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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Stairway To Heaven

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 25, 2014
     | 6,836 views

    Jesus makes some contrasts and comparisons in order to declare his path to God.

    1. Led Zepplin A rock band that came on the scene in the early 1970's by the name of Led Zeppelin. They became one of the most popular rock bands in history. One song in particular grabbed the heart and soul of world, it was called "Stairway to Heaven." This song talks about a woman who thinks her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mystery Of The Incarnation Made Real

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jan 4, 2013
     | 3,252 views

    A short sermon contrasting a new born baby with the depth of the wonder of God's nature.

    As some of you know, my wife and I had our first baby in August - Joanna. She’s such a little thing: defenceless, can’t move very far on her own, can’t feed, drink or clothe herself, can’t talk, and doesn’t know the Christmas story. But she has got out attention, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Adam And Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 30, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,590 views

    The entrance of sin, and the wages of sin, compared and contrasted with the free gift of Jesus Christ.

    ADAM AND CHRIST. Romans 5:12-21. 1. THE ENTRANCE OF SIN. We are told in the book of Genesis that when God created the world “it was all very good” (Genesis 1:31). Yet the world as we know it is full of moral evil, as quoted by Paul in Romans 3:10-18. How did such a situation come about? In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "take Courage"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,106 views

    A sermon which compares and contrasts what the world offers and what Jesus offers.

    “Have Courage” John 14:23-29 Since the beginning of time, humanity has craved peace! Peace of mind, peace of heart, peace among the nations. And this is what Jesus is offering as He speaks to His disciples in our Gospel Lesson for this morning. The odd thing about peace is this: we are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    From Garden To Garden

    Contributed by Bishop Johnny Causey on May 22, 2022
     | 2,918 views

    The contrast between the 2 Gardens: One was a place of problems, and the other a place of prayer.

    Eden First Garden Adam and Eve took a stance, but it was a stance of their will, one of Ducking, hiding from GOD; Dodging from the truth; and diverting the blame. In Eden, Adam and Eve hid from GOD when HE called to them. In today’s times we call this passing the buck. At this point in the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Adam And Christ. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 6, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,119 views

    Contrasting the Fall and the Wages of Sin with the Free Gift which is ours in Christ Jesus.

    ADAM AND CHRIST. Abridged. Romans 5:12-19. 1. THE ENTRANCE OF SIN. In Romans 5:12, Paul tells us that sin came into the world through one man. That man was our first father, Adam, the representative head of the human race and ancestor of us all. This is the teaching of the Bible, and needless ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom, Intriguing Yet Elusive Series

    Contributed by Robert Odle on May 30, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,642 views

    Justification by faith is an attractive yet elusive idea.

    Freedom, Intriguing yet Elusive (Galatians 2:11-14) Theme: God’s plan of salvation is trustworthy. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased insight. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able to see that: 1. The possibility of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Growth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 17,247 views

    More ideas as to what will help the church grow.

    CHURCH GROWTH Matthew 28:18-20 INTRO.- ILL.- A Baptist preacher had the habit of going down to the train station every single day to watch the Sunset Limited go by. There was no chore he wouldn’t interrupt to carry out this daily ritual. Members of his church thought he was a bit nuts and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Problem With Churches"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 20, 2009
     | 3,377 views

    Some ideas of how the church SHOULD be.

    “The Problem with Churches” October 20, 2009 “I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. On the Lord’s Day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Joining The Family Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 22, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,031 views

    The idea that God is with us is ridiculous and radical - but real!

    “What’s Christmas All About? Joining the Family” Matthew 1:18-23 When I first saw the original movie “Home Alone” it brought back some memories for me. In the movie a young boy is accidentally home alone when his family goes on vacation. As the plot develops the boy conquers his fears of aloneness ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faith That Works Series

    Contributed by Brett Adams on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,823 views

    Sorting through the idea of faith versus works

    WWJBD Part 2 – “Faith That Works” James 2:14-26 I could tell you countless stories of growing up with 2 brothers. But the one that sticks out in my mind as most traumatic was the time we were living in a small rental house while my dad was building the house they live in now. I had just gotten ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    For Goodness Sake Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019
     | 2,733 views

    Let’s take up this idea of goodness.

    FOR GOODNESS SAKE! GALATIANS 5:22 INTRODUCTION: James Hunter, writing in Leadership magazine, said, “We Americans generally want to think of ourselves as good people. That, in many respects, is where the trouble begins.” Let’s take up this idea of goodness. I. Goodness Defined How ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tyranny Of Tradition

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 4, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,798 views

    Jesus dealt with wrong ideas about tradition

    The Tyranny of Tradition - Mark 2-13-28 1. The Problem of religious exclusivity v. 13-17 2. The Problem of religious exercise v. 18-22 3. The Problem of religious enlightenment v. 23-28 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr avatar

    Here I Am! Send Me! Series

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,446 views

    BIG IDEA: God is HOLY, HOLY, HOLY!

    Outline, Devotional, Audio and Video available at http://bit.ly/mc9RSe. What I think about God shapes my whole relationship with Him, and what I believe He thinks about me will determine how close I grow toward Him! A Divine Attribute: Whatever God has in any way revealed as being true of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In God We Trust: Part Deux Series

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jul 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,593 views

    BIG IDEA: Trust God in time of trouble!

    Outline, Devotional, Audio and Video available at http://bit.ly/m76ViN. Life is full of trouble… Romans 8:18-24; Job 5:7a, 14:1b (NLT) Job’s Story… (NLT) • Disaster Took His Fortune (1:3, 13-17) • Disease Tortured His Flesh (2:7-8) • Death Touched His Family (1:18-19) • Deceit Turned Away His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist