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  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    When Faith Doesn't Make Sense Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 14, 2015
     | 11,841 views

    A first sermon message in which Elijah is transported to a modern day congregation to share how God shaped him.

    “Getting Into Shape: When Faith Doesn’t make Sense” 1 Kings 17:1-16 Good morning. I suppose I should tell you a little about myself. Oddly, in the Scriptures I have no introduction – I just all of a sudden appear in what you know as 1 Kings 17. My name is Elijah – ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lickety-Split

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,821 views

    Seven (7) things the Bible promises will happen Lickety-Split quick!

    1 Cor 15:52 “In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye…” I. INTRODUCTION A. Feedback Question: “Tell me of a miracle product (you once purchased) that promised to do something quickly, but really didn’t work.” (e.g., products that claim to help you quickly lose weight, build muscle, restore ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Three Feet Away.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 5, 2020
     | 4,334 views

    When things start to get hard, try to persevere through the adversity.

    Second Sunday of Advent. Sermon Title: Three feet away. Scripture Text: Mark 1:1-8 ILLUSTRATION: During the gold rush, a man from Ohio traveled to California. It had taken him months to get there. He had to get a claim and register it and buy tools before he could start mining. The Ohioan ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Remember The History Of Your Salvation

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 3,986 views

    Through the story of the fall into sin and first promise of a Savior, God walks us through the history of our salvation.

    "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…" "A long time ago in a land far, far away…" "Once upon a time there were three bears…" Many of the greatest stories in history have very memorable beginnings. The story of our salvation—or rather I should say the history, because this really ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    How Can I Make A Difference? Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 26, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,524 views

    Moses had talents, but he needed to be trained first. We need to be patient when it comes to serving God.

    June 28, 2003 Exodus 2:11-22 One day, after Moses had grown up, he went out to where his own people were and watched them at their hard labor. He saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his own people. Glancing this way and that and seeing no one, he killed the Egyptian and hid him in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Tolerating Sin Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,738 views

    Sometimes toleration is good and sometimes it's bad. One thing Jesus will not tolerate: Toleration of sin in the life of the believer.

    Tolerating Sin Sermon 3 in the Series “You’ve God Mail” Chuck Sligh July 17, 2011 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Revelation 2:12-17 INTRODUCTION Illus. – Sometimes toleration is a good thing. * There are habits or quirks your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgetting The Past

    Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 17,412 views

    We must forget the things that beset us and reach with newness for the future.

    Php 3:13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (NKJV) Another year soon in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Expect Chaos (Pentecost)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,418 views

    This is a Pentecost sermon that focuses on the power of the Holy Spirit to make things happen.

    “Expect Chaos!” In the spirit of Mother’s day, I would like to tell the tale of four-year-old Little Johnny… Johnny asked, "Mommy, where do babies come from? "The stork, dear." replied Johnny’s Mom. "Mommy, who keeps bad people from robbing our house?" Asked Little Johnny. Johnny’s mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Last Supper

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,910 views

    This is part I in the series - 24. It is a first person narrative account from the owner of the upper room. The Preaching Idea: Give Christ the place of honor in your life.

    They were 24 hours that would forever change the world. No war or time of peace, no government or nation, no army or ruler has or ever will impact the course of human history in the profound manner in which that one day did. From sundown to sundown it was by far the worst and best day the world has ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Want God? Read His Word!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 3, 2018
     | 2,963 views

    This is the beginning of a short series on Accessing God - this first sermon deals with Accessing God through His Holy Word

    Series: Accessing God Sermon #1 - Accessing God through His Word Sermon #2 - Accessing God's Will Sermon #3 - Accessing God's Wisdom Sermon #1 - Want God ? Read the Word! Scripture: Psalm 119:169-176/ Ephesians 2:17 - 22 (cf. v 18) INTRO: Have you ever been denied access? ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Want God? Read His Word! Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,057 views

    This is the beginning of a short series on Accessing God - this first sermon deals with Accessing God through His Holy Word

    Series: Accessing God Sermon #1 - Accessing God through His Word Sermon #2 - Accessing God's Will Sermon #3 - Accessing God's Wisdom Sermon #1 - Want God ? Read the Word! Scripture: Psalm 119:169-176/ Ephesians 2:17 - 22 (cf. v 18) INTRO: Have you ever been denied access? ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Is Bigger Really Better? Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 9, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 15,485 views

    An Expository Message On How God Works Mightily Through Small Things.

    Luke Series #65 May 19, 2002 Title: Is Bigger Really Better? Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Introduction: Welcome to New life in Christ. I believe that the Word of God is vital to developing and equipping healthy Christians and a healthy church. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A God’s-Eye View Of Society Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 10, 2016
     | 3,905 views

    How are things supposed to work in the family and workplace? Paul tells us.

    “How does it work?” When’s the last time you asked that question? You’re going to laugh, but I recently asked that question when someone lent me their cell phone. I wasn’t sure how to turn the phone on, how to place a call or end it. “How does it work?” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When Jesus Shows Up He Always Shows Out

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 30, 2017
     | 36,644 views

    Prayer will change things. Prayer will change people. Prayer will change conditions

    Matthew 14:22-31 22And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Darkness Before Christmas Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 2, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,564 views

    This is the first of our 2019 Advent sermons. In this sermon we look at how sin has been a constant, and universal problem from the fall until the birth of Christ that first Christmas morning, and how Christ's coming, drives out that darkness and brings life and light

    Advent 2019 (Pt. 1) Text: Isaiah 9:2-7 Well it’s that time of year once again… the time when we do our Advent sermons. And I love how Advent comes right after Thanksgiving, because over the last week there have been a lot of things we can surely be thankful for… but also… that attitude of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible