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  • Don Schultz avatar

    What Does Christianity Look Like?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 14, 2004
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,265 views

    The parable of the Good Samaritan surprises - it’s not what you’d expect, as a picture of Christianity - but it works.

    Luke 10:25-37 WHAT DOES CHRISTIANITY LOOK LIKE? Have you ever been surprised when you have met someone in person, surprised by the way that person looked? During the fair, the local radio station personalities are there, and you’re able to see what they look like. And almost always, you’ll hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    He Suffered Under Pontius Pilate Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,603 views

    This sermon examines the suffering of Jesus Christ under Pontius Pilate.

    He Suffered Under Pontius Pilate Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means that Jesus suffered under Pontius Pilate. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Am The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 421 ratings
     | 185,115 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

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    How The Grinch Stole Christmas - Christmas At The Movies Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 27,794 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

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    Mary And The Little Lamb

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 16, 2004
    based on 85 ratings
     | 13,161 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

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Your Purpose & Value

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 79 ratings
     | 34,806 views

    This sermon explains why God put us here, what our purpose is, and what value God puts on our lives.

    Why are we here? Is there a reason we are sitting here this morning, in the house of God? What would be our purpose as a Christian? We have touched upon it before, and I think all of us have wondered at one time or another just what our purpose is. I think the two most asked questions about our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Donkey's Tale Of Divine Direction

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,015 views

    How many of you have a knowingness of God’s ways but don’t necessarily chose God’s way over your own way?

    I believe it pretty much goes without saying that “God’s ways are best.” But how many of you have a knowingness of God’s ways but don’t necessarily chose God’s way over your own way? There’s a BIG difference between "saying" and "doing" – isn’t there? I believe it was Bernard Shaw who said, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Weeping King

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,811 views

    Jesus weeps when we do not recognize Him as Messiah-King.

    THE WEEPING KING Luke 19.41-44 S: Palm Sunday C: Royalty, kingship, sovereignty Pr: Jesus weeps when we do not recognize Him as Messiah-King. CV: We will relentlessly reach out to people with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.. I. CONFUSION II. DESTRUCTION III. REJECTION PA: How is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Who Are You, Lord?

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,248 views

    Paul, Pt. 22

    WHO ARE YOU, LORD? (COLOSSIANS 1:15-20) Delighted at seeing a Hispanic man wearing a bold and beautiful cross while in the swimming pool, I asked him, “Are you a Christian?” He surprised me by saying, “No. I am Catholic.” The disciples of the early church were not known by outsiders as Catholic, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gift Goes On Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,218 views

    Paul, Pt. 11

    THE GIFT GOES ON (2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-11) Billy Graham told the story of a strong man who was traveling with a circus. One of his most impressive stunts was to take an orange and squeeze every last drop of juice out of it. Then he would offer one thousand dollars to anyone who could manage to squeeze ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Understanding Vision Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,855 views

    Vision has always been at the heart of serving God and doing His will. So a God given vision has always been at the heart of doing the will of God. God’s vision takes us to new levels and challenges us to do new things we would not think to accomplish our

    Unique Vision Daniel 9:22-23 God loves creativity and nowhere is that found more than in creation. Where I grew up in Kansas City, we have an average snowfall of 20 inches a year. One of the things you learn growing up there is that every snowflake is unique. No two snowflakes that have ever fallen ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    Chosen By God Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,379 views

    God loves you and values you. You are an important part of His kingdom work.

    The blessing takes an additional facet On December 18, 520 BC God came to Haggai and announced to the people the end of the economic decline and crop failures. He said, "from now on I will bless you." On the same day, God sent a personal word to the governor, Zerubbabel. To Zerubbabel, when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • David Scudder avatar

    Stopping The Hurt Through Forgiveness

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,932 views

    We live in a world that is hurting deeply. Relationships go sour, anger becomes the norm, and many live in a constant state of frustration. How can we live in a broken world and still have peace?

    Purpose: To show why forgiving others is important. Aim: I want the listener to know how to forgive others and then do it. INTRODUCTION: We live in a world that is hurting deeply. Relationships go sour, anger becomes the norm, and many live in a constant state of frustration. Jesus, on the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Co-Opted Kingdom

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 24, 2010
     | 2,454 views

    God’s people are a Kingdom and are to pursue Kingdom objectives that transcend earth-bound pursuits.

    THE CO-OPTED KINGDOM Rev. 5:6-10 Sermon Objective: God’s people are a Kingdom and are to pursue Kingdom objectives that transcend earth-bound pursuits. Intro I want to let you know how much I am enjoying our journey through The Revelation. I have been studying it for quite a while now and backing ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene