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  • Bruce Howell avatar

    A Thousnad Points Of Light

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
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    Jesus’ followers are, by their very character, the light of the world. They, like He, will do the same works He did--even greater.

    A Thousand Points of Light Matt 5:13-16 13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Make The Most Of Every Opportunity

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
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    God wants us to make the most of every oportunity to give him credit and to serve our fellow man.

    In 1985, in only his second season in the NFL, Dan Marino made it to the Superbowl. Despite throwing for over three hundred yards and a touchdown, Marino’s Miami Dolphins lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 34-16. Marino felt bad, but he wasn’t devastated. He was one of the most promising talents in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "No Judgment Allowed"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 28, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,208 views

    A sermon on how to reach a culture which looks at Truth as Relative.

    Romans 2:1-4 “Judgment Not Allowed” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN To my brothers and sisters from Grace…I know I used this same illustration this morning, so please bear with me… Members of a Christian theatre troupe spent $90,440 on a full-page advertisement in USA ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Sharing Choice Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 31, 2010
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    We may bge used of God to bring peace to others. When we share the gift of peace with others, conflict may be transformed into harmony.

    Title: The Sharing Choice Text: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God.” Matthew 5:9 Thesis: We may be used of God to bring peace to others. When we share the gift of peace with others conflict may be transformed into harmony. Series: Life’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Redeemer Promised Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 19, 2022
     | 1,388 views

    We are redeemed from the clutches of Sin, and restored to the original state of relationship with God. He ascertained to the redeemed during their trials and temptations, failures, and fears. Therefore he is there to deal with every situation of the present life struggles of the redeemed.

    Text: Genesis 3:1-15 Theme: Redeemer Promised Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! I greet you in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Introduction: We are dealing with the Privileges of the redeemed. the redeemed enjoy the sonship, friendship, and stewardship in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Thank You, Lord!

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 70 ratings
     | 45,255 views

    Our text in Psalm 8 reveals some things for which we should give thanks. 1- Thank you, Lord, for your majesty 2- Thank you, Lord, for your children 3- Thank you, Lord, for your rulership

    INTRO.- ILL.- I am reminded of the story about the two boys who came to the breakfast table. The mother asked her first son, "What would you like for breakfast?" He said, "I want some of those blankety-blank, Post Toasties." His mother just hauled off, backhanded him and knocked him into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Jesus Enters The Temple

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2007
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    When Jesus enters the temple (a person’s life) things begin to happen.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A woman’s husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet she stayed by his bedside every single day. When he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer. As she sat by him, he said, "You know what? You have been with me all through the bad times. When I got ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Salvation Is Found

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 89 ratings
     | 7,755 views

    1- The disciples believed it 2- The people were amazed by it 3- The officials were disturbed by it

    INTRO. – Have you been saved? Obviously, this depends on what a person is talking about. ILL.- When I was a freshman in high school my older brother Larry was a senior. Larry and I did not always get along well, as is with some brothers but one day it was different. During gym class the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    To Your Name Be The Glory

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 17, 2013
    based on 65 ratings
     | 38,790 views

    The Psalmist tells us why we give glory to God alone. 1- Because God is loving and faithful 2- Because God is the one true God 3- Because God remembers and blesses

    INTRO.- ILL. - At the conclusion of the sermon, the worshipers filed out of the sanctuary to greet the minister. As one of them left, he shook the minister's hand, thanked him for the sermon and said, "Thanks for the message, Reverend. You know, you must be smarter than Einstein." Beaming with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Life Purpose And Calling Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 6, 2010
     | 7,708 views

    There is a spiritual battle going on in our world and those who know their “purpose and calling” and do them well will be victorious and honored now and forever!

    On December 10, many of us will be going to the theaters to see the next movie about the chronicles of Narnia. Yes, although it is about entertainment, there are many biblical principles from the writings of CS Lewis. The Chronicles of Narnia are actually 7 books and it can be said that the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Shrewd Surrender Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 18, 2018
     | 4,163 views

    Sometimes God calls us to surrender our rights for the benefit of his kingdom.

    Shrewd Surrender (Acts 16:35-40) 1. Three violin manufactures have all done business for years on the same block in the small town of Cremona, Italy. After years of peaceful co-existence, the Amati family decided to put a sign in their shop window saying: “We make the best violins in Italy.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Must We Do To Be Restored?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 23, 2025
     | 149 views

    Zechariah hears from God and he learns that Judah will be blessed.

    Jerusalem had fallen due to the sin that the people had allowed to come in. Not only was God jealous for Zion (the place) but also Zion (the people). God protects those He loves but He does allow things to happen to get His people back in line. God wants us to be faithful to Him and follow His ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ken Osso avatar

    In The Wrong Shoes

    Contributed by Ken Osso on Dec 29, 2008
     | 5,708 views

    This is the second of a two-part series looking at the story of the lost son. This week’s message looks specifically at the older brother.

    In the Wrong Shoes Luke 15:25-32 I had draped two new pair of sweatpants over the side of the red, plastic shopping cart as I approached a display of items at the end of a row in Target this week. There was a younger couple standing there already, and I can only assume they were registering for ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark Batterson avatar

    Fight For Your Dream Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 17, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 40,646 views

    Chase the Lion is a 3 part series from Mark Batterson, pastor at National Community Church in Washington, D.C. The sermon is based off of the book, Chase the Lion. You can download a sermon kit at ChaseTheLion.com/churches

    Around the turn of the 20th century, psychologist Alfred Adler proposed the counterintuitive theory of compensation. Adler believed that what we think of as disadvantages often prove to be advantages because they force us to cultivate compensatory attitudes and abilities that probably would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Dykes avatar

    From Great To Good Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,797 views

    When it comes to our personal relationship with God and with others, Jesus taught that personal goodness is more valuable than personal greatness.

    INTRODUCTION When I was a pastor in Alabama, we lived next to a cemetery. Most days I would jog through there; the residents never complained. I enjoyed reading the tombstones. I’ll never forget the short tribute one on large tombstone. A man’s name was listed and then it said, “He was a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist