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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Jesus Sense Of Humor

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 108 ratings
     | 29,197 views

    A sermon for the 16th Sunda after Pentecost Proper 20

    16th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Luke 16:1-13 "Jesus Sense of Humor" "He also said to the disciples, "There was a rich man who had a steward, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his goods. And he called him and said to him, ’What is this that I hear about you? Turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Amercian Soldier!

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,202 views

    This sermon was preached at a service in honor of Todd Cherry, a young member of our church who was being sent to Iraq. It looks at what being a hero and a patriot means.

    We throw around the term hero far to often these days. If a man can outrun a defender to score a touchdown, or if a person can slam dunk the ball we call them a hero. If a person can get on the big screen and pretend to do something great, we call them a hero. We have so belittled the term that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What's So Amazing About Christian Love? Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,343 views

    A sermon that looks at three key indicators of Christian love.

    Love – what is it???? What does God want us to know about love?? What does God want us to do about love??? How does Jesus love? How can we love like Jesus?? What’s so amazing about love?? Reading 1 Corinthians chapter 13. Many words have been spoken about love throughout history. One thing is for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • B. D. B Moses avatar

    Tell Your Family What The Lord Has Done!

    Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,503 views

    If God can use the former demoniac to reach his family, he can use you to reach your family too. The power of new believers simply telling his story is tremendous.

    We are about to discuss something that should be dear to your heart, your family. You can be assured that your family is dear to the heart of God as well. I want to emphasize your family using the story of the demoniac in Mark Chapter 5. Now I am not going to compare the demoniac to your family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Finding The Constant In A Constantly Changing World Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,178 views

    Things are changing rapidly. We need something that does not change, and that is God

    Galatians 1:6-10 Finding the constant in a constantly changing world Introduction A. Who here actually like change? B. As I was thinking about change I thought of one group of people who actually do like change C. Wet Babies! D. We live in a world were we see change every day. E. I think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What In The World Is God Doing?

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,611 views

    Sermon on the problem of suffering in the world.

    I think we’ve ALL been shocked and horrified by the events that have been unfolding in Kosovo, and the scenes we have witnessed of tens of thousands of refugees pouring into the surrounding countries as a result. People driven from their homes; families separated; stories of widespread murders and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    To The Church Of Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Apr 4, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 31,501 views

    How does the Church in Pergamum compare to our Church? 3rd in series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

    To the Church of Pergamum In this series on the Seven Churches of Revelation, we have examined the Church in Ephesus and the Church in Smyrna. Today we will look at the Church in Pergamum and not only how our Church compares to it, but also how we as individual Christians compare to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom! William Wallace And Paul

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 9,252 views

    Freedom in Christ is freedom to love not freedom to do what we want.

    [either play this clip from Braveheart or get two people to read it out] William: I am William Wallace, and I see before me an army of my countrymen here in defiance of tyranny. You have come to fight as free men, and free men you are. What would you do without freedom? Will you fight? Tall ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Preaching To The Poor, Part 2

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,268 views

    Preaching to the poor.

    “PREACHING TO THE POOR” Part 2 By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION 1. Review from last sermon. Preaching to the poor has always been important to the church. Listen to how important it was to Jesus to preach to the poor. When John the Baptist was put in prison, he became discouraged and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seed Is The Word Of God

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 14,619 views

    How effective is the seed in your life? In this sermon you will find four groups. Which do you fall in?

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE SEED IS THE WORD OF GOD “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Better Relationships Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 33,859 views

    An Expository Sermon from Genesis 21:22-31 concerning handling conflict and bulding better relationships. Genesis Series #44

    Genesis Lesson # 44 April 14, 2002 Read Genesis 21:22-31 Introduction: There are many stories about people who get into fights and conflicts about crazy things and the terrible results. In Orlando, a 48-year-old man was shot to death by his wife after a fight over the satellite TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Seeing Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 14,809 views

    We can have confidence in God.

    A SEEING FAITH Habakkuk 2:1-20 S: Understanding God Th: Where is God when things go wrong? Pr: WE CAN HAVE CONFIDENCE IN GOD. ?: Why? KW: Explanations TS: We will find in our study three explanations of why we can have confidence in God. The ____ explanation of why we can have confidence in God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Neglect Of The Gospel

    Contributed by James May on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,019 views

    The central theme of the church in the preaching of the message of the gospel, the cross of Christ. We are losing that message.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    You Have Been Around This Mountain To Long

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 103 ratings
     | 42,391 views

    We need to go to where God’s blessing are

    “YOU HAVE BEEN GOING AROUND THIS MOUNTAIN LONG ENOUGH. Deut 2:1-7 IS. 57:1,2, 11-15 In our lives we need to be careful of going toward two extremes that have a devastating affect on us. 1. Sitting at ease in our present comfortable position. In this I see that we like things the way they ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Sharing The Good News Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,366 views

    April 28, 2002 -- 4th in a series on the Gospel of John. This sermon uses a word that might offend some -- some people even think of it as a "dirty word." Many think no Presbyterian would ever use this word, but statistics show Presbyterians do this as m

    “Sharing The Good News” April 28, 2002 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh -- Senior Pastor John 4:6-43 Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour. When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, "Will you give me a drink?" (His ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed