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  • Paul Stokes avatar

    The Coming Of The King

    Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,237 views

    Carol Service sermon focussing on the enjoyment and ignorance that surrounds much of the world’s "Christmas" understanding.

    I’m looking forward to visiting Middle Earth in a day or two... J.R.R. Tolkein’s "Lord of the Rings" - having been voted top book in the BBC’s "Big Read" - reaches its conclusion in the third cinema film "Return of the King". It’s so tempting to start drawing on Tolkein’s imagery. The conflict ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faith Or Fear

    Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005
     | 4,230 views

    Carol Service sermon looking at responses to Jesus - Herod’s fear and the Magi’s faith.

    According to the Daily Mail, being here is good for you! In a section entitled "Making the most of your life" the Mail gave 12 reasons as to why this special time can be good for you and why you should rejoice on Christmas Day, one of which was ’Carol Singing’ It stirs the soul and takes us back ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    All Else Is Garbage

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on May 30, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,850 views

    This sermon deals with the need for Christians to make their relationship with God and their service to God the main priority in life.

    Everything Else Is Garbage Romans 8:5, Philippians 3:1-10, Exodus 22:31, 2 Kings 9:10, 31-37, Romans 10:9, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 John 5:11-12, Isaiah 64:6, Philippians 3:8b-9 Philippians 3:8-14, 2 Tim 4:7 - 8 June 26, 2004 I. Two weeks ago I started ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's A Wonderful Life

    Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 237 ratings
     | 38,018 views

    This was my first funeral service. It is an illustration of how one person can affect many lives.

    It’s A Wonderful Life” In 1946, Frank Capra made a low-budget movie called “It’s A Wonderful Life”. This movie told the story of a man who spent his life in a small town, never really realizing his dream. His dream was to travel the world and get away from the small town. His dreams were always put ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    "He Is Not Here, For He Has Risen”

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 194 ratings
     | 71,319 views

    An Easter Sunrise Service sermon inspired by the devotional book, "Morning Manna" by Pastor Steve Gaines

    “He Is Not Here, For He Has Risen” Matthew 28:6 OPENING JOKE: A little girl was asked by her Sunday school teacher, “What is today?” “Easter” she said confidently. “What happened on Easter”, asked the teacher? She replied, “Jesus came out of the tomb…and if He sees His shadow He goes back in for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking With God

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 16, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,812 views

    Walking with God regulates our wills, inspires by His Spirit, and motivates us to devoted service.

    "Walking With God" Text Gen. 5:24 Intro: Our walk with God should be intense--not casual, fruitful--not barren, genuine--not false, faithful--not doubtful. Walking with God simply means living in the presnce of God. Theme: Lives regulated by His will, inspired by His Spirit, and devoted to His ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Located, Loosed And Lead

    Contributed by Phillip Sims on Dec 3, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 17,733 views

    This sermon is an account of Jesus’ Triumphal Entry, and focuses on the beast that he called from obscurity to service.

    Located, Loosed and Lead Mark 11: 2-10 Job 39:5-7 The preaching of this passage usually is reserved for palm Sunday but it is a very important passage and is practical and applicable to us in many ways. It is the narrative of Jesus’ triumphal entry in to Jerusalem. It fulfills prophecy and it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Life Essentials 2 Series

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,922 views

    God has given us particular tools for service; here are four of the most important ones.

    • Most of us have a position, for some it is student; for others it is employed or retired. For others it may be the owner of a small company or large corporation. For some the position may be military or even still housewife or like my self, pastor. • In verse two of Romans five we read that those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Essentials 3 Series

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,816 views

    God has given us specific tools for our service to Him; are four important ones

    The next step in the “Life Essentials” series is Progress. We have spoken about the first two life essentials as being Peace and Position. Today we will discuss the necessity of spiritual growth for us as Christians and the vital necessity of maturing in our faith. As we go through life, we achieve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Forgotten Winner

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,080 views

    This sermon teaches the importance of remaining faithful in your service to Christ and His recognition of your faithfulness.

    Several years ago I watched a news story about the Boston Marathon. In the coverage they described the race, how many ran, the winner, the time, weather conditions and observations. At the end they covered a special human interest story. The reporter told about a wheel chair victim who was the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Williams III avatar

    From The Mountain To The Mission

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,629 views

    In God’s kingdom here on earth, we are called to labor in loving service to make a difference.

    FROM THE MOUNTAIN TO THE MISSION Text : Luke 9:28 - 43 Someone (Barbara Klassen) tells the story about her “ ... great-great uncle who lived to the ripe old age of 106. He was healthy and spry and took joy in chauffeuring his less able-bodied senior friends around town. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    What Is Hindering The Church

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 24,628 views

    Following things hinder the church: UNCONTROLLED SPEECH; UNYIELDING SERVANTS; UNSYMPATHETIC SAINTS; UNIDENTIFIED SERVICE

    What Is Hindering The Church Galatians 5:1-15 “Ye did run well, who did hinder you?” The apostle Paul was very fond of athletic illustrations and used them often in his letters. His readers as well were familiar with the Olympic games and contest that always included foot races. It is important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    You Nailed Jesus To The Cross

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,216 views

    A sermon that ends the service of the nails, that highlights it was our sins that nailed Jesus to the cross, and why this happened.

    Prior to the sermon we looked at the following bible passages as part of the service of nails...(for more details contact me), to highlight some sins: ISAIAH 52:13-15 MARK 12:38-40 MATTHEW 26:47-56 MATTHEW 27:20-24 MATTHEW 20:20-28 MATTHEW 27:27-31, 39-42 LUKE 6:22,32-36 Act of confession Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Living In The Moment

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 51 ratings
     | 18,135 views

    This was one of the greatest services we have ever had. Hope it blesses you and other churches.

    In the Moment Text: Jeremiah 33:1-3 1 Moreover the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah a second time, while he was still shut up in the court of the prison, saying, 2 “Thus says the LORD who made it, the LORD who formed it to establish it (the LORD is His name): 3 ‘Call unto Me, and I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jonathan Stockton avatar

    Seven Responsibilities Of The True Believer

    Contributed by Jonathan Stockton on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 112 ratings
     | 27,051 views

    We are called to salvation and then called to service. We have a duty to live for Jesus and be His people.

    Seven Responsibilities of the true Believer Jude 1:20-23 20 But ye, beloved, (1)building up yourselves on your most holy faith, (2)praying in the Holy Ghost, 21 (3)Keep yourselves in the love of God, (4)looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 22 And (5)of some have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist