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  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    The Innkeeper

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 22, 2013
     | 4,187 views

    A short drama about what the Innkeeper might have said if given the chance

    This is a drama type sermon, more like a monologue than anything else. Have someone explain that the sermon they are about to become a part of may be a little different than what they are used to (This is especially helpful if you have visitors or you’re at a new church) Have this person ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Turned On To The Truth

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 17, 2012
     | 3,100 views

    The tendency is to avoid being concerned with the truth when life is a big party. But when the pressures of life are applied, and one understands that he has to be responsible; then truth means everything. It is high time for you to be excited about the

    EAGERNESS FOR THE TRUTH Phil. 1:15-20 15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: 16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: 17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Harvest Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012
     | 14,300 views

    Plant so that you can have a harvest.

    Harvest! “He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame” (Prov. 10:5). o Spring is planting season. • Everybody is talking about rainfall, when it will stop or when it will start. • Ground is being broken up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Recognize The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 10, 2012
     | 2,972 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 1 verses 32 through 34

    Mark 1: 32 – 34 Do You Recognize The Messiah 32 At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those who were demon-possessed. 33 And the whole city was gathered together at the door. 34 Then He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Applying Wisdom To Anger Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 21, 2012
     | 5,740 views

    How do you learn to tame anger? How should you relate to angry people? The one-word answer is “Wisdom.”

    Applying Wisdom to Anger (Proverbs 19:8, 10-13, 16,19,20) 1. I knew a guy in high school who was a friend of a friend. 2. He was a big guy, and he seemed nice enough, but he had an anger problem. 3. After we graduated, he got a part time job at McDonald’s. One day, he got so angry at his boss ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lion Tamers - Pt. 4 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 24, 2012
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     | 6,715 views

    Lions are loud. They are scary. All we see are teeth. So how do you tame the lions in your life?

    Lion Tamers I. Introduction The king of the jungle. Fierce. Loud. Teeth bared. Claws sharpened. Ready to pounce. Ready to destroy. Infinitely powerful. Striking fear in everyone! Lions. One of the top attractions at zoos and circuses! We don't mind watching them when they are caged up and at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do We Match

    Contributed by Casey Lieneman on Mar 28, 2011
     | 4,372 views

    Viewing Jesus' compassion and love for a the Samaritan Women we are invited to match that compassion and love for all people that Jesus has shown

    Grace and Peace to you from God the Father, Son, and The Holy Spirit. Amen I was looking back through some pictures of when Corey and I first began dating and chuckled at one picture we took when we went to the Henry Dorley Zoo in Omaha. We were goofing around and found one of those headless ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "The Lord's Supper"

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 12, 2011
     | 5,152 views

    Paul instructed, “You cannot partake of the Table of the Lord, and the table of demons.”… Sincerity is called for and Hypocrisy is to be dispelled.

    “the Lord’s Supper” Pastor Allan Kircher SPBC October 16th 2011 INTRODUCTION: 1. Psalm 96:9; John 4:24 Worship is an eternally important and challenging subject.  To be performed so as to please God.  “Worship IS ACTION!  Is not associated with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready Or Not

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
     | 4,509 views

    Following up on His teaching in Matthew 24, Jesus gives an illustration from normal life about being ready for His coming or not.

    Passage: Matthew 25:1-13 Intro: The crisis in Japan has kind of faded into the background for us, though not for them. 1. fears of “the end of the world” have faded, as they invariably do. 2. other disasters, like tornados in SE. 3. but when we think about the end of the world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Painfully Dumb

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,975 views

    Many people find their lives marked and guided by the dumb things they do

    Painfully Dumb Selected Passages June 20, 2010 Morning Service Introduction Everyone has the right to be dumb but some people abuse the priviledge Growing up we used to watch John Wayne theater – Double feature of super manly movies about men doing super manly things. The four hour section ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Dec 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,113 views

    It is time to break up with our oppressors and move ahead to our promise land with Jesus.

    Breaking Up is Hard To Do Exodus 14:12-14 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 12Is not this the word that we did tell thee in Egypt, saying, Let us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians? For it had been better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that we should die ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Forever! Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,671 views

    If your next decision came with FOREVER consequences, how would you decide? Would your FOREVER decision be directed by FEAR or FAITH?

    Forever! Daniel 2 If you knew that your next decision had FOREVER consequences, would your decision be different? Did you ever have a problem that seemed to last forever? Daniel 2:1-3 1 In the second year of his reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; his mind was troubled and he could not sleep. 2 So ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Amos - 1 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,247 views

    The historical background leading up to the Book of Amos. Use of the Audio may be required for this one to be helpful.

    Dakota Community Church March 7, 2010 Amos 1 Overview Promised Land – Judges – Demanding a King – Saul – David – Solomon How the Kingdom became divided: 1 Kings 12:1-33 1 Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all the Israelites had gone there to make him king. 2 When ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Rich Man And His Steward

    Contributed by Segun Omole on Oct 5, 2012
     | 5,121 views

    Parables are a practical illustration of heavenly truth. Jesus whilst teaching his disciples used so many of these parables to drive home heavenly truths. These were things that his folllowers at the time could relate to easily.

    Parables are a practical illustration of heavenly truth. Jesus whilst teaching his disciples used so many of these parables to drive home heavenly truths. The were things that his folllowers at the time could relate to easily. The rich man in this particular parable can be likened to God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Worthy Walk

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 21, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,740 views

    This chapter begins with the word- Therefore. This word is a transition word from doctrine to duty, principle to practice, position to behavior. This is typical of Paul’s writings- (Romans 12:1, Gal.5:1 just to name a few).

    The Worthy Walk Ephesians 4:1-3NAS Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, 3 being diligent to preserve ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal