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  • Jim Kane avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be A Jesus Follower?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
     | 2,401 views

    The Fifth Sermon in the 2008 Summer Sermon Series God is.

    (The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘Who, Me?’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) This morning I begin with a visual and active illustration of the challenge of following someone. I need two volunteers… thank you ____________ and ___________! Now, _______________, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Christian Hospitality - Short And Sweet #2 Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,616 views

    This is our second in a series I call Short and Sweet As we look at some of the often forgotten short books in the N.T. It looks at the need for hospitality in today’s world

    Christian Hospitality III John You may be wondering why I chose 3 John this morning Why not start with 1 John? Well I have been known to buck the system Go against the flow, do things a little differently No, actually I choose 3 John next because it is similar in a way to Philemon that we studied ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Christ Factor Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 60 ratings
     | 23,754 views

    Hebrews 1 tells us that God had a very special message to give us. What was that message, and why do people continually reject it?

    OPEN: A preacher and a member of his congregation stood by the side of the road. They were taking turns holding up a sign that said, "The End is Near! Turn around before it’s too late!" It wasn’t too long until a car drove up, the driver saw the sign, rolled down his window and yelled out: "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith's Hall Of Fame: Enoch

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,747 views

    Enoch’s life demonstrates what it means to walk with God.

    Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 11:5 Faith’s Hall of Fame: Enoch Introduction There is only one left in the United States of America. Since Harry Richard Landis died 2 weeks ago, there is only 1 left. Landis was the oldest U.S. veteran of World War I. He died on February 11 at the age of 108. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love & Betrayal Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 11, 2008
     | 5,098 views

    Are you ashamed to be served by Jesus? Be careful how you answer. As Jesus demonstrates what real love is, he also recoils at real betrayal.

    In the February 20th issue of Time Magazine, Joel Stein writes the cover story about George Clooney the Hollywood TV actor turned movie star. Stein recalls asking Clooney for an interview. What he got was Clooney himself coming over for dinner. “He’ll eat whatever’s cooking” his publicist said. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Joy Of Being A Christian

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 74 ratings
     | 18,593 views

    Our text shows why being a Christian brings joy into our lives. 1- We’re called 2- We’re loved 3- We’re kept

    INTRO.- ILL.- After twenty years of shaving himself every morning, a man in a small Southern town decided he had enough. He told his wife that he intended to let the local barber shave him each day. So he went to the barber shop which was owned by the pastor of the town Baptist Church. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Never Underestimate First Base Series

    Contributed by Tom Conant on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,028 views

    Third in a series on stewardship

    Intro. Everybody loves a home run. It is so exciting to see the batter stand at the plate, especially if the game is on the line, size up the pitcher, make just the right swing, and then see the ball soar high into the centerfield seats. Wow, now that’s baseball! But I would like to suggest to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Peace On Earth And Peace With God

    Contributed by James Jack on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,424 views

    Christmas is often thought of as a time of peace. But what sort of peace does Jesus really bring?

    One of the favourite sayings on mass-produced Christmas cards is “peace on earth and goodwill toward men”. Christmas is the season of peace and goodwill, it is said. It is the time of year to put aside our conflicts and disagreements and to – well to be nice to each other temporarily. A famous ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Memorial Day 2009

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 22, 2009
    based on 49 ratings
     | 32,192 views

    This is a topical sermon for Memorial Day. It is alliterated. PowerPoint is available too, just e-mail me.

    If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 MEMORIAL DAY Scott Bayles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Thanks Mom Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 10, 2009
     | 9,635 views

    Thanks mom for all the hard work you do, we want to thank you for your sacrifice and dedication!

    Thanks Mom! Open with video clip of people telling why they love their moms at Christian Hills. Thesis: Thanks mom for all the hard work you do, we want to thank you for your sacrifice and dedication! Video Illustration: When mom does not work from Blue Fish TV – What happens? Opening ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The Beginning Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 17, 2014
     | 6,913 views

    Introduction to John's gospel

    In the Beginning How I first read John’s gospel Right after reading Matt, Mark, Luke - I noticed lots of repetition in the first three (synoptic) John was new, different. Different stories, different teachings, different characters. Synoptics events occur mostly in Galilee, John’s are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Promise Of Paradise Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,000 views

    Hope, Salvation, Paradise

    Obituaries - The Promise of Paradise Luke 23:32-43 (p. 737) April 6, 2014 Introduction: In the latter half of the 1800’s there was a small man with a huge voice who was a master of the stage. His name was Edwin Thomas. At age 15 he debuted in Richard III and from then on he became ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jochebed - A Woman Of Faith

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 11, 2014
    based on 17 ratings
     | 109,710 views

    Can you think of anyone else in the world that has more potential for a positive influence on a child than a mother does? Jochebed was a godly mother who by faith let go and let God in the life of her son Moses.

    Jochebed - A Woman of Faith Exodus 2:1-8 Behind every great man is his mother. Someone imagined the mothers of these well-known sons making the following comments: Mrs. Morse: “Sam, stop tapping your fingers on the table--it’s driving me crazy!” Mrs. Lindbergh: “Charles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Dine Well Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 2, 2014
     | 5,962 views

    A sermon that looks at Psalm 23 verse 5. God has prepared a table before it but we need to come to it in the right way. I have included more than I preached because I thought the extra illustrations would help others.

    Ever run a marathon or made a major physical effort? When you finish a marathon you become desperate for a drink and a meal and indeed while you are running you mind is often going ahead of you that the banquet ahead of you is worth finishing the race for. I remember once walking about 15 miles ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Unlikely Vessels

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,466 views

    God often uses the least likely to succeed

    Unlikely Vessels Mat 1:1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Mat 1:2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; Mat 1:3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal