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  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    What The Blind Man Saw

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 158 ratings
     | 27,766 views

    Someone said to Helen Keller, “What a pity you have no sight!” to which she replied, “Yes, but what a pity so many have sight but cannot see!”

    Joke: There was a blind man at Wal-Mart the other day. He seemed to be doing alright until he started spinning his dog around his head on its leash. The sales lady ran over and asked, “Can I help you?” To which the blind man replied, “No thanks, I’m just looking around.” Bartimaeus acts like I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soak It In Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 12,706 views

    When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak in His outpouring of refreshment and even His time of cleansing which is also refreshing.

    Soak It In! Thesis: When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak in His outpouring of refreshment and even His time of cleansing which is also refreshing. Illustration: Pour water on the sponge and the duck. Which one soaks up the water? One is open to receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Deceive Yourselves!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 13, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 13,691 views

    Don’t compare ourselves with others? Why would the Bible say that?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I have a friend who says that he can remember going to church with his parents when he was a little boy. Now that isn’t unusual, except that his family didn’t really go to church all that often. So he has some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Father's Day - The Blessing

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 13, 2001
    based on 1,664 ratings
     | 211,111 views

    Dr. Gary Smalley wrote a book entitled, "The Blessing." In it he examines the blessing that Isaac bestowed upon Jacob. Let’s consider 4 ingredients of that blessing.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK REVISED - 2016 TEXT: Genesis 27:25 34 ILL. One day in school, Calvin, the precocious, smart-mouth kid of the Calvin & Hobbes comic strips, raised his hand in class. Warily, his bespectacled teacher, Mrs. Wormwood, asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessing Or Curse: The Choice Is Yours

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 29,080 views

    Sin

    Everyone grab a pen or a pencil. Now, take your bulletin and I¡¦m going to practice ¡§Preacher¡¦s Prerogative¡¨ and re-title my sermon. I gave this sermon its original title a month or so ago when I went away on a retreat day. I read this chapter, drew up an outline and the title printed in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rob Culler avatar

    The Benefits Of An Intentional Life Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 16,304 views

    Last in a six-part series of living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

    The Benefits of an Intentional Life INTRODUCTION: For the past 5 weeks I have preached messages under the broad heading of LIVING AN INTENTIONAL LIFE. During this time, we have seen the fact that God has always worked in an intentional manner—that is, he has never had an accident or made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walking In The Darkness

    Contributed by James May on Jan 12, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,538 views

    Christians often find that they are walking in darkness because of their disobedience to the Word and will of God.

    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

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    See The Vision Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 11,437 views

    sermon on stewardship written with help from wels study

    January 12, 2003 Genesis 28:10-22 10 Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Haran. 11 When he reached a certain place, he stopped for the night because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones there, he put it under his head and lay down to sleep. 12 He had a dream in which he saw a stairway ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Ten Commandments

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 12,855 views

    A Message that proves that we have all sinned and broken God’s commandments in some way, and that we all need Christ for salvation

    Today’s Sermon The Ten Commandments By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. We take our text today from the book of Exodus 20:1-18. Before we read this passage, please bow with me in prayer. Prayer: Heavenly Father, speak to us today. Let us know our plight and our sins that we may seek your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    The Anointing Breaks The Yoke

    Contributed by James May on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 162 ratings
     | 126,647 views

    We need the anointing power of the Holy Ghost in our lives if we want to the yoke that the devil attempts of put on us destroyed.

    THE ANOINTING BREAKS THE YOKE By Pastor James May It seems that the church is under an all-out attack from the powers of darkness. Everyone I speak to is experiencing new troubles, new attacks that they have never seen before. The devil knows that his time is short and he is doing all he can to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Finding God In The Silence Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,117 views

    In considering the spiritual discipline of solitude and silence, we want to ask: 1. Why do we need solitude? 2. What are the benefits of solitude? 3. How do we move into solitude?

    We seem to be obsessed with our bodies. If you believed the commercials, you would believe that you really can lose 30 pounds in ten days while eating everything you want. Or if that doesn’t work, you can buy the Reduce-EZ girdle, and lose weight just by wearing it. If that doesn’t do it, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joe Bedy avatar

    The How, What,when And Where Of Prayer

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jan 23, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,035 views

    We know the Spirit is intertwined with our spirit and shares our hearts with God. We know that He knows our needs, but what is our part in prayer?

    Central Christian Church St Petersburg Florida January 2003 Joe Bedy “The How, What, When and Where of Prayer” It was the Disciples who asked Jesus to teach us how to pray. Remember when they asked this question Jesus was still alive on the earth and the Holy Spirit had not yet come. So today ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Hawks avatar

    What Is God's Plan For My Finances? Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 25, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,720 views

    First in a series on Getting a Grip on My Finances looks at the meaning of stewardship.

    (Powerpoint slides available) SLIDE 1 [Opening Activity Begin The following items are needed: 1. An empty, old bottle 2. A large key made of cardboard and spray painted gold. The key will have the verses of Matthew 6:19-21 printed and attached to one side. "Don’t store up treasures here on earth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    On The Dotted Line Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,930 views

    Even though vows are seldom kept, there are a few vows every follower of Jesus Christ ought to make and strive to keep.

    January 26, 2003 1Now on the sealed document were the names of: Nehemiah the governor, the son of Hacaliah, and Zedekiah, 2Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, 3Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, 4Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch, 5Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah, 6Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch, 7Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Christ In The Heart" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,027 views

    Christ wants to be the center of our lives, our personalities, our mind, our will. (#3 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

    “...so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith...” We have come to a phrase of great significance that we cannot skip over lightly, thinking it has only a surface application and only joins one phrase or one thought to the next. If the reader is not careful, there is the danger ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox