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  • James May avatar

    Leading Men To The Unknown God

    Contributed by James May on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,156 views

    Witnessing the message of the Gospel to a sinful world requires that we use wisdom in order to win them to Christ. Let’s follow Paul’s example at Mars Hill.

    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

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    Floating Iron

    Contributed by James May on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 25,137 views

    The sin that weighs us down is like the weight of iron that made the axe sink. The power of the Cross is that "wooden stick" that helps us float again.

    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

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    What Did God See On 9/11

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,695 views

    Someone once said, "Life is what really happens on your way to your dreams." On September 11, 2001 we were a nation on it’s way to it’s dreams when life happened, and it happened in the most horrendous way imaginable.

    What did God See on September 11, 2001? Turn to 2 Peter 3:9 Someone once said, "Life is what really happens on your way to your dreams." A year ago this Wednesday we were a nation on it’s way to it’s dreams when Life happened. And it happened in the most horrendous way imaginable. And many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Believing In A God I Cannot See Series

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 20,287 views

    Why Believe in an invisible God?

    How Can I Believe in a God I can’t See? If God wants us to believe in Him, He should make himself visible so we could talk one on one, touch Him, hear him verbally, see him with our own eyes. "Why does God put us in a position where we have to try to believe in Him? Why does He toy with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    It's Time To Listen

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,785 views

    Jesus is worthy of our life and our obedience!

    Introduction • A little boy was in a relative’s wedding. As he was coming down the aisle he would take two steps, stop, and turn to the crowd (alternating between bride’s side and groom’s side). While facing the crowd, he would put his hands up like claws and growl. So it went, step, step, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Gift Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 16,012 views

    Knowing the hope of God With Us through every circumstance of life

    The Gift of Hope Nov 30 / Dec 1; 2002 Intro: A number of years ago researchers performed an experiment to see the effect hope has on those undergoing hardship. Two sets of laboratory rats were placed in separate tubs of water. The researchers left one set in the water and found that within an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Same Old Story

    Contributed by Tom Balog on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,899 views

    Scriptures should always be looked at with a fresh set of eyes so that new insights can be seen.

    I’ve heard the story before. I mean I know it backwards and forwards, I can probably tell it in my sleep. Do I have really have to hear it again, let alone preach on it? Heck, there is even a song about it, “We three kings of orient are; bearing gifts we traverse afar, la la la la la la lalala ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dean O'Bryan avatar

    It's His Church! Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 190 ratings
     | 9,002 views

    Part 1 of a series The church is Christs: by design, by intended outcome and by His resources.

    Trinity Baptist Church October 13, 2002 How Christ builds the Church It’s His Church! Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:8 Charles Schultz was one of the best social critics and theologians of our time. He didn’t write books or make speeches. He drew cartoons. For decades, Peanuts was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Bedy avatar

    Friend Or Foe?

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,767 views

    A friend of the world may gain the whole world, but becomes an enemy of God and loses his own soul.

    October 17 2001 Central Christian Church James 4:4-8 October 17 2001 Central Christian Church James 4:4-8 James 4:4 You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Tragic Consequences Of An Unrepentant Heart

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on May 28, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 27,619 views

    As I read Gehazi’s story I was struck by the tragic consequences of an unrepentant heart. And behind this truth was a question that formed in my mind: I wonder what would have happened if the person, when confronted, had responded with a truly repentant

    The Tragic Consequences of an Unrepentant Heart Selected Scriptures 4-21-02 PM Two weeks ago when I was studying the story of Gehazi I was struck by a particular truth and it caused me to look through the Bible for other situations where this truth is seen. Let me state the truth for you and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Charles Banks avatar

    "Anointed To Prosper!"

    Contributed by Charles Banks on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,387 views

    This sermon gives a very earnest effort in showing that when GOD has anointed us for a particular tasks, no weapons, tricks, pitfalls, or anything can stop it from being accomplished as long as we keep our focus and trust in Him!!!

    “Anointed to Prosper!!!” Genesis 37:3-5; 18-20; 50:20 3. Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours. 4. And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Temple Incident

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,646 views

    Jesus actions in the temple demonstrate that we have a responsibility to reach out and not just to make things comfortable for ourselves.

    The story we read today is an interesting one. It’s one that doesn’t really fit with the picture of Jesus that we usually think about. How does a loving Jesus, who goes around teaching good morals, fit with this violent figure who disrupts a market place, stops temple worship and causes chaos. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ronald Keller avatar

    Jesus, Don't You Care?

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 13,804 views

    When the storms of life come crashing in, are we tempted to ask, "Jesus, Don’t You Care?"

    "JESUS, DON’T YOU CARE?" INTRODUCTION The Sea Of Galilee, sometimes called The Lake of Gennesaret, is located in Israel. It is surrounded by hills and mountains. It is much, much smaller than Lake Erie: But like Erie it is subject to quick developing, violent storms. Several years ago our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Go In The Strength You Have" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 22,183 views

    God equips us with the power to do the jobs he has called us to do.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches June 23, 2002 “Go in the Strength You Have” Judges 6:12-24 INTRODUCTION: Gideon lived during a terror-filled time when the Midionites did everything they could to steal or to destroy the crops and the animals of the Israelites. the Midianites were Bedouin who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't Shut The Doors

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 7, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,047 views

    Worship takes many forms. Understanding why we do it helps with how we do it.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships --------------------------------------------- "Oh, that one of you would shut the temple doors, so that you would not light useless fires on my altar! I am not pleased ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist