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  • Greg Warren avatar

    Conspiracy Of Compassion Series

    Contributed by Greg Warren on May 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,422 views

    Challenges listeners to put their love into action and demonstrate the love of Jesus through acts of compassion. Also discusses the power of acts of compassion as ways to open doors of evangelism.

    What is compassion? Compassion is an expected output of true love. “Compassion” = A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for someone in the midst of a tragedy, accompanied by a desire to alleviate the suffering. It’s the most important thing you put on every morning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unless...

    Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Jun 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,964 views

    Unless you “die” there will be no new life in you, or through you.

    Intro “Who ever said following Jesus was boring? (“Themes” of John 12): Jesus basically said, “Unless you die, there will be no new life in you, or through you.” Unless you die to self, then _____________.” Who will miss out, who will suffer, who will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Like A Moth To A Candle

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 28, 2011
     | 5,011 views

    The church today does NOT do enough to bring people out of darkness and into the light. Levi followed Jesus and invited his friends to do the same, we can to.

    (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) LIKE A MOTH TO A CANDLE Have you ever wondered why insects are attracted to light? I really think all living things, for the most part are attracted to light. There are of course some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Messiah Love For Children Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,173 views

    Jesus tells us to lead children to Him.

    A Messiah's Love For Children Text: Matt. 19:13-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: Children can have an incredible impact on adults. There is not doubt that the children of this church have had a major impact on me, and I look upon all of them as if they were my own. Recently, when Tina and I went on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Will Treasure Church Membership As A Gift Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,443 views

    Church membership is a gift, not a perk.

    Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Treasure Church Membership as a Gift” Selected Scriptures Open I go into a bit of depression several times a year. One of those times is very close. It’s the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holy Heroes: Spiderman Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 6, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,486 views

    This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

    Holy Heroes: Spider-man Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/17/2013 Good morning and welcome to Blooming Grove. If you are visiting with us today, I hope you feel right at home—like a part of the family. These past several weeks I’ve been preaching about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Living Honorably For Jesus Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014
     | 5,795 views

    The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

    SIMPLY JESUS LIVING HONORABLY FOR JESUS HEBREWS 13:1-4 INTRODUCTION -There are some downright crazy people in our world. -This last week in the news we had… -A band of atheists from New Jersey who were offended by a 10 commandments monument outside of a Court House in Florida. -They sued to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sex In Marriage Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012
     | 5,303 views

    The blessing of marital sex.

    Introduction 1 Corinthians is good letter for pastors to read whenever they are feeling discouraged. They read about Paul’s pastoral problems with the Corinth church and think to themselves at least their problems aren’t that bad! Let’s review for a moment the situation at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Life Is Too Precious To Waste

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 25, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,480 views

    How do we view the tragic events of Ferguson, MO where an unarmed 18 year was shot and killed by a police officer. What is our response as people of Faith, as Christians? We must care and evaluate, what are we doing with our life?

    TITLE: LIFE IS TOO PRECIOUS TO WASTE SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 5:15-17 We all have been watching once again the sad reality of another one of our YOUNG BLACK MEN GUNNED DOWN IN THE STREETS AT THE HANDS OF THOSE WHO TOOK AN OATH TO PROTECT AND SERVE. The sad reality is, we will eventually move beyond ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nothings Going To Move My Rock

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 2, 2010
    based on 58 ratings
     | 44,145 views

    The rock of Gibraltar is an amazing testimony of strength, but there is only one Rock that can stand the shaking going on in this world.

    Jesus gives us the parable of the two houses and the two foundations, and the two men. These are two different houses, two different foundations, and two different men. In this text Jesus divides the whole world into two classes of people: #1 The Wise #2 The Foolish What Jesus teaches us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fear And Integrity

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,037 views

    Done as three monologues: fear compromises integrity, and a compromised integrity breeds more fear.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC July 13, 1986 Human beings are creatures plagued with fears and insecurities. That we have clearly established, that we talked about in certain ways last week. Of course we are a great deal more than that too. We are vastly more than a bundle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Came To Serve Others

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,753 views

    He came to serve others

    Reading: Matthew Chapter 20 verses 27-28. • If there is one word in the English language that is sure to cause a debate when spoken, • That word is “greatest.” • In fact, take two people, any people, • And you can always stir-up trouble by using this simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    He Came To Serve Others

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
     | 4,554 views

    He came to serve others

    Reading: Matthew Chapter 20 verses 27-28. • If there is one word in the English language that is sure to cause a debate when spoken, • That word is “greatest.” • In fact, take two people, any people, • And you can always stir-up trouble by using this simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Things I'm Thankful For

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on May 6, 2023
     | 2,806 views

    This is a non-traditional funeral message for my mom, for a largely Christian congregation

    Funeral Mama’s - Things I’m Grateful For I have to admit, this funeral is a little more difficult than many I have done. And I’m not talking about it being difficult because of the emotions that are involved, rather I’m talking about it being difficult because I couldn’t decide what to say. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Christian Behavior

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2022
     | 2,051 views

    This passage of scripture is talking about the Christian’s wardrobe.

    Illus: For example, Princess Diana, Jacqueline Kennedy and Nancy Reagan were known for the beautiful clothes they wore. When Barbara Bush came along, she was a wonderful First Lady, but she was different. In fact, she was so different that many times it looked like she bought her complete ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist