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  • Dr. Jeremy Simpson avatar

    The Word Of God As A Fire Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 34,771 views

    Fifth in a Series on Bible Metaphors - Compares the Word of God to a Fire

    SERIES: THE WORD OF GOD AS A FIRE – SERMON FIVE Jeremiah 23:28-30 The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD. Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    All People Matter To God

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,843 views

    The text for this message is 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise to return, as come people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to perish, so he is giving more time for everyone to repent.”

    ALL PEOPLE MATTER TO GOD 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise to return, as come people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to perish, so he is giving more time for everyone to repent.” Jesus told three parables in Luke 14-15 that ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Removing The Heart Of Stone

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 81 ratings
     | 45,118 views

    God can chisel away at our hard hearts and replace them with a new heart.

    “Removing the Heart of Stone” Introduction: It was 103°F in Hell Creek, South Dakota, one day in September 1993. Dinosaur hunter Michael Hammer was amazed at what he saw. Sticking out of the ground were the remains of a Thescelosaurus, a plant-eating dinosaur. The skeleton was almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • WILLIAM BARBER, SR. avatar

    Glory And Suffering Series

    Contributed by William Barber, Sr. on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,204 views

    This sermon deals with the inevitability of suffering and the incomparable glory that will far overshadow the travail of earth.

    GLORY AND SUFFERING Romans 8:18-23 Filename: Sermon Introduction: Rom 8:18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Buddy Baird avatar

    Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Buddy Baird on Mar 17, 2007
     | 6,434 views

    This sermon looks at the call of the apostle Peter.

    PART 1 FOLLOW THE LEADER TEXT: MATTHEW 4.18-19 INTRODUCTION: In September 2006, my wife and I moved from Tennessee to Illinois to pastor a church. What would make us quit our jobs, sell our house, load a truck and move 400 miles from our hometown? It was a calling from God to follow Him. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Envy: The Fear Of A General Lack Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,568 views

    Envy is nothing less than the fear that God’s provision isn’t enough. There’s no reason to think that way.

    Title: The fear of General Insufficiency Text: Numbers 11:26-30 FCF: We all fear that there isn’t enough of God’s love to go around, but we’re wrong. Outline: 1) George McCllelan a) John Tyler recommendation (age 15) Graduated 2nd in his class b) Mexican War Engineer, Gen. Scott / outshone by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    The Abortion Of Truth

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,260 views

    If we are to be people of truth, we must refuse compromise.

    THE ABORTION OF TRUTH John 18.28-40 S: Jesus’ Trial C: Truth Pr: IF WE ARE TO BE PEOPLE OF TRUTH, WE MUST REFUSE TO COMPROMISE. TS: We will find in our study of John 18 how the truth is twisted when people are controlled by their own agendas. Type: Inductive I. HATE (28-32) II. POWER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    I Know Where I Need To Be Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,609 views

    Our sin is that we do not know who or where we are, or where we need to be. We can discover that by setting no boundaries, taking risks, and finding that in God we are already where we need to be. Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD

    “Watch where you plant your feet!” That’s the command I hear every time I work in the garden. “Watch where you plant your feet!” My job is to clear out dead leaves and old twigs. I open up the flowerbeds for spring. But to do that I have to step into the flowerbeds; I cannot reach all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    Are You Doing The Walk Or The Talk?

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,340 views

    This sermon was preached at the time of celebrating the passing of 200 years since the abolition of human slavery and asks the question should Christians be involved in social Justice?

    What does God require of us? Micah 6:8 • Two hundred years ago, on 25th March 1807, the British parliament voted in favour of a law that would have consequences all around the known world. This new law was the abolition of human slavery. This act of 1807 was one of the most humanitarian pieces ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Smee avatar

    Have You Realised?

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,763 views

    A look at the days leading up to the triumphant entry. Understanding that Jesus would have been remembering all his miracles. As he traveled he would have seen the faces of the miracles. Does your face reflect the miracle of what He has done?

    DIVINE SUMMARY OF TRIP It would be a traumatic trip for Jesus, but one that he knew would mean your salvation. It would be his last walk in the precious Promised Land, but it would mean that you could walk with him every day. PHYSICAL SUMMARY OF TRIP Samaria to Galilee – Capernaum = 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • J Bernard Taylor avatar

    A Father Named Joseph

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,702 views

    If Jesus needed an earthly father, we do too.Evey child needs to experience the nearness of a Father, the nature of a Father, and the nurture of a Father.

    A Father Named Joseph How many of you have ever heard a sermon on Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus? Every Christmas we hear of Mary the mother of Jesus and perhaps Mary and Joseph around the stall in Bethlehem. But we tuck them away until next Christmas. We Protestants try not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Doane Brubaker avatar

    Give’em A Brake

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,179 views

    We suffer relational wrecks when we drive carelessly. Highway safety tips provide spiritual parallels for navigating relationships. One of my guys with the public works department set up some signs on the platform for this one.

    “Give ‘em a Brake” Colossians 3:1-15 A news story out of St. Louis last year began… "He was a loving father and loved his grandkids," Linda Heath never imagined Wednesday would mark the first time she referred to her husband of 31 years in the past tense.” On April 26, 2006 Henry Heath was ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Facing Your Giants

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,507 views

    This sermon takes the story of David & Goliath and compares it to the difficulties we face.

    Introduction: Last Sunday we talked about the fact that the reason God chose David to be the next King of Israel was not his outward appearance or his physical abilities. Instead God chose David because he was a humble man, who was passionate about his relationship with God, and trusted Him with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Getting Out Of The Pew

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,811 views

    This sermon attempts to motivate Christians to get out of the pew and get involved in the ministry of the church.

    Introduction: Every now and then I come across something that is so good I need to share it with you. This is the opening week of the College football season. Tennessee won their game with California yesterday, and UK plays Louisville tonight in their opener. So this is for those of you who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    The Practice Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,221 views

    The practice of prayer helps us grow spiritually to know God better and become more like him.

    [Background Image: Fresco of Michael Angelo on the Sistine Chapel, Imago Dei] Last week we looked at our need to grow spiritually, the Apostle Paul tells us in Col. 2:6-7, “And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to live in obedience to him. Let your roots grow ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist