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  • J. Allen Lucas avatar

    From Sadness To Singing

    Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 17,485 views

    It is normal to fell forsaken when we feel forgotten and all of our efforts seem to be useless. But there is One who is touchable and approachable when we’re struggling with feelings of infirmity.

    From Sadness To Singing Psalm 13:1 How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? [2] How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me? [3] Consider and hear me, O Lord my God: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cut-Off Vs Pruning

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 12, 2012
     | 12,413 views

    I. EXORDIUM: What will you choose? to be cut-off or prune? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that pruning is more to be chosen than to be cut-off IV. TEXT: John 15:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) H

    I. EXORDIUM: What will you choose? to be cut-off or prune? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that pruning is more to be chosen than to be cut-off IV. TEXT: John 15:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Easter Matters

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,399 views

    Easter matters because the Christian God has identified with our humanity.

    WHY DOES EASTER MATTER? EASTER SUNDAY, 2001 Congressman David Obey of Wisconsin tells the story about the late Senator Hubert Humphrey and Federal Judge Miles Lord. Humphrey and Lord were on a fishing trip in Northern Minnesota. While at a sporting goods store, the Judge noticed a tour bus from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Lesson In Farming Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 28, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,484 views

    A look at the four conditions of the human heart and the receptivity of each to the Word of God

    A Lesson in Farming Text: Luke 8:4-15 Introduction: For the next several weeks we’re going to be looking at the parables of Christ as they are found in the Gospel of Luke. The word for "parable" means, "to throw alongside." Therefore, a parable is a type of illustration thrown alongside of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hidden Dangers

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,392 views

    There are many hidden dangers in life which can devastate the human soul.

    HIDDEN DANGERS INTRO.- ILL.- The furious customer called the waitress over to his table and demanded to know what was in his soup. She looked and shyly said, "I’ll have to call the boss. I don’t know one bug from another." That’s what I call a "hidden danger." Better check your soup from now on. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    City Sidewalks, Busy Sidewalks Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 428 ratings
     | 18,238 views

    In the midst of the busyness of humanity, and their journey to nowhere, God makes an astounding promise.

    Soon It Will Be Christmas Day – Part 1 December 9, 2001 INTRODUCTION The popular Christmas song, “Silver Bells,” begins with the familiar words, “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks.” That picture is certainly accurate at Christmas time. The city sidewalks are busy sidewalks filled with holiday ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Jesus: Son Of David, Son Of God

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Jan 17, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,880 views

    The genealogy of Jesus helps us to understand and relate to the fullness of Jesus’ humanity.

    Well, as you are well aware, it’s the holiday season. Just look around you, red and green everywhere, the stores are crowded with shoppers, and the extended family is getting friendlier and more loving toward one another as each day passes, right? It’s true that the holiday season is billed as one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Destroyer Of Destiny

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 15,275 views

    A Sanctity of Human Life message describing how the devil is the destroyer of destiny.

    NOTES: 1. Introduction borrowed from Johnny Small’s (Contributor ID 6865)message SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE (Sermon ID 42459) 2. My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The Word Became Flesh Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,400 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to explain the significance of the Supreme Being becoming a human being.

    Christmas in John 1 The Word Became Flesh John 1:1-14 Intro: Words 1. A young man was buying a shirt in a department store. The shirt label said, “Shrink Resistant.” He asked the clerk what that meant. The clerk said, “The label means that the shirt will shrink, but it doesn’t want to.” 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Value Of One!

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,767 views

    A sermon on Santity of Human Life Sunday - A strong Pro-Life message.

    “The Value of One” Pastor Glenn Newton 1-15-00 Sanctity of Human Life Sunday Text: John 10:1-18 In my 8 years as a Pastor I have received more criticism when I speak about my pro-life stand than I do on any other topic. Responses have ranged from sarcasm to anger to apathy. Yet, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Who's The Man

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,819 views

    A VIEW OF HUMANITY VERSUS SPIRITUALITY. A DELICATE QUESTION. WHO’S THE MAN?

    WHO’S THE MAN THE MAN OF MAN IS CHRIST THE MAN OF WOMAN IS MAN THE MAN OF CHRIST IS GOD WHO’S THE MAN? AS CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF MAN - GOD GAVE HIM DOMINION OVER THE CHURCH AS MAN IS THE HEAD OF HIS WIFE - GOD GAVE HIM RULE AND AUTHORITY OVER HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The Image Of God

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 106 ratings
     | 33,706 views

    We are valuable as humans because we are made in God’s image

    In the Image of God Imagine that you are driving your car at a high rate of speed and as you approach a stoplight at a busy downtown intersection you realize that your brakes have totally failed. As you quickly survey the situation you see that, parked on the right is a brand new BMW...parked on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Butler avatar

    Jesus Was Just Like Us

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Sep 14, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,555 views

    A look at why Jesus became flesh and blood to save all humanity.

    JESUS WAS JUST LIKE US Hebrews 2:5-18 Key Verse and Theme: “Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death – that is, the devil – and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ben Mandrell avatar

    The Christian And Government Series

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,426 views

    As Christians, we are to support the Government because human government is ordained by God.

    Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Christianity 101: The Christian and Government Romans 13:1-7 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, July 6, 2008 God’s timing is always perfect. As I began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tempted In Every Way

    Contributed by Steven Witt on May 12, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,967 views

    Jesus led to, and through, the wilderness of human temptation by the Holy Spirit.

    “Tempted In Every Way” Text: Luke 4:1-13 Hebrews 4:15 – For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. You must pass the test to be advanced to the next grade God committed to your graduation! Testing by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist