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  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Does This Sermon Apply To You?"

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,176 views

    Parable of the Rich fool. Sometimes people have trouble identifying with this parable because we don’t see ourselves as rich.

    Does this Sermon Apply to You? Luke 12:13-21 August 5, 2007 I would like to take you this morning to a place in your imagination. There was this fellow named Ben. Ben was the first from his family to go to college. His parents had grown up during the depression and money had been so tight, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    On The Edge Of Greatness

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 119 ratings
     | 42,392 views

    Three characteristics of moving on to greatness taken from the Children of Israel’s refusal to cross over into the Promised Land.

    On the Edge of Greatness Numbers 13:17-20 (Basic Sermon idea from a sermon by Pastor Eric Goodman) I believe that it is God’s desire for every church to enter into greatness. You may be thinking, “Now, hold on Bro John, that can’t be right! Are you saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Tragedy Strikes- God Answers

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Sep 21, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 8,042 views

    A response sermon to the September 11th WOrld Trade Center attack based on Luke 13:1-5. It deals with both tragedy and terrorism.

    To paraphrase a past President, Tuesday, September 11, 2001 will forever go down in history as a day of infamy. I remember watching as a child the funeral of John F. Kennedy. I remember as a young college student watching the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger. The bombings of embassies, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Something Stupid

    Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 73 ratings
     | 25,581 views

    Are we willing to do absolutely anything for God, even though it does not make sence to us.. or the world?

    Do Something Stupid Have you ever felt like God wanted you to do something, and then you did not do it? I feel like all to often we don’t allow the Holy Spirit to guide us like we should… Oh, I think that he tells us what to do many times, but we just refuse, we do not act on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Degner avatar

    Elected, Not Selected!

    Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,724 views

    Paul’s words show us why the doctrine of election is so comforting to people - because it is all by Gopd’s grace!

    EPHESIANS 1: 3-14 PENTECOST 8 REV. CHARLES DEGNER JULY 14, 1991 Today, our text teaches us the doctrine of election, namely, that God chose us to be his own even before the world was created. Election is one of the most misunderstood doctrines of the Bible. God revealed this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Gold Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 20, 2009
    based on 65 ratings
     | 15,719 views

    What was the most valuable gift that was given in the story of the wise men? And what can we learn from the gifts that were given?

    (This sermon was preached following a Christmas cantata, and time constraints forced us to sing only one congregational Christmas song. To compensate for this, I included 3 Christmas carols/hymns in the sermon). OPEN: Someone sent an e-mail that made a list of Christmas Signs they’d seen in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Lesson Of The Loaves

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 7, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,819 views

    Do not measure a problem according to your own abilities. Trust God. Little in the hands of the Lord becomes much.

    [The thoughts here are extracted and adapted from Tom Holladay’s sermon on The Lesson of the Loaves.] The feeding of the five thousand is the only miracle of the Lord that is recorded in all 4 Gospels. • This is really unusual when you think of all the miracles that Jesus performed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    It’s Something I Really Don’t Want To Talk About!

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,456 views

    There are things we don't like talking about. Like, sex with our kids and money with our congregation. We might also add to that list death, hell and money. But even when we don't like talking about it we must preach the whole counsel of God.

    Introduction – Fire Alarms and the Conscience Many electronic fire alarms have an internal switch triggered by a beam of light. As long as light is received unbroken by the photo-sensitive receiver, the detector is quiet. But if smoke or moisture or an insect obstructs the beam for even a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Can Catch His Presence

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 5, 2013
    based on 18 ratings
     | 38,634 views

    The secret to the Unlimited life of God can only be found in His presence

    Mk 10:46-52 If You Can Catch His Presence I’m going to start this message by prophesying: I prophesy that tonight somebody is changing positions in life. I prophesy that somebody is going to receive their sight tonight, and you’re going ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim McCutchen avatar

    The Hour Of Decision!

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Nov 11, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,637 views

    (1) THOUGHTS create ACTIONS, (2) Actions create HABITS, (3) Habits create CHARACTER, (4) and Character creates DESTINY. Your decision today determines your destiny tomorrow!

    The Hour of Decision 1 Kings 18:21 Elijah went before the people and said, "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him." Joshua 24:15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    Don't Get Tired Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 28,164 views

    Everyone has bad days. Everyone stumbles. Even the best of us fail. What will you do?

    Don’t get tired Galatians 6:7-10 I had a friend in college who used to say, "get behind early, that way you have plenty of time to catch up." His philosophy was supported by the assumption that nobody could keep up. You might as well fall behind in a way that makes sense. Right? Maybe. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Quality Characteristics – Faith Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 7, 2008
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,150 views

    This is a sermon to help build faith. 1. God does not get shook up by your STORMS. 2. God is bigger than your CIRCUMSTANCES. 3. Walking in faith builds FAITH.

    Quality Characteristics – Faith Today I want us to begin by reading our focal passage. This is a story that took place with Jesus and His disciples on the Sea of Galilee. It is found in Matthew chapter eight. Follow along with me as I read: “Now when He (Jesus) got into a boat, His disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim McCutchen avatar

    Your Decisions Today Determine Your Destiny Tommorrow!

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Jun 29, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 104,739 views

    Have you ever made a decision you later regretted? Have you ever put off a decision you later wished you would have made? Do you recall a decision you made that looking back you are so thrilled you made that choice? Have

    YOUR DECISION TODAY DETERMINES YOUR DESTINY TOMMORROW! 1 Kings 18:21 Elijah went before the people and said, "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him." Joshua 24:15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Divine Favour

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 19, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 88,352 views

    The favour of God will come upon every one that lives in righteousness and will bring divers blessings upon them. A man that refuses to please God will be separated from His favour.

    DIVINE FAVOUR Study Text: Psalms 5:12 For You; O Jehovah, will bless the righteous; with favor You will surround him as with a shield. - It is seen here that God is willing to bless the rightoeus and also protect him with the weapon of favour. When the favour of God is upon a man, he will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    What God Expects When We Mess Up

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 22, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,914 views

    The believer and unbeliever alike have responsibilities when it comes to dealing with sin in their life.

    WHAT GOD EXPECTS WHEN WE MESS UP? LUKE 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION Young Johnny was reared in a fine Christian home. When he was only nine years old, his father took him into his office one day and explained the gospel message of Jesus Christ to him, and young Johnny accepted Christ as his Savior. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist