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  • James Lee avatar

    Harmony Of The Early Church Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 7,207 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Harmony of the Early Church Acts 4:32-37 I read about a lady, who called long distance to talk with her friend because she was terribly distraught. She told her friend that her church had become a scene right out of the Hatfield’s and McCoy’s movie. “The deacons are fighting-with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding The Present Time Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2014
    based on 86 ratings
     | 36,075 views

    In the light of our salvation what must we do? 1- Put aside the deeds of darkness 2- Behave decently as in the daytime 3- Clothe ourselves with the Lord Jesus

    INTRO.- Do you know what time it is? Many people are living in their own little fairy tale world and they don’t know what’s going on spiritually. ILL.- “Actress Katie Holmes Six Years Later” the article stated. Six years after what? Six years after meeting Tom Cruise. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Not Without Honor

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,111 views

    What motivates your ministry?

    Not Without Honor When a person gets a promotion at work, has won a prize or received some other kind of award or recognition the first people he/she normally wants to share that good news with is family. It may be by phone or E-mail or bursting into the house yelling, "Honey! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Can I Really Believe In The Church? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 4, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,437 views

    The five purposes of the church, as displayed by 5 images Jesus used to describe the church, and how Christians fit into the picture.

    Ephesians 4:1-16 – Can I Believe in the Church? I’m told that in a museum in Greenwich Village, Detroit, MI, there is a huge steam locomotive. Beside this complicated machine, there is a sign showing boiler pressure, size, the number of wheels, horsepower, lengths, weight and so on. The bottom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salt In My Eye

    Contributed by Duane Brown on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,592 views

    The story of Lot’s wife, and Jesus reminder to "Remember"...

    He sat there at the gate of the city, watching the sun as it started its descent over the roof tops of the skyline of the city and slowly disappeared into the western horizon. This day like so many other, had brought with it the typical events that had become the trademark for this town. Passing ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Switchbacks On The Road Of Life Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 22, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,085 views

    God weaves our lives through many turns on the upward call.

    Children’s Sermon Freight trains cannot climb very steep hills. In fact, 4% would be near the absolute limit of any freight train. (Show as 4 cm lift on meter ruler.) Steepest road in the United States? Canton Avenue, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a grade of 37%, meaning that for every ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Forgiveness.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 6,975 views

    Forgiveness. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Forgiveness. Reading: Luke chapter 7 verses 36-50. Ill: • A man asked his wife what she would like for her birthday. • She replied; “I would love to be eight again!” • On the morning of her birthday; • He arose and made her a great big bowl of Cocopops. • Then he took her off to the local ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Fruit Of Forgiveness. Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 15, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,365 views

    The Fruit of Forgiveness - Luke chapter 7 verses 36-50 - Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Repentant Woman (vs 36-38). (2). The Critical Host (vs 39-43). (3). The Forgiving Saviour (vs 44-50). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Has anyone been on a plane trip recently? • Has anyone been on a boat trip recently? • Has anyone been on a train trip recently? • Has anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Bread In My Father's House

    Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Nov 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,831 views

    A fresh look at the story of the Lost Boy of Luke 15

    
BREAD IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE
 Lk 15:11-24 
 
A preacher was once invited to an old aged home to conduct a service for the residents. He spent some time agonizing over what he was to speak about. He finally settled upon a topic. The talk was focused upon bringing comfort ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Savior And Lord

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 19, 2014
     | 2,331 views

    By his sacrifice of himself, Jesus has proven his love for us. And because of that we worship him. We acknowledge him as Savior and Lord not because we have to but because we want to!

    Do you remember the story of the emperor’s clothes? If I am recalling it right, someone persuaded the emperor to buy a suit of clothes that only people with the most exquisite taste in fashion could see. Of course, the emperor could not see the clothes, nor could anyone else – because ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Loyd C. Taylor avatar

    The Son In Songs

    Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Dec 8, 2023
     | 1,302 views

    This was used as a Christmas letter. It may be of use to you either as a sermon, illustration or letter.

    I love Christmas, who doesn't? I love Christmas music, decorations, and presents! Yes! I love to receive presents, don't you? But I love the songs of Christmas, and I love to hear of the Son in Christmas songs! “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” is a line from the popular ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith A Step Into The Water

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 15,294 views

    Faith must be acted on in order to be effective.

    "Faith: Step Into the Water" Josh. 3:13-16 13 And as soon as the priests who carry the ark of the LORD--the Lord of all the earth--set foot in the Jordan, its waters flowing downstream will be cut off and stand up in a heap." 14 So when the people broke camp to cross the Jordan, the priests ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Smith avatar

    Following Our Call

    Contributed by Christopher Smith on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,560 views

    We all wait for that call from God, but what do we do when it comes?

    When we hear God’s call, but do not head. The reading this week is a little longer than last, but I decided it was important to read the entire first chapter of Jonah. Everyone is familiar with the story of Jonah being swallowed by the whale, but perhaps not everyone knows why. As we can see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Us Give Thanks

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,737 views

    With Thanksgiving coming up this week and the Holidays approaching. It would be a good time for us to reflect on how blessed we are as a people.

    Let Us Give Thanks HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 11-23-02 With Thanksgiving coming up this week and the Holidays approaching. It would be a time for us reflect on How blessed we are as a people. Especially in S. Calif. and here at Harvest House Blessed first, because we are saved and are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Glory In The King's Gate

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 1, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 11,553 views

    The routine and "hum-drum" responsibilities of life are what elevate men to great places.

    THE GLORY OF THE KING’S GATE TEXT: Esther 6:12 Esther 6:12 KJV And Mordecai came again to the king’s gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered. I. INTRODUCTION -- THE COMMON LIFE -I find myself somewhat indebted to Linda Little who taught me 11th grade ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal