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  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Don't Just Do Something, Sit There

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 4,876 views

    We are so busy. Are we too busy to pray? What do we pray for? Does AMEN mean we are disconnecting God and getting back to life -- or does it mean something else?

    There are 5 Presbyterian congregations in Iraq, and lately, I have been writing and receiving email from some of their pastors and elders. I told them about our 24 hour prayer vigil. They were very, very impressed. Looking back, I realize, I might have given them the wrong impression. I’m going ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Simeon

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 24,188 views

    Christmas drama on Simeon’s meeting of Jesus has several good preaching points in it.

    Simeon It was just another ordinary day, at least it began that way. I awoke to the normal aches and pains of a man my age. I had seen 80 summers and winters come and go, each one a little faster than the one before. Though time seemed to go quicker, I seemed to be getting slower and slower, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Pilgrim's Heart

    Contributed by James May on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,575 views

    We must have the same characteristics as a pilgrim that Abraham had if we are going to finally find that city that God has built for us.

    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

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    Simon The Stone

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 14, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,674 views

    Jesus sees not merely what we are, but what we can be. Peter was transformed from an unstable, weak, and impetuous man to a man who was rock solid for Christ.

    Simon The Stone Text: John 1: 41-42 Intro: Simon Peter is one of my favorite characters in the Bible. He fills its pages with life and energy. Though he was often reckless and impetuous, he was always sincere. Simon was a man who was passionate about everything he did. Later in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Searan avatar

    A New Year's Example For The Church Of The Living God

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,213 views

    This is a New Year’s Sermon using Ezra as a paradigm for the church

    A New Year’s Example for the Church of Jesus Christ Text: Ezra 7:10 (KJV) 10For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. Ezra 7:10 (Amplified Bible) 10For Ezra had prepared and set his heart to seek the Law of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Healed By His Passion

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 7, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,989 views

    God Entered human suffering in order to transform it with his presence.

    Sermon - Healed by His Passion - Sunday March 7, 2004 Last Sunday the Academy Awards were watched as usual by about a billion people worldwide.It’s the biggest and considered by many to be the most important awards event in the entertainment world. The awards were hosted this year again ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "I Do, I Do, I Do Believe In Spooks!" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 12, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,113 views

    The church must comprehend, in these last days, that our real enemy is spiritual. Without Christ we can do nothing (#16 in The Christian Victor series)

    “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” “And tho’ this world, with devils filled, Should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Gift Of Family

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 12, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,435 views

    Three radical priorities for the family.

    INTRODUCTION In the weeks ahead, in light of Memorial Day and Father’s Day, it is my intention to bring a series of messages that will challenge your faith and call you to choose sides in the spiritual warfare that is being waged in our lives. After those messages I’m going to be dealing with four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What We Believe: God (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on May 27, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,982 views

    Discover what difference God’s unchanging nature, His goodness and His nearness makes in our lives

    This morning, we conclude our study of what is God like? We are not saying that we will have a full understanding of what God is like, but we at least have a better understanding of what the Bible, God’s own revelation, says about what He is like. Someone tells about a dyslexic insomniac ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Did Jesus Really Say About Himself? Series

    Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,335 views

    This sermon looks at eight of the “I Am” passages in the Gospel of John for the purpose of seeing what it was Jesus actually said about Himself. This sermon addresses Dan Brown’s claim that Jesus never really claimed divinity.

    Who Did Jesus Really Claim to Be? John 8:48-59 Introduction Here is another quote from Dan Brown’s, The Da Vinci Code: “Jesus was viewed by his followers as a mortal prophet… a great and powerful man, but a man nonetheless. A mortal.” This is pretty much the general opinion concerning Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mature Faith

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,610 views

    Study with me the five purposes of the church – five experiences that can make us strong disciples, able to serve our Master.

    My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4 (NRSVA) Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Messages To The Seven Churches - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Aug 1, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,308 views

    Christ has the very special message for the church that is suffering trouble and persecution. Jesus is always in charge of what happens to us. He controls the circumstances and troubles no matter what happens. Therefore, He will work all things for our go

    MESSAGES TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES Revelation 2:1- 3:22 Part 11 Smyrna – “Persecuted & Poor Rich Church” Revelation 2:8-11 Good News Christian Fellowship July 29, 2006 BUCAS, Daraga Albay Introduction Last week we began our message with the church at Ephesus. That church represents the believer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Motivation? Part Ii

    Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,756 views

    When we have our motivation focused correctly, that is, we are doing something for God, God will honor that dedication and commitment with blessing our lives.

    Title: What’s your Motivation? Part II Scripture: Acts 23 The following is by Paul Anka & Frank Sinatra As performed by Frank Sinatra Hit # 27 on the Top 40 charts in 1969 And now, the end is near, and so I face, the final curtain. My friend, I’ll say it clear, I’ll state my case, of which I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Under The Law Or In Christ? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 11, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,914 views

    In this sermon, we learn about what we were under the law and what are in Christ.

    Scripture Becoming a Christian was for me a great liberation. At nineteen years of age, the Holy Spirit started convicting me of my sin. I became acutely aware that I was breaking God’s law. Finally, when God gave me new life in Jesus Christ, I was set free. This is what the apostle Paul writes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dying To Live Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,155 views

    Easter Sermon

    A Preacher found a shoe box in a closet. He opened it and found strange contents. Inside was an egg carton with 5 eggs inside. Next to the eggs was a stack of bills that totaled over a thousand dollars in small bills. As soon as his wife walked through the door he stopped her to ask if she knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ