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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    A Sinful Man, A Foolish Man, And A Wise Man

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 56,504 views

    Three different men are described in Proverbs 29. Take your choice.

    INTRO.- ILL.- You know its going to be a bad day ahead when... - You wake up face down on the pavement. - You call suicide prevention and they put you on hold. - Your birthday cake collapses from the weight of the candles. - You want to put on the clothes you wore home from the party and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Satan Can't Win Unless You Quit - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ric Freeman on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,990 views

    Quitters never win - winners never quit

    [s1] Satan Can’t Win – Unless you quit part #1 Quitters never win – winners never quit John 17 Ric: Over the next 2 or 3 weeks we are going to deal with the topic of giving up If there is one factor that prevents people from achieving goals, or even being blessed – It’s the fact that they quit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Arrival Of The King Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,974 views

    In this sermon, as we consider the arrival of the king, we see the dilemma of Mary, the distress of Joseph, the directive of the angel, the declaration of the prophet, and the decision of Joseph.

    Scripture Today is the second Sunday of Advent. For this season of Advent I am preaching a series of sermons titled, “The Advent of the King,” which is based on Matthew’s Gospel chapters 1 and 2. The apostle Matthew wrote his Gospel for the Jews. His purpose in writing this Gospel was to show ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Stubbornly Firm Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,639 views

    We live out oneness by standing firm in the good news about Jesus.

    STUBBORNLY FIRM: Living the Unity We Have Been Given Ephesians 4.4-6 S: Doctrine C: Come ... Together Th: Living the Unity We Have Been Given Pr: WE LIVE OUT ONENESS BY STANDING FIRM IN THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS. ?: How? How is the good news defined? KW: Ways TS: We will find in our study of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hanging On Part Ii

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 13,836 views

    GOD IS FOR US IN THE BATTLE

    HANGING ON PART II: FACING YOUR DEMONS MARK 14:27-31/ LUKE 22: 31-34 NOVEMBER 16, 2003 INTRODUCTION: During a Monday night football game between the Chicago Bears and the New York Giants, one of the announcers observed that Walter Payton, the Bears’ running back, had accumulated over nine miles in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bringing Some Of Heaven To Earth

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,483 views

    Learn how we can help others experience a little of Heaven on Earth.

    Introduction: Before I give the introductory information, which may not be exciting to all, I just want you to know that we’re going to cover the exciting topic of how to experience a bit of Heaven on earth. The doctor who says, "The good news is you’re going to Heaven, the bad news is you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Angels And Demons Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 198 ratings
     | 20,883 views

    Allies and Enemies!

    Over the last decade, Frank Peretti has done more to cause Christians to think about the reality of demons than any other author. He wrote several best-selling novels beginning with This Present Darkness. He followed up with Piercing the Darkness. These wildly popular novels explained the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Running The Race

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 35,669 views

    A sermon on running the race of life, using the Tour De France and the life of Lance Armstrong as illustrations.

    Today’s message is entitled "Running The Race." This morning, we’re going to see from the Scriptures that all of life is a race to be run. Now, I realize that you may not feel much like running, at eleven o’clock on a Sunday morning in July. In fact, you may not ever feel much like running. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Radical Giving

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 15,766 views

    How do we fill up our Churches with radical givers determined to make a difference for the kingdom? Read or use this sermon to inspire a wave of generous- sacrificial giving.

    "Radical giving" Acts 4:32-37 Pastor Bob Hunter (read scripture) (opening illustration) In our home these days, there is such a thing that rules called toddler control. Our children are young, and from a very young age human beings understand that possession is 90% of the law. Only in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Responding To The Word

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 13,229 views

    Josiah teaches us the proper response to God’s Word

    Introduction: I heard a story recently about a young preacher who was very gifted with the ability to speak. But as the congregation began to grow and he received more and more compliments, his head began to swell as well. After delivering one of his sermons, a member of the congregation shook ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Aged Man: His Family And Church

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 138 ratings
     | 12,899 views

    A sermon that encourages the older Christian men in a congregation to remain faithful.

    Introduction: As I have been sharing these messages on the family I have had the privilege of looking at each of you and you at me. Many of the messages that I have presented so far in this series of studies have been directed toward the younger members of the congregation who still have children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From Peter Ii Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,119 views

    Sermon on Life of Peter

    PETER’S LESSONS LESSON #2 MATTHEW 14:22-33 Charles Swindoll, in his book "Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back," tells the story of a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. So, he bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could find and he trained this dog to do things no ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    You Have More Power Than You Think Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 19,666 views

    Judges, Pt. 2

    YOU HAVE MORE POWER THAN YOU THINK (JUDGES 6:11-35) Dietrich Bonhoeffer, known for his opposition to Hitler, was imprisoned and executed in 1945. One of Bonhoeffer’s poems in prison is a masterpiece, revealing his fear, courage and faith in the face of unspeakable evil. “Who am I? Who am I? They ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Where To Find The Power You Need

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,915 views

    Where can we get the spiritual resources to deal effectively with the challenges of life?

    (Note: the title of this message was borrowed from Rick Warren; however, the sermon itself is original) This morning, we’re continuing our series on "How God Meets Your Deepest Needs," and today’s message is entitled, "Where To Get The Power You Need." Do you need power? Sure you do. So do I. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Eating You?

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 9,341 views

    Deals with the subject of being consumed with a passion for the things of God.

    What’s Eating You? (John 2:13-17) I. The Context A. Preceding events 1. Wedding in Cana 2. Visit with His family B. Approaching Passover in Jerusalem II. An Appalling Scene A. Enters the Temple area—Court of the Gentiles B. Saw total disregard for the sanctity of the place III. A Righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance