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  • Andy Almendarez avatar

    Repentance Brings Restoration

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 26,996 views

    This sermon deals with the fact that as beleivers we don’t always get what we deserve and we don’t always deserve what we get.

    “Repentance Brings Restoration” Scripture Reading: Hosea 14:1-9 Text: Hosea 14:2-4 Sermon Idea: Do we get everything we deserve? In the movie Les Miserables, the main character a man named Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of captivity for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his sister’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Acquire The Fire Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,844 views

    Welcome the interruption of the Holy Spirit.

    ACQUIRE THE FIRE Acts 2.1-4 S: Change C: Holy Spirit Th: Choose the Fire Pr: WELCOME THE INTERRUPTION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Type: Narrative, Inductive I. PENTECOST (1) II. TOGETHER (1) III. SOUND AND FLAME (2-3) IV. FILLED (4) V. COMMUNICATION (4) PA: How is the change to be observed? • Welcome ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of The Presence Of God

    Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,228 views

    How can we KNOW that we are really walking in the presence of God? Many popular preachers claim to walk with God, but the Bible tells us who really does.

    The Purpose of the Presence of God Psalm 15:1-5 Purpose: To show how we can walk close to our God. Aim: I want the listener to be aware of the importance of pursuing God’s presence. INTRODUCTION: In 1990 Michael Horton wrote an explosive book called The Agony of Deceit. In that book he exposed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Gentleness: Strength Under Control Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 21,492 views

    The 8th sermon in a series on the Fruit of the Spirit.

    Introduction: 1. When was the last time you heard a sermon on gentleness? That’s what I thought. It doesn’t sound like something you would read about in the Bible. In fact, it doesn’t sound like something that important at all. However, it’s a fruit of the Spirit, so it really is a big deal. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Once A Teacher Always A Teacher Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,808 views

    We need to learn from Jesus and be people that serve.

    Once A Teacher Always A Teacher Text: John 13:1-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: In May of 1846 an evangelist, now mostly forgotten, named “James Caughey” (pronounced “coffee”) visited a chapel in Nottingham England and preached a sermon on the words recorded in St. Mark, “Therefore I say ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Attitude Check Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,108 views

    Live humbly before others.

    ATTITUDE CHECK Philippians 2.1-4 S: Humility C: Service, Father’s Day Th: Toward the Goal Pr: LIVE HUMBLY BEFORE OTHERS. ?: Why? KW: Reason TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 2.1-4 three reasons why we should live humbly before others. CV: “We will purposefully practice being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Love For Children Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,087 views

    Jesus tells us to lead children to Him.

    A Messiah's Love For Children Text: Matt. 19:13-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: Children can have an incredible impact on adults. There is not doubt that the children of this church have had a major impact on me, and I look upon all of them as if they were my own. Recently, when Tina and I went on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Way We Walk

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Sep 30, 2012
     | 6,351 views

    Being an imitator of God means that we must live a life of love and light. Verse 2 of Ephesians 5 describes living a life of love (imitation of Christ's love) and walking as a child of light (verse 8) another imitation. Word imitation means to mimic.

    The Way You Walk Scripture Text: Ephesians 5 Introduction: -- Plato once said: “We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark: the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” Instead of trusting Christ, modern-day thinkers insist on using human wisdom alone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Are You Experience? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 21, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,489 views

    The Christian life is all about having an experience with the living God.

    Are You Experienced? Text: Gal. 3:1-5 Introduction 1. Rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix once asked, "Are you experienced? Have you ever been experienced? Well, I have." 2. The Apostle Paul asks the question, "Are you experienced." However, it is far different from the experience that Jimi is talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Your Work Matters To God Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 27, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,650 views

    God provides for us and demonstrates his love by blessing our labor.

    (Title borrowed from the title of an excellent book by Doug Sherman and William Hendricks) Do you love going to work? According to a Forbes Magazine article, “Finding Your Dream Job” Joel Garfinkle, founder of Dream Job Coaching in Oakland, Calif says that “87% of workers are unhappy with their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fountains Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Jan 23, 2015
     | 6,948 views

    Peter statement that our "hope" is not built upon the temporal, "not seeing" or the human senses are of the flesh but our love for Jesus exist in the spirit. the love the repentant heart has developed a love for Christ through the Spirit

    Text: 1 Peter 1:8-12 whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, 9 receiving the end of your faith — the salvation of your souls. 10 Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satan's War Against God Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,334 views

    Why does God call for the brutal killing of so many people in the book of Revelation? Have you ever wondered why God told the Jews to completely wipe out certain groups of people in the OT? Doesn’t God love? How could a loving God take such drastic measur

    Revelation 6:5-8; 12:4-9 Purpose: To expose Satan’s nature. Aim: I want the listener to be more aware of Satan’s tactics and oppose him more aggressively. INTRODUCTION: Why does God call for the brutal killing of so many people in the book of Revelation? Have you ever wondered why God told the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Drip, Drip, Drip Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,644 views

    Be an obstructionist when it comes to sin.

    DRIP, DRIP, DRIP Revelation 2.12-17 S: Compromise C: Tolerance of sin Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: BE AN OBSTRUCTIONIST WHEN IT COMES TO SIN. CV: “We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ.” I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE CHURCH III. THE COMMENDATION IV. THE CONCERN V. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Gospel According To Isaiah

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 17, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,663 views

    Isaiah prophesied long ago that the Messiah, Jesus, was coming, and therefore, we must accept Him into our hearts today.

    The Gospel According to Isaiah Text: Isaiah 9:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Praise God for Christmas. Praise Him for the incarnation, for the word made flesh. I will not sing of shepherds watching flocks on frosty nights, or angel choristers. I will not sing of a stable bare in Bethlehem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Scudder avatar

    The Christmas Story And The Coming Of Peace And Joy

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,673 views

    Will Christmas change your life? Will your life be better on December 26th because you celebrated Christmas this year? The Christmas story promises peace and joy. Do you experience peace and joy in your life? If not, then is the Christmas story real, or i

    Purpose: To explain how Christ brought peace and joy to the earth. Aim: I want the listener to experience God's peace and joy. INTRODUCTION: Will Christmas change your life? Will your life be better on December 26th because you celebrated Christmas this year? The Christmas story promises peace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible