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  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    The Image Of God

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Dec 4, 2007
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     | 4,959 views

    In the image of God we find our redemption.

    I have full powerpoint and colored manuscript that could be sent free -- just email me with the title of the sermon in subject line. “The image of GOD” “In the image of God we find our redemption.” Colossians 1:15-20 Sunday Morning Sermon December 2, 2007 Intro: Start with Youtube.com video “God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Will Go For Us?

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
     | 4,159 views

    A vision sermon calling our church to engage in evangelism, discipleship, and worship

    Who Will Go For Us? September 14/15, 2002 Intro: I concluded last week’s sermon with Jesus’ words from Matthew 9:37-38. “Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’” I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Pentecost

    Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on May 30, 2009
     | 9,830 views

    This Pentecost sermon emphasizes that the power of the Holy Spirit is greater than the evil in the world. Congregants are called to intentionally plan to come together and received the power of the Spirit.

    Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 NLT 1 On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. 3 Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Prince Caspian: Following, Even If No One Else Will Go Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 26, 2009
     | 3,092 views

    Sometimes you have to make the choice to follow God when others around you are failing.

    Prince Caspian: Following, even if no one else will go (Show Prince Caspian Clip, Lucy sees Aslan, or Lucy meets Aslan) The KJV says, "be offended" instead of "fall away". The translation is trying to capture the spiritual implications of what it means to be ensnared by Satan. Jesus is about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Left Alone

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 7, 2009
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     | 7,322 views

    Even though God is omnipotent, God allows Himself to be hurt. In this sermon, Jeremiah speaks of the irony of substituting the inadequate for the Omnipotent.

    Sometimes, even when a pastor is as true to God’s Word as possible and has preached a number of sermons to the text that have elucidated the Truth, God’s Holy Spirit comes back to that same pastor and causes something new to be eliminated, something passed over in previous readings and study. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "What Do You Seek

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Oct 17, 2009
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     | 4,671 views

    He asks usto follow Him

    A man said today at church during worship, I was standing next to two 7 year old girls that were worshipping God with me. One of the songs that was played had no instruments, so it was just the congregation singing to God. But I noticed something: A lot of people stopped singing right when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    A Senseless Life

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 6, 2009
     | 6,444 views

    A senseless life is a life without God.

    Text: “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). Since God created man in His own image, how come some people are living a senseless life? If we believe God created life and if we believe He did not create anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Sin Nobody Will Admit To Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,765 views

    9 of the 10 Commandments have physical evidence to show the sin committed. The 10th Commandment though is different, and those many people will commit it and not admit to it, because they see no evidence of their sin.

    The Sin Nobody will Admit to Exodus 20:17 Introduction Today, we come to the last of the 10 Commandments. In these Laws of God governing our daily living here on earth, we have seen that God has a high standard that He expects His people to strive for in life. I trust that as we have moved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Investing Your Life In People Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2006
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     | 4,413 views

    This final lesson in the series is designed to motivate us to realize that the soul-saving business is the most important business in the world.

    A. Today’s sermon brings to a conclusion this series on outreach that we have been addressing this fall. 1. We are going to spend a few moments thinking about Jesus’ famous last words, but before we do, I thought it might be fun to think about some other famous last words. 2. Here are the Top 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Intimacy With God

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Dec 15, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 21,702 views

    We are called to dwell in the secret place of the most high! To gaze upon his beauty! To nestle into his heart. For our hearts home is in the midst of His heart! In that place of intimacy.

    The soul of man longs for fulfilment. Many, even in the Church try to fill this longing with activities and meetings, with seminars and with works. But the truth is, our soul will not be satisfied until it has come into intimacy with the Living God! This is what our re-born Spirit already knows; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hekekiah's Prayer Secrets Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 69 ratings
     | 14,725 views

    Hezekiah’s amazing answer to prayer, that appeared to change God’s will, shows us sound principles for effective prayer.

    HEZEKIAH’S PRAYER SECRETS (2 Kings 20:1-11) Bob Marcaurelle 2003 Lynn Ave Anderson, SC 29621 (Part of 852 Sermons on one full length CD (Data- M Word for $30.00) When life beats you to your knees, says Norman Vincent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Surber avatar

    World Religions - 1 Islam Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,132 views

    Islam is a religion of works founded by a warlord. The good news, however, as that grace and truth have been revealed in Jesus Christ.

    A Christian’s Guide To World Religions Part-1 “What About Islam?” Galatians 2:17-21 Introduction A missionary in India spoke near a fountain on the subject, “Jesus, the Water of Life.” A Muslim interrupted, “Your religion is like this little stream of water, but Islam is like a great ocean!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Monty Newton avatar

    To Fear, Or Not To Fear?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,306 views

    Christians may be at peace despite the cataclysmic events and judgment that will accompany the Day of the Lord.

    Title: To Fear, Or Not to Fear? Text: II Peter 3:8-15 The Big Idea: Christians may be at peace despite the cataclysmic events and judgment that will accompany the Day of the Lord. Introduction There is a 2008 remake in the works that debuts this month. However the original, based on the short ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bolton avatar

    Desperate Wives Series

    Contributed by Brian Bolton on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,109 views

    This is part 3 or 5 in our Desperate Households series. This message deals directly with the wife’s role of "submission" according to Ephesians

    Series: Desperate Households Message: Desperate Wives Date: 11/27/05 On July 29, 1981, one of the most highly publicized and glamorous weddings in history took place. • Britain’s Prince Charles married Lady Diana • An estimated audience of 750 million people worldwide. • 4500 pots of fresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    I Am The Vine Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 104 ratings
     | 57,777 views

    Jesus used symbolism of the Grape Vine to picture our relationship with God.

    I AM series #7 I AM the Vine John 15 Scripture Reading: John 15:5-8 INTRODUCTION: This summer I’ve been preaching about the I AM statements that Jesus made. There are 7, and all of them are recorded in the Gospel of John. I learned something while doing this series. (Even when you’re in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ