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  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Replacing Judas Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,768 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the third in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “Replacing Judas” Acts 1:12-26 5.6.07 Curtis had for me a great remark this week; I had emailed the leaders and asked them for an opinion on today’s passage, and he emailed me back his, and then had something interesting to say about the disciples, something he’d been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Narnia: The Witch's Spell Series

    Contributed by Mike Parry on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,358 views

    The White Witch’s spell curses creation, lures lust, hardens hearts, and fosters false-truths.

    Introduction: Today we are continuing our sermon series, “Lessons from Narnia.” The land of Narnia is a magical land created by C. S. Lewis in the series, “The Chronicles of Narnia.” The first book, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” will soon be a major motion picture. The book and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Paradox Of Our Time

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,146 views

    This is a 15-20 minute devotional designed to help people transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas with the proper heart. A good Christmas message for early in the season.

    (opened this message with a video clip entitled ’The Paradox of our Time’ downloaded from Sermonspice.com. The first paragraph ’show pics’ included pictures of dogs with cats, and other comical unexpected partnerships.) We live in a world of paradox. At a time of great paradox. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Dare To Bear Series

    Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,847 views

    It is vitally important that we do not allow the pressures of this life to harden our hearts. Tall order wouldn’t you say? How do you do it? How do you prevent the problems and pressures of this life from hardening your heart? I think the secret is fo

    Prescription For Pressure Part 2 “Dare To Bear” Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:5 (NIV) Introduction Little Bobby had a habit of stretching the truth just a bit. One day while walking home from school he saw a large black dog run across the street in front ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Narnia: Not A Tame God

    Contributed by Ron Burtz on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,641 views

    God is not safe nor tame, but He’s good and you can trust Him with your life.

    It’s the Christmas season. Now is the time we like to think about the manger scene, the baby, “gentle Jesus, meek and mild”. Today, however, I want to project you 30 years after that 1st Christmas, to Jesus the fiery preacher. He’s warmed up today… (Read Luke 12:1-7) I don’t usually put much ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Narnia: Discover The Wonder Series

    Contributed by Lin Smalec on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,428 views

    Using the Narnia story to illuminate scripture, this sermon invites believers to discover the wonder of Christmas by discovering the wonder of God’s plans and purposes, the wonder of God’s love, and the wonder of the continuing story.

    Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA DISCOVER THE WONDER Fourth Sunday of Advent 18 December 2005 The other day while it was snowing, I watched my cat, Phantom, looking out the window. He sat there, barely moving, intently watching the big fluffy snowflakes. Occasionally ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Royalty Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 33,133 views

    The KJV tells us in Revelation 1:6 that we are "Kings", but the NIV says we’re only a "kingdom". Why the difference?

    OPEN: Possessions of the powerful or famous - no matter how common - can become extremely valuable. Even priceless. Some years back, Napoleon’s toothbrush sold for $21,000. This was an old USED toothbrush! I seriously doubt you or I could get 10 cents for one of ours! Hitler’s car sold for over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Big Breath

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 24, 2005
    based on 80 ratings
     | 15,026 views

    A sermon for the First Sunday after Christmas A sermon about Simeon and Anna

    First Sunday after Christmas Luke 2:22-40 "A Big Breath"  22 And when the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord  23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male that opens the womb shall be called ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Purpose Driven Strength - Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 19,905 views

    Paul rejoiced in his weaknesses and hardships and difficulties... was he crazy? No, he had learned the source of strength in his weakness.

    OPEN: Years ago, the story was told of a Sunday School teacher who – on the Sunday before Thanksgiving - was encouraging the children in her class to share things they were grateful for. A little boy was asked what he was thankful for, and he thought for a moment. Then the boy went through a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ Is The True Manna Series

    Contributed by Jack Harris on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,186 views

    My intention in the sermon is to present one of the Great "I AMs" as Jesus used them in relation to Himself.

    Note: I am deeply indebted to Mr. Herbert Lockyer in his Book “All the Messianic Prophecies of the Bible for much of the material in my sermon. Jack D. Harris PROPHETIC PORTRAYALS OF CHRIST The Manna Int. Manna was a gift from Heaven, designed to sustain the people of Israel physically, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Miracle On 42nd St - Christmas At The Movies Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,417 views

    The miracle in the movie: "Miracle on 34th St" depended upon letters from the US Post Office. But the miracle on "42nd" St depended upon a different paper trail.

    (Suggest playing a clip from Miracle On 34th St. – Where the Post office delivers mail for Santa Claus to the Court Room proving Kris Kringle to be Santa Claus) OPEN: Is there a Santa Claus? Nearly a century ago or more, there was a newspaper article written to a little girl named Virginia. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    I Am The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 421 ratings
     | 185,117 views

    When Jesus announced I AM the Bread of Life, people walked out on Him for 3 reasons.

    I AM series #1 I AM the Bread of Life John 6 INTRODUCTION: Ever since I first saw those beautiful stained glass projects on our sanctuary walls, I have wanted to take a closer look at the I AM statements of Jesus Christ. In fact, I wish we could commission that same stained glass crew to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How The Grinch Stole Christmas - Christmas At The Movies Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 27,795 views

    Why did Herod want to kill the Christ child? His motivation has much in common with those today who want to kill Christmas.

    OPEN: (I sat on a stool on stage, reading the following from “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” I taped my sermon into the pages of the book and used the book as both prop and way to hide my sermon notes). Every Who down in Who-ville liked a Christmas a lot… But the Grinch, who lived just north of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Mary And The Little Lamb

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 16, 2004
    based on 85 ratings
     | 13,163 views

    Mary’s HUMILITY, PURITY, AVAILABILITY. Jesus was a SUBSTITUTIONARY, SUPERNATURAL, SPECIAL, SACRIFICIAL, and SPECIAL LAMB, and He SHOULD be a SOUGHT Lamb. Powerpoint at website.

    Mary and the Little Lamb Luke 1:26-38; John 1:29 Formatted text, audio/video, and PowerPoint are at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LittleLamb.html I suppose one the most familiar nursery rhymes is the poem, Mary had a Little Lamb. The lamb in the nursery rhyme was pure and sweet. Surely, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Brings Us God

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 18, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,176 views

    This sermon was preached on the Fourth Sunday in Advent with the basic text being John 1:14, "The Word Became Flesh." It is a message on His Incarnation.

    Jes Brings Us God --John 1:1-14 “This is about a modern man, one of us. He was not a scrooge; he was a kind, decent, mostly good man, generous to his family, upright in his dealings with others, but he did not believe in all that Incarnation stuff that the Churches proclaim at Christmas time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist