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  • William Groover avatar

    Joseph's Story

    Contributed by William Groover on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,615 views

    Dramatic monologue on Joseph

    “Joseph’s Story” Dr. Bill Groover Tallahassee, Florida © 1998, 2002, William A. Groover Jr., Ph.D. Preachers may use this sermon or any part in worship if no publication is involved. No credit to the author is required, but an e-mail to DrBillGroover@aol.com will be appreciated. I’d also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live For Today

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 149 ratings
     | 18,992 views

    Leaving the past behind and getting on with our spiritual walk

    It had been an interesting spring. I suppose interesting would be a good word to use here. They had seen their best friend tried in a Roman Court and sentenced to death. They had seen him nailed to a cross and die, they had seen him taken down and buried. Three days later they saw him alive ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Marriage

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 99 ratings
     | 20,118 views

    A look at Christian responsiblities in marriage

    THE VASE SHATTERED AGAINST THE WALL AND FELL TO THE FLOOR, AND WITH IT FELL THE HOPES AND DREAMS THAT THEY HAD BROUGHT INTO THEIR MARRIAGE. EVERYONE HAD SAID THAT THEY WERE A PERFECT COUPLE AND THAT THEIRS WOULD BE A PERFECT MARRIAGE, AND EVERYONE WAS WRONG. SCENES LIKE THAT HAPPEN EVERYDAY ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Gamblers For Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 168 ratings
     | 7,183 views

    It pays to gamble your life on Christ.

    INTRO.- ILL.- J.E. Bedenbaugh said, “My grandmother, a staunch Southern Baptist, had marched me off to Sunday school and church regularly. So when I switched to the Episcopal church after marriage, she challenged me: "What’s wrong with the Baptist Church, son?" "Well," I explained, "Carole and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Is Like A Baseball Game

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 206 ratings
     | 37,647 views

    1- We’re on a team, so be a team player. 2- We have a coach, so listen to him. 3- We may get hurt, so what? Play anyway.

    INTRO.- Everyone should have a goal in life. Goals give motivation to our lives whether it’s the game of baseball or the Christian life. ILL.- A little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball and bat: "I’m the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Curiosity Isn't Enough

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,431 views

    It is not enough to be curious about Christ, keeping your distance or living in the world unequipped. If you are merely curious, come closer and you will grow and mature.

    We have a new puppy at our house. She’s about 11 weeks old. And is she ever curious! She is curious about everything. There is nothing that escapes her attention, and nothing that does not interest her. She has to sniff at the house plants; she pulls at the towels; she tugs at the bedspread ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Innocous Intruder Inspires Instruction Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 10, 2008
     | 4,547 views

    Siomon the Pharisee wanted to prove Jesus a charlatan and a fake. He invited Him for a meal at his house to prove his point, only to find that Jesus was real and he, simon, was the fake.

    LUKE 7:36-50 INNOCUOUS INTRUDER INSPIRES INSTRUCTIONS I: THE INTELLECTUAL: LUKE 7:36 A. Interest. B. Intimidate. C. Indulgence. II. THE INTRUDER: LUKE 7:37-38 A, Irony. B. Invisibility. C. Indelible. III. THE INCARNATE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Please Pick Me Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 28, 2011
     | 4,831 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 5 verses 27 through 32

    Luke 5: 27 – 32 Please Pick Me 27 After these things He went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” 28 So he left all, rose up, and followed Him. 29 Then Levi gave Him a great feast in his own house. And there were a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Job Opportunity - Only Sinners, Need Apply Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 16, 2012
     | 6,210 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 2 verses 13 through 17

    Mark 2: 13 – 17 Job Opportunity -Only Sinners, Need Apply 13 Then He went out again by the sea; and all the multitude came to Him, and He taught them. 14 As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    What Are You Going To Do With The Resurrection?

    Contributed by John Perry on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,781 views

    The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not just an event, it is something that each & every one of us has to make a decision about. The resurrection demands a response, so the question is what is your response going to be?

    Bunbury Sun am 4/04/10 “What are you going to do with the resurrection?” Intro: The nature of the resurrection is such that it demands that every one of us make a decision about it. Paul placed the resurrection at the centre of the gospel when he said ..... 1 Corinthians 15:14 (NKJV) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is It Break Time Yet? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 26, 2012
     | 5,221 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark 6: 30 – 44

    Mark 6: 30 – 44 Is It Break Time Yet? 30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught. 31 And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there were many coming and going, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Thanksgiving Continued... Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,519 views

    In rejoicing over the Philippian church’s monetary gift, Paul showed his thankfulness and his understanding toward them, his contentment in spite of them, and his recognition of Christ as the source of all.

    1. Confront people with care 2. Confront circumstances with contentment 3. Confront all things with Christ PHILIPPIANS 4:10-13 A young mother of two opened up the kitchen pantry one afternoon. She knew that she had two cookies left and was planning on setting them out for her two boys when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being And Making Disciples

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,770 views

    A biblical explanation of why being a follower is not enough. We need to first be disciples of Christ, and then make disciples.

    By a show of hands this morning, how many of you have ever played golf? That includes on a course, at the driving range, or even putt putt. Now, how many of you like golf? Trust me, playing golf and enjoying golf do not always go together. I seem to enjoy golf much more when I in my office ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Are You A Fan Or A Follower? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 7, 2014
    based on 48 ratings
     | 99,417 views

    Fans walk away. Followers follow. But why do Fans walk away and how can we be sure we're not "one of them"?

    (Note, this sermon doesn't follow Idleman's approach. I preach differently than he does and felt I would fail to do justice to his message if I did it his way. I apologize for any frustration this may cause to those who read this sermon) A man named Charlie Moore moved into a new community with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Questions And Answers In Jesus Day: How Long Has This Been Happening? Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,240 views

    Questions and Answers in Jesus Day: How Long Has This Been Happening? - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OULINE: Cause of failure - Prayer ignored (vs 28-29) Result of failure - Power obstructed (vs 14-18) Cure for failure - Priority given (vs 17-27) SERMONBODY: Key verse 21: (N.I.V.): “Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren