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  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    That My House May Be Full

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 22,413 views

    It is not a pride thing to have a full house, a packed out church (It’s a God thing- A full house is his idea.

    “A FULL HOUSE” Lu. 14:16 –24 Many have disqualified themselves from their place of priveledge and blessings. By unconcern. Indifference. (self interests.) They began to excuse themselves. Excuse (to beg off) i.e. depreicate, decline, shun: refuse, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Samaritan Reject Series

    Contributed by Pb Stetser on May 7, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,938 views

    This is the first of a 3 part series on What Can I Learn From A Reject? (Part 1)

    As is the case with all my messages, I am glad to provide my Power Point slides so you can use them as a help for your own. The Salvation Army Herkimer, NY John 4:4-9 4 (Jesus) had to go through Samaria on the way (to Galilee). 5 Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Chris Mason avatar

    Where's The Power

    Contributed by Chris Mason on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,007 views

    Where is the power? The power is found in Christ alone! It sounds so simple, then why do we have such a problem following it.

    Where Is The Power? No matter how hard I try, I just can’t stop using profanity, lying, cheating, stealing, turning my back on God! What I need to know is: where’s the power. Didn’t God say that He would never leave nor forsake me, then why do I find myself in these situations time after time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hindrances To The Growth Of The Church

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,365 views

    Hindrances to the Growth of the Church

    Hindrances to the Growth of the Church Learning Objective The students will be able to explain some of the major hindrances to the qualitative and quantitative growth of the church. Introduction - When a child is not growing we look for causes. The child may not be growing because he is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Danny Williams avatar

    The Jerusalem Road Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Apr 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,880 views

    A series designed to look at the Roads of the Last week of Jesus. How he and his disiples handeled life

    Roads to the Resurrection - Series The Jerusalem Road - April 4, 2004 AM Luke 9:51-56 These events are recorded by Luke alone. The thrust of the passage is that Jesus’face is set—it is fixed toward Jerusalem. Luke divides this journey of Jesus into three stages. Each stage begins by strongly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Door Of Peer Pressure Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,258 views

    This is the 8th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". We need to follow Christ in all we do.

    Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#8] THE DOOR OF PEER PRESSURE Galatians 5:1-15 Introduction: Galatians 5:1 (NIV) “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” What are believers free ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running Or Ruining Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,002 views

    This is the 6th sermon in the series "Faith Under Fire".

    Series: Faith Under Fire (Daniel)[#6] RUNNING OR RUINING? Daniel 6:1-28 Introduction: I have been watching some of the Olympic Trials this year and because my kids are active in swimming we have noticed some things about being a world class athlete. As Tyler is preparing for the State ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Our Friend

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,421 views

    How do we treat Jesus our friend?

    OR 18-07-04 Story of Martha and Mary with Jesus Story: A famous actor was invited to a dinner party. After the main course, the actor was asked if he would be willing to recite a piece of poetry for the guests. The actor readily agreed and asked if someone at the dinner table would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Jesus, The Bread Of Life

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,498 views

    A simple sermon for our service for Older Folks.

    Jesus, the bread of life. Harvest 6.10.05. Silver Service. Jn 6:32-40 As World War II was drawing to a close, the Allied armies gathered up many hungry orphans. They were placed in camps where they were well-fed. Despite excellent care, they slept poorly. They seemed nervous and afraid. Finally, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Almost Slipped

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,999 views

    The importance of keeping our eyes and faith upon the Lord Jesus Christ, for the deceiver wants us to look at this world and its pleasures.

    Ps 73: 1 – 28 NIV 73:2 but as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. They are free from the burdens common to man; they are not plagued by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "If He Must Needs Go, I Must!"

    Contributed by W. Alderman on May 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,170 views

    This is a sermon that encourages us to go to all people groups as Jesus did the woman at the well.

    “IF HE MUST NEEDS GO, I MUST” Text: John 4:1-28 W. Max Alderman Introduction: This is a great story that shows the compassion that the Lord had for “whosoever”. This lady in Samaria was so despised by the world, but so loved by the Lord. You may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Bohrer avatar

    Don't Lose Your Marbles Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,748 views

    A sermon to encourage the congregation to strive for God’s dreams in their lives and not sell out to their fears or settle for second best.

    DON’T LOSE YOUR MARBLES! PROVERBS 13:12 HOPE FOR TODAY SERIES PASTOR JIM BOHRER September 30, 2007 INTRO: HOOK One of the most exciting, fun, and imaginative movies I have ever watched has been HOOK. Where Robin Williams plays Peter Panning (a man who has bought into the conventional vision for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Nelmes avatar

    Miles From Home

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,461 views

    Some times we are miles from home…miles from where God wants us to be, maybe even miles from Jesus.

    Miles From Home Luke 2:41-52 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. When Jesus was twelve years old, they attended the festival as usual. After the celebration was over, they started home to Nazareth, but Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn’t miss ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeremiah Parker avatar

    Fruitful Dependence

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008
     | 2,022 views

    How can I produce the good works essential to the Christian life?

    Fruitful Dependence Text: John 15:1-6 Text idea: Christ teaches His disciples that they must depend on Him constantly in order to produce the fruit expected of all who are spiritually alive. Sermon idea: We must produce acceptable good works and can only do so through Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship Wars

    Contributed by Skip Alexander on May 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,169 views

    the biblical elements of worship and not worship style is most important.

    Worship Wars Matthew 17:1-13 I. Introduction story from Max Lucado: II. The Mount of Transfiguration was an authentic worship experience that include most of the biblical elements of worship. As we begin a time of evaluation of our six month worship format it is best that we consider what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist