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  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Narnia: It's Bigger Than You Think Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 3, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,786 views

    1st in a 4 part series using "The Chronicles of Narnia" as a springboard to Biblical truths about Christmas.

    “It’s Bigger Than You think” The Chronicles of Christmas - Week 1 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Introduction to the Series: (After :32 video intro) According to author, C.S. Lewis, “The Chronicles of Narnia” started very simply. “The Lion, witch and wardrobe began with a picture of a Faun carrying an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Crisis Of The Cross

    Contributed by John White on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,968 views

    A look at the implications of the actions of some of those who participated in the crucifixion drama.

    THE CRISIS OF THE CROSS Matthew Chapter Twenty-Seven The life and ministry of Jesus Christ might be summed up with one simple statement, "He set His face toward Calvary." He was truly born to die. Not as men die, but to die a complete and vicarious death; physically, mentally, emotionally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Your Promises Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 2, 2005
    based on 158 ratings
     | 58,953 views

    Christ-followers need to be people of integrity who faithfully do what they say they will do.

    (based on Southeast Christian Church’s series “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:33-37 TITLE: “KEEP YOUR PROMISES” INTRODUCTION: A. A wealthy businessman lay on his deathbed. His preacher came to visit and talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 65,635 views

    Christ-followers seek to model His character when others choose to harm or humiliate us.

    (adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: Living a Life of Integrity"0 SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:38-48 TITLE: “LOVE YOUR ENEMIES” INTRODUCTION: A. A truck driver is sitting in a crowded roadside diner ready to eat his lunch. It’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sealed Multitude Series

    Contributed by John Stevenson on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,263 views

    A practical treatment of the book of Revelation that looks for relevant applications in the life of the believer for today

    Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees, until we have sealed the bondservants of our God on their foreheads. (Revelation 7:3). The previous chapter ended upon a solemn note. The kings of the earth and the rich and the powerful and everyone else are filled with terror as they witness the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Takot Ako Eh!!!

    Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on Jul 9, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 74,482 views

    A sermon that will teach us the three truths that Gideon learned in leading Israelites into victory.

    Takot Ako Eh! 3 Truths About The Story of Gideon Hebrews 11:32-34 SCRIPTURE Hebreo 11:32-34, “Magpapatuloy pa ba ako? Kulang ang panahon para isalaysay ko ang tungkol kay Gideon… at sa mga propeta. Dahil sa pananalig nila sa Diyos, nakalupig sila ng mga kaharian, gumawa ng matuwid at nagkamit ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It's Not What I Expected

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 43,810 views

    This is an updated version of an earlier sermon dealing with the reality that things in life do not turn out in the way we expect them to even for God’s People.

    It’s Not What I Expected by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Matthew 11:1-11:11 It’s Not What I Expected! 7/2/06 Psalm 77:1-12 Luke 1:47-80 Text Matthew 11:1-11 & Mark 6:14-29 As a kid, did you ever want something from Christmas so badly that if you got it, you swore you’d never ask for anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Heart That Sees Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 29, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,140 views

    6th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Rewritten and refreshed in 8/08. Powerpoint and Video Clips available on request)

    Shift #6 The Heart That Sees MATTHEW 5:8, Proverbs 4:23 INTRODUCTION: The machine that usually did the job was broken. And so they hired a man to paint lines on a newly resurfaced portion of a remote highway. The first day he painted 9 miles, and the supervisor, impressed by such an effort, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Fruit That Is Never Out Of Season: Patience Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 74 ratings
     | 19,630 views

    As I continue my series on the fruit of the spirit, I’ll remind you that Paul says that . . . "God’s spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient," -- I’m going to talk about patience this morning-- "kind, good, faithful, gentle, and self-controlled."

    FRUIT THAT IS NEVER OUT OF SEASON PATIENCE Galatians 5:22 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: As I continue my series on the fruit of the spirit, I’ll remind you that Paul says that . . . "God’s spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient," -- I’m going to talk about patience this morning-- "kind, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Courageous Confronter Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,860 views

    3rd in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

    "A COURAGEOUS CONFRONTER" MATTHEW 3:5-10 AND MARK 6:17-20 INTRODUCTION: How many of you are familiar with the X-Men? They are another of the superheroes of Marvel Comic fame and have been the stars of two blockbuster films for 20th Century Fox and “X-Men 3" is scheduled for release in May of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    An Inquiring Mind Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,541 views

    2nd in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

    "AN INQUIRING MIND" MATTHEW 11:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Peter Parker, a.k.a., Spiderman has reached a crisis. It seems that his life is falling apart, nothing seems to be going right. He’s been fired from work, he’s failing at school and even struggling in his relationships. Worst of all, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Uniqueness Exhibited Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,565 views

    1st in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

    A UNIQUENESS EXHIBITED LUKE 1:5-20 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: I want to make what might be a surprising statement: John the Baptist was the greatest man who ever lived with the exception of Jesus Christ. Now to some, that statement would not just be surprising, it would be absurd. Because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Mindset For Miracles Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,746 views

    The fourth in a five part series on miracles, focusing in on spiritual deliverance, physical healing, and relational restoration. This sermon utilizes a series of in-character monologues to testify to God’s healing power.

    (This sermon opens with four in-character monologues. I did NOT use full costume. Just some simple prop to draw the listener’s eye to the character (i.e. a sword for the centurian). This sermon was extremely well received, and had a higher than usual attention level!) SCENE 1: Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Heaven: The Place You Can Call Home Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,933 views

    The first sermon in a four part series on gaining an eternal perspective on life.

    Introduction: 1. I’ve been in the church since I was just a baby. I attended church for the first time when I was less than two weeks old. There have been very few weeks since then when I haven’t been in church. Many things that others have to learn about as adults, I grew up at least knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empty Words From Empty Hearts

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,897 views

    How do we pray? Opening skit, showing that it is better to have no words in your heart than it is to have no heart in your words. Are we hot, cold, or lukewarm?

    (THIS SERMON OPENS WITH THE FOLLOWING SKIT) Billie is standing at the pulpit, with her head bowed as she is praying. (This script is in front of her.) The pastor is in the back of the sanctuary, with a microphone. (He is the voice of God.) Billie: Our Father Who Art In Heaven. Pastor: ...read more

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    Denomination: *other