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  • Jim Kane avatar

    Caring: How Do I Do It?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007
     | 2,520 views

    The final sermon in the series, ‘The People’s Choice Sermon Series.’

    This morning we come to the final sermon in our initial 2007 series, ‘The People’s Choice Sermon Series,’ that has a practical focus and message (Slide 1), ‘Caring, How Do I Do It?’ This sermon is in response to a request, as have the other sermons, about what to say and how to respond to those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Healing Power Of Hope

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,318 views

    Hope comes when we see Jesus and hope gives us a fulfilling future.

    The Healing Power of Hope Luke 5:12-16 Our scripture text today tells about a man who made an awful discovery. His discovery kept him awake at night. His friends began to notice he was pre-occupied. The man knew what he had to do. He had to make a journey. He told his wife and children not ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Ministering In The Midst Of Criticism Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,072 views

    Ministering in a corrupt world brings criticism. Jesus faced criticism from His FRIENDS, FOES and FAMILY. Learn how we should deal with criticism.

    Then the multitude came together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. But when His own people heard about this, they went out to lay hold (to arrest by force) of Him, for they said, "He is out of His mind (He’s crazy)." And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, "He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Counselor Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,425 views

    Discover the benefits that Jesus offers when we allow him to be our divine counselor.

    There are four weeks between now and Christmas. During these four weeks I am going to be using one verse of scripture to guide our thoughts. The verse is Is. 9:6. Look at the verse. “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Calculating Character

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,701 views

    Integrity marks the lives of those who may be trusted in all things.

    Title: Calculating Character Text: Luke 16:1-13 Thesis: Integrity marks the lives of those who may be trusted. Introduction A pastor was walking down the street when he came to a group of about a dozen boys between 10 and 12 years of age. The boys surrounded an old dog. Concerned that the boys ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Problem With Churches"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 20, 2009
     | 3,403 views

    Some ideas of how the church SHOULD be.

    “The Problem with Churches” October 20, 2009 “I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. On the Lord’s Day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Introducing Christ Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jun 7, 2009
     | 6,958 views

    (PowerPoint slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) The function of every Christian, like John the Baptist, is to make Christ manifest where they are. Find the four keys to manifesting Christ to your world.

    Journeying with John, It’s a Trip (JWJ-08) Introducing Jesus John 1:24-34 This morning I want to start by asking you a fascinating question- and that is this: How would you introduce Jesus? Let’s say, for instance, that you were at work and Jesus walked in, and your friends asked you, “Hey, who is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Sadness To Joy

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,739 views

    Trials and tribulations may bring sorrow, but Jesus brings us joy.

    Text: Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to Him, “Rabboni!” (which is to say, Teacher). Seven days before the resurrection, there were shouts of joy along the road from Jericho to Jerusalem. The crowd recognized Jesus as King and gave Him the glory that He so deserved. The people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Blue Print For Lasting Friendships

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jul 9, 2006
    based on 53 ratings
     | 8,405 views

    This sermon deals with Our Friendships and Gives insight to what a True Friend Is.

    Gods Blueprint for Lasting Friendships Proverbs 18:24 and Selected Passages A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. 1. One of the most severe epidemics of our time is loneliness. Though most of us are surrounded by ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tom Owen avatar

    Overcoming Jealousy Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,245 views

    verse by verse through Acts

    And now an inspirational reading from Shakespeare’s play Othello: O, beware, my lord, of jealousy; It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on; That cuckold lives in bliss who, certain of his fate, loves not his wronger; But, O, what minutes tells he o'er; who dotes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Cook avatar

    No More Crumbs

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 18,531 views

    This message explains that we do not have to live beneath our priviledges, when we are in Christ.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many sources ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Eyewitnesses Of Majesty

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,420 views

    We tend to see only what we expect to see, and thus at Christmas we do not see the glory and majesty of the Christ child in the homeless, the downtrodden, the ashamed.

    They say that "seeing is believing". Well, that depends. That depends on whether you can trust your eyesight. And it depends on whether you have decided to see what is really there or just what you think is there. "Seeing is believing." It depends on whether you can trust your eyesight. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Made To Make A Difference (Acts 3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,400 views

    This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. Outlines are original. In Acts 3, we learn to Share the Work, See the Wounded, and Serve the Weak.

    Made to Make a Difference: Acts 3 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/3/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. The very first followers of Jesus weren’t what you might expect. None of them had any seminary ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    A Tribute To Mothers Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 6, 2013
    based on 260 ratings
     | 87,363 views

    Three different scriptures and thoughts that give tribute to mothers from whom we can learn.

    A TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS INTRO.- ILL.- A man came home from work and found his three children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud. The door of his wife’s car was open, as was the front door to the house and there was no sign of the dog. Proceeding into the entry, he found an even ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Living The Experience Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,793 views

    Once you have tasted of the goodness of Jesus nothing else will do.

    Living The Experience Text: 1 Peter 2:1-3 Introduction 1. Illustration: "The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips then walk out the door and deny him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable." ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist