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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    How To Destroy A Church

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,318 views

    This message is one that I put together after reading a speech written by a former governor of Colorado. The lessons fit very well of how to destroy a church.

    Ephesians 6:11 KJV Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. I. INTRODUCTION -- THIS IS NOT MY USUAL FARE. . . -This message that I am going to preach is not my standard fare of preaching style. . . and yet there are some very valuable ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Patriarch, Potentate Predict Perfected Person Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Sep 1, 2007
     | 2,992 views

    The Patriarch Abraham and the Potentate Melchisedec predicted and pointed to the Perfect Person who would later come and supercede their time on this Earth.

    HEBREWS 7:1-10 PATRIARCH, POTENTATE PREDICT PERFECTED PERSON I. PATRIARCH: A. Progenitor. B. Prostration. C. Passing. II. POTENTATE: A. Positions. B. Pronouncement. C. Prototype. III. PERSON: A. Promise. B. Provision. C. Permanence. We come to the third time in this short ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    More Church Happenings

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,340 views

    Let’s take a look at some more happenings in the early church. 1- Great persecution 2- Genuine mourning 3- Gritty preaching 4- Glorious joy

    INTRO.- ILL.- Three churches got together to sponsor a community-wide revival. The churches were Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian. After the revival had concluded, the three pastors were discussing the results with one another. The Methodist minister said, "The revival worked out great for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    Playing With Fire

    Contributed by James May on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 19,785 views

    Don’t play with the fire of God. It will either consume you or purify you, depending on where your heart is. Playing with fire is a very dangerous thing.

    Playing with Fire By Pastor Jim May II Kings 1:1-18 “Held by Jehovah”, that was his name as translated from Hebrew to English, “Held by Jehovah”. Now that sounds like a pretty good name to have provided you live up to your name. But the king in our message tonight did not live up to his name, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Beyond Reasoning: Think Out Of The Box!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,632 views

    Do we have to stay this way? Will we require more of ourselves? There is hope, a new hope, a living hope, a hope against hope.

    BEYOND REASONING! THINK OUT OF THE BOX. WHERE WILL YOU FIND GOD? EXPECTATIONS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Nothing creates more deep seated anxieties than the false assumption that life should be free from anxieties. Many years ago I was at a Preacher’s meeting and I heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Jesus...our Lawyer...our Savior

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,961 views

    The fourth sermon in the 2007 series, ‘The People’s Choice Sermon Series’

    This morning is the fourth sermon in our series ‘The People’s Choice Sermon Series’ and today’s sermon is entitled (slide 1), ‘Jesus…Our Lawyer…Our Savior.’ And I begin this morning with a brief TV trivia quiz that asks, (slide 2), ‘Who is not a famous TV lawyer?’ Are you ready? Among the lists ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Laughing With God Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,549 views

    Fifth in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

    Cross a pessimist with a comedian and you get Woody Allen. His brand of off-beat, self-deprecating, hang-dog humor can be sometimes insightful, sometimes depressing, but usually, pretty funny. A sampling of his best one-liners: “I was thrown out of college for cheating on the metaphysics exam: I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Get Ready For A Wild Ride

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007
     | 2,857 views

    A New Year’s sermon on what to expect in the coming year. One thing we can certain of: God is in control.

    GET READY FOR A WILD RIDE!!! The man woke up with a jolt. Turbulence had jostled the man from his slumber and painfully he recalled falling asleep on the arm of his seat. Flying for hours in the massive 747, the man in his delirium had forgotten where he was going. “Do you have any idea where ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Church Planting Out Of Our Comfort Zone

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,322 views

    Reasons why a stable older church took on the challenge of launchng a new church a nearby community.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Out of Our Comfort Zones Matthew 14:22-33 Hold that text in the back of your mind. We will come back to it later. Old time evangelist Vance Havner used to tell the story of an old fisherman. Ol’ Clem amazed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Signs Of The Times

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,749 views

    The signs of our times are significant, and we can place them in six categories: Signs of Despair; Signs of Warning; Signs of the Road; Signs of Judgment; Signs of Hope; and, the Sign of the Cross.

    Additional Scripture used in sermon: Daniel 12:1-13 and Hebrews 10:31-39 “May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14) Good Morning. Our Bible readings today all mention signs. But we have to be careful not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Greg Hanson avatar

    Dealing With Fear In An Age Of Terrorism Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,503 views

    What are the effects of fear, and what is the solution to fear?

    Let me give you a test. In your Sunrise Update this morning you’ll find some notes you can use to follow along with the message. And at the beginning of those notes you’ll find a list of 20 fears/phobias. Some, you’re probably familiar with. Others, you’ve probably never heard of. Take a look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Asking The Right Question Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 8, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,372 views

    Third in a series in the book of Nehemiah. This message explores the "why" (motivation) of vision, versus the "how" (process of fulfilling) the vision. Emphasizes that the "how" is for God to handle, and the "why" will keep us focused on the vision.

    (Prior to this sermon, utilized a Bible "Jeopardy" game with three volunteers from the congregation. Helped bring into focus the idea of asking the right question.) There is a great similarity between success at Jeopardy, and success in seeing the current vision for your life come into focus. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Past Has No Future Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,933 views

    Kings of Judah, Part 1: "Solomon" - Sermon 1

    THE PAST HAS NO FUTURE (1 KINGS 1:11-22, 41-53) There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. He was given a slingshot to play with, out in the woods. He practiced in the woods, but he could never hit the target. Getting discouraged, he headed back to dinner. As he was walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Raymond Blacketer avatar

    Narnia: Playing With Fire

    Contributed by Raymond Blacketer on Nov 24, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,983 views

    A Sermon on the holiness of God amidst a people of stiff necks who tend toward idolatry and seek to domesticate God.

    INTRODUCTION: Not to be Bargained With One of the volumes of C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia is the creation story of the world of Narnia, where animals talk; a land ruled by the Christ-like Lion Aslan. In this book, called The Magician’s Nephew, a little boy named Digory, whose mother is dying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Honesty With God

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,237 views

    A sermon encouraging honesty with God (Much taken from Prayers from the Gut: An Honest Prayer Journal for Teens by Steven James. I adapted this to cover older adults)

    Evening Sermon for 12/4/2005 Honesty with God Introduction: A. I am thankful for is my relationship with God. What makes me thankful about my relationship with God is that I can be real and honest with God. B. If I was completely open and honest with people, it would be a disaster. C. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ