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  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #1 - Who Is #1? Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,112 views

    God’s commandments are "for our good" -- not to keep us from fun, but to keep us from pain. This sermon is on Commandment #1. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Preventing Unnecessary Pain In Your Life SERIES INTRO There are different kinds of pain that come into our lives. 1. Inevitable Pain: comes into our lives just ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    An Accepting Christian Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Dec 3, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,805 views

    the importance of buildng bridges over the divides that separate us

    Triple AAA Church and Christian. I want to speak to about being an Accepting Christian! Prayer - Bridges and walls are both necessary and both serve very different purposes. Walls divide. Bridges unite! In 1964, our family lived on Staten Island, NY. It was an exciting time for that borough ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    God Is Definitely One Of A Kind

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 7, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 7,147 views

    This text addresses the uniqueness of God on Palm Sunday.

    April 9, 2006 Isaiah 45:22-25 "Turn to me and be saved, all you ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. By myself I have sworn, my mouth has uttered in all integrity a word that will not be revoked: Before me every knee will bow; by me every tongue will swear. They will say ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James May avatar

    Materials Of Construction – God Calls For Stewardship Series

    Contributed by James May on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,566 views

    #3 in the series on the Tabernacle in the Wilderness

    The Tabernacle in the Wilderness # 3 Materials of Construction – God Calls for Stewardship By Pastor Jim May Exodus 25:1-9, "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Joy To The World Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 127 ratings
     | 92,213 views

    Christmas Carol Series #2: There is Joy when the King is Received; When the Savior Reigns; When the Sinner Repents; When Truth rules with Grace

    Joy to the World! Christmas Carol Series #2 (adapted from Michael Luke and Bob Russell) SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 98:2-9 INTRODUCTION: This December we’re talking about some of the Carols we sing every year at Christmas. Today we’ll take a look at a song Isaac Watts wrote almost 300 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Evans avatar

    Narnia: My Turkish Delight Series

    Contributed by Mike Evans on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,795 views

    We find freedom when we bring our desires into the light and trust God will be true to His promises.

    My Turkish Delight pt. 3 of 5 Again this week we step into the fantasy world of Narnia. Of course, especially for some of the adults, we need to review some of what we’ve already talked about in this story. It’s important as we walk with God to remember. To review what is true because what is true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    A Name That's Worthy Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 6, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,453 views

    We need to hold the name of God in reverence with our tongue and our lives.

    Please turn with me to Exodus 20:1-17, as we read our text tonight. In Lewis Carroll’s book “Alice in Wonderland”, Alice was having a conversation with the Mad Hatter and the March Hare one afternoon. And the March Hare scolded her, saying, “You should say what you mean!” Alice said, “I do — at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Rogers avatar

    Denying Jesus

    Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,855 views

    A sermon on how we deny Christ when we don’t lean on him

    Denying Jesus Luke 22:54-62 Peter was “the Rock”. He was sure that he would never forsake Jesus. That when ever the going got tough he would be there. In fact he even told Jesus that he was ready to go with Him into prison and into death. How often do we do the same thing? We stand and say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let God's Son Shine!

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 17, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,940 views

    LENT 3(A) - Let God’s Son shine as Jesus brings us into his light and keeps us away from the dark.

    LET GOD’S SON SHINE! Ephesians 5:8-14 - March 14, 2004 - LENT 3 EPHESIANS 5:8-14 8For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9(for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10and find out what pleases ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Andy Almendarez avatar

    Jesus Makes Christianity Unique

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 2,458 views

    To explore what Jesus and the Christian faith have that makes them unique in our world full of religions.

    Jesus Makes Christianity Unique. Scripture Reading: John 14:1-7 Text: John 14:6 Sermon Idea: To explore what Jesus and the Christian faith have that makes them unique in our world full of religions. Jews, Muslims and Christians have one thing in common. They all worship one God. But that is where ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Who Is The Wise Guy?

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,408 views

    This sermon compares false and true wisdom.

    Turn with me to James 3. Read James 3:13-18. James starts this passage off with a penetrating question, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” A lot of people claim to be wise and understanding. He is calling for us to examine our motives and ourselves. He calls those who think they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Louis Bartet avatar

    A Kiss You Don't Want To Miss

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,184 views

    How to experience mercy and peace while facing truth and righteousness.

    TITLE: A Kiss You Don’t Want To Miss TEXT: Psalm 85:1-13; John 1:14-17 TOPIC: The reconciliation of truth and righteousness with mercy and peace. Preached to Point Assembly of God on April 27, 2003 by Louis Bartet. Psalm 85 can be divided into three sections. - The first, verses 1-3, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James May avatar

    Working Together As One Body – Part Ii Series

    Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,779 views

    Part II in the series of working together as one body under Christ.

    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

  • Jim Luthy avatar

    Thriving In A World Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,729 views

    The Parable of the Weeds in Matthew 13 is meant to demonstrate that the kingdom of God can flourish in spite of all the evil and opposition.

    Thriving In A World of Evil Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 Pastor Jim Luthy Our vision statement calls us to see the Living Christ in a thriving church of giving people. As we continue along this long walk with Jesus, how will our encounters with Christ translate into us becoming a thriving ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Decker avatar

    A Brave Grace

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2003
    based on 130 ratings
     | 8,589 views

    We can experience and exhibit a brave grace.

    A BRAVE GRACE John 8:1-11 S: Grace Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE CAN EXPERIENCE AND EXHIBIT A BRAVE GRACE. ?: Inductive KW: Movement TS: We will find four movements in the narrative found in John 8:1-11 that demonstrate how Jesus handles conflict. The _____ movement is… I. CRIME (1-3) II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist