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  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Reaching For The Invisible God Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007
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    How can we find the invisible Christ in our daily life? Where does our faith enter in?

    December, 2006 “Reaching for the Invisible God” John 1:1-18 Introduction: The opening lines of Howard Thurman’s famous Christmas poem, The Work of Christmas, describes where we find ourselves today--at the end of an old year and at the start of the new one. Only a week after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are You A Borderline Believer? Part Ii Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 1, 2008
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    What are the basic truths that a real believer must understand? Why does Jesus tells us to "be perfect?" What is the difference between real and false religion?...

    Are you a Borderline Believer? Part II Hebrews 5:13-14 Purpose: To demonstrate that a lack of passion for God’s Word indicates an absence of a relationship with Christ. Aim: I want the listener to see if their commitment to Christ is valid. INTRODUCTION: Could I see a show of hands: How many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Just Like Jesus (Pp)

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 16, 2008
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    We are called to be just like Jesus!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Do you remember the commercials that used to air about Michael Jordan, “Be like Mike.” • When Jordan was in his prime, lots of people wanted to be like Mike. • I remember when I was a kid; I wanted to pitch like Tom Seaver who was a pitcher with the NY Mets who later ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Sin

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
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    Sin is nothing to play with. It has the strength to defeat you if you get too close to it with excessive confidence in your own strength.

    Sin John 8:34 Sin is more than wrong doing; it is wrong being, Sin is nothing to play with. It has the strength to defeat you if you get too close to it with excessive confidence in your own strength. A well-to-do man advertised for a chauffeur. Three applicants came. His first question ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Henderson avatar

    Little Is Much With God Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007
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    I this message I deal with the fact that God accepts us exactly where we are and uses whatever we have for his glory. This is a profound teaching by Jesus. The kingdom comes in small, almost unnoticed ways. But it never ends there.

    “Little is Much with God” Matthew 13:31-35 From the OT all the way through to the book of Revelation we find story after story of God’s plan for us. There are stories of battle, there are love stories and there are stories children love. When Jesus came on the scene He came as a teacher. 73 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Advent 3 - (Joy) 2007 [the Real Joy Of Christmas]

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 16, 2007
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    A sermon that focuses on the true Joy of Christmas... the joy that we have recieved a messiah!

    Isaiah 35:1-4 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stan Simonik avatar

    Making The Right Turn To Jesus

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Dec 22, 2007
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    Christmas Eve sermon. The wisemen made a wrong turn. Instead of following the star all the way to Bethlehem, they thought the new King would be born in a royal palace. They eventually got it right. This message is for those who are at crossroads in their

    Dear brothers and sisters, have you ever made a wrong turn in your travels? I know I have! My misadventures usually come from taking the wrong exit off a freeway. Thirty some odd years ago I drove from new York to Seattle. As you may know, getting out of New York City is not the easiest thing in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    A Shepherd's View Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006
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    A first person sermon to start the series on Psalm 23 from a Shepherd’s view.

    First Baptist Church August 6, 2006 Psalm 23:1-6 Shalom!! My name is Yoseph ben Benyamin. I am from the land of Palestine and I’m a shepherd. It is an honor for a man of my occupation to be allowed to stand here and speak with you today. You see in my nation shepherding is not looked upon with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Receiving The Holy Spirit: Home Sweet Home

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006
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    also, many other scriptures referenced in the sermon. Surrender to the Holy Spirit.

    Paradigm Of Receiving The Holy Spirit. Gal. 3:3 Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort? This speaks directly to all of us in this room, not only the Galatians Paul is writing to. In essence Paul is telling us this: If your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joe Friend avatar

    Are You Different Now?

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
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    In the church there are a lot of Rip Van Winkle Christians--who go to sleep not long after they made the decision to follow Christ.

    Ephesians 5:8-14 INTRODUCTION: How many have heard the statement, “They are as different as day and night.”? Paul is using this same kind of contrast between darkness and light when he is speaking of the old life without Christ as compared to the new life in Christ. In this scripture Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Layton avatar

    God Has Spoken

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Feb 7, 2008
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    God has spoken through His servants to His chosen people in the past. Now He has spoken to us through Jesus, the Son. What did He say though?

    The “experts” have spoken • Charles H. Duell, U.S. PATENT OFFICE DIRECTOR, 1899, “Everything that can be invented has been invented.” • Grover Cleveland, 1905, “Sensible and responsible women do not want to vote.” • Robert Millikan, NOBEL PRIZE WINNER IN PHYSICS, 1923, “There is no likelihood man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darren Rogers avatar

    Daniel Chapter 1 Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 21, 2008
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    The example of how to cope when the world wants to fit you into its mould.

    Daniel – Chapter 1 A. Chapter 1 Outline I. Daniel The Prophet (1:1-7) a. Babylonian Conquest (1:1-2) b. The Kings Command (1:3-5) c. The Hebrew Captives (1:6-7) II. Daniel’s Problem (1:8-10) a. Daniel’s Request (1:8-9) b. Ashpenaz’s Reluctance (1:10) III. Daniel’s Proposition (1:11-16) a. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    A Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 11, 2007
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    A sermon preached for a good member and a fellow outdoorsman.

    Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your Word, granting us a renewed and strengthened faith, that we might find comfort in your grace, and hope for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Smith avatar

    The Battle For The Vineyard (Matthew 21:33-40)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 6, 2007
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    Like so much of life, the parables of Jesus are often stories of violence. Here the violence is between a landlord and his tenants. ...

    “We were told that this [operation] was against armed people and against people climbing on our armed vehicles. Our APCs (armed personnel carriers) were cruising 24 hours a day close to buildings (in Jenin), waiting for kids to climb on them, trying to dislodge the top -mounted MG (machine gun) and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    The Power Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006
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    Where does the power for living as an effective witness for Christ come from? The answer is none other than the Holy Spirit.

    Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Power of the Church Text: Acts 1:1-8 Introduction: On Father’s Day in 1997, Ricardo Enamorado set out on a jet ski from Chicago’s Wilson Avenue Boat Ramp and headed north along the shoreline of Lake Michigan. After traveling several miles north, at about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible