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  • Jim McCutchen avatar

    I'm Not Crazy - I'm Saved

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Nov 3, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,276 views

    I want to point out three areas of Paul’s testimony that Festus and the others thought was crazy. Let me show you the reasons why Festus, and the others who heard Paul preach that day, thought Paul was crazy.

    I’M NOT CRAZY, I’M SAVED Acts 26:24-25 Intro: The great Apostle Paul is on trial before King Agrippa and the Roman Governor Festus. Paul is given the opportunity to give a defense for his actions. Paul uses this setting as an opportunity to share his salvation testimony. When these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Church Under Fire Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 13, 2012
     | 5,151 views

    The church was created by God -- what would happen if we remove him from it? This sermon reminds us of the role of the church in the world with the presence of God within it.

    1. God’s three organizations: a. Family b. Government c. Church d. What happens when we take God out of these? 2. There are some “mega-churches” in the US today which loudly and boldly proclaim the name of Yeshua (Jesus) to the world. 3. Did you know that there are churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wonderful, Counselor Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,317 views

    This is part one of an Advent series on Isaiah 9:6, on the purposes, names and deity of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Wonderful, Counselor Isaiah 9:6 In Isaiah 9:6 we read the familiar verse promising the future birth of Jesus: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coming To The Hill Of God

    Contributed by Rodolfo Rivera on Jul 12, 2012
    based on 47 ratings
     | 22,035 views

    Being in the hill of God gives us clear vision, moves us into action and brings us safety

    ASCENDING TO THE HILL OF GOD Psalms 24:3-6 3 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD ? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. [a] 5 He will receive blessing from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Twelve Reasons Why There Are No Acceptable Excuses With God

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 30,422 views

    Paul gives the reasons why all men are without excuse before God in Romans 1.

    Twelve Reasons Why There are No Acceptable Excuses With God (Romans 1:16-20) We live in a day when everybody seems to have their own excuse for why they are not submitting to the righteousness of God in Christ. Most people fail to realize that there are no acceptable excuses with God no matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don’t Be A Moron (Like Me) And Miss The Banquet!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 14, 2011
     | 4,210 views

    A first-person narrative on the Parable of the Ten Virgins.

    Your pastor thought of giving me a name like Marsha or Morgan but it’s better that you just remember me as “moron” for that is what Jesus called me and that is what I am. Because of my short-sightedness and sloppy preparation I wound up missing a scrumptious wedding banquet. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Defusing The Bomb Of Conflict

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Nov 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,829 views

    The key to defusing the dangerous and destructive bomb of conflict is humbling ourselves before God and our neighbor. This will result in blessing for ourselves and is the one thing that can change our neighbor.

    The setting is modern day Iraq. A soldier specially trained is cautiously approaching a large torpedo shaped bomb capable of destroying the lives of anyone within half a block. He has good intentions of defusing it and bringing peace instead of destruction. The bomb is a real threat – it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Cleaning Your Closets

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 15,729 views

    The sequel to my sermon called "Baggage". It's about allowing Jesus to clean your life.

    Psalm 51:1-12 – Cleaning Your Closets Last week I preached about clutter in our lives. It was delivered while we were in the throes of moving. Well, this week’s message is somewhat of a sequel to last week. Because you know, when you move, there’s a lot of cleaning that must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Scandalous Love Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 7, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,016 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent

    Hosea 1:2-3, 3:1-5 Luke 1:39-56 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Scandalous Love” Based on a book by Mike Slaughter I think everyone wants to know that he or she is important to someone. Remember how kids used to pass notes back and forth in Middle School? “I like you. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Be Like Me! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 15, 2011
     | 6,621 views

    Role models are a must for Christian growth and development. Nothing could be clearer in Paul’s writings than that he wanted others to do what he did and be like him. Why? Because to the best of his ability, he was like Christ.

    How many of you have put together a model car? Let me show you some models. (power point of a few cars) What do all of these models have in common? There are lots of things we could mention. Let me share just six things these all have in common: 1. They are all cars. 2. They all are used ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Razing The Roof

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 19, 2011
     | 5,415 views

    Jesus performed many great miracles. This one shows the willingness of Jesus to forgive as well as heal. It also shows the role of friends bringing friends to Jesus,

    There were four people sitting in a train compartment: an elderly lady who was knitting, a young woman who was reading a book, a Professor who was talking about his research, and his young student whom he was taking to a conference, and who was listening to his professor and taking down notes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Courageous Faith Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,449 views

    In our Quest for God, we sometimes have to go against the flow and stand up for God's words. This takes courage and commitment. It promises a great reward!

    1. Doing the right thing: A man dies, arrives at the Pearly Gates, and (as always in stories like this), St. Peter is there and asks him to relate a good deed he had done. He thinks for a moment then says, “Well, there was the time I was driving down a road when I saw a group of hoodlums ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    A Tower That Won’t Fall

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 13, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,233 views

    The 10th Anniversary of 9/11 brings some lessons into focus. Let us learn them.

    A Tower That Won’t Fall Proverbs 18:10 - 11 * It was a beautiful morning, a light breeze coming off the waters. The sun was on the rise and the soldiers were enjoying every minute of their military duty, thanking God and counting themselves lucky for where they had been stationed. Some were going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Pure Or Polluted Refreshment Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 14, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,752 views

    Don't let God's best for you be wasted on the illusion of greener pastures somewhere else. Instead, rejoice with your spouse as you give yourselves first to God, then to each other.

    PROVERBS 5: 15-20 PURE OR POLLUTED REFRESHMENT This eye opening chapter deals with a delicate subject daringly and with great directness. The way of wisdom is superbly illustrated by contrasting the false (7-14) with the true. These positive teachings concerning marriage relationship are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Brock avatar

    How Does The Holy Spirit Free Me From Sin? Series

    Contributed by Tim Brock on Sep 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,072 views

    Holy Spirit convicts us of the precise sin(s) that may be keeping us from being intimate with God.

    My parents home in East Tennessee sits atop a beautiful hill that overlooks hay-fields & an old cattle barn. At the base of our driveway use to stand an Old White Oak Tree that dated back to the late 1800s. It had stood there long before my grandparents ever settled on the property. We never gave a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church