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  • Aaron VanStrien avatar

    I'll Wash Yours, If You Wash Mine.

    Contributed by Aaron Vanstrien on Aug 28, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,428 views

    Being the church requires we show one another the full extent of our love.

    I’ll wash yours if you wash mine. Thinking about last week and the verse John 13:34 and 35 where Jesus says “A new command I give you love one another as I have loved you. All men will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.” We talked loving each other as Jesus loved us and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Christmas Bread

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005
    based on 161 ratings
     | 40,878 views

    The relevance of Bethlehem, with thoughts gleaned from other sources. Good for a Christmas communion service.

    Matthew 2:1-12 – Christmas Bread A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg who many years ago was stranded late one night at a fashionable resort - one that did not admit Jews. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no room. The hotel is full." The Jewish lady said, "But your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecostal Priorities

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Jun 2, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,123 views

    A message on the inportance of pentecostal priorities, and the Baptism of the Holy Spirit

    Intro: What Is a Pentecostal Assembly? This question could be asked concerning any church, Like what is a Baptist Church? I suppose the answer could be “A Baptist church is a Christian church where the people believe in Christian Baptism by immersion, and a church where believers are baptized by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus, In Your Home Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,089 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "When Jesus Comes To Your Town". This series is based on the "Passion Week".

    Series: When Jesus Comes To Your Town [#3] JESUS, IN YOUR HOME Mark 14:1-11; John 12:1-11 Introduction: I enjoy almost everything about having company come to my home. I enjoy eating, playing games, talking, etc… The part of company that I don’t enjoy is the preparation. Now most of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Emil Boniog avatar

    Do You Have A True Friend?

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,397 views

    Proverbs 17:17, “A friend loves at all times.” A friend is a friend at any time. However, there are four situations that really prove who your true friend is.

    INTRODUCTION Proverbs 17:17, “A friend loves at all times.” A friend is a friend at any time. However, there are four situations that really prove who your true friend is. 1. WHEN FACED WITH A TASK THAT YOU CANNOT DO ALONE V.9, “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    This Is Church Not Theatre

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,843 views

    The Corinthians had made the mistake of approaching worship like a smorgasbord. They were taking what they thought was the best and walking by what they really needed on their plates.

    This is Church not Theatre 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Today’s scripture passage is meant as a loving correction from a father to his children. St. Paul is writing to his spiritual children in Corinth a church that he planted and now he goes about watering it. Just like the parable of (The Sower) ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Snake Bit

    Contributed by David Dailey on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 17,089 views

    Learning to shake off the enemy.

    Ac 28:1 And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. 2 And the barbarous people showed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold. 3 And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessed Is The Coming Kingdom

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 17, 2008
     | 3,457 views

    Palm Sunday was a special day to Jesus for a couple of reasons.

    Blessed is the Coming Kingdom Mark 11:7-10 Mar. 16, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Palm Sunday was special to Jesus for at least two reasons: 1 He’s embracing His place as the Messiah, the Anointed. a Donkey, garments were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hell Is Real

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,167 views

    This sermon is on a topic that is not preached about much any more.

    Hell Is Real ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I went into my classroom Ready for another year at school. I didn’t want the work, Just wanted to hang and be cool. I had on new clothes, New sneaks on my feet. I was there for class on time Went to the back and took my seat. Yeah, I’m moving up. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Humpty Dumpty's Life

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 23,712 views

    A broken life changed by the power of Christ

    "Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the Kings horses and all the kings men. Couldn’t put Humpty together again" There are various theories of the origin of Humpty Dumpty. “Humpty Dumpty” referred to King Richard III, 1483-85 the hunchbacked monarch. At the Battle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Christmas Love

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,372 views

    This is a sermon about the meaning of Christmas, as Christ was love!

    I. I trust that we are all familiar with 1 Corinthians 13, what is commonly called "The Love Chapter". Someone has written a version specifically designed for Christmas: (1) "If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shining balls, but do not show love to my ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    How To Start A New Year (07)

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,565 views

    1. Believe The Promise 2. Share The Joy 3. Live The Hope

    _______________________________ PowerPoint Transitions + New Slide > Transition In x Transition Out _______________________________ + Events this past yeart > January 3 - Twelve deceased coal miners and 1 survivor are discovered in the Sago Mine Disaster > February 11 - U.S. Vice President Dick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Laying Down The Law

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,936 views

    What do we do with the OT law

    Laying down the Law Matthew 5:17-48 5/25/97 Intro: Did you ever hear about the chicken who crossed the road? She laid it on the line! Jesus lays it on the line too in the Sermon on the Mount. Look with me at Matthew 5: 17-48. We just finished looking at the beatitudes, Jesus’ call for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Rogers avatar

    I Represent Jesus

    Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,048 views

    A sermon on the importance of living a Christ like life. We are to allow Jesus to lead in our life so that we can reflect Him.

    I Represent Jesus 1 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Prayer Introduction Before I have told you that I like going to the mall, sit, and study people. I watch people come and go. Now have you noticed that today many people wear their company’s logo on their clothing? They are walking advertisements for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Huie avatar

    What Jesus Said About Responding To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,624 views

    Some will respond to the gospel with 1) Callused Indifference. 2)Empty Emotionalism. 3)Worldly preoccupation 4. Life changing Faith

    WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT RESPONDING TO THE GOSPEL MARK 4: 1-20 1. Illus. of dynamiting for fish (1001 Humorous Illustrations, # 151) • Punch-line: “are you going to talk, or are you going to fish?” 2. Life is filled with important decisions. “Whom will I marry?” “What do I want to do for a living?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist