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  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Unconditional Security? (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 30, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,205 views

    A two-part series; based on passages from the gospel of John and the book of Hebrews.

    Cable television mogul Ted Turner (who once owned CNN, TBS and others) criticized fundamentalist Christianity and said Jesus probably would "be sick to his stomach" over the way his ideas have been "twisted," the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Turner made his remarks at a banquet in ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    In The Potter's Hands Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 4, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,506 views

    Sermon on the potter and the clay for Pentecost 14C

    On an overhead slide, draw four symbols: a star, a plus sign, a circle and a square. Ask the audience to pick one of the symbols and then share which sign they picked with the person sitting closest to them. Then interpret the signs; “Research shows that if you picked the square, you are a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Christ's Powerful Empathizing Example

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,304 views

    Here are nine ways that Christ exemplified empathy

    Christ’s Powerful Empathizing Example John 11:35 - Jesus Wept Illustration:When my sons were young, one of them stubbed his toe and grimaced with pain. Seeing him trying bravely to bear the agony of those moments, I said, "Son, I’m truly sorry. My toe hurts for you." Lifting his head, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's The Difference

    Contributed by Johnny Bley on Oct 15, 2001
    based on 244 ratings
     | 14,452 views

    There are five areas of the Christian’s life that must be different from the world’s.

    What’s the Difference? Ephesians 4:17-32 I’m always amazed at deer hunters. It is my understanding that deer are color blind, right? If that is true, then why do you wear the camouflage clothes along with a large orange vest? I’ve asked many hunters this question and have been told that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Craver avatar

    Three Words From The Father's Heart Series

    Contributed by Anthony Craver on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,959 views

    We can rejoice as we obey these words from the Father’s heart!

    Three Word’s from the Father’s Heart Phil 1:27-30 27 Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel, 28 and not in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being Under The Influence I

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 12, 2008
     | 4,649 views

    There are two ways to be controlled: Our minds are either under the influence of our sinful nature or the Holy Spirit.

    Title: Being Under the Influence Text: Romans 8:1-11 The Big Idea: There are two ways to be controlled: Our minds are either under the influence of our own sinful nature or the Holy Spirit. Introduction The conflict between good and evil is as old as time… the earliest was a cosmic battle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not Everyone!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,867 views

    This sermon is a simple, evangelistic appeal based on the Lord’s division between those who are accepted and those who are rejected on judgment day.

    21“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. 22On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many deeds of power in your name?’ ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Being A 24/7/52 Christian

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,849 views

    Sometimes in life we just need a little more understanding, insight, training. God’s word is the start.

    My brother-in-law was a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds - he’s famous for two things: He was #2 on the all-time sports injury list behind the guy who sprained his eyelids blinking and for creating an international incident while going through customs – He’s a good ole boy from Texas who never ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Judgment Vs. Discernment

    Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,549 views

    A sermon on the importance of exercising Biblical discernment.

    Judgment Vs. Discernment Barriers That Block The Cultural Power Of The Cross Text: Matthew 7:1-6 NKJV "Judge not, that you be not judged. (2) For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. (3) And why do you look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do We Fight, And What Can We Do About It?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
     | 1,977 views

    Fights are unfortuantely common, even in the church. Is there something we can do about them?

    Passage: James 4:1-12 Intro: Find a story about a good church fight 1) we like to think the church is beyond this type of behavior, but it is, after all, full of people. 2) and where there are at least 2 people, there is going to be trouble. Il) seminary student went out to candidate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Terry Jones avatar

    Mom - The Woman The World Can'd Duplicate Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,259 views

    At some point in life, every child has a hero they what to grow up to be. How do we become the model’s of Christian maturity and faith that others will want to immolate. Looking into the character of some biblical examples will help you to become a rea

    Mom - The Woman the World Can’t Duplicate Heroes Part 4 Text: Proverbs 31:10-31 Solomon’s List, “The Virtuous Woman”, “The Perfect Woman”, The man’s dream and the ladies nightmare. Christian woman all over the world have attempted to fulfill the characteristics, behaviors and practices of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Empathize As Jesus Did: "Jesus Wept"

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,835 views

    The hurting ones need sympathy, They need to know we’re there; A quiet word, a tender touch Assures them that we care.

    Empathize as Jesus Did (John 11:35) "Jesus Wept" 1. Jesus knew that people generally do not care how much you know until they know how much you care. The Lord really empathized with people by using the power of the Spirit to identify with all aspects of their lives. Jesus fully comprehended the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    292 - Godly Woman

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 164 ratings
     | 27,709 views

    Mother’s Day - 7 Lessons for a Godly Woman

    Illustrate Fact: In 1907 Ana Jarvis, from Philadelphia, began a campaign to establish a national Mother’s Day. Ms. Jarvis persuaded her mother’s church in Grafton, West Virginia to celebrate Mother’s Day on the second anniversary of her mother’s death, the 2nd Sunday of May. By the next year ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Brown avatar

    I Am Transformed! Series

    Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,425 views

    The word transformed is used 4 times in the New Testament. Twice describing Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration and twice describing God’s affect on Christians. Thankfully, it is not something I try to accomplish, but something God accomplished in me.

    When I enlisted in the Army in 1985, I was a naïve, country boy from WV. After their offer and my oath of commitment, the Army upheld their responsibilities and I upheld mine. Over time, by their influence and training, I was transformed into a soldier. If the military can accomplish that in me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    Locusts, And Their Place In Biblical History Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 25, 2015
     | 4,412 views

    What an incredible creature, the locust. How has God used it to judge those who needed it?

    JOEL, JOHN, and the COMING LOCUSTS A. LOCUSTS in our Earth and in History Locusts have a locally prominent place in Scripture. You’ll see them at the beginning of the Bible story, a little past the middle, and at the end. When they show up, they take over the text, as in real life they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God