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  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Are You Lost?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 12, 2007
     | 5,205 views

    This sermon compares being physically lost in the darkness to being spiritually lost.

    Introduction: I look forward to this time of the year for a couple of reasons. First of all, I really enjoy deer hunting, which my father and I were able to do for a little while yesterday. But something I enjoy as much as hunting is just being out in the woods with my father, which is something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missional Minded Series

    Contributed by Josh Reich on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,273 views

    What is the missional church? How does a church transition to being missional? What do missional Christians look like and act like?

    Last week we started a new series called an elemental church. We looked at God’s dream for a church and talked a little about the dreams that we have for our community. In the past few years, the word missional has picked up some steam and become somewhat of a buzz word among pastors and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • J JOHN avatar

    The Hand That Pulls The Strings: Godfather Trilogy Series

    Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,124 views

    In 1972, a movie was released based on Mario Puzo’s novel, The Godfather. Thirty years on, Francis Ford Coppola’s film maintains its position as one of the most popular and critically acclaimed in cinematic history.

    --note-- 1972, Paramount Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro - - - - - In 1972, a movie was released based on Mario Puzo’s novel, The Godfather. Thirty years on, Francis Ford Coppola’s film maintains its position as one of the most popular and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Our Walk Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,453 views

    The heartbeat of the Christian life is learning to walk in a manner worthy of our calling.

    Live Out Loud – Our WALK (Part – 1) May 20, 2007 Ephesians 4:1-3 Video: Learning to Walk – www.sermonspice.com Insert: Meg and I are about to enter into that wonderful stage once again of watching one of our little ones learn how to walk. It’s a sweet time when those little ankle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Problem Prophet's Pitiful Plight Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jan 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,325 views

    Saying no to God was the start of a donward descent by the Prophet Jonah. God had called him for one specific place-but he said no and ran from God. He is typical of many who do likewise and as Jonah, all rebelious people pay a heavy price for their stubb

    PROBLEM PROPHET’S PITIFUL PLIGHT I. PRONOUNCEMENT: A. Preach! B. Place. C. Portraiture. II. PROBLEMS: A. Particular. B. Perplexing. C. Painful. III. PERFORMANCE: A. Perceived. B. Postponed. C. Procured. God’s longsuffering is amazing. How many of us would have given up on Jonah ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    When Following Jesus Separates Friends Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,576 views

    God calls us to decide for Jesus, even when doing so divides families and friends.

    Scripture Introduction Two snowflakes drop softly from a dark cloud. The wind twists and twirls these “friends,” so that appear to play “Tag, you’re it!” One bumps the other, then jumps away; the second chases and almost reaches his “opponent.” They bounce up and down, giggling as they swing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Jesus Loves Me? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 66 ratings
     | 31,605 views

    This is one of the most difficult passages in the Gospels because it seems to portray a harsh, callous and uncaring Jesus. But it’s not. Find out why.

    OPEN: In 1948, Harry Truman authorized an expenditure of $10,000 to have a balcony installed on the south side of the second floor of the White House. He’d barely gotten around to enjoying it when he became the first president since James Madison to evacuate the White House out of fear for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Question That Was Never Asked

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,915 views

    A sermon dealing with the certainty of salvation.

    John 3:1-7, 16 There was an old farmer and his wife who had turned in for the night and were just about to fall off to sleep when they heard the clock in the hallway begin to chime. They heard it chime nine o’clock, ten o’clock, eleven o’clock, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen. Finally, the wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Let Your Hands Be Strong Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,079 views

    The “Lord of the angel armies” speaks, and says “I am here… you are not alone… I will give you strength – I will strengthen your hands – to finish the task.”

    Let Your Hands Be Strong Sept 14, 2008 Zech 8:9-17 Intro: Can you recall a time when you wanted to quit? Throw in the towel, pack up your stuff, and walk away? The situation was hard, you were tired, you felt like you’d had enough, taken enough, worked hard enough, and you were ready to just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Of Fairness Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,550 views

    In dealing with others is treating them the same way we would want to be treated.

    A Messiah of Fairness Text: Matt. 7:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: “To accept people is to be for them. It is to recognize that it is a very good thing that these people are alive, and to long for the best for them. It does not, of course mean to approve of everything they do. It means to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Built To Serve Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,453 views

    Paul, Pt. 24

    BUILT TO SERVE (COLOSSIANS 3:22-25) The St. Bernard dog is renowned for its rescue work. The males weigh 140-200 pounds, and a fit and trained dog can pull more than 3,000 pounds of load on wheels. Over the centuries, they have saved about 2,000 pilgrims traveling between Switzerland and Italy. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Joseph; A Type Of Jesus Christ # 2 Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,531 views

    I personally think that Joseph is the best type & picture in the Bible of Jesus the Saviour of the world, as far as a person is concerned.

    JOSEPH; A TYPE OF JESUS CHRIST--# 2 JN. 5:39 1-24-09 Today we’ll continue our look at Joseph, a son of Jacob and Rachel as an O.T. type of the Lord Jesus Christ. I personally think that Joseph is the best type & picture in the Bible of Jesus, the Saviour of the world, as far as a person is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Laissez-Faire Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,255 views

    Never ignore sin -- let it go!

    LAISSEZ-FAIRE Revelation 2.18-29 S: Sin C: Tolerance Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: NEVER IGNORE SIN! CV: We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ. I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE CHURCH III. THE COMMENDATION IV. THE CONCERN V. THE COMMAND VI. THE COUNSEL PA: How is the change ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Family Ties Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,564 views

    God’s plan is to bring us together as part of the same family – His family - A look at some family ties that hold the family of God together.

    Family Ties Ephesians 2:11-22 Intro: What holds a family together? Parents? Blood? Common interests? Love? All of the above? As members of God’s family we have the privilege of sharing our lives together. When something exciting happens to one member of our church family, we can all rejoice ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dwight Davis avatar

    The Perfect Gift

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,594 views

    This sermon urges us to consider whether or not we have truly accepted the Gift of Christ into our lives.

    Don’t you love the day after Christmas? Fighting the crowds at the mall just to return an unwanted gift or two. And if you’ve ever waited in one of those endless lines where the customers are impatient and the clerks are too few and too new, you were quick to realize just how the day after ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist