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  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Greatest In The Kingdom: Last Things First Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,206 views

    How to be great in the kingdom of God. The last become first - we become less, so Jesus becomes greater, we become great because of Jesus authority. Practical, clear, concise.

    First things first, who can argue with wisdom like that? It is the essence of Stephen Covey’s book of the same name, “First Things First”. Covey claims that his organizing process will help you categorize tasks so you focus on what is important, not merely what is urgent. Covey claims that using ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Topsy Turvy Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,135 views

    Christmas

    TOPSY TURVY (LUKE 1:26-38) Christmas spirits are down every five years or so in the 21st century, as typified by the down years of 2002 and 2007. War and more rumors of war are in the air, unemployment is up and stocks are down, hearts are anxious and worried. In 2002, more than two years of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Encouraging Frail Faith Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,083 views

    When a person is born again, they are like a newborn baby. The disciples were really no different. They had a lot of growing up to do in just a short period of time, and all through the Gospels, Jesus grew them and nurtured them. He purposely put them in

    We all know what happens when a person is born again, right? The very instant that we’re born again, we’re automatically fully mature Christians, right? We’re able to handle anything the devil and the world has to throw at us, right? We have all of the wisdom, experience, knowledge that we need, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fools And Really Wise Guys

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,273 views

    There are two types of people: foolish people and wise people. Even that first Christmas had their fools and wise men.

    Matthew 2:1-12 Fools and Really Wise Guys! Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Questioning Christ

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,323 views

    John the Baptist has some pointed questions for Jesus, and sometimes, so do we. How does God respond to us in our times of weakness and disappointent with him?

    Luke 7:18-28 The Perfect Plan. Anne and I had a perfect plan last weekend. It involved new window shades for the windows on our staircase. It was a plan that was a long time in the making. For months, Anne lurked in the tall grass of the internet. Waiting for the perfect storm of sale price ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Family Matters I: Honoring God In Our Relationships Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,474 views

    The more the church knows how to please the Lord in all our relationships, the better we will be able to help one another (and others) grow closer to God. [INCLUDES MESSAGE FROM ROBIN OPPERMAN]

    Family Matters: Honoring God in our Relationships Ephesians 5:21-33 Intro: In Ephesians 5:8&10 Paul says, “Live as children of light” and “Find out what pleases the Lord.” Well, one thing that pleases the Lord is when His people love one another and honor one another. People who belong to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Gospel According To Isaiah

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 17, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,804 views

    Isaiah prophesied long ago that the Messiah, Jesus, was coming, and therefore, we must accept Him into our hearts today.

    The Gospel According to Isaiah Text: Isaiah 9:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Praise God for Christmas. Praise Him for the incarnation, for the word made flesh. I will not sing of shepherds watching flocks on frosty nights, or angel choristers. I will not sing of a stable bare in Bethlehem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Heading Into The New Year Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 18, 2009
    based on 55 ratings
     | 32,914 views

    Going into the new year, what should we do to have a better life? 1- WAKE UP 2- CLEAN UP 3- DRESS UP

    INTRO.- ILL.- THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE: 1) You believe in Santa Claus. 2) You don’t believe in Santa Claus. 3) You are Santa Claus. 4) You look like Santa Claus. ILL.- A lady said: Recently I went to the doctor for my annual physical. The nurse asked me how much I weighed. I told her 135 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jofrey Bustamante avatar

    God With Us: God’s Amazing Present!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 25, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,552 views

    God has given us the best Christmas present and it is wrapped in the tender human body of our Lord Jesus Christ who was born in a lowly manger.

    Introduction: Christmas is an exciting time and little Sammy was excited. He was 15 years old and Christmas was still to him a time of wonder. He was a happy child despite his handicap. You see, Sammy was slightly retarded. He still went to school, though he was 2 years behind. And he did the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Deadly Virus

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 3, 2010
     | 7,200 views

    Sin is not excused by good works, and unrepentant self-indulgence is destructive. Sexual integrity is not just a private matter; how we handle it will determine what happens with our church.

    This has the potential for being the shortest sermon I’ve ever done. At first glance, it seems all I need to do with this text is to praise the church for doing so well, declare myself to be against sin, and wrap it up. The shortest sermon I’ve ever done, and maybe the shortest on record! Anybody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Sickler avatar

    Christian Basketball

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,079 views

    We are Christians on the basketball court of life and how well we play depends on how well we conquer sin in our lives.

    CHRISTIAN BASKETBALL ILLUSTRATION I love to watch my grandchildren play basketball and I try very hard to seldom miss a game. My enjoyment does not come from them being superstars or because their team is always in first place. I enjoy the game because I love my grandchildren; I love seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Gift Of Christmas

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,345 views

    God tells us 3 things at Christmas: (1) He is WITH us, (2) He LOVES us, and (3) He is FOR us.

    The Bible says, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” (John 3:16-17) God tells us 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Owens avatar

    Learning To Lean On God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,951 views

    In this first sermon in the series, we introduce the city of Corinth, the beginning of the church in Corinth and Paul's purpose in writing 2 Corinthians.

    A. As we begin the new year, we are beginning a new sermon series on the book of 2 Corinthians. 1. I’m calling the series “Learning to Lean on God.” 2. In my 22 years here at Wetzel Road, we have never preached through this letter, so I’m looking forward to it! 3. During ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Learning To Lean On God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 11, 2010
     | 5,471 views

    In this first sermon in the series, we introduce the city of Corinth, the beginning of the church in Corinth and Paul's purpose in writing 2 Corinthians.

    A. As we begin the new year, we are beginning a new sermon series on the book of 2 Corinthians. 1. I’m calling the series “Learning to Lean on God.” 2. In my 22 years here at Wetzel Road, we have never preached through this letter, so I’m looking forward to it! 3. During ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Producers Of A Hostile Environment-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,422 views

    Part 2 of a 7-part sermon. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. But why ? A hostile(antagonistic) environment is produced by, a Distortion of….

    PRODUCERS OF A HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-II—2Timothy 3:1-9 Need: We live in a country of great corporate & personal wealth. Why do people/things seem to be getting worse with times? Why is the world getting worse/colder/violent? I’m gonna fix ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist