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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Commitment To Trust

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 185 ratings
     | 97,732 views

    Our greatest trust should be in the Lord.

    INTRO. - ILL. - Two partners from a small law firm were having lunch when suddenly one of them looked alarmed. He announced, "I have to go back to the office right away! I forgot to lock the safe!" "What are you worried about?" asked the other lawyer. "We’re both here." Do lawyers trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Going Fishing

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 43 ratings
     | 5,324 views

    We can fish for fun, or we can fish for dinner. When we fish for dinner, we take it much more seriously and consequently have much better results.

    What would you say is the one thing that hurts our society more than anything else? I would say it is us; the people. We are seeing more and more violence in the streets of America, and we are building more and more jails to put the criminals in, but the violence just keeps growing. And to make ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Final Words, Part Two Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Mar 9, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
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    Lessons we can learn from Jesus’ final words on the cross.

    Intro>D. M. Stearns was preaching in Philadelphia. At the close of the service a stranger came up to him and said, “I don’t like the way you speak of the cross. I think that instead of emphasizing the death of Christ, it would be far better to preach Jesus as our teacher and our example.” Dr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter Preach-Off

    Contributed by Preston Brown on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,888 views

    A story that telss the big story. A very unusual type sermon but one that my congregation responded to very well

    Easter Preach-Off The message that I will preach today is likely one of the most unusual you will ever hear me preach. I generally am the kind of preacher that uses a title and an outline and I usually try to stay somewhere near a homiletical style of preaching. You know 3 or 4 points and poem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Un:fulfilled/Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 18, 2008
     | 5,950 views

    Part 4 of Christmas UN:Wrapped When I lay down my life and take up my cross…then, my life is fulfilled!

    ME Good News/Bad News… Begin with Good News/Bad News joke about the two old men who loved baseball… “you’re pitching on Tuesday.” Often Good news comes with the bad… Especially if you’re a pastor… Good News/Bad News pastor jokes Good News: You baptized seven people today in the river. Bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Joy In The Presence Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,929 views

    Luke 23:39-43. Immediately after death, all believers enter into the presence of Christ, where they await final glorification.

    ONE MINUTE AFTER YOU DIE HEAVEN, HELL, & WHO WILL GO WHERE SELECTED SCRIPTURES JOY IN THE PRESENCE LUKE 23:39-43 INTRODUCTION - As you know, we have been taking a glimpse at the subject of what happens after we die. There is so much that could be said concerning this topic; and indeed, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Compelling Cross Of Christ

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 4, 2011
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    Today we will explore four facets of the cross, four features that compel us to trust in Jesus Christ.

    The Compelling Cross of Christ John 19:1-30 & Luke 23:32-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 21, 2010 *Max Lucado wrote: “The Cross: It rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond. Its tragedy summons all sufferers. Its absurdity attracts all critics. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Grace Paradox Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,135 views

    The Grace Paradox is that one who is good in man’s eyes who has not trusted in Christ will not be saved whereas a "bad person" who trusts in Christ will be saved.

    The Grace Paradox Sermon 2 in the series, “Free Grace in Focus – A Biblical Answer to Lordship Salvation” Chuck Sligh / August 26, 2010 TEXT: Acts 10:1-8 INTRODUCTION I want to talk to you today about the greatest paradox in the Bible. That paradox is captured in this statement: “A good person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift That Keeps On Giving

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 8, 2012
     | 6,635 views

    The approachibility of Jesus Christ

    “The Gift that Keeps On Giving” John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. ********** I. The Activity of the Spirit – “All that the Father giveth…” a. The latitude – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Limits Of Human Treatments Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,008 views

    There are severe limits on human treatments to cure what ails the soul! We must turn fully to the Great Physician for what ails ourselves and our church.

    PRESCIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today Sunday AM, January 22, 2005 Rev. Todd G. Leupold II. DEALING WITH THE OBVIOUS DISEASES - 1 Corinthians 1:4 - 6:20 CANCER (Divisions in the church) - 1:10 – 4:21 2.Limits of Human Treatments ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cries From The Cross - The Word Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,981 views

    Cries From The Cross - The Word of Forgiveness (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 23 verse 34. Ill: On the day that Karl Marx died, March 14, 1883: • His housekeeper came to him and said, • "Tell me your last words, and I'll write them down." • Marx replied, "Go on, get out! • Last words are for fools who haven't ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Lord, Teach Me To Pray: Repentance Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 25, 2017
     | 3,570 views

    A message on Repentace on Prayer. P - Praise, R - Repentance, A- Ask, Y - Yield

    Title: Lord, Teach Us To Pray: Repentance Theme: Showing the importance of Repentance in Prayer Text: Matthew 6:5 - 15 Giving Scripture Matthew 6:19-21 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; (20) but lay up for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Steve Wilson avatar

    The Cross In My Belly

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Apr 2, 2013
     | 6,371 views

    What must it have been like to have actually carried the cross Jesus died on, for Him, up to Calvary's hill?

    A CROSS IN MY BELLY A Monologue of Simon of Cyrene Introduction There are several Simons in the New Testament. Two of them were called by Jesus to be His disciples. One was Simon Peter and the other one was Simon the Zealot. One of Jesus’ half-brothers, son of both Mary and Joseph, was named ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Day Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 19, 2017
     | 8,701 views

    We need to warn people that a life of sin leads to an eternity in hell.

    The Day Of The Lord Text: Joel 2:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: God has done everything He possibly can to keep you out of Hell and still leave you as a person with free will. Now some Christians argue otherwise that it is in fact God who sends people to hell. Peculiar Pilgrim blog writes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    Mystery Babylon, In Papal Rome: From Its Height To Its Present Low... Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 14, 2015
     | 3,247 views

    Rome-Babylon has been with us for many centuries now. From giddy power over empires to its present place of "holding on", Babylon promises to be with us until her program is fulfilled (Revelation 18).

    The "Golden Age" of the Papacy. c. 1000 A.D. As the new millennium dawns over Europe and the world, Rome tightens its grip. It seems every Pope is trying to outdo the last in wickedness and power plays. Benedict VIII buys the office of Pope in 1012, as does his successor in 1024. The latter Pope ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God