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  • Paul Zwarich avatar

    Saints And Sinners

    Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 17, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,778 views

    God patiently tolerates the presence of the weeds in His field rather than risk uprooting even a single stalk of wheat.

    Lectionary 16 A Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 This morning our Gospel text explores a very important issue that I think all of us have contemplated at one point or another. I know that I have sometimes wondered about this subject as I watched the evening news or listened to the radio or witnessed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Bleating Of Sheep & The Lowing Of Oxen

    Contributed by Darren Felarise on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,286 views

    Sometimes we’re not totally obedient to the Lord, & we try to hide our sin, but God has a way of bringing it to the surface.

    1 Sam 15:1-3; 7-9; 13-14 15 Samuel also said to Saul, "The Lord sent me to anoint you king over His people, over Israel. Now therefore, heed the voice of the words of the Lord. 2 Thus says the Lord of hosts: ’I will punish Amalek for what he did to Israel, how he ambushed him on the way when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Know It All Series

    Contributed by Hal Mayer on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,008 views

    This is a message about the destructiveness of pride and the value of humility

    We begin a new series- Did you hear the one about- parables of Jesus. • Parable- Jesus taught using these because He understood the power of a story. • We remember the stories we hear often more than the sermons… Today- we are tackling the subject of the know it all… more specifically the 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thyatira: Jezebel's Jewel Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,748 views

    Thyatira the church that tolerate sin in its midst.

    Thyatira: Jezebel’s Jewel Revelation 2:18-29 Intro Of the seven cities, Thyatira was the least important, yet it received the longest letter. Thyatira was approximately 40 miles southeast of Pergamum and located in a long valley with no naturally fortification to it. It’s purpose was to house a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Arrested By God

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,217 views

    Taken into protective costody by God

    Arrested by God on his way to Town Acts 9:1-11 Introduction: Here is a little background on his family…. ~They were a family of Pharisees, members of the party most fervent in Jewish nationalism and strict in obedience to the Law of Moses. ~They sought to guard there offspring against ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking Fearlessly Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,171 views

    How believers fearlessly face persecution.

    I’ve been reading a book by an agnostic whose previous book chronicled his project to read the entire Encyclopedia Britannica. In his latest book he describes his attempt to live according to the Bible. To do so, he had to read it, and he admits, even as one with very little faith: “This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Scars

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,340 views

    Communion Service - How we are healed by his stripes

    Title: Scars Text: Isaiah 53:4-6 MP: Communion is nothing but a scar that will be healed. Outline: 1. Every monument tells a story a. Iwo Jima b. Washington Monument 2. Scars are stories a. Two kinds of Scars i. Scars from surgery (healing) ii. Scars from wounds (wounds/ injury) b. Rachel’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,927 views

    Those who mourn and grieve over the spiritual state of a people will receive the blessing of God’s comfort.

    BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." ILL: mourning when my father died (loss, shock, tears, funeral, regret, healing) What was Jesus thinking? No fun in mourning! Promise of comfort for the bereaved - resurrection for all who are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Dream

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 46,747 views

    IThis is a great sermon for challenging your church to dream.

    What is Your Dream? By: Pastor Donny Granberry Over the past 4 ½ years I have preached several messages on the subject of dreams. This morning I would like to address the subject of dreams again with this question, “What is Your Dream?” The question this morning is not can you dream, everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What About Ed?

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,085 views

    A compelling message on the altar. This text is the only mention of the altar being called (Ed) in the bible. I built up this message and gave hints for a month and no one could guess the message. I even had buttons made up (What in the world is Pastor go

    What About Ed? by: Pastor Donny Granberry INTRODUCTION This morning, I would like to introduce you to Ed. Ed has been a friend, a strong tower, a shelter in the time of storm, and a solid foundation to all who have sought him out. Ed could not speak to us today, but he is here with us. Ed has ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Behold, I Am Sending You Out

    Contributed by Earl Graston on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,651 views

    Be prepared for trouble to come.

    Behold I Am Sending You Out Matthew 10:16-23 (AMP) 16 Behold, I am sending you out like sheep in the midst of wolves; be wary and wise as serpents, and be innocent (harmless, guileless, and without falsity) as doves. 17 Be on guard against men [whose way or nature is to act in opposition to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Sits

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 26, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,014 views

    What does it mean when God (Jesus) sits?

    WHEN JESUS SITS As a father, I have had moments in the lives of my children that I was so overwhelmingly proud of them I did not know what to do or how to act. As I think back on these special memories, I recall doing something that almost seemed inappropriate for the moment. What I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family - Yours To Discover!

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 16, 2008
     | 3,366 views

    Families are not always fun. We tend to be quite dysfunctional! But families are God’s design and we need to value it, work at it, and celebrate families!

    FAMILY – YOURS TO DISCOVER! Scripture reading: Ephesians 1:3-6 (New Living Translation) - Festival – an event that focuses on a specific aspect of a community - Types – Jazz Fest, Film Fests, Food Rodeo, Strawberry! - This weekend – Family Fest – an event that focuses on the specific aspect of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    From Frustration To Fullness

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,278 views

    Discover how Jesus can change frustration into fullness.

    To introduce this sermon I showed a video clip of a man punching his fist through a bath room mirror in frustration. I asked, have you felt like punching any mirrors lately? There is much frustration in our society today. People feel like punching mirrors. Consider some of the things causing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pursuit Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,783 views

    We can only be odedient to God if we fully carry out what He tells us to do.

    Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 10:16-28 Title: “Pursuit of Obedience” I. Avoiding Distractions (16-21) Vv. 16-18 • The first thing Joshua does is to access the situation and take care of those things of first importance. o Joshua and the children of Israel have the 5 kings sealed inside the cave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist