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  • Mary Lewis avatar

    A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Altar Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 29, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 11,590 views

    Zechariah’s experience in the Temple: Religion can turn us away from God. (Preached during Advent, but not really seasonal)

    Introduction In the musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” Tevye, a man devoted to tradition, finds his thinking challenged when his oldest daughter wants to marry for love, instead of having her marriage arranged by her parents. It had never occurred to him that one would marry for love, and one night he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In The Christian Life # 2 - Lessons And Applications

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,495 views

    A sermon in a series from the book of Nehemiah about how we can have joy in the Christian life.

    Last week began new series = Joy in the Christian Life = The Case for Nehemiah - To have true Biblical joy as Christian our life must be in-line with God’s Will and Purposes - Suggested by examining Nehemiah’s life = Character - Highlights of the book that bears his name - The motivating purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Kinds Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,279 views

    The truly wise seeks after God’s wisdom.

    TWO KINDS OF WISDOM Text: James 3:13-18 Introduction 1. Read James 3:13-18 2. An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Cruise Control Or Self-Control

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 19, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,386 views

    This sermon challenges the hearers to evaluate their lives and strive to experience the fullness of the Christian life.

    “CRUISE CONTROL OR SELF-CONTROL” 2 Peter 1:1-11 INTRO – Hilton Wall’s new company car is a Dodge Charger. Got the big engine. Lot of power under the hood. Susan warned him to be careful or he would get a ticket. Told her, “It’s got cruise control, but I just hope I have self-control.” I began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,303 views

    Four tips that can help you take advantage of the Thanksgiving Season and develop an "Attitude of Gratitude" for the remainder of your life.

    Developing an Attitude of Gratitude Luke 17:11-19 Pre-Sermon Icebreaker: Today is Thanksgiving Sunday. This time next week we’ll all have a new determination.... a determination to lose the 10 pounds we put on in one week! I have a "Top Ten List" of ways you can know you overdid Thanksgiving. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Reasons To Give

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,600 views

    Sermon outlines four reasons for Christians to give abundantly. Everyone can give something and the quality of our gift is based on the purity of our heart.

    Reasons To Give We are all blessed in many ways beyond our comprehension. Even though we have lousy days, go through tough times, and face more than our share of challenges, we all receive countless blessings. The tendency is for people to tell you more about what is going wrong in their lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Preparation For Romance Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,958 views

    Exposition of Ruth 2:1-23

    Text: Ruth 2:1-23 Title: Preparation for Romance Date/Place: LSCC, 5/7/06, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Joshua Harris’ mother used to have a saying, “hustle while you wait.” She meant that while you wait for things, be productive. In his book, I Kissed Dating Goodbye, there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All About Fruit

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jun 21, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,847 views

    Jesus teaches us the definition and requirements for finding "true joy" - joy that will last! Are we a ’no’ fruit, ’more’ fruit, or ’much’ fruit Christian? Your fruit determines your joy!

    INTRODUCTION Last week – - Giving up the “bondage in our lives” that satan uses with his “bag of tricks” to rob our joy: - What is the “bag of tricks” he uses on your life? sickness, disease, temptations, habits or addictions, failures, relationship hurt, children, etc. Today – What do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tending The Fire

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,295 views

    This sermon discusses three threats to our personal devotional life.

    Tending the Fire Leviticus 6:8 -13 We have an altar in the human heart, on which burns a fire, kindled by the grace of God. On this altar rests the deepest allegiance of a life given to God. What ever else may be deferred, keep the fire burning. The flame must not go out. There is a passage from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You A Weed?

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,281 views

    A sermon for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 A parable about the sower

    10th Sunday Pentecost Proper 11 Lectionary 16 Matthew 13: 23-30,36-43 "Are You A Weed?" 24* Another parable he put before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field; 25* but while men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit- Faithfulness (08) Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,250 views

    Faithfulness is such an important part of our relationship with Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are getting closer to putting the finishing touches on our fruit salad. Today we are going to add the fruit of faithfulness to the salad that we have been making over the last few weeks. • When we give our lives over to Christ, He does some wonderful things through His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Why Does He Eat And Drink With Publicans And Sinners? Series

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,909 views

    In the short story of Levi’s call, we find that no one is too sinful to be beyond the grace and love of Jesus.

    WHY DOES HE EAT AND DRINK WITH PUBLICANS AND SINNERS? Text: Mark 2:13 – 22 Introduction: • How would you feel if we put a sign outside of our church that said “Homosexuals welcome”? • What about if Jim took the bus and brought back 5 drunks next Sunday morning? • What if we announced that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    It's Time! Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,099 views

    It’s time for the church to wake up! Will we be faithful in following Christ in the last days?

    Mark 13:28-37 “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see these things happening, know that it is near—at the doors! Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fruit Of The Spirit: Joy Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,968 views

    The Spirit is the source of our joy.

    Fruit of the Spirit – JOY Galatians 5:22-3 What is this thing called Joy? Joy is a rather illusive thing to define. It’s like happiness, but it is much deeper than happiness, it is like pleasure but it is deeper than pleasure. C. Davis in the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology says this: “A ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Rooted In God's Love Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 14, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,136 views

    Whether we have begun the journey to emotionally healthy spirituality long ago or just starting, there is a crucial element that we must grasped in order support us during any of our difficult emotional trials.

    Back To School Rooted on God’s Love Ephesians 3:16-19 October 11, 2009 Two weeks ago we explored just three ways that we function in unhealthy emotional health. There are many more that those of us who are involved in the small group study will uncover. I just wanted to give you a taste of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God