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  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Which Pew For You?

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013
     | 7,555 views

    A sermon on Christ-like humility.

    Which Pew for You? Luke 14:1, 7-14 Do you have your favorite pew? Most of us do. For my wife and family, most of my ministry is has been second row, right hand side. I could usually count on her being there with the kids in tow, until the kids got old enough to want to sit with the youth or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Playing The World's Games By God's Rules

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,083 views

    In this parable, Jesus is teching those at the banquet how to play "musical chairs" using God’s rules not the rules of the world.

    Playing the World’s Games by God’s Rules 22nd Sunday of Orinary Time, 2007 Children’s Sermon tie-in - Luke 14:11 - Using the game of "Chutes and Ladders" we discussed and how sometimes when you think you are going to lose you land on a ladder space and move forward and sometimes when you think ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Passover Service

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 19, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,521 views

    God commanded in Exodus 12 that this day be remembered. Passover is the celebration of the day of deliverance of the Israelites. It’s the day God delivered His people out of the slavery of Egypt.

    Passover Service While people are getting their seats have Jewish music playing in the background. Introduction to Passover Service: God commanded in Exodus 12 that this day be remembered. Passover is the celebration of the day of deliverance of the Israelites. It’s the day God delivered His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Heart Like Jonathan Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 13, 2001
    based on 188 ratings
     | 30,073 views

    First in a series of "Heart-to-Heart Talks on Relationships," this one about friendship

    HEART TALKS: A Heart Like Jonathan (Friendship) 1 Samuel 20 Long before there was a Batman and Robin, long before there was Calvin and Hobbes, long before there was Tom and Huck, Charlie Brown and Snoopy, Bert and Ernie, Ren and Stimpy, Beavis and Butthead, there were two friends whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Get Your Clothes On! Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 29, 2005
    based on 109 ratings
     | 34,038 views

    In this message we look at the clothes that a Christian is to put on.

    "GET YOUR CLOTHES ON!" TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:22-24; COL 3:12-17 INTRODUCTION Many years ago there was an emperor who was so fond of new clothes that he spent all of his money on them. He did not give himself any concern about his army; he cared nothing about the theater or for driving about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Big Is Your God?

    Contributed by Brandon Hatfield on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,626 views

    This sermon will help your congregation begin to grasp the enormity of God by discussing a few of His characteristics

    WGCC How Big Is Your God? Isn’t it amazing to see how things can change so drastically in a short amount of time? I mean you hear people talk about the good ‘ol days. A time when things were supposedly better than they are now, I assume people here in Illinois ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jonathan - Covenant Friend Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 27,519 views

    Looks at Jonathan and the characteristics of true friendship and the need for that in our lives.

    Jonathan – Covenant Friend A Covenant friend is Committed (v. 18:1-4; 20:16-42) A Covenant friend is Loyal (v. 4) A Covenant friend is Accountable (v. 8) A Covenant friend is Honest (v. 9-15) A Covenant Friend is Christ Centered (many verses, Lord) Jonathon is a good example of a Covenant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith On Sunday – Work On Monday

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,077 views

    Let's talk about why our work matters.

    “Faith On Sunday – Work On Monday” Ephesians 6:5-9 OPEN: Every week as I’m preparing for Sunday, I get excited about what I’m studying, and I think to myself, “If only people could get a hold of the principles here - what a difference it would make in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Resurrection Blessings

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,923 views

    This is an Easter sermon that focuses on the blessings we have because of the resurrection. The blessings are joy, hope, and power.

    Introduction: A. Happy Resurrection Day! 1. As you know, today is the holiday known as Easter. 2. It is the traditional, annual day for celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. 3. In many respects, every Sunday is Easter Sunday, because we gather every Sunday to remember the death, burial and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dead Hope Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Apr 4, 2013
     | 3,611 views

    Faith in the risen Lord awakens dead hope.

    Title: Dead Hope Series: Waking the Dead Text: John 20:1-18 Truth: Faith in the risen Lord awakens dead hope. Aim: To help me live in the joy of the Lord rather than despair. Life ?: How does faith in the risen Lord change me? INTRODUCTION Residents of a town in Thailand flocked to the home of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your House Is The Lord's House-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 20, 2017
     | 12,448 views

    1of ? The author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained by the Lord. Your house is the Lord’s house when...

    YOUR HOUSE IS The LORD's HOUSE-I—Psalm 127:1-5 Attention: Building (God’s) House If you want to ‘build’ something correctly, you need a plan. Some of you may have built houses before...But have you ever built a house without a plan or a blueprint? What would happen if you decided to wing it? You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit Is Given!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 28, 2013
     | 2,997 views

    The Holy Spirit is Given! at Pentecost - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Day of Pentecost (vs 1a) (2). The Believers Together (vs 1b) (3). The Coming of the Spirit (vs 2-4) (4). The Reaction of the Crowd (vs 5-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: One stormy night an elderly couple entered the lobby of a small hotel and asked for a room: • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Daily Bread Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020
     | 5,668 views

    All over the world, humans eat bread. In nearly every culture on earth, bread is a basic part of life. This morning, we have come to the part of the Lord’s Prayer that focuses on bread.

    Daily Bread Matthew 6:11 Pastor Jefferson Williams First Baptist Church of Chenoa 3-17-19 Roti In America, we like bread. We use it in sandwiches and dinner rolls. We flock to Panera Bread Company and gobble up breadsticks at Pizza Ranch. And there is nothing as wonderful as the smell of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Searching For Home

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 18, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,352 views

    For many people, life seems dissatisfying. They are actually searching for home; but our true home is in heaven. Until we reach heaven, Jesus is our home. This is the expanded version of a funeral sermon I did called "Looking for Home."

    Some say, “Home is where the heart is.” What is home? John Ed Pearce, long-time writer for the Courier-Journal, stated, “Home is a place you grow up wanting to leave, and grow old wanting to get back to.” I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Searching for Home,” and I’m addressing this topic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Satan Tries To Stop You, Keep Following Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 196 views

    Following Jesus means surrendering our comfort and control, embracing self-denial, and trusting that true life and reward are found in obedient discipleship with Him.

    Some of us walked in today with a smile on our face and a storm in our chest. The calendar is crowded, the heart is heavy, and the questions are louder than ever. You’ve been faithful, you’ve prayed, you’ve pressed on—and still, there are days when following Jesus feels like walking uphill with a ...read more

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