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  • David Ward avatar

    Broken Lampstand Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,453 views

    A first-person narrative as Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, whose big idea is "be faithful, not fearful."

    “Broken Lampstand” Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION Have you ever suffered for your faith? Even a little? To be faithful and be treated badly seems wrong to us—and it is wrong! There is malice in the world, such cruelty that only comes from the evil one, the destroyer. But our Lord prophesied as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Preparing For A New Season"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 34,358 views

    We must prepare for new seasons in our life when God gives us ideas.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches September 8, 2002 Preparing for a New Season Joshua 1:1-12 Introduction: Most of us rush through the seasons without giving much thought to where we’ve been or where we’re going. When we finally do look back, we wonder where the time went. It will soon be a year ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Shaken, But Safe In God's Unshakable Kingdom

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 23,627 views

    Big Idea: The child of God may be shaken but remains safe in God’s unshakable kingdom.

    SHAKEN, BUT SAFE IN GOD’S UNSHAKABLE KINGDOM Hebrews 12:25-29 SHAKEN, BUT SAFE IN GOD’S UNSHAKABLE KINGDOM Hebrews 12:25-29 Big Idea: The child of God may be shaken but remains safe in God’s unshakable kingdom. Introduction: Are you being shaken these days? If so, take comfort, you are one ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Is Your Faith Alive Or Dead? Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 10,040 views

    How can you know for sure if you are a Christian? James has a pretty good idea . . .

    Is Your Faith Alive or Dead? James 2:14-26 Suppose I were to stand before you today and hold up this object (in this case, a piece of chewing gum) and tell you that it is a piece of gum. How would you know that what I am saying is true? You could assume that I am telling the truth because you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrestling With God Series

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Aug 18, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 12,140 views

    This sermon embraces the uncomfortable ideas of wrestling with God, God self-limitation in the struggle, and change that occurs.

    Genesis 32:22-32 Our Bible story needs a little prefacing this evening. Its kind of like the original Star Wars Triliogy - we’re coming in to the story at Episode VI. In recent days we’ve been taking a look at some Old Testament characters, and tonight we turn our attention towards Jacob - the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Eldad, Medad & My Dad Series

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,012 views

    BIG IDEA: By His Spirit, God has uniquely gifted us to live a life of significance!

    Outline, Devotional, Audio and Video available at http://bit.ly/lR3euM. Numbers 2:26-30 (NLT) Don’t complain to God, or about God, because He WILL keep His Word, answer your prayer, reach you where you are and provide what you need! Significance through giftedness...Eldad and Medad! (vv ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jesus" More Than A Prophet

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 17, 2011
     | 6,638 views

    The sermon examines the idea of Jesus as prophet, however the sermon explains Jesus is more than a prophet.

    Matthew 16: 13-21 “Jesus” More than a Prophet Jesus ask who do men say that I am the response is , Matthew 16:14 "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 1. Is Jesus really just a Prophet? A. Jesus is the Prophet whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Caution: God Working Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Sep 15, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,220 views

    Is the idea that God is working just wishful thinking? What does that look like if he is?

    (Introduction) (Other ideas might be the pains of road construction: and the signs that say, “Completed in 2011 as promised) The grief of my grandfather’s loss was still fresh. His wife, my step grandmother, had passed away unexpectedly. She was alive and well as they went to bed. He awoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Walking With God In Wisdom Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Jun 11, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,978 views

    BIG IDEA: Walking with God means walking His way, for His pleasure, by His power.

    “Walking With God in Wisdom” James 3:13—4:10 INTRODUCTION: One theme that runs throughout the Star Wars movies is the temptation to give in to the Dark Side of the Force. The Dark Side is seductive, for it appeals to our desires. The Good Side involves self-denial, discipline, sacrifice. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Do We Withhold Life-Giving Words?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,520 views

    This message focuses on the importance given to encouragement biblically and provides a few ideas for where to do it.

    - Imagine a life or death medical situation and you know the answer and you don’t speak those life-giving words. - every day around us are people needing the life-giving words that we have. . . and too often we withhold them. - talking about words of encouragement. - sometimes we withhold them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Thing Called Commitment Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,250 views

    This sermon introduces the idea of commitment. This series addresses the weakness that Christians have in committing to Christ totally.

    This Thing Called Commitment I remember back in 1998 when I saw my wife for the very first time. She wasn’t my wife at the time, but I knew I was going to like her. I met her at college, back at good old Central Christian College. We got to know each other. We were at the New Student ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard White avatar

    Understanding The Sin Of Anger Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,737 views

    Parts of this sermon came from others. The idea is to understand the depth of sin in order to appreciate GRACE.

    Understanding the SIN of ANGER Matthew 5:21-22/Proverb 6:16ff Last week we discussed the sin of dissension. Like we discovered last week, it is not just the doing but even the thought of sin is just as guilty. In this passage, I want you to notice, that in this passage the Lord covers the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 1: Trust Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 19,158 views

    The foundational idea for this series came from Everyday Light - Daily Devotions from Selwyn Hughes.

    5, October 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week one: Trust Proverbs 1:1-4 1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: 2 for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; 3 for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    His Birth Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,824 views

    Eight sermons that deal with eight unique characteristics of Jesus. Got the idea from Joe Causey.

    “Eight Unique Characteristics of Jesus Christ” “His Birth” Matthew 1:17-25 In his book The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey recounts an episode of the TV show Thirtysomething in which Hope, a Christian, argues with her husband Michael, a Jew, about the holidays. "Why do you even bother with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Baptism Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,079 views

    Eight sermons that deal with eight unique characteristics of Jesus. Got the idea from Joe Causey.

    “EIGHT UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS OF JESUS CHRIST” “His Baptism” Matthew 3:11-17 We’re studying some of the unique characteristics of Jesus Christ and last week we looked at the uniqueness of His birth. What this means is that when we last saw Jesus he was a toddler returning from Egypt. For the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist