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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Staying Awake In Church

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 304 ratings
     | 35,830 views

    How the excitement of the Day of Pentecost can continue in the church today.

    Ever see someone fall asleep in church? It can be pretty funny. An evangelist friend of mine tells the story of an old man who fell asleep in church. The man’s mouth was wide open with his head tilted back. All of a sudden a fly flew into the man’s wide-open mouth. Naturally, this was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passing Your Faith On Down

    Contributed by Chris Gowen on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 12,116 views

    The most important thing to pass down to your children is not wealth, but a solid faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

    What will you leave behind when you are gone? We come into this world with a clutched fist, and we leave this life with open hands. When we leave, we leave it all behind. I saw a bumper sticker that read, “We are spending our children’s inheritance.” What do you desire to leave behind for your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Come On In" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,481 views

    Jesus gave us access to God.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Palm Sunday, March 24, 2002 “Come on In” Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 INTRODUCTION: Psalm 118 has long been associated with Palm Sunday. Verses 26-27 say, “Blessed is he who comes in the Name of the Lord...with boughs in hand, join in the festal procession.” It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Non-Exclusive Good

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,490 views

    A Sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent

    5th Sunday in Lent John:12:20-33 "The Non-Exclusive Good. "   20 ¶ Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. 21 So these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus." 22 Philip went and told Andrew; Andrew went with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Reality Based Faith & The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,949 views

    Whether we are or are not convinced that Christ rose from the dead does not affect the reality of the Resurrection. The Bible presents it as objective history. But if we accept its reality by faith and live consistently in light of it, it changes our l

    "Reality Based Faith" (John 20:19-29) NOTE: Here is a suggested bulletin insert I wrote. The Sermon follows it, after the **** ed Doubting Thomas and the Audacious Claim of the Resurrection by Ed Vasicek, pastor, Highland Park Church Kokomo, IN Thomas the Apostle was certainly a great man of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Must We Suffer?

    Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 10,493 views

    Instruction on the handling of suffering falls short because it leaves us with the resounding question of why, and it is in this sermon we see four reasons that Paul gave on why we suffer.

    CBS News anchor Dan Rather admits he was always fascinated by the sport of boxing, even though he was never good at it. “In boxing you’re on your own; there’s no place to hide,” he says. “At the end of the match only one boxer has his hand up. That’s it. He has no one to credit or to blame except ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessed Are The Peace Makers

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 8, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,418 views

    Blessed are the Peace Makers.

    INTRODUCTION: Today’s study looks at what the Bible says about conflict and in particular, peacemaking. For a topical outline of the material covered, research Peacemakers ministry either through LifeWay or the Peacemakers’ website. A. In a fallen world conflict is inevitable (personal level). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fix Your Prayers (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on May 29, 2003
    based on 43 ratings
     | 4,039 views

    Lesson 15 in a series on the Sermon on the Mount. I revisited the topic of prayer as we came to Jesus’s words about asking, seeking, and knocking.

    Fix Your Prayers (part 2) Matthew 7:7-11 It is quite possible that no aspect of the Christian life is as mysterious as prayer. What should I pray for and how should I pray? How come it seems like nothing happens when I pray? Do you ever think you’re just talking to the wall when you pray? Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fix Your Path Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,387 views

    Lesson 17 on the Sermon on the Mount. Choose the narrow path.

    Fix Your Path Matthew 7:13-23 Intro. One day when mom asked little Johnny what he’d learned about in Bible school he replied that they had studies Enoch. What did you learn about Enoch? Mom asked. Well, Enoch and God used to walk together every day. And they walked longer and longer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gain Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,114 views

    Entire sanctification means knowing where righteousness comes from. Any righteousness we have comes to us on the basis of faith in Christ Jesus. Thus, it is easy to give up any puny notion that our earthly qualifications gave us merit.

    "The Holiness Lifestyle: Gain Christ Jesus" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Philippians 3:1-11, KJV Purpose: Entire sanctification means knowing where righteousness comes from. Any righteousness we have comes to us on the basis of faith in Christ Jesus. Thus, it is easy to give up any puny notion ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Take Now"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,780 views

    Hesitation often proves disastrous, but Abraham shows us how to "take now" in responding with obedience to God.

    How many times a day do you receive the response, “Just a minute”? Perhaps you’ve asked your children to wash up and come to the dinner table or asked your spouse to lend you a hand or asked your mom or dad to read you a book or help with your homework. Many times we receive “Just a minute,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    The Sanctity Of All

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 284 ratings
     | 12,581 views

    This message discusses the importance and value of every single person, including those little ones who have yet to be born.

    THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE Psalm 139 INTRODUCTION: ILL> A recent Reader’s Digest had this story. The man was running late. He was worried that he was going to miss his plane so he ran out of the hotel, flagged down the first cab he saw and got in. He told the driver to get to the airport as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Patience Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,252 views

    This is the fifth sermon in the series on "THE Fruit of the Spirit"

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS PATIENCE—GALATIANS 5:22-26; MATTHEW 18:21-32 It was May of 2004 when the Holy Spirit taught me a valuable lesson in patience thanks to Sheila. Liz was on the leadership Team of a Walk to Emmaus, and I was left for 72 hours to be Sheila’s sole care giver. It seems so ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Becoming Fishers Of Men

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,854 views

    A challenege to share your faith to a lost world in need of Christ.

    All on the Altar – Becoming Fishers of Men Aug. 11, 2002 Matthew 4:19 and Luke 5:1-11 Sunday AM Intro: This morning I want to speak with you about something that all of us know as Christians that we are supposed to be doing, yet few of us, due to fear, ignorance, busyness, and other excuses and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Great Is Your Name

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 16, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,102 views

    “All things that the Father has are mine. Therefore I said that He will take of mine and declare it to you” John 16:15.

    Theme: How great is Your Name Text: Pr. 8:22-31; Rom. 5:1-5; Jn. 16:12-15 Today is Trinity Sunday - the day we celebrate the Holy Trinity of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. We can only understand this revelation, as the Scriptures teach us, when the Spirit, who is identical with Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed