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  • Chuck Cochran avatar

    Excuses, Excuses

    Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 26, 2000
    based on 129 ratings
     | 8,846 views

    Everybody has an excuse for not comming to the Lord Jesus Christ.

    “Excuses Excuses” Luke 14:15-35 1) The Excuse of Citizenship v. 18 The Land (Promised Land, thought they were right with God because of their Citizenship; some people think that because they are U.S. citizens they will be saved, Americans always win) 2) The Excuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Antidote For The Root Of Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,458 views

    STICK CLOSE TO GOD AND BITTERNESS WON’T STICK TO YOU

    BIG IDEA: STICK CLOSE TO GOD AND BITTERNESS WON’T STICK TO YOU INTRODUCTION: Bitterness is a tough enemy to get rid of. The more you give it a foothold, the more it festers and grows and contaminates your whole being. I. HOW DOES BITTERNESS WORM ITS WAY DEEP INTO OUR HEART? A. (:1-2) WE FORGET ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Worrying For Our Treasure

    Contributed by Russ Houser on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,023 views

    Life sometimes deals us a rotten hand. We can either let that eat at us, or we can learn from it and move on. But what happens when we dwell on these bad things that happen to us and our families?

    Worrying for our treasure 1-20-02 AM Matthew 6 19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Think I Love You

    Contributed by James Dunn on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 6,952 views

    In an age where love is defined by "the way we feel today," Pastor James Dunn helps us to understand that true love is not spelled..."F-E-E-L-I-N-G-S", but rather... "C-O-M-M-I-T-M-E-N-T."

    I Think I Love You 1Cor. 13:1-8a Introduction: You can see them alongside the shuffleboard courts in Florida or on the porches of the old folks’ homes up north: an old man with snow-white hair, a little hard of hearing, reading the newspaper through a magnifying glass; an old woman in a shapeless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Adventurous Advent Season

    Contributed by Reginald Mortha on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,927 views

    The expectation and hope instilled by the birth of Jesus among the people of the world is the salvation of history.

    LK1: 26-36 On this 2nd Sunday of the advent season, we are called to reflect on the episode of the announcement of the birth of Jesus to an unwed mother called Mary. Let me invite you to spend some time with me to meditate on Luke 1:26-36. In the 1st chapter of LK, there are two important ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Praying For A Change!

    Contributed by Dale Sneed on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,909 views

    Change is inevitable--so roll with it!

    Change! What comes to mind when you hear the word change? Do you think of the "jingle,jangle" in your pocket? Do you think of the many times your mom would change the furniture in the house around, making you stub your toe in the darkness? What about the many times you have to change outfits ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Does God Discipline His Children. Series

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,475 views

    A Sermon on the root of all sin and how God chastens his children. Also explaining why things like Sept 11 happens.

    Intro: There is an unfortunate thing happening while we sit here today. Happens to you, to me, to individuals, groups, families, nations and countries. Happened from the first human beings until today and will certainly happen in the future. It happens with this church and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have You Given A Party And Nobody Came?

    Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,928 views

    Illustrated sermon using a table decorated for a party (representing an empty life of religion) and a cross (representing a life given to Christ in relationship).

    TEXT: John 18:28 They led Jesus therefore from Caiphas into the Praetorium, and it was early; and they themselves did not enter into the Praetorium in order that they might not be defiled, but might eat the Passover. INTRODUCTION Give brief history of Passover and why it was instituted. Exodus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Are You Getting Me For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,714 views

    The meaning of life is Jesus Christ because without Jesus Christ life has no meaning.

    SIN WILL ALWAYS BE AN OFFENSIVE WORD IN OUR SOCIETY. WE TRIVIALIZE GREED, SELFISHNESS, CORRUPTION, CRIME AND ALL OTHER SINS BY GETTING SCIENTISTS TO PROVE TO US "BIOLOGICALLY" THAT WE CAN’T HELP IT BECAUSE WE WERE JUST BORN THAT WAY! IT’S NOT SCIENTISTS OR SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATIONS THAT WE MUST ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To See Christ As A Refuge Instead Of An Offense - Rom. 9:33

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 27, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 2,946 views

    How to See Christ as a Refuge Instead of an Offense - Rom. 9:33

    How to See Christ as a Refuge Instead of an Offense - Rom. 9:33 People who are easily offended are prone to give in to anger, fear or feelings of doubt. When individuals choose to be offended they are often driven more by subjective emotions than objective facts. An obstacle on a road that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Get Real" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 28, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,649 views

    This sermon stresses that we need to be completely honest with God in our worship, our prayer lives, our sin and shortcomings, and our relationship with Him.

    GET REAL Text: 2nd Chronicles 7:14 Introduction- On the popular tv talk show, Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Phil stresses confrontational counseling. He urges people to "get real," and say what they really need to say, and to not try to "con" him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Healed Through Tarrying

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,323 views

    A message about healing that comes from prolonged contact with Jesus

    Healed Through Tarrying Text: Mark 8:22-25 Had Jesus healed everybody in the same manner it would have caused men to put undue importance on the ritual of healing, and confuse that with the means of healing. People are healed by grace, or mercy, and faith. He healed people with a word (Ps. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Remember Lots Wife

    Contributed by Larry Holbrook on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,469 views

    Take heed to the warnings of God.

    REMEMBER LOT’S WIFE Luke 17:32 (I) State of Man. (Sinful condition, corrupt, perverse) State of the lost. (A) Genesis 18:20,21, (And the Lord said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous; 21. I will go down now, and see whether they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Look At The Lord's Table

    Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,003 views

    The Lord’s Table is a powerful occasion for faith’s confession. In partaking we not only confess before heaven that we believe, but also that we have not forgotten.

    Title: A Look at the Lord’s Table Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 By: Pastor Rick MacDonald Date: February 4, 1996 1. Conduct: {17} Now in giving these instructions I do not praise you, since you come together not for the better but for the worse. {18} For first of all, when you come together as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If I Were The Devil....

    Contributed by William Young on Sep 4, 2001
    based on 138 ratings
     | 12,761 views

    To Foil to Demon, We must Understand How He Works In Our Lives!

    (Drawn By a Sermon Authored by Bro Phil Sanders, Concord Road Church of Christ, Nashville TN) IF I WERE THE DEVIL James 1:13-15 1. Peter warns us in 1 Pet. 5:8,9, "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls about seeking someone to devour. 2. This is true! C. S. Lewis wrote in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ