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  • James May avatar

    Helping The Helpless

    Contributed by James May on Mar 6, 2011
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     | 9,457 views

    The Story of the Good Samaritan carries a message for us all.

    Helping the Helpless Sunday, March 06, 2011 By Pastor James May What is the most important question that any man can ask? A number of time, throughout God’s Word, we find those who have discovered what that question is and they voice that question. As I look over this congregation, I see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't You Get Weary, Children

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,821 views

    Revision of earlier sermon, done for Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church, Washington, DC. Spiritual weariness comes when we see obligation instead of privilege, or when we see no results from our efforts. But God in Christ will bring ultimate victory.

    Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church, Washington, DC, February 6, 2005 Last May our son got married. He and his bride passed out little bottles of soap instead of the traditional rice, so we all celebrated at the end of the wedding by blowing bubbles. Well, my daughter’s child, a little less ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nepotism Of Caiaphas

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,713 views

    The Nepotism of Caiaphas (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: John chapter 11 verses Ill: • Many years ago a young man from an distinguished family; • Applied to a renowned bank for employment. • The bank wrote to one of the references given by the young man; • And he received this reply. • “We simply cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Don't You Get Weary, Children

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,685 views

    Revised for use at the Chapel of a retirement complex: Life is burdensome if it is merely obligation and not love, or if we think our work means nothing. Christ's victory shows the power of a meaningful life.

    Riderwood Village Chapel, Silver Spring, MD August 8, 2004 In May our son got married. He and his bride passed out little bottles of soap to be used instead of the traditional rice, so we all celebrated at the end of the wedding by blowing bubbles. Well, my daughter’s child, his niece, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enjoying Good Health Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 30,393 views

    Consider the secret to good health and soul prosperity. 1- Minister to one another 2- Be faithful to God’s truth 3- Demonstrate love to all

    INTRO.- ILL.- When a physician remarked on a new patient’s extraordinarily ruddy complexion, he said, "High blood pressure, Doc. It comes from my family." "Your mother’s side or your father’s?" I asked. "Neither," he replied. "It’s from my wife’s family." "Oh, come now," I said. "How could ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jehovah-Sabaoth "The Lord Of Hosts" Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 39,840 views

    This name for God will change how we relate to God.A person who understands that "The Eternally Self-existent One is over Hosts" will never joke about "the Man upstairs" or that "Someone up there likes me."

    Purpose: To unfold the truth that God has all power. Aim: I want the listener to be in awe of God's strength. INTRODUCTION: Jehovah-Sabaoth (not to confused with Sabbath) is often translated "The LORD of Hosts." Sometimes the Bible uses, "LORD God of hosts" or "God of hosts." All together we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Preparing For The Light Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2011
    based on 101 ratings
     | 34,734 views

    This year, Christmas will fall on Sunday. This year people will be faced with a decision of whether Sunday worship will be a matter of "convenience" or "cost." What can we learn form the ministry of John the Baptist that will help us to make the right dec

    Several years back a life-style management consultant surveyed about 1000 people about how they prepared for Christmas. What he found was this: · The average person spent up to an hour and 10 minutes a day during the last week of December bickering over holiday related plans such as what parties ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Never Give Up On Anyone! Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 15, 2011
     | 8,547 views

    The Loyalty of Abram

    Intro: 1. One of the all-time greats in baseball was Babe Ruth. His bat had the power of a cannon, and his record of 714 home runs remained unbroken until Hank Aaron came along. But in time, age took its toll, and his popularity began to wane. Finally the Yankees traded him to the Braves. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simon Of Cyrene - The Unexpected Cross

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Mar 12, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 51,724 views

    This is a narrative sermon that shares a story about Simon of Cyrene. Several points of observation are at the end of the message. Rightfully utilized, the "story telling" methodology is an effective format for communication.

    THE UNEXPECTED CROSS (Sermons2012: Simon of Cyrene Narrative) 3/11/2012 a.m. Mark 15:21 A theologian said the cross of Jesus is like a diamond because the more angles you can look at it the greater your appreciation. Over the next two weeks we are going to look at the cross from different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can God Abandon God

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 15, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,602 views

    A look at Jesus' statement on the cross of my God my God how can you abandon me.

    How Can God Abandon God Matthew 27:45-46 Intro. My introduction to the sermon is different this morning than how I usually start a sermon. I usually try to start with some humor that leads into the sermon or with a great story that tries to illustrate the main theme of the message. . I am not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abounding Love

    Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,300 views

    The Christmas Season is a time for "Abounding Love."

    Well folks, it has officially begun. The Christmas Rush! Like a row of hulking linemen on a professional football team, the season is down and set, poised to plow over us with all its demands, distractions, details, dilemmas, delights and duties. For merchants, it’s a "make-or-break" time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be Ready For Christ’s Return

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,699 views

    Harold Camping has many people wondering if Jesus will come back today. Only the Father knows the time of Christ’s return. We can however, live in a constant stauts of preparation, and in this area, the Bible DOES say so!

    Sermon Notes May 21, 2011 FBCam How To Be Ready for Christ’s Return 2 Peter 3:14-18 Today, we learned something that we knew as soon as Harold Camping’s prediction was made. Jesus was not returning on May 21, 2011. You don’t have to be a great Bible scholar to understand the words of Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thy Kingdom Come

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 11, 2011
     | 3,642 views

    Responding to unfairness and disrespect with grace and generosity imitates God’s own treatment of us, and requires three preconditions: realism, humility, and trust.

    I had a difficult decision to make this week. I had to choose between continuing my series on the Sermon on the Mount, or take a break to preach on Palm Sunday. But the more I looked at the passage for this week, and meditated on Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem that long-ago Sunday afternoon, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    The Road To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,935 views

    The way a person faces their death can tell you a lot about them.

    John 17:1-26 February 17, 2007 The Road to the Cross You can tell a lot about a person by the way in which they face their own death. Some people are afraid, others bold, some are angry and selfish, while others are calm and selfless. Seeing someone in their final days can evoke a sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Did Jesus Have To Die? Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,122 views

    Why did Romans execute Jesus as a revolutionary if they did not view Him as a rebel?

    Easter Sunday April 12th, 2009 Why did Jesus die Ac 2:22 Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. Ac 2:23 This man was handed over to you by Gods set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other