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  • David Ward avatar

    Broken Lampstand Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,532 views

    A first-person narrative as Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, whose big idea is "be faithful, not fearful."

    “Broken Lampstand” Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION Have you ever suffered for your faith? Even a little? To be faithful and be treated badly seems wrong to us—and it is wrong! There is malice in the world, such cruelty that only comes from the evil one, the destroyer. But our Lord prophesied as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Immanuel God With Us

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,230 views

    God with us is a message of assurance of God’s love and care for us

    Imagine you’re the king of a nation surrounded by enemies who are threatening your entire world. They’ve formed an alliance that appears irresistible. But imagine at the same time that your nation is one that God has chosen as his own special nation. What would you think as you listened to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Homecoming In Nazareth

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 20,905 views

    Jesus preached his first sermon in his hometown and when he finished they decided to kill him.

    HomeComing in Nazareth Fourth Sunday after Epiphany 2007 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey A minister told his congregation, “Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. To help you understand my sermon, I want you all to read Mark 17.” The following Sunday, as he prepared to deliver his sermon, the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Between Two Worlds

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,314 views

    Jesus gives us an example of how to speak to those who are outside of His family in a way that communicates with clarity the message that will change their lives.

    Between Two Worlds Matthew 13:34; 7:28-29 View “Huh!” Does that hit close to home? This little clip gives us a vivid portrayal of one of the greatest fears of many Christians. However, it also gives us a vivid portrayal of one of the greatest fears of many non-Christians. Everybody but Sam ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Light That Changed The World

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,817 views

    The light of the world has come. He has risen.

    The Light that Changed the World John 20:1-18 April 8, 2007 Easter Sunday How many government bureaucrats does it take to screw in a light bulb? None. They contract out for things like that. How many politicians does it take to change a light bulb? Four. One to change it and three to deny ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faith And Doubt

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,655 views

    Do faith and doubt ever occupy the same space? This sermon looks at the question of how faith grows, and the relationship between ’absolute’ faith and ’absolute’ doubt.

    "Faith and Doubt" - Sermon for Suites by the Lake – October 20, 2007 Sermon for Retirement Suites by the Lake - October 20, 2007 [This sermon was for an inter-denominational service for a retirement community] Mark 9:17-27 An atheist stumbled off the edge of a cliff and as he fell he grabbed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Listening To Unchristian America

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,908 views

    Christianity has an image problem. What can we learn from how those outside the church see the church today. I use Jesus criticism of religious leaders to cause us to think.

    I have used sermoncentral along with other resources in this message. James White’s Critical Times email was a starting point. I also referred to Kinnaman’s book. LISTENING TO UnCHRISTIAN AMERICA October 28, 2007 Jay Davis Robison MATTHEW 15:1-12 The Church in America HAS AN IMAGE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Releasing The Blessing

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,967 views

    Shows how to release the blessing in ones life.

    Releasing the Blessing Text: Ecc 11:1-6 Ecc 11:1-6 NKJV Cast your bread upon the waters, For you will find it after many days. (2) Give a serving to seven, and also to eight, For you do not know what evil will be on the earth. (3) If the clouds are full of rain, They empty themselves upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Invasion Of Islam, Pt. 2

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,063 views

    Jesus raised the dead and Mohammad killed the living. Jesus healed the sick and Mohammad harmed the healthy. Jesus released the oppressed and Mohammad enslaved the free! And it’s still happening today somewhere around the world!

    I just want to go on record again as saying; these 2 weeks have not been a Muslim bashing, but rather it’s been an exposing of the mystery behind the veil that makes Islam so intriguing to its 1.5 billion followers. Last week we found out the complexity of the Muslim messenger and the confusion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    I Am Not Going Home The Same: There Is Nothing Too Hard For God

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,030 views

    We ponder is there anything too hard for God? God has a plan of deliverance. Will we submit to His plan?

    I’M NOT GOING HOME THE SAME WAY I CAME ... NOTHING IS TOO HARD FOR GOD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS A TWO PART LESSON! I. IS THERE ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR OUR GOD? WE MUST TRUST THE CYCLE OF GOD, THERE IS A TIME TO REAP THE HARVEST. A. One ministry plows? Another sows? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    Salt And Earth Series

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,188 views

    This is a study of the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 2nd sermon in the series.

    Sermon on the Mount Pt 2 Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16 You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. (14) You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. David Hart avatar

    How To Lose A Blessing In Three Easy Lessons Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,833 views

    TO SHOW THE LISTENER HOW JEALOUSY CAN BE A BLESSING LOSING EXPERIENCE.

    HOW TO LOSE A BLESSING IN THREE EASY STEPS Acts 13:42-52 My brothers and sisters there are many people around us that have fell to realize that by rejecting God’s word, they really chose to lose their blessing to receive eternal life as promised. In this so called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Galen Hackman avatar

    The Holy Spirit's Ministry To The World

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,191 views

    What can we expect from the Holy Spirit as he ministers to the world of unbeleivers?

    The Holy Spirit’s Ministry to the World John 16:7-11 To begin this discussion of the role of the Holy Spirit to the world at large, I want to begin with the most basic of all truths. It comes to us from the dialog of Jesus with Nicodemus in John 3, and it is verses 16 and 17. John 3:16-17 16 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Mark Batterson avatar

    God @ The Billboards: Unwritten

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,504 views

    This evotional concludes the God @ the Billboard series.

    God @ the Billboards: Unwritten Pastor Mark Batterson 10.02.06 Highlight Tape When I was in High School I played basketball and I did alright. I wanted to play in college so my dad put together a highlight tape to give to college recruiters. He went through all of my game tapes and spliced ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Encouragement For The Persecuted

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 7, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,541 views

    When we face persecution and rejection for our life in Christ, we can take courage in the fact that one day, we will find out that it was worth it all and much more.

    Introduction: We can take courage in the fact that one day, all those who ridicule and persecute us for our faith, if they do not repent, will have to face God. We need to be telling others about Him so they can avoid this encounter. Pressure o Some can take more than others o We all respond ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist