Gospel Lesson for this sermon, it’s a bit hard to tell who the real Blind Beggar is. Is it Bartimaeus or is it the disciples or the rest of the crowd?

    Mark 10:46-52 “Will the Real Blind Beggar please Stand Up” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN There’s an old t-v show called To Tell the Truth where contestants are challenged to figure out which of three or four persons are the Real ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist