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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Talking To God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 294 ratings
     | 54,165 views

    Uses someone to act for God (on a microphone interacting with the speaker) for good effect.

    (Preacher) "Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES?" (voice off stage with booming bass and reverb) "(pause)Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES? WHAT DO YOU WANT JEFF?" "Who is this?" "WHO DO YOU THINK IT IS? "Well, not too many people I know sound like this!" "I SHOULD HOPE NOT" "Come on now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Faithful

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,453 views

    HOW GOOD GOD REALLY IS AND HOW LITTLE WE TAKE NOTICE OF IT.

    GOD IS FAITHFUL 1 COR 10:12-14 INTRO: EVER THINK OF HOW FAITHFUL GOD IS? 1: FAITHFULNESS OF GOD A) 1 COR 10:1-4 B) THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL IN THE WILDERNESS C) THE MANY WORKS AND WONDERS HE DID RIGHT BEFORE THEIR EYES POINT: THE CLOUD BY DAY AND THE PILLAR OF FIRE BY NIGHT THE SEA PARTING THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Church Of Body Builders? Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,417 views

    Discovering the importance of the whole body of believers using their God given gifts for one another.

    A Church Full of Body Builders Sometimes what we truly are in Christ gets obscured by “normal life,” bad days, imperfect people (all of us!) and low attendance (like today!). But, my dear friends, listen to these words that were written about you: “She is the people of God created by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Royal Refusals

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,205 views

    One of God’s greatest refusals set men free.

    Mark 15:23 ¡V ¡§And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not.¡¨ l. INTRODUCTION ¡V THE THINGS THAT ARE MISSED -People who read books generally find something occurring with their reading patterns. A reader will usually understand what the author says and means. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When God Delays Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,262 views

    One of the hardest things for Christians to do is to wait on God. The story of the resuscitation of Lazarus tells us many important things as we wait on God in what we think is a hopeless situation.

    John 11:1-45 “When God Delays” INTRODUCTION One of the most difficult situations in the Christian life is when God remains silent to our prayers. Faye and I have good friends who have two teenagers. Their son has been diagnosed with ADD, and he has been treated for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Draw Near To God

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 63,151 views

    Good things will happen when we draw near to God.

    Draw Near To God Scripture Reading: Exodus 19:1-19; 20:18-21 Scripture Text: James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Introduction: There is a great need for the church to draw near to the Lord. Matthew 24:12 “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Charles Banks avatar

    What Was I Made To Do???

    Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,265 views

    Describes in essence only 3 of many things that GOD created us to do unto Him!!!

    "What Was I Made To Do??" Psalms 150:6 Deuteronomy 10 12. And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, 13. To keep the commandments of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Sharing Heaven’s Good News Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,171 views

    All who receive God’s message of forgiveness should help share it with others.

    Sharing Heaven’s Good News Acts 16:12-40 Intro: In Luke 2:10-11, God sent angels to give a message to some Jewish shepherds. The message went like this: “I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Worship: An Act Of Desperation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,640 views

    Worship that God wants from us is honest, transparent and real. Can we come to God, can we come to church, when all we feel is sorrow and lament? Or do we have to fake it all the time.

    Sermon for CATM – April 13, 2008 – “Worship: An Act of Desperation - Psalm 142 I overheard someone ask someone else this very simple question recently: “What has been the saddest moment in your life?” I can’t recall the answer given, because as soon as the question was asked, my mind drifted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Catherine Davis avatar

    The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,455 views

    We are called to love others - in spite of the good, the bad, and the ugly.

    Scripture: Psalm 139: 1-6, 13-18 Title: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Theme: From the beginning to the end God knows everything and is still with me! In this world, we want to throw in the towel when things get rough – we are too fleshly to hang in there! But we are called to love others in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Having Good Roots

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 15, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,333 views

    What is having good roots? Is it being well grounded? Is it to have a firm foundation? Is it how they were raised as children? Some people talk about having good roots but their actions counter to what they say.

    God does not pass judgment on individuals based on race, sex, or national origin. His judgment of them is based on their trust in Him, their obedience, and their reaction to His will. The individuals who tenaciously work or attempt to comply with God’s will resemble vigorous, fruit­ bearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,850 views

    Doing the right thing, at the right time, for the right reasons is how we are called to live for Christ. Love without boundaries or prejudice!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: September 16, 2008 Date Preached: September 10, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Good Samaritan Sermon Text: Luke 10: 30-35 (NKJV) 30 Then Jesus answered and said: “A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Is Jesus Really That Good?

    Contributed by James May on Jan 20, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,194 views

    When we look upon the goodness and wisdom that Christ offers we should desire to be like Him and not just give Him lip service like the Queen of Sheba.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Hatos avatar

    The Good, The Bad, And The Saved

    Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Jun 3, 2019
     | 2,725 views

    The world is made up of good people, bad people, and saved people, how are they defined?

    The Good, the Bad, and the Saved Ephesians 2:5-9 Even when we were dead in sins, [God] hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come He might shew the exceeding ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Good News, Cornelius

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,609 views

    Peter shares the gospel with Cornelius

    Good News, Cornelius! Acts 10:24 – 10:48 Jeff Hughes – July 27, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Over the past two weeks, we have looked at a man named Cornelius, a centurion living in Caesarea. He was a man who wanted a relationship with the living God, but he just didn’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational