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  • Chris Talton avatar

    Death Stinks

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,969 views

    Regardless of how bad your situation might be, Jesus can take death and turn it into life.

    March 19, 2000 John 11 ¡§Death stinks!¡¨ INTRODUCTION How many of you in this room have ever had to deal with the death of someone who was close to you? Go ahead and raise your hands. I became acquainted with death at a very young age. I don¡¦t remember very much about my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sanctity Of Unborn Life

    Contributed by Scott Cox on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 155 ratings
     | 12,671 views

    A Scriptural view of the unborn.

    Introduction: This past summer the nation was clamouring over fetal tissue cell research. As I pondered the question I turned to the Scriptures to see what the Word of God really had to say about unborn life. I believe the Lord led me to this passage of Scripture in Jeremiah. Jeremiah is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never The Same Again

    Contributed by Kevin Mullins on Jun 3, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,981 views

    God is intent on His church being a church of change and when we are not obedient he will accomplish that change by any means necessary

    Never The Same Again Acts 15:4-19 Read the text--I want to talk to you one more time about change-- Specifically about this idea of our ability to relate to and engage the culture that we are a part of— As far as I can see it there are a couple of kinds of churches- Book of Revelation does a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Day Of Pentecost, Pt. 5 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,232 views

    Acts Series: 12th Sermon--Dynamics of a Great Ministry

    The Day of Pentecost, pt. 5 (Secrets of a Great Church) Acts 2:37-42 Last week: Great 10 min. sermon Peter preached on the day of Pentecost…afterwards, several things happened which we can identify as secrets of a great church! [ingredients of a great church] How can a church be defined as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kyle Meador avatar

    A Pattern Of Friendship Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 16, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 11,039 views

    For our children to learn about Biblical friendships, we must model friendship for them. They need to see us involved in friendships where God can strengthen and shape our lives.

    What Parents Owe Their Children: A Pattern of Friendship Everyone needs friends. Our children as they grow make and break friendships. And there have been plenty of sermons and lessons documenting how friendships can break our children. We all want our children to have the right kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When, Where And Who? Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,602 views

    The God of time, place and person has come here for you and me. Are you ready?

    Look Who’s Worshipping Jesus? Matthew 2:1-12 This week I was doing some research on the star of Bethlehem. It is amazing how many theories there are for what happened and when. My personal favorite is in: The Star of Bethlehem: The Legacy of the Magi is published by Rutgers University Press. By ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Promises! Promises! Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,026 views

    A deductive exposition of the text leading individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit to chose one of God’s promises to memorize and meditate on as they deal with the situations in their lives.

    Introduction: Promises! Promises! Promises! So many are made and so few are kept. Do you know the feeling? Politicians make campaign promises in order to gain our votes. Sales representatives make all kinds of pledges to win our business. In relationships, men and women pledge each other all ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Been With Jesus Lately? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,878 views

    Acts Series: 19th Sermon--Being w/ Jesus will change…Your Love, Your Loyalty, and Your Life!

    Been With Jesus Lately? Acts 4:13-22 Sanhedrin/the supreme court of Jews in those days…but they were unspeakably corrupt…had passed on their offices thru the family regardless of qualifications…were money-hungry/power-hungry. These also are the ones who had Jesus crucified…and now the apostles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Examining The Evidence Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,049 views

    Become Crime Scene Investigators and study the evidences of the resurrection of Christ. Today, lets look at some of the preliminary facts theories concerning Jesus’ death and resurrection.

    CSI: Easter 1 of 5 in series Examining the Evidence INTRODUCTION The importance of Crime Scene Investigators has been shown recently on the hit television series CSI and CSI:Miami. CSI’s are the experts called to gather and study the evidence found at a crime scene. The CSI’s then make ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leveraging The Crowd Mentality Series

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,865 views

    An investigative look at Jesus’ last days before crucifixion All of us are familiar with what is called the "mob mentality." Charles Dickens’ Pickwick Papers pictures the power of a crowd with these words: "It’s always best on these occasions to do w

    CSI: Jerusalem Leveraging the Crowd Mentality An investigative look at Jesus’ last days before crucifixion Michael Wiley 04/13/03 Matthew 27:20 Introduction: All of us are familiar with what is called the "mob mentality." Charles Dickens’ Pickwick Papers pictures the power of a crowd with these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joining The Harvest

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 9, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 16,191 views

    Christ’s challenge for his disciples to join the harvest.

    Joining the Harvest Matthew 9:35-38 (Preached to a mission’s church in Campeche, Mexico) Tonight I want to share with you a picture of the heart of Jesus. In Matthew 9, beginning in verse thirty-five we have a marvelous disclosure of what motivated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "In The Beginning"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,183 views

    We may not fully comprehend the HOW of creation, but we know the WHY. Life is the result of intelligent design/causality.

    “In the Beginning” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church Hebrews 11, the faith chapter of the Bible, declares: “By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible” (vs 3). Somehow, life ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Appeals For Preachers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,850 views

    Aim to meet the felt, perceived, and real needs of your audience through the ministry of the word of God. b). Aim to inform, persuade, and to inspire your congregation to commitment to Christ, to the church, and to service. c). Aim to eliminate peop

    GOALS AND APPEALS IN PREACHING 1. The Goal of Preaching 2 Cor. 5:18-20 contains the summary purposes of preaching: a). To communicate the revelation of God contained in His word and relate it to the needs of the people. b). To beseech people to be reconciled to God. This means that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Healing Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 3, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,503 views

    A deductive exposition of the text leading individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit to accept an invitation to come forward to the altar rail and pray for healing.

    Introduction: I’d like you to join me on a journey into a topic that’s filled with controversy and confusion. Today we will consider the idea of “Healing Prayer.” 1. What is “healing”? According to the words used in the New testament:  Healing means to MEND something that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ely Lambert avatar

    God Blesses Those Who Obey Him Series

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,063 views

    The book of Daniel begins with an appropriate struggle for Israelites in a foreign land, and because of their obedient faith they are blessed.

    I. Illustration “The State of the Nation Address I grew up in rural America in the 50’s and 60’s. On any given day, you could walk through the high school parking lot and observe that half the vehicles parked there were trucks with windows rolled down and doors unlocked. Most of them carried, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ