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  • Andrew Farley avatar

    "Once For All" Cleansing Series

    Contributed by Andrew Farley on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 15,753 views

    The fourth in a series of messages about the complete sufficiency of the Gospel.

    Picture the scene. An Israelite camp in the desert, several thousand years ago. The tabernacle, pitched on top of a hill in the center of the camp. The high priest, running down the hillside shouting that he has found the perfect spotless lamb, which will be sacrificed on behalf of all the people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does It Mean To Be Saved Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,519 views

    The first of a series of messages etitled ASk The Pastor. A simple gospel message

    ASK THE PASTOR: What Does It Mean To Be Saved? Acts 16:31: Romans 10:5-13 INTRODUCTION: I want you to think of one event that happened in your life which changed everything for you. ( First car; first apartment; marriage; when children were born) The most life transforming event that ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Feed The Dogs Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 16, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,068 views

    Jesus is not impressed with an outward show of self-righteousness, but with an inner heart of dependence upon Him, which he found among the Gentile "dogs."

    I like this thought posted by Mike Atkinson in his daily email humor list some time ago. If you can start the day without caffeine; if you can get going without pep pills; if you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains; if you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Seeing Victory In A Disaster Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,525 views

    Today we are going to take a step back in our study of Revelation. We have seen the judgments revealed in the seven seals of the book that only Jesus was able and worthy to open. In the pause that we see in today’s text, God is declaring His ultimate and

    Revelation 10:1-11 Purpose: To show that the messages of mercy and judgment are often mixed together. Aim: I want the listener to hold on to hope in the midst of any trial. INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to take a step back in our study of Revelation. We have seen the judgments revealed in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 9, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,734 views

    The Bible makes the control & proper use of the tongue a matter of great importance. The tongue is far too prone to excess, perversion & pollution. But the Christian who gains control over the tongue can control his life as well.

    JAMES 3:1-6 TAMING THE TONGUE [Matthew 12:37, Proverbs 13:3] The children in a prominent family decided to create for their father’s birthday a book of the family’s history. They commissioned a professional biographer to do the work, carefully warning him of the family’s "black sheep" problem: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Serve One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,859 views

    Serving one another comes down to "basin" theology.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a minister who was organizing opportunities for people in his church to do small acts of kindness as a demonstration of Christ’s love in the community. 1. He phoned several neighborhood grocery stores and Laundromats and asked for permission to serve their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Lonely At The Bottom

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
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     | 5,208 views

    David, Pt. 12

    IT’S LONELY AT THE BOTTOM (2 SAMUEL 15) Several years ago, a Los Angeles Times (5/23/01) article with the curious headlines of “Pests Pester Even the Poshest of Posh Spots” caught my eye. The poshest of posh spots was the famed and luxurious, 285-room, 16-floor Four Seasons Hotel nearby the upscale ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is God Lost

    Contributed by Richard Deem on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,269 views

    Those who read the Bible [the Old Testament in particular] will readily recognize the fact that both God’s enemies and His people from time to time wondered if He was lost! They must have felt this way, because they were always asking where He was

    IS GOD LOST? TEXT: Joel 2:17 "Let the priests, the LORD’S ministers, Weep between the porch and the altar, And let them say, "Spare Thy people, O LORD, And do not make Thine inheritance a reproach, A byword among the nations. Why should they among the peoples say, ’Where is their God?" INTRO: ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Faith That Could Not Be Frustrated

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,986 views

    Caleb had a faith that could not be frustrated, due his constant focus on the power, promises and faithfulness of God, which ultimately led to his personal possession of what had been promised.

    Faith That Could Not Be Frustrated Text: Joshua 14: 14 Intro: Faith. What a wonderful, biblical, truth! It is the spiritual key that opens the storehouse of the riches of God. Faith is that which brings the promises of God into our possession, making them a personal and practical reality. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Jesus On Cheek-Turning Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,874 views

    Part 8 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. In this last direct contrast between the old righteousness and the new righteousness, Jesus takes on the topic of how we respond to personal injury–how we act when someone has wronged us, or is intending to.

    Jesus On Cheek-Turning Part 8 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 5, 2008 Let’s summarize where we’ve been. We started our series on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount by discussing why it’s important to really give Jesus a new hearing. The following week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Michael Karpf avatar

    Heart Check

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,135 views

    The symptoms of a heart attack reminded me of the brevity life and why God has placed me here.

    HEART CHECK Various Scriptures Most of my weeks here at SEFC are pretty predictable. That is I know what I have to do each day. 4 days of the week I teach English classes, and Sunday I’m here most of the day teaching an English Bible class and leading this English Worship Service. I can pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Final Thoughts Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 30, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,958 views

    This sermon examines a man who did not compromise even when virtually everyone around him did.

    Scripture Some of you are familiar with Maxine, the cartoon character who has an irreverent outlook on life. Recently she said, “Everyone concentrates on the problems we’re having in this country lately: illegal immigration, hurricane recovery, and alligators attacking people in Florida. Not me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Smith avatar

    I And Thou Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,808 views

    Today, we’re going to be talking about the one relationship which impacts all the others, our relationship with God. Harry Staiti puts it this way, “Of all our relationships, God is the most important. Your relationship (or lack thereof) with God will inf

    I and Thou Hosea 11:1-4 and Psalm 18:1-3 Timothy Smith tells the story of Chris. Chris was in his mid-thirties, married and living in Pennsylvania with his wife and two high energy little boys. Chris was always physically fit, ate a healthy diet, but one day he went to the Doctor because of some ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Let's Make A Deal!

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,214 views

    A message about sin, using the old ’Let’s Make a Deal’ TV show. Text at www.sermonlist.com/2008.html. Communion message will be at www.sermonlist.com/communion.html.

    We all love to take chances, don’t we? Well, I should say that we all love to take chances as long as there is no perceived danger to us. The problem is that we cannot always see the outright danger that exists. For instance, many people love to go to the casinos and gamble a little of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Why People Stumble Over Christ Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 28,794 views

    Jesus is either a Rock of Refuge or a Stumbling Stone. Sermon uses three "stumbling stones" -- Sinner, Savior and Simple.

    Why People Stumble Over Christ Romans 9:30-33 Rev. Brian Bill 9/28/08 Do you know what a caricature is? One definition says that it’s “a representation, especially pictorial or literary, in which the subject’s distinctive features or peculiarities are deliberately exaggerated to produce a comic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist