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  • Greg Hanson avatar

    What Would Jesus Say To Harry Potter? Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 8,436 views

    This is, I believe, a balanced look at the Harry Potter phenomenon, acknowledging that Christians have supported and opposed it. But beyond that, this message looks at what Jesus might have to say to Harry, if Harry were a real person.

    [Preached in November 2002. Stats can probably be updated at Wikipedia.com] Harry Potter. Since the release of the first book about him by J. K. Rowling in 1997, Harry Potter has captivated the minds and imaginations of children around the world. But not just children. Parents, college students, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • C. Raymond van Pletsen avatar

    The Nativity Story: The Love Of God

    Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,265 views

    The most perfect love gift ever given was the gift God gave at Christmas – the gift of His Son. To help us appreciate that gift, think for a moment of the Nativity scenes you have probably seen all around at Christmas. They usually feature shepherds and W

    THE LOVE OF GOD The Stable In Bethlehem Tells Us Of The Love Of God The Infant In The Manger Tells Us Of The Love Of God INTRODUCTION Pastor: Choose an introduction that illustrates from your life the fact that we seek out gifts that say “I love you.” Shopping for a Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Relationship With Who?

    Contributed by Derrick Bunnell on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,820 views

    A little while ago I was talking with a co-worker about his spiritual life and his experience with Christ. He said he was disheartened by the actions of other so-called Christians. That he had lost the fire he once had and was questioning his relationship

    A little while ago I was talking with a co-worker about his spiritual life and his experience with Christ. He said he was disheartened by the actions of other so-called Christians. That he had lost the fire he once had and was questioning his relationship with God. I talked with him for quite some ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    4 Questions From Simeon Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,932 views

    A study of Simeon and the fact that Jesus was the answer to some of his questions.

    Luke 2:25- 40 – 4 Questions from Simeon … I want to ask everyone here how patient they are. Come on does anyone here like waiting for things? If you were to put yourself on a scale from 1 to 10 with 1 being so impatient that you don’t even know what the word patience means to 10 not having a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Benefits Of Turning To God - Job Chapter Twenty Two Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 21,050 views

    A study into Job chapter twenty two.

    Outline for Job 22 - Does Man’s Goodness Affect God? (verses 1-4) Job Is Accused (verses 5-11) Troubles For The Wicked (verses 12-20) The Benefits Of Turning To God (verses 21-30) Eliphaz will speak again. 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said: 2 "Can a man be profitable to God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    More Than A Christmas Carol

    Contributed by J John on Dec 5, 2007
    based on 89 ratings
     | 16,140 views

    I once saw a sign outside a church that made me smile. ‘Merry Christmas,’ it said, ‘to our Christian friends. Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish friends. And to our atheist friends, good luck.’ Times are changing!

    SermonCentral Editor’s note: J.John, a Greek Cypriot, has been described as "The Billy Graham of Great Britain," speaking to more than 300,000 people in person each year. He has authored 21 books and has more than one million copies in circulation. You may learn more about his ministry at: ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    By Faith Jepthah... Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,900 views

    Part of a series based on the heroes of faith from Hebrews 11. This sermon is expository and alliterated.

    Chapter 15 Jephthah Do I need to give more examples? I do not have time to tell you about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. — Hebrews 11:32 NCV James Braddock was down on his luck. A once successful amateur-turned-professional boxer, a broken hand and the stock ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    I Pledge Allegiance Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 23,173 views

    Be absolutely dedicated to following God.

    I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE I Kings 18.1-46 S: Change C: Commitment Th: Choose the Fire Pr: BE ABSOLUTELY DEDICATED TO FOLLOWING GOD. Type: Inductive Challenge I. Trust God [showdown] II. Worship God alone [no syncretism] III. Sincerity is overrated [false prophets] IV. Acknowledge your high calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Promises, Promises (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,134 views

    God promises and provides a Messiah to rule and direct his people.

    Scripture Introduction In a Calvin and Hobbes cartoon, Calvin asks his dad why the moon is so big tonight. He takes out a quarter and says, “Its smaller than a quarter.” Judging the size of far away objects can be difficult. For example, the sun is really big, about 900,000 miles in diameter. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    On Not Giving Up On The Family

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 3, 2011
     | 7,869 views

    Baptists have a distinctive history, with some soaring moments and yet with some dismal ones as well. There is much to correct, but the good news is that we remain committed to missions and evangelism.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Feb. 4, 1996 They came out of nowhere. From small villages and obscure city streets, from backwoods farms and hard labor coal mines; from workingmen’s cottages, but not from the plantations, and from the ranks of domestics and cooks, but not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Binding And Loosening Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 10, 2013
     | 6,038 views

    A different angle on the term "binding and loosening" from Jesus message in Matthew 16.

    Title: Binding & Loosening Theme: To show that the Lord has called us to bind up the wounds of people and loosen their bonds. Text: Matthew 16:13 - 19 Introduction We had a wonderful Prayer Conference this year. The Lord really touched some hearts and revived our spirits. As one preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Defense Rests Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2010
     | 5,492 views

    What does suffering reveal about how we view God?

    The Defense Rests Job 31:1-40 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI April 25, 2010 Series: Through the Bible in a Year I want to begin this morning with a bit of a disclaimer – or perhaps a clarifier would be a more appropriate term. What you are about to hear in no way is a reflection upon this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Cook avatar

    How God Comforts You In The Midst Of Hurting

    Contributed by David Cook on Dec 5, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,907 views

    God is able to comfort you in the midst of hurting.

    After an especially hard and hurtful day at the office, a worn out, discouraged business man wrote his letter of resignation. He wrote, “I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities of an 8 year old again. I want to go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    What Do People Do About Their Sin

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015
     | 4,786 views

    OVER THE CENTURIES A QUESTION THAT IS CONTINUALLY ASKED IN CHURCH LIFE IS “WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT OUR SIN?” WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR AN EASY ANSWER TO DEAL WITH THIS DIFFICULT QUESTION, WHEN THERE IS ONLY ONE ANSWER AND IT IS DIFFICULT.

    WHAT DO PEOPLE DO ABOUT THEIR SIN LUKE 3:1-20 OVER THE CENTURIES A QUESTION THAT IS CONTINUALLY ASKED IN CHURCH LIFE IS “WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT OUR SIN?” WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR AN EASY ANSWER TO DEAL WITH THIS DIFFICULT QUESTION. OUR ANSWERS HAVE RANGED FROM DOING NOTHING, TO BOASTING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Imitating Christ’s Humility

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,538 views

    Humility and humility is defined in the model of Christ. That's the pattern we have to follow, people. There are no shortcuts, no quick fixes. We'll have unity when we have humility, we'll have humility when we do like Christ did, and we come all the way down.

    Opening illustration: Bill, a college student, was a new Christian. According to author Rebecca Manley Pippert, one Sunday he visited a church near campus. He walked in barefoot and was wearing a T-shirt and jeans. The service had already started, so he walked down the aisle looking for a seat. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational