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  • Timothy Peck avatar

    All Kinds Of People Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,419 views

    Five reasons why God wants our church to welcome all kinds of people who share a common faith in Christ with us.

    (Note: This sermon was introduced with a powerpoint presentation set to the song "All Kinds of People" written by Sheryl Crow, Kevin Gilbert and Erick Pressley and performed by Susan Ashton from the "A Distant Call" CD). Why is it that the Christian community is divided over many of the very same ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    0302 Pre-Lent Ii (Sexagesima): Parable Of The Sower Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,022 views

    Exegesis of the Parable of the Sower. How does one aquire "good soil"?

    Sermon: Parable of the Sower Text: Luke 8:4-15, II Cor 11:19-31 Occasion: Sexagesima Who: Mark Woolsey When: Sunday, Jan 27, 2007 Where: Providence Reformed Episcopal Church Luke 8:4-15, NKJV: "A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    "The Beast, The Mark, And The Number" Series

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 27, 2010
     | 6,440 views

    Commentary on Chapter 13

    “Revealing the Revelation” Chapter 13 January 31, 2010 Revelation 13 1And the dragon stood on the shore of the sea. And I saw a beast coming out of the sea. He had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on his horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. 2The beast I saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Suffering & The Sovereignty Of God

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,907 views

    Is God to blame? We find in Job that this life is often unfair, but there is a difference between the unfairness of this life and the just character of God.

    Sovereignty And Suffering, Job 1:13-20 Introduction A minister’s son was caught skipping school for three days. His father reprimanded him and prayed for him and though the boy wept and was truly contrite, he was still punished. “Son, one of the facts of life is that where there is sin, there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "The Marks Of The True Christian"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 23,858 views

    There are some foundational characteristics that will manifest in every true believer. If they’re not there...

    "For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath to come.¨ This entire letter from ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    How Can We Keep From Singing? Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,696 views

    49th in a series from Ephesians. The kind of music that flows from our lives when we are controlled by the Holy Spirit.

    Over the past several decades the church has engaged in what has become known as the “Worship Wars.” We’ve experienced a seemingly endless debate about what is the right kind of music to sing in our worship services. Hymns or praise choruses? Traditional or contemporary? Organs or guitars? But when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Heavies For Successful Ministry-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 5, 2012
     | 2,279 views

    2 of 2. Luke ensures his audience that Jesus returned to Galilee with a vigorous/robust/solid ministry. Jesus’ ministry is vigorous/robust/solid. Why is the solidity of Jesus’ ministry important?

    The HEAVIES For SUCCESSFUL MINISTRY-II—Luke 4:14-15 Attention: MiniVan is a people heavy design—Made for transporting as many passengers as possible in comfort. Meal for the starving is nutrient, protein & carb heavy. Need: Luke ensures his audience that Jesus returned to Galilee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Heaven For Real? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,710 views

    Seven answers to seven questions about what heaven is really like.

    INTRODUCTION Today, I’m going to be talking about Heaven. A man died and went to Heaven. St. Peter asked him, “Why should I let you into Heaven?” The guy said, “Well, I tried to help other people.” “Can you give me an example?” “Sure. Once I was in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Net Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 2, 2011
    based on 34 ratings
     | 30,553 views

    Jesus gives 1) A vivid picture of judgment (Matthew 13:47–48), 2) A brief explanation of the principle of judgment (Matthew 13:49), and 3) A sobering warning about the peril of judgment (Matthew 13:50).

    Francis Chan’s new book, Erasing Hell, will be on the shelves from July 5 countering Rob Bell’s recent work, Love Wins. Bell acknowledges hell’s existence on earth but finds it difficult to believe that it is forever and that God can punish non-Christians for all eternity. Chan, on the other hand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • David Owens avatar

    Are There Many Paths To God Or Is Jesus The Only Way? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,572 views

    In this sermon we learn why is it not arrogant or narrow-minded to say that Jesus is the only way to God. I borrowed a lot from Lee Strobel's sermon on this subject.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of two rival rabbis who came face to face in a narrow alley way. 1. The alley was so narrow that it was impossible for the two to pass by each other. 2. The one rabbi, pulling himself up to his full height, said, “I never make way for arrogant, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Consulting The Brothers Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 5, 2011
     | 5,879 views

    Despite the independence to which Baptists hold, we seek to co-operate with fellow believers to the extend permitted by the Word.

    “Some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, ‘Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.’ And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Man And Woman

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
     | 5,067 views

    Man and woman

    Reading: Genesis chapter 2 verses 18-25. (a). The first Quandary (verses 18-20): • Our passage begins with a statement, • That by now should be shocking to any careful reader of Genesis. • Up to verse 18 everything God has done has been good, • In fact chapter 1 verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Talk Is Cheap

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,305 views

    Talk is Cheap (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Colossians chapter 4 verses 2-6: Ill: • There are 800,000 in the English language, • 300,000 are technical terms. • The average person knows 10,000 words and uses 5,000 in everyday speech. • A journalist knows approximately 15,000 and uses around ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    The Most Eloquent Word In History

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,411 views

    At the start of the letter to the Hebrews, God speaks the most eloquent possible Word to humankind. Several Greek words help us understand the miracle of Jesus as the Christ.

    God’s Most Eloquent Message Text: Hebrews 1:1-4 Did you ever read the advertising copy or fine print about certain automobile tires? Would it ring a bell to suggest that these tires were manufactured for extra durability from the most advanced polymers? Advanced polymers—a mixture of compounds of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    What’s In A Name?

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jun 26, 2009
     | 3,311 views

    Koinonia means fellowship - what�s true fellowship, and how does this biblical word apply to our church

    What�s in a Name TCF Sermon June 14, 1009 What�s in a name? Obviously not everything. The name, Kirk, for example, can mean �owned by the church.� That might describe me, but certainly not Kirk. Often, we expect names to tell us something about what we�re looking for, what to expect ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational