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The Most Excellent Way Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 27, 2003

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The expected outcome of this sermon is first get people to see that love is a demonstration not a feeling and then actually demonstrate it.

1 Corinthians The Most Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13 June 1, 2003 Intro: A. [Love from a Kid’s Point of View, Citation: "What Is Love—From a Kid’s Point of View," LightSinger, (accessed 3-14-02)] What is love, from a kid’s point of view? "When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are Your Children Inheriting ?

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 18, 2005

based on 85 ratings

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A sermon on parenting, and the things that our children inherit from us.

What Are Your Children Inheriting ? Proverbs 13:22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. Joke: After weeks of getting the cold shoulder from his wife, an unhappy husband finally confronted her. "Admit it, Linda," he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Wired For 220? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

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A dead man isn’t interested in the things of this world.

INTRODUCTION Someone once said there are two kinds of people who work with electricity: One is an electrician and another is a fool. Someone else said the last words of a redneck are, “Hey, watch what happens when I plug this in!” I’m not an electrician, but I know slightly more ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For A Fight Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 4, 2007

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This is the first message in an expositional series through the book of Jude about preparing to deal with false teachers in the church.

Text: Jude 1-2, Title: Preparing for a Fight, Date/Place: LSCC, 8/27/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Several centuries ago, a Japanese emperor commissioned an artist to paint a bird. A number of months passed, then several years, and still no painting was brought to the palace. Finally the emperor ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How Far Can You Carry Your Wife?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 18, 2007

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On this Father’s Day, how far can husbands carry their wives’ interests first and foremost in their hearts?

How Far Can You Carry Your Wife? Ephesians 5:25-33 June 17, 2007 As I begin the message this morning, I need to come clean with you. I need to be up front and honest. I read in a preaching journal this week about Brian Gray, a pastor in Denver Colorado, who suggested that the Father’s Day ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Methodist

Like Father Like Son Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 20, 2007

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First of a series on the characteristics of God as our father. This message deals with likeness and the passing on of His DNA to believers.

“Kingdom Kids” Part 1 Introduction Since Father’s Day is coming up in four weeks I thought we would take a short break from 1 John to further explore the wonder of God as our father. Fathers play a vital role in any society. Since we explored the passage in 1 John about being children of God and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:3-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What To Do When Things Go Wrong, Even After You Have Done Right. Learning From The Patriarch Job

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on May 20, 2020

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Sometimes things in our life are not working, everything seems to be against us even after we have done the right things. What can we as believers do in such cases

The fallout from the global pandemic has made the story of Job more relevant to us than ever, even more than the days of the ancient prophets of Israel. No one can doubt the untold hardship and suffering brought about by the pandemic and experienced by people worldwide. Just as it was to the people ...read more

Scripture: Job 16:16-21, Job 19:2-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surprise! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 17, 2017

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That first Resurrection Sunday consisted of surprise after surprise. Let’s look at 4 of many surprises.

Surprise! (Mark 16:1-8) 1. Last month the elders board decided to get the most handsome preacher in the State of Indiana to speak for Easter. He said no. 2. Then they thought they would get the most intelligent preacher in Indiana to speak. He said no.. Then they decided to get the pastor with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beneath His Wings Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 12, 2010

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Part 2 focuses on things we learn from parents.

Beneath His Wings Part 2 Scriptures: Psalm 91:1-6; Exodus 20:12; Matthew 6:3-4; 2 Timothy 2:15 Introduction: This is part two of my series that I have titled “Beneath His Wings”. Last week I focused on how we are under the wings of Christ. When we become a Christian we immediately ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Easter Miracle Isn't Found In The Tomb

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 12, 2006

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This sermon examines the effect that the empty grave had on the women who first arrived at the tomb on Easter morning.

April 16, 2006 Mark 16:1-8 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and they asked each other, “Who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

After Here, What's Hereafter Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on May 10, 2008

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First of a three part series exploring what the Bible tells us about life after death.

AFTER HERE, WHAT’S HEREAFTER? (PART 1) This morning we are going to embark on a difficult topic. I’ll be saying some things that may be hard to hear, but they are from the Bible and are truth. We will discover what is meant by “Sheol, Hades, and Hell.” We will look at what the Bible reveals to us ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-40

Denomination: Methodist

Trouble At Christmas

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 20, 2008

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Christmas is not always picture perfect. In fact not even the first one was, but God can make it better.

Trouble at Christmas Luke 2:1-20 December 2003 December 2007 This is a fictional Christmas correspondence between Martha Stewart and Erma Bombeck to remind us that Christmas isn’t always picture perfect. Hi Erma, This perfectly delightful note is being sent on paper I made myself to tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Is Not A Capitalist Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Aug 21, 2008

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This is the first in a 7-part series on the Parables. The Parable of the 11th Hour Work was told to describe God as a Landowner unlike any other.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Did You Know

Contributed by Donny Lanier on Oct 31, 2000

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Some encourageing things to know from the word of God.

1.He Saves To The Uttermost - Heb.7:25 2.There Is A Getting There After The Delay - Matt.14:21 A.Diciples to the other side B.Joseph to the throne C.Children to Canaan 3.There Is A Getting Up After Sinking Down - Matt.14:28 - Micah 7:8 4.There Is A Restoration After It Seems You Have Lost It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8, Micah 7:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Excited

Contributed by James Childers on Nov 15, 2000

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To be excited about the things the Lord has done for us

Getting Excited--Acts 17:2-8 Introduction: Webster says the meaning of excitement is "to be stirred or thrilled." Many get excited at ball games or golf or other events. Some will be thrilled at the getting of a new dress or suit. I believe it is time we got excited over things that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:2-8

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