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  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Lost Sheep, Silver And Sons

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 29, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,186 views

    An evangelistic sermon for a Baptismal service covering the lost sheep, the lost coin and the prodigal son. Email me for images for accompanying ’prodigal daughter’.

    Lost sheep, silver and sons. WBC 31/07/05am. Baptism of Barry and Heather Mann. Luke 15:1-32 Philip Yancey tells the story of a prodigal daughter who grows up in Traverse City, Michigan. Disgusted with her old fashioned parents who overreact to her nose ring, the music she listens to, the length ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking Obediently Series

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on May 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,293 views

    The connection between knowing Jesus and how you live your life.

    Walking Obediently 1 John 2:3-6 May 21, 2006 If you were to find yourself in a courtroom standing before a Judge and a Jury, accused of being a Christian, a Jesus follower, would there be enough evidence to convict you? John writes in v. 3 - "We know that we have come to know him "or more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Faithful Woman

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,411 views

    A sermon using the story of Saint Monica, mother of Saint Augustine as the major illustration to communicate the story of the Syrophonecian-Canaanite woman.

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three-In-One who gives us salvation, despite who we truly are. Dear Brother and sisters in Christ. When have you been persistent? Have you ever been persistent, with God? There is a very old old story about a woman, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Charles Wall, Jr. avatar

    Don't Waste Your Life

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Jun 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,827 views

    Graduation Speech - As I look at the 8 of you, my prayer is that when you come to the end of your life on this earth, however many years God will mercifully grant to you, my concern is that you will not have wasted your life.

    Iredell County Home Educators Graduation Let me begin by saying how very grateful I am for this opportunity to speak to you at your graduation from High School. At the same time it is a daunting assignment because this is a fun, exciting day, a day of celebration therefore the last thing you want ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Wired To Explode Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 26, 2006
     | 4,115 views

    How is your life wired? Jesus paints a picture of God\’s character to show us how differently we are wired and how much we are in need of a Savior.

    A few years ago I thought I was pretty smart. We were putting in a hot tub and some people said - you should have it installed by a professional. "I don’t need no professional!" I responded. Well, we got the thing in okay- after hefting it sideways and rolling it on some very flimsy hand trucks or ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    How To Walk On The Water Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 14, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,717 views

    Learn the principles behind Peter’s experience of walking upon the water: (1) Take the first step out in response to God’s call (getting our feet wet first), and (2)understand that faith grows through these steps!

    Jesus experiences the power of God when He was ministering on earth. We see the manifestations of that power through the miracles He performed. Jesus had faith in the Father, and had the confidence that God will give Him the power to accomplish His purposes. We can live our life with that kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "How To Walk With God"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 14, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,841 views

    I want to walk with God, how about you?

    Galatians 5:16-26 “How To Walk With God” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org One time I was in a mall, when I spotted a cute little kid with his mother. When her son started to veer away from his mother, the woman called ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Did Anybody Call While I Was Out? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,262 views

    Part 10 in Elijah series - what God’s call is (and isn’t), and what we are to do with it.

    1 Kings 19:19-21 – Did Anybody Call While I Was Out? There’s an old legend that tells the story of a maniacal Dutch sea captain who was struggling to round the Cape of Good Hope in the eye of a terrible gale that threatened to sink his ship and all aboard. The sailors warned him to turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anne Robertson avatar

    I Believe Series

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,606 views

    It is important to have a creed...to determine what, in fact, you believe.

    I BELIEVE TEXT: 2 Chronicles 20:20-21; Mark 9:17-27 Now that our lighthouse is built and there is a light to shine on our way, I want to shift our point of reference from the lighthouse to a nearby ship. (Steve and George skit.) It is time for us to chart the course of our ship across the year. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Training For Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,257 views

    Believe it or not, you don’t have to have it all together to serve Jesus Christ. In this week’s study of the Gospel of Mark we learn how Jesus trained His disciples through disappointment and death to bring the gospel.

    Sports teams always like to play before a hometown crowd. Here in Portland they say that the “fan factor” can really help the Trailblazers win games. But when it comes to ministry, often playing to the home town crowd is a disappointing experience. Either because of past relationships or ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Lessons On How To Turn Setbacks Into Comebacks

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 26,176 views

    We must cling to God even when we cannot find comfort in Him. Sermon idea & title borrowed from Eugene Pansler. Great Sermon, Brother Eugene.

    Lessons On How To Turn Setbacks into Comebacks Job 13.15 September 19, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A During the loss of first baby, Kaylea, a well-intentioned deacon named Brother Allen came to the house for a visit. (Scan picture of Kaylea from my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whose Eyes?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 3, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,433 views

    Whose eyes do you look through?

    It is very difficult to be a policeman for many reasons but it is really rough at the scene of a crime or an accident when he has to interview witnesses. Sometimes the testimonies are so divergent and contradictory that you would wonder if some of the people were actually there when the event ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "How Great Thou Art!"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 10, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 15,060 views

    My God is the God of the impossible ... there’s nothing He can’t do. He can defeat the Goliaths in our life.

    “How Great Thou Art!” INTRODUCTION: BASIC PREMISE … “With God … nothing is impossible!” - Do you believe that? · SOMETIMES … seems like we face IMPOSSIBLE circumstances. · SEEMS LIKE … all the odds are against us … NO HOPE. · SEEMS LIKE … no light at end of tunnel. It’s EASY to get DISCOURAGED ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Harvey avatar

    Purposeful Faith Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on May 5, 2005
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,453 views

    Moms play an important role in the lives of their children by passing on their faith, teaching us wisdom and caring for our needs. Moms are our biggest fans.

    “Purposeful Faith” May 8, 2005 Mother’s Day Intro: Peter Marshall, the Scottish pastor and the Chaplin of the U.S. Senate, told the story of a town situated along a beautiful stream. The stream rose from the ground and produced the most beautiful brook with the freshest, most clear water ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    The Time Came Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,835 views

    1st in Christmas series based on Galatians 4:4 - why the time was right for Jesus to come. This is one describes the right time CULTURALLY - one language.

    Galatians 4:4 – The Time Came (With a healthy dose of help from John Eldredge.) “In the beginning.” It might just as well say, “Once upon a time.” It’s a wonderful phrase, full of legend and myth, promise and mystery. And it’s a sort of invitation, too. “Come here, let me show you something…” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist