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  • John Gaston avatar

    The Forgotten Tree

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 15, 2021
     | 3,344 views

    The Christmas Tree has become the main symbol of Christmas; baby Jesus has little connection to it. God's Christmas Tree is the Cross of Calvary. God hung His gift on it -- His Son Jesus. I put up a 5-ft. cross with Christmas lights on it.

    THE FORGOTTEN TREE 1 Pet. 2:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In one Dennis the Menace cartoon, Dennis rushes into the living room. His mother is standing there with her mouth open and Dennis is holding a large box. 2. He announces with a loud voice, “We’d better tell Santa Claus to forget about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Five Things You Must Do To Be A Healthy Christian

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,054 views

    1. Worshipping God publicly and privately 2. Grow in knowledge of God 3. Fellowship with others 4. Share our faith with others 5. Use our gifts

    “Five Things You Must Do to Be a Healthy Christian” March 9, 2008 Everybody seems to be on a health kick these days. Turn on just about any channel on TV and you will find someone selling something to make you healthy. It may be a juicer or Bow flex or pill – but everyone wants you to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Blessings & Ingratitude

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 13,631 views

    A lesson from the life of the paralytic at the pool of Bethesda.

    The movie Fourth Of July tells the true story of Ron Kovic played by Tom Cruise. Kovic is a patriotic, All-American small town athlete who surprises his family by enlisting with the Marines to fight in the Vietnam War. However, once he is in Viet Nam the glory of war and heroism fades quickly. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dean O'Bryan avatar

    Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,655 views

    Using several of the other "Narnia" contributors’ information and ideas about C.S. Lewis and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, I shaped this sermon, based on John 1:1-14 and John 3:16

    Trinity Baptist Church, December 18, 2005 What if there were no Christmas? John 1:1-14, John 3:16 When he became a Christian, C.S. Lewis called himself, “perhaps the most dejected and reluctant convert in all of England.“ He had fought hard to hold onto his atheistic worldview. He had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    After You've Rebuilt A Broken Wall Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 13,777 views

    In this message, we’ll see that what God is really after in all our rebuilding is worship. Nehemiah rebuilt to restore worship. That’s what the ultimate end of our rebuilding must be. When that is in view, we will be looking for evidences of true worsh

    You’ve seen, felt, shared, and met a need. You’ve found some brokenness in your family, in the marketplace, in the church and you’ve been busy rebuilding. You formed a dream team to help you and you’ve made it through attacks from without, division from within. You’ve even survived personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Riley avatar

    Reasons To Believe In The Resurrection

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 2,957 views

    a topical sermon examining core reasons for believing that Jesus really did rise from the dead

    Islington Baptist Church April 15, 2001 Scripture readings: Acts 1:1-3; 2, I Corinthians 15 Who here knows what a legend is? A legend is a non verifiable story handed down by tradition from earlier times and popularly accepted as having in fact occurred. “It has often happened that those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Friend Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 13, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,720 views

    If you want to enjoy intimate fellowship with your incredible Lord, take the time to welcome strangers and stand near Him. Then believe Him when He tells you He wants to do the impossible in and through you.

    Some time ago, a newspaper in Tacoma, Washington, carried the story of Tattoo, the basset hound. Tattoo didn't intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut his leash in the car door and took off with Tattoo still outside the vehicle, he had no choice. A motorcycle officer named Terry ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Influence Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 14, 2016
     | 7,910 views

    In this sermon on the influence of a servant, we examine Jesus' illustrations of salt and light from the Sermon on the Mount. I also continue to rely on Swindoll's book, Improving Your Serve.

    Introduction: A. Hillary Clinton’s current presidential campaign gives this old illustration an interesting twist. 1. There’s a story told about a drive that Bill and Hillary Clinton took while they were on vacation. 2. After driving along enjoying the beautiful countryside, they needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Influence Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 2, 2024
     | 1,732 views

    After Jesus painted the portrait of a servant in the beatitudes, He illustrated the influence of a servant in the properties of salt and light. The world needs us to be salt and light and we can be that through our service.

    Introduction: A. Let’s start with an interesting and poignant story. 1. One day Bill and Hillary Clinton were out for a drive while they were on vacation. 2. After driving along enjoying the beautiful countryside, they needed to stop for gas. 3. They pulled into a tiny gas station, and out walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Parable Of The Four Soils Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 6,577 views

    Only one of the four soils produces. Three of the four soils reject the seed. The problem isn’t with the seed but the soil. It’s the same seed that produces a great crop in the fourth soil that goes away in the first three soils.

    Jesus’ message was designed for religious outsiders. There’s something beautiful in the way those on the outside react when they first hear the gospel. One person when he recently began to comprehend the message of Jesus, recently asked me: “Do you mean to tell me that Adolf Hitler could receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Parable Of The Growing Seed: The Growth Of God's Kingdom Vs. The Kingdom Of Babylon Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 26, 2022
     | 1,653 views

    The parable describes the kingdom of God, and in particular, how the growth of the kingdom of God works.

    “Lloyd was proud of his architectural marvel. He called it Taliesin in honor of a Welsh bard and his romantic poems. The Chicago architect planned to enjoy plenty of romance in his Wisconsin getaway. And that’s exactly why the locals were scandalized. Whenever they spoke about Lloyd’s house, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    4 Mistakes In Dealing With Problems

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,314 views

    Let’s look this morning Abraham, Sarah’s, and Hagar’s mistakes in dealing with their problems.

    4 MISTAKES IN DEALING WITH PROBLEMS Genesis 16:1-16 INTRODUCTION: According to management expert Peter Drucker, managers do not generally spend a great deal of time making decisions. Decision making is, however, the task that has the most far-reaching consequences. It’s imperative that managers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    I Know My Redeemer Lives Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,426 views

    Beyond all of the cultural reasons to come to Easter worship, we come to know that our lives are anchored. But it’s hard to know. Job points the way by affirming a redeemer despite the lack of evidence. Today we know a living redeemer, life changer.

     I If I were to ask you why you’ve come here today, how would you answer? Tell the truth, now; you’re in church. What do you expect and why are you here today? I’d guess that a number of us would give out what Mayor Williams calls the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Exception And The Rule

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 17, 2012
     | 5,481 views

    The proof of God's activity in our lives is not so much about the magnificent and the miraculous as it is about the grace that sustains us even in our weakness.

    Title: The Exception and the Rule Text: II Corinthians 12:2-10 Thesis: The proof of God’s activity in our lives is not so much about the magnificent and the miraculous as it is about the grace that sustains us even in our weakness. Introduction When he was born his mother named after gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Mary's Christmas

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 14, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,534 views

    Mary’s Christmas means Merry Christmas to us.

    Mary’s Christmas Luke 1:26-38 Jim Merriam, of Tara, Ontario told this story: After weeks of cancer therapy, my radiation technologist became concerned about redness and apparent burning around my waist. (Big crisis right?)They immediately sent me to an oncologist. When the doctor entered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free