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  • Bo Dunford avatar

    A Screen Door On A Submarine

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,205 views

    A Comparison of faith and works.

    JAMES 2:14-26 “A SCREEN DOOR ON A SUBMARINE” A) Faith without works is like a song you can’t sing, * It’s about as useless as a screen door on a submarine! * James makes the same point: * Faith without works is dead, noting that works is what defines a Christian life. * There are those who read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Up A Tree -- Out On A Limb

    Contributed by David Gant on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,016 views

    Lessons from the ministry of Jesus to Zacchaeus.

    Up a Tree and out on a Limb – ZACCHAEUS TEXT: LUKE 19:1-10 I. What we can know about Zacchaeus 1. Not much known about him historically … we know more about the “job” he held. 1) Because of the name, as well as the people that surrounded him, we can know that he was Jewish. 2) Tax collector for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Transformed For Service"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,410 views

    A sermon on Christian service.

    “Transformed for Service” Mark 1:29-39 Isaiah 40:21-31 By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In the preceding passage, Jesus was in the synagogue. He had a big audience, and in comes a man who was possessed by an evil ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Conditions Of An Effective Prayer (Series #3) Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,089 views

    This sermons searhes the Scriptural conditions of an effective prayer.

    Topic: The Conditions of an Effective Prayer Text: James 5: 16-18 Intro: 1. Biblical Examples of an Effective Prayer. a) The Prayer of the early believers for Peter’s release (Acts 12: 1-5) -King Herod seized Peter and put him in prison. He planned to kill him the next day for the pleasure of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Desperate Dad

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,346 views

    In 2 miracles, Jesus turns what is unclean into wholeness; He overcomes death and defilement. He also removes the stain of sin.

    This morning we’re going to look at a dad briefly mentioned in the Gospels, a man named Jairus who was deeply concerned about his daughter; a father with a sense of urgency. Jairus was a prominent leader of the synagogue and a respected member of the community. Local synagogues were governed ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Functional Family Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,161 views

    This sermon includes a video illistration which we can email you upon request for free. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv.

    The Functioning Family The Mommy dog that lost her rear leggs in a lawn mower accident, and her children pups learned to walk like mommy walked, by dragging their hind end around the house… Monkey see monkey do, our children will follow what we model. Genesis 1:28 (Contemporary English ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Can Count On God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 21, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,227 views

    We can put our hope and trust in God, because both His Word and His plan (His will) are unchanging and dependable.

    The world is changing, and more rapidly now then before. • We find ourselves running with the times, and keeping up with the trends and advancements • In computer science, half of what you learn today will be obsolete in less than 5 years. • In Singapore, if you are in the map-making business – ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You've Gotta See This

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 20,767 views

    An outline with key thoughts using the shepherd’s responses to the good news for evangelism and encouragement to witness.

    You’ve Gotta See This! Luke 2:1-20 Have you ever been so enthused about something unusual that you had to tell someone? • an amazing sunset • a colorful hot air balloon • a double rainbow • something cute your pet was doing Do we get so excited about something God is doing that we tell someone, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Grace And Peace Multiplied

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 6, 2007
     | 7,458 views

    Is there something we can do to receive multiplied grace and peace? We tend to think that couldn’t be true of grace, but the Bible says it is true.

    The Bible writers very often begin their letters by wishing their readers grace and peace. Peter makes no exception in this letter, but he takes it a step further and, in our text, talks about how this will come about. We tend to think that there is nothing we can do to bring God’s grace on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Tame Temptation Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,043 views

    While we will never be pefect, we can learn to avoid sin by controlling temptation

    HOW TO TAME TEMPTATION JAMES 1: 12-16 1. Illus. of Cliff Head of a charitable organization who handled hundreds of thousands of $$$ each year. Unexpected audit turned up the fact that he had embezzled thousands of $$$ Wife told him, “you’ve broken my heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Living Sacrifice

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,255 views

    What are you to do with your life? It is to be a sacrifice to God. But your sacrifice leads to life not death!

    “A Living Sacrifice” Introduction: 1. The concept of justification by faith only is often taught from the letter written to the Romans. 2. We know that we show our faith by our actions, James 2:14ff. 3. “Therefore” here refers to the entire doctrine taught in Romans of being justified by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can I Be Honest To God?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,297 views

    A look at the invitation (and the need) for us to be bold and honest in our talking with God.

    Is it ok to question God? - The presumption is usually that the answer is “no.” - Just sit down and shut up. Just take it. - When you hear people pray, a lot of the praying is very rote and formulaic. It’s pretty rare that you’ll hear someone really bearing their heart to God. It’s even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Defining Real Faith

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 21, 2010
     | 3,138 views

    Everyone wants to tell us what real faith looks like. But what does the Bible say?

    Passage: Matthew 8:1-13 Intro: We make it so complex, this thing we call the Christian life. 1. we come up with all kinds of plans for success, the TV guys tell us that if we do A and B we will get the reward of C. 2. we have secrets, power plans, ways to make the hand of God move for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Caleb: The Man That Found The Fountain Of Youth

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 9, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,214 views

    Caleb’s life is a amazing example of faith in the promises of God and shows us how when we obide in Christ how He always provides.

    Caleb The Man Who Found the Fountain of Youth Joshua 14:11 Introduction The bible contains a great number of little known big men. They are unknown and unsung. Caleb is one of these great men of God. Caleb is right up there next to Joshua. Caleb was a great man of faith. Listen to the words ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Is That You, Lord?"

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,652 views

    We wonder whether the plans we are considering are from God or from another source. Here are four distinquishing marks of the call of God.

    Passage: Judges 6:33-40 Intro: So Fred was walking along a narrow mountain path when he slipped over the edge, but saved himself by grabbing a branch. He called out for help, and the Lord answered by calling him to let go of the branch, and God would catch him. “Is there anybody else up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free