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  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Shattering Myths About The Unchurched Part One

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,554 views

    Four myths commonly believed about the unchurched.

    God’s Glorious Church Shattering Myths about the Unchurched: Part One John 4:35 Woodlawn Baptist Church February 13, 2005 Introduction (See endnote) You are probably familiar with the chapter in which our text is found. Jesus had been speaking with the woman at the well, had led her to saving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Father's Failure

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,026 views

    Are you a father or a daddy?

    A Father’s Failure Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 18:24-33 Text: 2 Samuel 18:33 Sermon Idea: Are you a father or a daddy? The May 4, 1999 issue of Sports Illustrated has a very telling cover. On the cover it talks about the NBA playoffs, the NHL playoffs but the cover picture and story caption tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Jesus: Foretold In Prophecy

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Mar 31, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,415 views

    A study of the prophecies that were fulfilled in Jesus, particularly those relating to His death. Part of a series of lessons by several speakers on the theme "Jesus Is..."

    Before Jesus came to this earth, there were people who were expecting Him. People that had read the Old Testament prophecies and knew that God would send someone to save His people. In fact, some Jewish teachers taught there would be two Messiahs or Chosen Ones. One would give his life as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Palm Sunday"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 206 ratings
     | 119,114 views

    This message follows the events surrounding the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

    “Palm Sunday” Luke 19:28-44 INTRODUCTION: Today is the Sunday before Resurrection Day, which we call “Palm Sunday”. It’s also known as the “Triumphant Entry Of Christ”. It is believed that Jesus actually entered Jerusalem on 3 different occasions … on Saturday, Sunday, and again on Monday. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Table Fellowship With Christ

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007
     | 5,310 views

    Why does Jesus want to come in and dine with us as it says in the book of Revelations. Three purposes accomplished through spending time together with Christ.

    I love spoons. Not only do they help mix your chocolate milk, but they are essential in one of my favorite games, which just happens to share their name. Spoons, if you are not familiar with the game, don’t worry, you will learn about it this morning. I decided it would be better to make a short ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Not Too Proud For Crumbs Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,185 views

    Miracle of Faith, Pt. 5

    NOT TOO PROUD FOR CRUMBS (MATTHEW 15:21-28) The story of the Canaanite woman and her demon-possessed daughter is ridden with tough questions, negative overtones and hard feelings. A scholar said, “It is difficult to find a harsher and more unfeeling reply in the four Gospels than that which our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Some Of Life's Difficulties

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 24, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,154 views

    Preaching the truth seems to always cause trouble because some people don’t want to listen to it or believe it. Paul experienced two difficulties in this text. 1- The difficulty of being misunderstood 2- The difficulty of being hassled

    INTRO.- Job 14:1 "Man born of woman is of few days and full of trouble." Eccl. 2:22-23 "What does a man get for all the toil and anxious striving with which he labors under the sun? All his days his work is pain and grief; even at night his mind does not rest. This too is meaningless." WHAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eulogy Bernice Simmons

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,323 views

    This is a Christian mother and wife of 53 years who loved serving the Lord especially as an usher. She truly served well.

    Eulogy Bernice Simmons 2/14/2008 There is a song that tells the story behind the smile you often saw on Bernice Simmons’ face. The words were, “What a day that will be, when my Jesus I shall see, when I look upon his face, the one who saved me by his grace, what a day, glorious day that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Being Like Jesus To Your Kids

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,436 views

    Follow-up message to "Jesus Likes Kids!" about how to model Christlikeness.

    Being Like Jesus to Your Kids Matthew 19:13-15 February 3, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction: Three men waiting in the room for expectant fathers waited for word on the arrival of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Authority Of Jesus

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,067 views

    Jesus demonstrates a kind of authority that they could not have guessed. He has already shown power over nature, but authority is more than power, it is the right to exercise power.

    The authority of Jesus Mark 1:21-28 The apostles are with Jesus at this point, going back toward their home base. Here Jesus demonstrates a kind of authority that they could not have guessed. He has shown power nature, but authority is more than power, it is the right to exercise power. Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    How Do You Feel About Change?

    Contributed by Greg Yount on Jul 30, 2005
    based on 99 ratings
     | 46,502 views

    Four responses to the change Jesus brings to our lives are pictured by the demoniac story of Mark.

    Introduction: “Maria” cleaned up her own blood from a stairwell in an East Side apartment building. “Maria” was not attacked or in an accident — she intentionally cut herself with a razor blade. You’ll find out why in a moment, but first you need to know that “Maria” suffers from a disorder called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Press Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 11, 2005
    based on 78 ratings
     | 23,522 views

    This sermon features the woman with the bleeding diease. It has interesting insights as to why she wanted to touch the hem or the tassles of His garment.

    Press Dr. Marty Baker / Mark 5:24-28 / October 30, 2005 www.stevenscreek.net Do you like being in a crowd? Sometimes I do, especially on a Saturday afternoon in the fall. I love the excitement of eighty thousand people gathered to cheer on their team. I love sitting in Williams Brice Stadium ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Creating A Masterpiece: Part One Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,862 views

    Jesus painted a masterpiece of words with the parable of the rich man and Lazarus as we see two contrasting lives.

    Creating a Masterpiece: The Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man, Part 1 Luke 16:19-31 Jesus was a master story teller. Throughout his ministry, Jesus used the parable to illustrate the intimate details of the kingdom of God. With each parable Jesus told, he painted vivid pictures in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mission Defined: S-P-U-D

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on May 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,578 views

    Mission sermon using a potato as mission emphasis. Hand out potato, or stack altar witht hem in a call to action for missions.

    APRIL 24 MISSION DEFINED-- S.P.U.D. Matthew 25:31-40 How many of you remember playing with Mr. Potato Head? My brother and I had one on the farm. We nicknamed him SPUD. Spud was a real friend to us: We could make him into whatever face we wanted. We could make SPUD smile. We could make SPUD ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Do We Reach The Next Generation

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,271 views

    If you are struggling to reach the 20 something crowed and want to move you church forward. Then this sermon may help. Please read and review it.

    How do we connect with the next Generation? Acts 16:1-9 Acts 2: 42-47; 1 Timothy 4:12-16; Philippians 2:20-22 Intro – If you are like me and grew up in the typical Southern Baptist Church with the typical model for growth then you learned. Worship, Evangelism, Missions, Preaching and Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist