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  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Being Like Jesus

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 16, 2008
     | 4,379 views

    This one is a challenge to young people to follow and to imitate Jesus starting while they are still young.

    Covenant Youth Mission April 1995 Being Like Jesus Mark 3:1-6 Another time he went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath. Jesus said to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • John Knight avatar

    Part 5 Of 6: Idle Caring Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,064 views

    Call to compassion with action.

    Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 5 of 6: Idle Caring James 2:15-16 "Suppose you see a brother or sister who needs food or clothing, and you say, "Well, good-bye and God bless you; stay warm and eat well"—but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • John Harvey avatar

    The Best Way To Live Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 1, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,186 views

    The best way to live is to see people the way God sees them and to love your neighbor as yourself.

    James: Religion that Works “The Best Way to Live” March 5, 2006 Introduction: All of us are looking for the best and most satisfying way to live our lives. As humans we naturally seek out what gives us the best feeling and the most satisfying experience in our lives. People search their entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cesar Verdeflor avatar

    God Longs To Embrace You

    Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,717 views

    Jesus longs to embrace you and tuck you under his wings to save and protect you. And that we should come to Him willingly like a chick that will find comfort and warmth beneath the wings of a mother hen.

    Jesus was apparently in Herod’s territory. Some Pharisees came and threatened him, “Leave and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.” Herod (Antipas) was the ruler of Galilee and Perea. He was the son of Herod the Great. (v.31) Jesus was not moved by the threat. He replied, “You go tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Greeater Works Than Jesus Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,007 views

    Jesus gives his followers a powerful promise when he says that they will accomplish greater works than him. How can we do something greater than walk on water?

    John 14:8-17 “Greater Works Than Jesus” INTRODUCTION Words and phrases leap out at you, at times, when you are reading the Bible. This was certainly true for me in this gospel lesson for Pentecost Sunday, the birth of the Church. I was struck by Jesus statement that his followers will do ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Horrocks avatar

    Christ's Prayer For His Church

    Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 18, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,282 views

    This is a verse by verse interpretation of the prayer of Christ in John 17. Many issues are addressed in this sermon. What Christ expects of His church, what Christ expects of His Pastors, etc...

    Christ’s Prayer For His Church John 17:1-26 There was a little boy in a church service in Kentucky who was crying and interrupting the church service. After a period of time his dad took all he could stand. The dad picks him up and puts him underneath his arm. While heading out the back door, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Is Love, Really?

    Contributed by David Mcgowin on Feb 9, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,383 views

    You may recall the story of the Velveteen Rabbit...

    What is Love, Really? 1 John 4:7-12 11/13/05 You may recall the story of the Velveteen Rabbit who wanted to know what it meant to be real. He was a new toy and wasn’t like many of the other toys in the nursery of the house. He was looked at as different because he was shiny and new and all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Epiphany = From Darkness To Light

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 355 ratings
     | 51,786 views

    What is Epiphany? Here’s the answer, and what it means to you.

    Isaiah 60:1-6: EPIPHANY = FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT Many people complain about how dark it is this time of the year. But imagine living in the little town of Barrow, Alaska. It’s located on the farthest northern tip of the state of Alaska, above the Arctic Circle. If you think it’s dark in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pete Pawelek avatar

    Words From The Cross Pt. 3-2 Series

    Contributed by Pete Pawelek on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,362 views

    This is the 4th sermon in a series on the Words Jesus Spoke From the Cross. It can be combined with pt. 3 or preached in place of pt. 3.

    Words From the Cross Part 3-2 Compassion To hear this sermon and others you can go to my website and listen to it in the audio Library at www.simplysermons.com. For the sermon notes for bulletin inserts please email me. Intro: In the third set of words spoken from the Cross of Christ, we can ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    Do We Really Want Our Friends And Neighbors Saved? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,328 views

    If we have a proper understanding of condemnation,we should be motivated to carry the life-giving message of the Gospel to our family, friends, and neighbors.

    Opening Illustration: Last Wednesday (June 7, 2017) there was in Washington D.C. a Senate hearing for the Russell Vought, President Trump’s nomination for deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget. You may have seen or heard of this event on SPAN, but more likely on various Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cameron Horsburgh avatar

    A Pastoral Response To The Bombing In Bali Series

    Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Oct 20, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,463 views

    The terrorist attack in Bali came a week before I was to preach on the subject of murder, and a National Day of Mourning was declared for that Sunday. God does work in mysterious ways...

    Over the last few weeks God has been showing me how his timing is always perfect. I became more convinced of this when I realised what sermon I had planned to preach today. In view of the events of the last week today’s passage seems to be the most appropriate in the Bible. The bombing in Bali ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    When He Looked Up I Looked Down

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,658 views

    A personal meeting between Christ and Zacchaeus while travilg the dusty road

    WHEN HE LOOKED UP, I LOOKED DOWN LUKE 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION ~ Back in the early days of movies, the movie company hired 2 people called “barkers.” ~ One would talk bad of the movie and the other good. ~ They would get you thinking so much, you would come in to see which barker was right. ~ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jess Bousa avatar

    The Unlikely Hero Series

    Contributed by Jess Bousa on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,247 views

    “Being a neighbor is not necessarily defined by seeking out those who need help, but rather it is becoming a person who is able to reach beyond themselves to help someone get back on track.”

    “The Unlikely Hero” I want to share a story about a man by the name of Karl Marx. (Has anyone here ever heard of him?) He is known as the father of Communism. He had one agenda and one agenda only and that was for communism to replace capitalism. Let me explain. Today, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Magee avatar

    Christ's Passion For People Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,144 views

    Whether you see the movie or see the book, one of the things you can’t miss about Christ is His compassion for people.

    A. Welcome Guests... B. Easter + Three services.... for your convenience and our continued growth. C. Series– For the last couple of weeks we’ve been involved in a series that has been inspired by Mel Gibson’s, The Passion of the Christ. I wanted to make the most out of a great opportunity ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Falwell avatar

    Preaching To The Poor, Part 1

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 19,081 views

    What does Jesus tell us to do for the poor?

    “PREACHING TO THE POOR” By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION Most of you, who are middle class in America, don’t actually see many poor people in an average day, except on television. Most American church members are white . . . middle-class . . . well dressed . . . well fed . . . and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist