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  • Mark Engler avatar

    No More Excuses

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,614 views

    Don’t let the things of this life keep you from the Lord.

    No More Excuses (Luke 14:16-24) But He said to him, “A man was giving a big dinner, and he invited many; and at the dinner hour he sent his slave to say to those who had been invited, ‘Come; for everything is ready now.’ “But they all alike began to make excuses. The first one said to him, ‘I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sky Is The Limit Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,402 views

    In the Beginning, Part 2 of 7.

    THE SKY IS THE LIMIT (GENESIS 2:1-25) In March 1997, Dolly of Scotland made headline news. Who was Dolly? Dolly was a sheep. Scientists from the Roslin Institute in Scotland, who have tried for more than 10 years to clone a sheep from a single adult cell, produced Dolly after 277 failed attempts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    Become As Little Children

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 29, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 22,203 views

    A study of little children and how they can relate to our very salvation.

    Matt. 18:3 - 3and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. As I read this passage, this time, I was struck by its import. A. In the original Greek, the word that we read as, “converted” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Passing The Baton

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 274 ratings
     | 53,044 views

    A discipling challenge to parents

    Passing the Baton Have you ever watched a relay race? As the lead sprinter on each team runs the first leg of the race, the next runner gets set. He anxiously times his teammate’s arrival, and begins running before the lead man overtakes him. Then, the crucial moment arrives, and the lead ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pay Attention To The Details

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 24, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 15,077 views

    We are given instructions that prepare us for God movement in our lives.

    "Pay Attention to the Details" (Gen. 6:9-22, 7:15-16) - Rev. A. L. Torrence, Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church “Make yourself an ark” were the words given to Noah. God gave this feeble old man blue prints for building a floating “tay-bawh” which is the original Hebrew word for this ark ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Worship In Heart And Praise

    Contributed by Don Walker on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 121 ratings
     | 6,899 views

    We can join in worship of Emmanuel -- God With Us -- the One Who took on human flesh, was born of a woman, lived among people, died on the cross and was resurrected by the power of the Living God.

    Worship in Heart and Praise Revelation 4:1-11 Pastor Don Walker Twentieth Street Baptist Church, Huntington, WV www.GoToJesus.org Morning, December 24, 2000 Every Sunday we have a “Call to Worship.” In ancient times, a ram’s horn was used to call Israel to worship. We were called to worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rejection Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 72 ratings
     | 18,065 views

    In the story of Satan in the Garden we see the beginning of Relativistic Morality and the absurdity it now has reaped upon our society

    OPEN: A famous preacher once joked from the pulpit: “In English they teach us that 2 negatives make a positive statement (i.e = "there’s no way I’m not going to go"). So the way I figure it, if I know I’m lying, and God knows I’m lying – I gotta be telling the truth.” APPLY: That strikes us as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Ate, She Ate Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,264 views

    This is installment 4 in my "Anchor Points" series.

    ¡§Anchor Points¡¨ ¡§She Ate, He Ate¡¨ Genesis 3 February 20, 2000 Anchor Point #4: ¡§The Entrance of sin has ruined man¡¨ By Way of Review: „h Anchor Point #1: ¡§God is here, and He has spoken.¡¨ „h Anchor Point #2: ¡§God has created all that is.¡¨ „h Anchor Point #3: ¡§God created man in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Living A God-Pleasing Life Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,761 views

    This is the 2nd in a series of messages on Colossians called "Jesus Christ is Lord: Seriously." If Jesus Christ is really the Lord of our lives then we will live a God-pleasing life.

    JESUS CHRIST IS LORD: SERIOUSLY! Living a God-Pleasing Life Colossians 1:9-14 (Some of the information in this sermon was gleaned from other sermons found on Sermoncentral.) INTRODUCTION: It’s good have to have Jerry and Debra Snavely and their family with us today, as well as a group from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Will We Eat In Heaven?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,151 views

    A sermon on church fellowship meals and the wedding supper of the lamb. Warning: the congregation will want to eat after this one. (Some material taken from an article on the web about reasons why we eat)

    Evening Service for 8/14/2005 The Wedding Supper of the Lamb Introduction: A. (Rev 19:6 NIV) Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: "Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. (Rev 19:7 NIV) Let us rejoice ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A Toughened Heart - Witnessing - Soulwinning Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 23, 2005
    based on 267 ratings
     | 23,982 views

    Acts 16 is the story of 3 hearts: Lydia’s TENDER heart, the Slave Girl’s TORMENTED heart, and the Philippian Jailer’s TOUGHENED heart. Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint.

    A Toughened Heart Acts 16:22-40 ----- Is there someone you know who needs to be saved, and you would label them as “a tough case”? Have you ever been discouraged, thinking, “oh, they’ll never get saved, they’re too hardened”? A good subtitle for this message would be: Jesus CAN save the hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Cocks avatar

    Three Crosses

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,154 views

    I would like us to look at the three crosses mentioned in our text this morning/evening. Each one has a significant meaning for us today. It is important that we understand what each one represents, because your eternal destination may depend on it.

    THREE CROSSES TEXT: MATTHEW 27:26-31; LUKE 27:32-46 INTRODUCTION: I would like us to look at the three crosses mentioned in our text this morning/evening. Each one has a significant meaning for us today. It is important that we understand what each one represents, because your eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Grant avatar

    Its About Faith?

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,245 views

    The book of Job is about a hero who endured an astonishing test of faith.

    It’s about Faith? Job 1:9-11 07/31/05 2412 words I invite you to turn in your Bibles to the book of Job, chapter 1 and follow along as I read verses 9-11. 9 Then Satan answered the LORD, "Does Job fear God for nothing? 10 Have you not put a fence around him and his house and all that he has, on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    Forget The Village; Just Give Me A Godly Mother

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 10, 2005
    based on 89 ratings
     | 12,579 views

    It has been said, “It takes a village to raise a child”…But this is not true

    “Forget the Village; Just Give Me a Godly Mother” II Timothy 1:3-5 OPENING JOKE: “150 a Week to Talk about Mom” Three ladies were exercising pride in their grown sons. The first lady told of the extravagant birthday parties her son provided her. “Why he even hired a full band for my last ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Loving Parent

    Contributed by Timothy Gardner on May 14, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,982 views

    Parents have a duty to raise their children in the Lord!

    Introduction: I would like to read you a story out of Chicken Soup for the Soul written by Michelle Lawrence called “Almie Rose.” Listen. It was at least two months before Christmas when nine-year-old Almie Rose told her father and mother that she wanted a new bicycle. As Christmas drew nearer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army