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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Do Muslims Believe In Jesus?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 321 ratings
     | 24,352 views

    This sermon explores nine fundamental differences between Christian and Muslim beliefs.

    People have long talked about the idea that “all religions are basically saying the same thing.” This morning we want to examine that idea a little more closely when it comes to Christians and Muslims. Muslims mention Jesus and claim to revere him, so we ask the question, “Do Muslims ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do People Want?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 158 ratings
     | 21,481 views

    Think about this. "What is it that people really want?" & "Just how important are these things, anyway?" Now let’s look at my list, & see if we can find some answers to these questions.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH bROWNSVILLE, TX A. Some months ago, a preacher I know decided to keep track for one week of all the requests people made of him at the church, & of all the questions that he was asked. When people stopped by to see him, what did they want? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Do Christians Suffer

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,974 views

    An Exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh

    Why do Christians suffer? An exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh (2 Cor. 12: 7-10) 2 Corinthians 12 : 7-10 7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassing great revelations, there was given to me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sometimes Only A Party Will Do

    Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 2,401 views

    Fellowship is fine, but the miraculous joy of Easter requires something more.

    Please note: The “Party Rules” herein referred to are taken in large part (and without permission) from P.J. O’Rourke’s Modern Manners, Chapter 19: Real Parties. We still tell the story in my family of how my great-grandfather and my great-grandmother -- Dad Benson and Mama Benson -- John and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Do You See?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 106 ratings
     | 9,936 views

    Solomon dealt with the right questions, but he came up with the wrong answers at first.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. With the end of the Christmas season I’m sure most of you have seen the headlines reporting that most retail stores did not do as well as they had hoped. We Americans didn’t charge nearly as much as we have in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Would Do Anything Series

    Contributed by Christopher Perry on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 4,811 views

    At Christmas God showed He was willing to reach us by any means necessary. This is about God’s Extreme Christmas.

    I Would Do Anything (By Any Means Necessary, part 1) - December 24, 2000 {Using the song "Love Song" by Third Day is an excellent lead in to this sermon} Introduction At Christmas there is a lot of talk about the Incarnation, which has been described in many ways. J. Robert Oppenheimer, inventor ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Do We Really Care

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 14, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,271 views

    Caring about your church family

    PSALM 142:1-7 "DO WE REALLY CARE?" A) The Psalmist had come to the point that he wondered if anyone really cared about him! * David was in the ditch of despair and in v.4, he expressed how he felt at this point in his life! * If you were living in the days of King David, would you have been one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Warren avatar

    What Do These Stones Mean? Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 209 ratings
     | 10,046 views

    The commemoration of the crossing of the Jordan offers us insights into the symbolism of the bricks and mortar in our new worship center.

    Intro:When the waters of the Jordan rolled back allowing the Priests to cross on dry land as they carried the Ark of the Covenant, they were instructed to gather stones as a commemoration of the event. In explaining this, Joshua said "your children will come in the future and ask ’WHAT DO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Failure: Learning What Not To Do

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 4,655 views

    Never let the sense of past failure defeat your next step with God.

    "Failure: Learning What Not to Do" Matthew 14:22-32 INTRO: "The life of Jesus Christ was an absolute failure from every standpoint except God?s. But what seemed to be failure from man?s standpoint was a triumph from God?s standpoint, because God?s purpose is never the same as man?s purpose." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Douglas Swift avatar

    Do Suicides Go To Heaven?

    Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 178 ratings
     | 10,138 views

    A sermon for the military community looking at the topic of suicide.

    /**************************************************/ This sermon was developed for the Army Community. It contains phraseology that may not be understood by the general civilian population. /**************************************************/ Every year 32,000 people commit suicide in the United ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Do The Heathen Rage

    Contributed by David Crowe on Feb 6, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 7,012 views

    An expository sermon outline focused on the lost!

    2-4-01 “Why Do The Heathen Rage?” (Psalm 2) Intro: A. The heathen were furious. B. The nation was without focus. I. It Is Not Because Of Their Relationships * Their Relation A. Ruler knows the Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Do I Go?

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,950 views

    God must be involved in every aspect of our lives.

    I can remember being in several strange cities, at night. A. There was but one question in my mind....”Where do I go from here”. 1. I realized that there really was a way....a road that would lead me out of my puzzle...but which one? a. I can remember driving around ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Do You Really Care?

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,646 views

    Do we really care that there are people who live all around us that are lost, dying, and going to hell?

    TEXT: ROMANS 9:1-4a TITLE: “DO YOU REALLY CARE?” INTRODUCTION: A. The abbot of a monastery called a novice into his office and instructed him to give the sermon at the next morning’s chapel. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Judah Thomas avatar

    Do You Really Care?

    Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 17, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,420 views

    We ask people how they are doing, but do we really care? This message is to inspire people to reach others.

    Tell a story of when you did help someone in need. [Romans 12:9-11] Don’t just pretend that you love others. Really love them. (What do people answer when asked, “How are you doing?” When we ask the question do we really care?) Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. {10} Love each ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Todd Goodwin avatar

    Do You Know This Man

    Contributed by Todd Goodwin on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 13,215 views

    We can know that our life says we love God by understanding 3 ways that our life say that we know Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION: "The Biggest Trial in History" (A short skit) This is the biggest trial in history, bigger than the O.J. trial, the Menedez brothers, Susan Smith, The Oklahoma bombing, or President Clinton’s trial. T.V. cameras, reporters, microphones and 35 mm cameras are everywhere in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational