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  • Ed Taylor avatar

    A Change Of Heart

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 22, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 15,198 views

    The only hope is to experience Jesus and receive a Change of Heart.

    1. Some AMAZING THINGS are happening at the University of Louisville’s Health Sciences Center in Kentucky. a. Doctors, scientists, students, and businessmen have been feverishly at work with the hope of saving many lives… b. Their desire? Their goal? They want to extend life, prolong happiness, & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Relate To Teens? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,554 views

    To relate to teens you need to understand what questions they are asking themselves. The three primary questions are: 1. Who am I? 2. What beliefs will I adhere too? 3. What’s my destiny?

    How to Relate to Teens? Thesis: To relate to teens you need to understand what questions they are asking themselves. The three primary questions are: 1. Who am I? 2. What beliefs will I adhere too? 3. What’s my destiny? Texts: Ephesians 6:1-4: 1Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Alone, But Not Forgotten

    Contributed by Charles Thomas Jr. on May 28, 2002
    based on 278 ratings
     | 33,261 views

    Dealing with adverse situations,physically and emotionally, that cause people to feel alone and abandoned.

    ALONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN II II Samuel 9:1-13 MAY 19,2002 INTRODUCTION: MANY PEOPLE LIVE IN A STATE OF LONELINESS. PEOPLE WHO ARE BY THEMSELVES, OUT OF THE MAINSTREAM OF SOCIETY WITH NO SOCIAL ACTIVITY OR FRIENDSHIPS OUTSIDE THEMSELVES. THERE ARE A GREAT MANY OTHERS WHO LIVE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    The Ugly Duckling Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 29, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,688 views

    The danger of judging one another in our homes and in the family within the Body of Christ.

    “Happily Ever After…” – Part Three – Family Sermon Series 2002 The Ugly Duckling – Matthew 7:1-6 Larry L. Thompson (5-26-02) “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. [2] For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are Our Motives

    Contributed by Randell Brown on Sep 29, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 12,016 views

    What is our purpose behind our worshipping and fasting unto GOD?

    Text: Isaiah: 58:1-11 Topic: “ FOR WHAT IS THE PURPOSE FOR OUR FAST” “WHAT ARE OUR MOTIVES” 1. WHY ARE WE FASTING, MAKING SACRIFICES, WORSHIPPING GOD? 2. ARE WE TRYING TO GET EARTHY GAIN, IS THAT OUR OBJECTION? 3. ARE WE TRYING PLEASE OUR PASTOR, PARENTS, OR ANYONE ELSE BESIDES GOD? 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Worshiping With Awe & Joy

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 237 ratings
     | 21,122 views

    We’re not the audience. God is the audience, & God is watching us as we worship Him. So ask yourself, "Am I glorifying God as I worship here today?”

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Psalm 95:6-8; Isaiah 6:1-5 As we begin this morning, I would like for you to take a quick look at your Sunday Bulletin. The headline on the inside, just above the January 24th date, says, “Morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "In The Eternal Dimension We Need Have No Fear That Evil Will Haunt Us.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 6,609 views

    Year C, Psalm 121 October 21, 2001

    Heavenly Father thank you for the gift of your awareness and the awareness of Christ within us, to give us power, not our own, but yours, to not only ward off evil, but to actually dismiss it. Amen. Title: “In the eternal dimension we need have no fear that evil will haunt us.” Psalm 121 Assurance ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Is God That Particular?

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,202 views

    Does God Sweat the Small Stuff?

    Is God That Particular? by Randy Croft Is God That Particular? Does He Sweat the Small Stuff? Today--listen till end before drawing too many conclusions. Big topic. Before we ask if God is particular, let’s ask a fair question? Are you particular about some things? No brainer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Preston avatar

    Who's The Boss?

    Contributed by Joel Preston on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 14,986 views

    If there is one subject that believers need to hear about than any other it is this matter of the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

    WHO’S THE BOSS Romans 14:7-12 INTRODUCTION: 1. If there is one subject that Christians need to hear about more than any other, it is this matter of the Lordship of Jesus Christ. 2. ILL: Who’s the Boss? Last Christmas my wife and I went home to the Philadelphia – South Jersey area where I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    In Remembrance

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,023 views

    Communion is a time of remembrance bringing into the presence of Jesus Christ

    Sermon: In Remembrance I Cor 11:17-36 November 3, 2002 I. Introduction A. A little girl asked her mother one Sunday morning as she was preparing lunch, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the ham before you cook it?” The girl’s mother turned and looked at her and said, “Oh, sweetie, I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    What Kind Of A Shepherd Do You Want?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,219 views

    Jesus tries to get the crowd to see the kind of shepherds the Pharisees were compared to him.

    April 22, 2002 John 10:1-10 “I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Robert McKenzie avatar

    The Dangers Of Flying Too Low

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,282 views

    What happens when you fly too low spiritually

    The Dangers of Flying Too Low II Samuel 11: 2-5 Introduction: If you know anything about airplanes then you would know that the most important instrument in the cockpit is the “Altimeter.” The Altimeter determines the altitude of the plane. It lets the pilot know if they are either flying too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    Get Real With God

    Contributed by James May on Apr 28, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 21,653 views

    We have to get real with God if we are going to be ready to fight in the spiritual battles against the powers of darkness.

    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

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    When The Leaders Succumb To Careerism.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 24, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,873 views

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, Psalm 16 Title: "When the leaders succumb to careerism."

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, Psalm 16 Title: ¡§When the leaders succumb to careerism.¡¨ This is a psalm of confidence. Its author shows a deep familiarity with prophetical, sapiential, and liturgical traditions, making it impossible to fix a date of composition. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Stan Rodda avatar

    The Patience Of Simeon Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,374 views

    This is a first person sermon from Simeon’s perspective. It looks at his life and how he waited patiently for the coming Messiah.

    Simeon- A Portrait of Patience Intro. Allow me if you will to recreate for you, retell if you will a story about a man. A man who is often overlooked in the Christmas story. If you were to break down his character, give him a portrait, he would be the portrait of patience. He waited his entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ