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  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Truth Be Told Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,619 views

    Ninth Commandment: Do not bear false witness. Sermon focuses on the importance of seeking and speaking the truth.

    Truth Be Told Introduction Mike & Harry are sitting at a bar. They get into a heated argument. Mike grabs Harry around the throat and starts to choke him. As Harry fights back, he throws Mike off him, and Mike smashes up the side of his face on a chair. An ambulance is called, and when all is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Came To Town

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,021 views

    Palm Sunday Message of salvation.

    24, March 2002 Dakota Community Church Love Came To Town Introduction: It’s Palm Sunday. - What does the day mean to you if anything? - Just one more week to chocolate heaven? - The day we get the leaf at church? - Actually it is the day of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. - Image what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Let It Go

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,366 views

    Let the anger go to reconcile our relationships

    Sometimes my father makes me so mad. Some of the things he says and does just really get me going. It isn’t as bad as it used to be. I guess because we aren’t around each other as much it isn’t as big of a problem. Still, he is very capable of making me very angry. And, he can do it faster ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Teach One Another Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,555 views

    If you want to help the body witness to the world of the true and resurrected Christ, you must make certain there are some basic factors working. We do that by teaching, or edifying one another.

    October 7, 2001 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Our study of the "one anothers" of the Bible brings us to the need of the body of Christ to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    In Defense Of Marriage

    Contributed by Carlton Coon on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,243 views

    An effort to promote the concept of commitment to marriage.

    In Defense of Marriage Matt 19:1 (KJS) And it came to pass, [that] when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan; 2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there. 3 The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Baptizing Into The Name... Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 8, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 12,998 views

    The Great Commission is intriguing in what it says and what it doesn’t. Consider the mystery & the power of Christian baptism.

    OPENING: A drunk stumbled along a baptismal service on Sunday afternoon down by the river. He proceeded to walk down into the water and stood next to the Preacher. The minister turned and noticed the old drunk and said, "Mister, Are you ready to find Jesus?" The drunk looks back and says, "Yes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shadows, Souls And Where They Go Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,602 views

    1st of 5 messages leading up to Resurrection Sunday. This message is on the Rich Man and Lazarous and focuses on what we know about Hades.

    Shadows, Souls, and Where They Go It’s clear that people struggle with death Some are afraid. Some are fatalistic. Some are in denial. Some are just way out there… Looking for some way – any way – out of death and denial of the fact that there is an end to this material universe. Recently I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "It's Ok To Wonder" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,284 views

    It’s OK to Wonder about spiritual things but after awhile we must move on to respond.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM church Easter Sunday March 27, 2005 “It’s OK to Wonder” Luke 24:1-12 INTRODUCTION: True or False. Fact or Fiction. Fiction or Non-Fiction. These are the questions which plague us this morning and which plagued the women and disciples 2000 years ago on the first Easter ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Naked Man And A Bunch Of Crazy Pigs

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 12, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,111 views

    Which is more disturbing -- holiness and righteousness, or immorality?

    Those who had seen it told the people how the demon-possessed man had been cured. Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them, because they were overcome with fear. So he got into the boat and left. When I was in high school, there was a local legend about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Key Players In The Crucifixion: Pontius Pilate Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 18,902 views

    Tonight we look at Pontius Pilate. The phrase “suffered under Pontius Pilate” is used in many a churches creed and has possibly been translated into more languages around the world than even the Bible. Even though he stepped onto the stage of human hi

    KEY PLAYERS IN THE CRUCIFIXION: PONTIUS PILATE TEXT: MATTHEW 27:1-2; 11-26 INTRODUCTION: Tonight we look at Pontius Pilate. The phrase “suffered under Pontius Pilate” is used in many a churches creed and has possibly been translated into more languages around the world than even the Bible. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does A Disciple Look Like? Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,881 views

    Disciples look like Sheep, Snakes, and Doves. Follow like a sheep; Shrewd as a snake; Innocent as a dove.

    Discipleship Series # 1 What Does a Disciple Look Like? Matthew 10:16 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 4: 17-22 INTRODUCTION: For the next 6 weeks, we’re going to be studying DISCIPLESHIP – in sermons and in our Pueblo groups… When we think about Discipleship, it makes sense to look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Devoted To Fellowship? Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 22, 2004
    based on 117 ratings
     | 47,442 views

    Fellowship was such an important part of the first century church and was part of the reason for its exponential growth. We too need to be doevted to fellowship.

    “Are You Devoted to Fellowship” Introduction: Three pastors met and were talking over conditions at their churches. The first pastor said, "You know, since summer started, I’ve been having trouble with mice in my church. I’ve tried everything----noise, spray, cats---nothing seems to scare them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    By His Wounds - Experiencing His Compassionate Wholeness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,146 views

    Isaiah tells us that it is by "His wounds that you are healed." But what healing would His wounds give?

    OPEN: This week, on Thursday the 22nd, the Red Cross will be having a blood drive at the Knights of Columbus Hall over on 17th??? Several years ago, the Red Cross in small Oklahoma town posted signs all over town with these words: I gave my blood - Christ gave his. I gave a pint - He gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Don't Kid Yourselves (You Reap What You Sow)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,440 views

    This is a sermon that focuses on reaping what we sow... not only that.. but reaping 400 times what we sow.

    Galatians 6:1-10 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burden, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. If anyone thinks he is something when he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    New Year Tree Planting

    Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Dec 29, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,470 views

    Encouraging Christians to make New Year’s Resolutions that result in life-change.

    New Year Tree Planting Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 12/30/07 FOCUS: • Making New Year’s Resolutions that result in life-change. FUNCTION: • Encouraging Christians to make resolutions • Educating Christians about what kinds of resolutions Scripture endorses. A. Pleasantries B. ILLUSTRATION: I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ