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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Chest Of Joash, Part Two: How?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 7, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,354 views

    Part two of three in a stewardship series leading to Chest of Joash debt retirement Sunday, answering questions about why, how and when of making a commitment to give.

    6But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.7Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.8And God is able to make all grace ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Why Do We Have Church? Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on May 9, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,952 views

    We go to church all the time. But why do we have it. What is the purpose. This sermon deals with that question and lays out five purpose of the church.

    Mathew 22 37-40 and Mathew 28 18-20 Why Do We Have Church? I. Introduction A. Attention Graber 1. When I was in 7th grade we had to do what I thought was the most ridiculous project in I had ever done 2. We had to put together a leaf notebook explain the different kinds of leaves from different ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Day Is Coming, Will You Be Ready? Series

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on May 31, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,441 views

    Sermon Series on Malachi #10 “behold the day is coming” coming in the Greek is an active participle means it is in action. The real question we must ask is will you be ready

    Sermon Series on Malachi #10 The Day is Coming, Will You Be Ready? Malachi 4:1-3 Introduction: “behold the day is coming” coming in the Greek is an active participle means it is in action. Wording that we use today to say this is “I am on my way” that means we are in the action of getting there. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Law Of Biblical Ownership

    Contributed by David Haun on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,420 views

    What do I own? And how do I relate to the Bible demand that God owns. The Life of William Borden can help us answer this question.

    THE LAW OF BIBLICAL OWNERSHIP Dr.DavidHaun Hope Christian Church February 15, 2004 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,318 views

    Now this morning I want to pose a question for What will make us go? Now that we know that we ought to go, what is it that will make us go?

    Are you ready? Rom. 1:14 -- 16. 09/12/04 For the last three Sunday mornings we have been talking about the main business of the church. The main business of the church is to win souls to Jesus. We call that evangelism, and we want to be an evangelistic church. We want to see people come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth And Lies: Does God Eventually Save Everyone?”

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,709 views

    When the question is asked, “Will people in other religions eventually be saved by Christ? How do we respond? Learn how to give a strong defense of the truth.

    Can you visualize in your mind…a woman in a third world country is living in horrible conditions and her two sons cling to life because of the curse of AIDS. Her husband has been killed because of their countries civil war that has lasted for decades. After months of unbearable suffering because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Cook avatar

    The Bible - Is It True? Can We Trust It? Series

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,093 views

    The second in a series on the Bible. Every Christian must answer the question: Is the Bible true? When we accept its truth, we must obey its instruction.

    Bible - Is it true? Can we trust it? Purpose: Showcasing the absolute truth of the Bible. 1. There is a great push in today’s world for tolerance. Tolerance used to mean, "Everyone has a right to an opinion." · Some people like the Red Sox, some like the Yankees. · Some people like Mexican food, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "The Good Samaritan"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 224 ratings
     | 46,641 views

    Jesus answers the question: "Who is my neighbor?" for the lawyer who wanted to know who he HAD to love, and who he DIDN’T HAVE to love.

    “The Good Samaritan” Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION: Can you name some FAMOUS NEIGHBORS? o Mr. Rogers Neighborhood … sweater, sneakers … “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood … won’t you be my neighbor?” o Dennis the Menace … “Helloooo Mr. Wilson!” o Ricky & Lucy Ricardo … Fred & Ethel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Justified By Faith, Or By Works?

    Contributed by Charles Degner on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,034 views

    This difficult chapter of the Bible is not hard to understand if you ask a simple question. James says we are justified by our works, not just by faith. But justified BEFORE WHOM?

    James 2:1-5, 8-10, 14-26 Pentecost 17B Rev. Charles F. Degner 1My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. 2Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. 3If you show ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Cocks avatar

    Was Jesus Crucified On Good-Friday?

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,985 views

    Tradition says Jesus was crucified on Good-Friday, but the question must be asked, how do you fit three days AND three nights from Friday to Sunday?

    WAS JESUS CRUCIFIED ON “GOOD-FRIDAY”? TEXT: JOHN 19:16-42 INTRODUCTION: In order to really understand the strange and compelling three days of our Lord’s great victory at Calvary, we need to be certain about the Sabbath days. The importance of the Sabbath to the nation of Israel can hardly be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Kenneth Rhodes, Jr avatar

    Why Then The Law?

    Contributed by Dr. Kenneth Rhodes, Jr on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,427 views

    Understanding the Lord’s purpose in giving the Law, using the Apostle Paul’s question, “why then the Law?” The sermon also touches indirectly on the issue of continuity and discontinuity.

    Why Then the Law? Τί οὖν ὁ νόμος; Galatians 3:19 (NA27INT) "Why then the Law?" (1). Was "added" because of transgressions. "The verb "added" indicates that the law was not primary in God’s dealings with sinners. The covenant and promises ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Skinner avatar

    What Do You Want For Christmas

    Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 14,181 views

    What do you want for christmas? That is a topic that will be discussed many times in the next few weeks. The question we should be asking is what do you need?

    As people are coming I want I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas playing with images on the screen and words. What do you want for Christmas? That is a question that parents across America are asking children during this season. Santa’s across every mall in America have children standing in line ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Paying The Price Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 9, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 17,785 views

    This passage is perhaps one of the greatest texts on giving known to preachers... but it is also one of the most difficult, raising questions many of us would just as soon avoid.

    OPEN: Back in 1995 (“Bits & Pieces” pamphlet) I read the following story: Every February on George Washington’s birthday, the late newspaper columnist, Frederick C. Othman, used to visit the West Wing of the Smithsonian Institution, look at a certain statue there among the antique printing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    What Do You Want To See Before You Die?

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,831 views

    What would you want to see before you die is a great question. For what you would be really doing is saying a lot about you as a person.

    Text: Mark 9:1-12 Title: What do you want to see before you die? Introduction If you are young today the title of today’s sermon may never have even crossed your mind. However if you consider yourself much older and wiser you may actually have asked this question of yourself many times. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Prodigal Prophet

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,132 views

    God calls us not to do what we want, but what He knows will build His kingdom. The question is, will we do it or run like Jonah?

    First Baptist Church The Prodigal Prophet Jonah 1:1 - 16 July 7, 2002 When I am told to do something I don’t want to do, you know what I do . . . I rebel. I do everything but what I’m supposed to do. I see that all the time with Joshua and Zachary — Joshua go to the bathroom, Joshua get your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist