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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    On Time At The Door

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 18, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,257 views

    Funeral sermon for Frank W. Jackson, Sr., former church sexton (janitor) and van driver.

    I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than live in the tents of wickedness. I Frank Jackson was the very soul of dependability. If he was to be at a certain place at a given time, he was there. He was on time at the door, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Design For Human Sexuality

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,271 views

    In light of present day moral decline and inappropriate sexual behavior of homosexuality, premarital and extramarital sex, and cohabitation, what is God’s design for human sexuality?

    GOD’S DESIGN FOR HUMAN SEXUALITY MATTHEW 19:4-6 INTRODUCTION: Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr., President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, said that the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn a Texas sodomy law will eventually be seen as one of the most profound ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some Say He Was A ?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,512 views

    Who is Jesus? Jesus is God.

    (The song The Outlaw, written and recorded by Larry Norman is played with overhead 1 up) The song we’ve just heard was written and recorded over 30 years ago by Larry Norman. It is entitled The Outlaw. And though it is 30 years old, I believe that it is still as current as ever. It is a song about ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Building To Burn

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,564 views

    ETERNAL LEGACIES AREN’T BUILT FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.

    May 28, 2000 -- AM BUILDING TO BURN? 1Corinthians 3:9-17 INTRODUCTION: (1) USA TODAY, May 22, 2000 cites a recent survey from the Impulse Research Corporation that summarizes those things people most regret wasting time on. Cindy Hall records the top five "regrettable time wasters:" 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Consolation Of Confession

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,099 views

    It seems to be one of mankind’s innate flaws--the tendency to hide his sin and wrong. But concealing our sin solves nothing. Only by confession can we hope to experience inner peace and relief.

    THE CONSOLATION OF CONFESSION Text: I John 1: 9; Ps.32: 5 Intro: As you listened to that title you may have thought to yourself that the ideas of consolation and confession simply don’t go together. After all, we don’t normally think of confession in a positive light. The idea of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did You Get For Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 244 ratings
     | 37,428 views

    Isaiah said that God was going to give us the gift of child... but why a child, and why would He come?

    OPEN: A Sunday School teacher asked her class “What is Christmas - a time for?” She got the usual answers—Jesus’ birthday, a time of joy, a time to worship God… but then one child raised their hand and answered: "a time for sportsmanship, because you don’t always get everything you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is The Christian Church?

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 20, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,394 views

    Many people often ask, what is the Christian church and what do we believe? This message is a description of New Testament Christianity

    “What is the Christian Church?” Introduction: A lot of people have the mindset that it does not matter where they go to church, as long as they are going. I do not think that this is the truth. First of all, the church is not a building, and many places that have the word church on their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Must Be Born Again

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,501 views

    This is an exposition on John 3 showing the importance of the new birth in hopes that many will be saved

    WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE ABOUT THE NEW BIRTH JOHN 3:1-16 W. Max Alderman When Jimmy Carter was elected to the presidency of the United States of America, he publicized that he was born again. The use of this term became rather common then and also rather popular. On the surface one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To You This Day Is Born A Saviour

    Contributed by Michael Uebergang on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,473 views

    Our text tells of a great story and what a friendly coming by a friendly God who is full of goodwill toward mankind.

    To You This Day is Born A Saviour Luke 2: 8 – 15 My guess is that all of you here know the Christmas story… What makes this story so great? What makes this story so great is that it is the story of how God comes to us in the friendliest of ways. Think about it: God who is so great comes to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Am The Son Of God Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 13, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,424 views

    Part of the "I am" series of statements Jesus made in John’s gospel, This sermon focuses on Jesus’ statement "...I am the Son of God" (John 10:36), and the reaction of the Jewish leaders who attempted to do the following things: 1. Slander Him 2. Stone

    I AM series #4 Castle Hills Christian Ch. 07-11-04 I AM the Son of God John 10:19-42 INTRODUCTION: Of all the “I am” statements Jesus made, which one do you suppose was the most controversial of all? Which one was most responsible for his arrest? Which one caused the Jewish leaders to conspire ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Forgave

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,012 views

    At the crucifixion of Jesus, human beings did their worst. The vileness of the human heart was displayed in all its ugliness. The creature executed the creator. At that dark moment, divine love triumphed and said, “Father, forgive them.”

    He Forgave Luke 23:34a 10/16/05 2389 words Please turn in your Bibles to the gospel of Luke, chapter 24 and follow along as I read the first part of v34. 34 Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." Amen. The word of God, thanks be to God. John Adams ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Holy Hurricane

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,962 views

    On a "windy" day in Jerusalem, the Holy Spirit blew through the lives of the apostles and "electrified" them for Christian Service.

    Holy Hurricane May 15, 2005 Acts 2:1-6 2382 words 1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 Divided tongues, as of fire, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Owens avatar

    Faithful In Sharing The Good News Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 3, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,187 views

    Being faithful in sharing the good news requires the right perspective, right passion and right presentation.

    Introduction: A. I want to begin by using an illustration from Israel’s history as a backdrop for our lesson today. 1. The story is covered in 2 Kings chapters 6 and 7. 2. Sometime around 850 B.C., Joram was king of Israel, and Ben-Hadad king of Aram mobilized his entire army and laid siege to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Moore avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Steve Moore on Nov 8, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 15,708 views

    Forgiveness - A look at 1) The need for forgiveness,2) The alternative to forgiveness, and 3) The power of forgiveness!

    INTRODUCTION Today we are going to look at forgiveness. It is perhaps pertinent, following recent events in London, (London bombings) that we try to engage with such a subject; As the emotions and distress of shock start to give way to feelings of anger, resentment & bitterness. But hopefully ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Don't Look At Me, Look At Him Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,627 views

    Don’t look at me, look at Jesus. He was full of grace. He was full of truth.

    Don’t Look at Me, Look at Him John 1:1-18 Pastor Jim Luthy In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational