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  • Derek Melanson avatar

    #12 -- Humility Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,554 views

    Jesus teaches us three things about humility: it starts at the bottom, it grows out of gratitude, and it is an act of faith.

    “Oh, it’s hard to be humble . . .!” Have you ever heard that little tune, “Oh, it’s hard to be humble, when you’re prefect in every way?” It’s a little tune I remember from growing up. And I read a couple of stories this week that sort of illustrate this song very well. The first was about Henry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret To True Contentment Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,141 views

    What is true contentment? Is it gaining security by gaining possessions? Learn the mistakes of loving things - even if you don’t have any.

    When is enough enough? Each day we Americans are bombarded with thousands of messages - many telling us that we aren’t complete until we buy the latest and greatest product. Whether its cars or houses or boats or computers - what you have is no good anymore. It has bred a society founded on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Let Us Rejoice, For He Has Come Series

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,586 views

    A worship sermon for Christmas emphasizing the idea of "O Come Let Us Adore Him."

    Title: Let Us Rejoice, For He Has Come 12/23/01 West Side Text: Luke 2:8-14 A.M. Service Purpose: Christmas Sunday sermon dealing with the idea of worship. ************************************************************* Introduction: Christmas Robert Fulghum in It Was On Fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Glorious Appearing Of Christ

    Contributed by Gary Merillat on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,002 views

    The past, present, and future activity of Christ on behalf of mankind. Good for use at Easter or on a study of the ministry of Christ.

    Illustration: Dr. E. Stanley Jones, the famous missionary, wrote in his autobiography a story about a friend, who was called upon to conduct a funeral service. This friend wanted to do the funeral exactly as it should be, so he turned to the New Testament to see how Jesus conducted a funeral. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?"

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on May 7, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,665 views

    “My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?” I. This is an amazing question II. It has an amazing answer

    April 9, 2004 — Good Friday Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Matthew 27:46 “My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?” I. This is an amazing question II. It has an amazing answer “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Should A Christian Live? Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 17,748 views

    A teaching message on Romans 12:1-2.

    Romans Series # 47 July 17, 2002 Title: How Should A Christian Live? Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 12 of Romans as we continue with message #47 of our verse-by-verse study of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Catherine Davis avatar

    Apocalypse Now

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,020 views

    Instead of worrying so much about the future, we should concentrate on living a life in Christ that begins with what we believe.

    Theme: Paul reminds the congregation of what God has done for them through Jesus Christ and urges the people to put both their present and future hope, despite death, in an eternal future with Christ. As he exhorts them to comfort one another with this hope using apocalyptic imagery, one is left ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Finer Points Of Love (Part 2)

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,964 views

    This study examines characteristics 4-7 of the fifteeen qualities of love found in I Corinthians 13.

    Last week we began a series entitled the “Finer Points Of Love.” We are studying the fifteen characteristics of love that are listed in I Cor. 13:4-7. The first three are: love is patient, love is kind, and love is not jealous. Today we take a brief look at the next four. Quality number 4: love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breakthrough Prayer For My Church

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
     | 6,126 views

    As people of faith we need to be people of prayer but even more than that, people of breakthrough prayer, asking God to break through in situations where there is nothing else we can do. We need breakthrough prayer in our churches.

    It was July of 2012 and was a sad day for me. In my first sermon here I told you about Elwood, my first appointment. Elwood was a nice, quiet, quaint little church in Madison County. A pretty stereotypical white framed country church on a quiet Farm to Market road. In the spring the pastures ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Smell Will Be Awful!

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
     | 6,495 views

    When we have faith we aren’t afraid of what is on the other side. Sure, some might say, “the smell will be awful.” But what we know has nothing to do with a smell. We know, what waits on the other side of the stone is the power of Almighty God.

    Our sense of smell can be one of the most powerful of all our senses. The sense of smell can the most powerful of all our senses. It can generate good feelings like chocolate chip cookies or fresh bread baking. When we were living in Tyler I loved to walk in the mall at Christmas time. There was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    To Love Is To Obey

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,117 views

    We must slow down at God’s “yellow lights,” stop at His “red lights,” and proceed at His “green lights” for the highest reason - love. The absence of obedience just shows our rebellion and UN-love for God.

    Opening illustration: One morning as I left Maureena for work, I began to wonder, why should I obey God’s laws? The answer played out as I approached a traffic light that had just turned yellow. A driver at the intersection waited to make sure I had fully stopped. Why did I stop? I asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith And Favouritism Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 31, 2014
     | 6,306 views

    Looking at favouritism in the world and in the church and seeing it for what it is...a sin!

    [ILLUSTRATION] There’s a story about a Chicago bank that once asked for a letter of recommendation on a young Bostonian being considered for employment at the bank. They wrote the Boston investment house where he had worked and they could not say enough about the young man. They wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Advantages Of Being An Atheist

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 7, 2014
     | 4,930 views

    Atheism is hip right now, but is it right? We’re going to look at the advantages of being an atheist, its disadvantages, and then see how our philosophies play out in the closing moments of atheist’s and believer’s lives.

    THE ADVANTAGES OF BEING AN ATHEIST Ps. 14:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Q: Why can’t atheists solve exponential equations? A: Because they don’t believe in higher powers. 2. Q: What is so ironic about Atheists? A: They’re always talking about God. 3. [Fly in My Soup Atheist] ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Smith avatar

    How Can A Loving God Send People To Hell? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
     | 6,437 views

    This sermon seeks to answer the question, “How can a loving God send people to hell?”

    How Can a Loving God Send People to Hell? 2 Peter 3:8-13 Millions believe that God is loving and merciful, but also that He has condemned millions to suffer torment for all eternity. What do you believe? Light a match, then hold your finger in its tiny flame for five seconds. What happens? You'll ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Apologize" For Jesus

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,951 views

    Apologize for Jesus 1) Describe his help. 2) Declare your hope.

    Has anyone ever had to apologize for you? Maybe it was the time when you put a frog in your teacher’s desk at school. The prank got a few laughs when the frog jumped out causing your teacher to scream, but it also earned you a trip to the principal’s office. That was followed by a call ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran