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I'd Avoid Being Half Baked

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 30, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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A sermon adapted from Clovis Chappell out of his book, "If I Were Young". Focuses on Jesus as a role model and how to avoid being unbalanced.

Hosea 7:8 I’D Avoid Being Half-Baked Adapted from “If I Were Young” by Clovis Chappell Introduction: Waiting for God was a British sitcom that ran from 1990 to 1994. You can see it on PBS from time to time. "Waiting for God" takes place in a British Retirement home. This program brings to light ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If The Heart Were A Bone... I'd Be Crippled

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 22, 2011

based on 1 rating

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Seeing the Christ in our midst...

I can remember being young and watching the play Peter Pan. In that play there is a scene in which Tinker Bell, who becomes jealous of Wendy, agrees to betray Peter Pan by identifying the location of his hiding place to Captain Hook. Captain Hook then sends a bomb to Peter Pan which is disguised ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Catholic

I'd Be Glad To Come To Your Funeral

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2012

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A sermon based on Hosea 13:14

HoHum: Garrison Keillor told the story of he time his mother and father took him to the city to visit an aunt who was lonely and alone after the death of her husband of 55 years. He describes how she looked to him at 10 years of age. Her dress was stained with food spots, her makeup was heavy on ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 13:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Think You'd Better Recognize

Contributed by Jesse Harris Jr. on Aug 7, 2001

based on 37 ratings

| 6,076 views

the Lord’s Supper, revisited

Prayer Introduction The Lord’s Supper is a symbolic act of obedience, during which we: · contemplate the price of salvation · remember the death of our Lord and savior · anticipate the second coming of Jesus Christ. Brother’s and Sister’s I am overjoyed and honored to stand before you this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

My Month Of Dominion

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Aug 19, 2020

based on 1 rating

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With great delight I welcome you to the month of August, our Month of Dominion. I thank God who has kept us from Coronavirus and global death.

My Month of Dominion Pastor Amos Dada PhD; P. Eng With great delight I welcome you to the month of August, our Month of Dominion. I thank God who has kept us from Coronavirus and global death. Interestingly, to show how critical and important the issue of dominion is, God during the first creation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28, Mark 16:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

How'd They Do That? Series

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 7,928 views

How to have a great home.

Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways. You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your sons will be like olive shoots around your table. Thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Everything I Need

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on May 14, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 6,856 views

It’s easy to focus on what we do not have, but in Paul’s last will to Timothy, he reminds Timothy to focus on what he does have.

II TIMOTHY 1:3-13 (7) I HAVE EVERYTHING I NEED ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT, BUT REWARDING EXPERIENCE IN LIFE IS: TO ENCOURAGE SOMEONE ELSE WHEN YOU NEED ENCOURAGEMENT YOURSELF. JESUS IN THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE (MATTHEW 26/MARK 14) . . . IN OUR TEXT TODAY. . . APOSTLE PAUL IS WRITING TO TIMOTHY . ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 31: Life’s Ups And Downs - Part 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 27, 2019

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It is wise to trust in the Lord.

9 Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly. Have mercy upon me, O Lord, for I am in trouble A sudden change of subject matter occurs in verse 9, as the psalmist follows up his prayer for mercy with a clarification of his need for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

D.o.a. Or D.b.j.

Contributed by James Kirkland on Feb 27, 2011

based on 4 ratings

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You are D.O.A. or Dead Before Jesus and we need to be A.W.J. "Alive With Jesus". Take away the earthly things that are between the living and the dead. Remove the obstacles that separate you from God.

D. O. A. or D. B. J. John 11:11-14 (NLT) Then he said, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but now I will go and wake him up.”12 The disciples said, “Lord, if he is sleeping, he will soon get better!”13 They thought Jesus meant Lazarus was simply sleeping, but Jesus meant ...read more

Scripture: John 11:11-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Would You Rather Be Dead?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Feb 9, 2008

based on 3 ratings

| 2,263 views

This Ash Wednesday sermon uses a scene from "Fight Club" as its major illustration - it attempts to show that Christ doesn’t just give us a second chance, but that He puts us to death (while taking on our death) in Baptism and give us the empty tomb.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who makes our lives more beautiful than what they could ever be on their own. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, About ten years ago, a movie came out that just about everyone saw. It was called “Fight ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The 3 D's Of Spiritual Dullness

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Mar 22, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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What could cause you to doubt God’s plans for your life? I suggest that you beware of the 3 D’s of dullness!

THE 3 D’S OF SPIRITUAL DULLNESS ACTS 24:17-30 CONCEPT: TO EXPOSE SPIRITUAL DULLNESS AT ITS HEIGHT, AND TO RECOMMEND A REMEDY. HERE WE HAVE THE CHRISTIAN AND THE JEW BROUGHT INTO CLOSE CONTACT; AND THERE SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN AS FAIR AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

"I Have Seen Jesus: Have You?” Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

based on 1 rating

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when I imagine the story of Mary, and how weeping Mary turned into surprised Mary turned into responsive Mary, I see the power, the potential, the possibilities that come from lives that are lived in relationship with the living Lord Jesus.

“I Have Seen Jesus: Have You?” – Series: Seeing Jesus Apr 15, 2007 John 20:11-18 Intro: Christ is Risen! It is true, it is gloriously true – Christ is Risen! So, now what? The greatest story, our most important story, has just last week reached its climax. Our Lord, crucified, but then ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have What I Have?

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Feb 14, 2024

| 755 views

Do you have what I have? If you do, you have a satisfied soul because you know the Jesus of the Bible lives in your soul.

38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all who are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Have Seen The Lord!!

Contributed by Carl Benge on Apr 28, 2007

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Easter Sermon, based on Mary Magdelene’s pronouncement she had seen Jesus at the Tomb and the evangelistic message of bringing Christ to others.

How many of us have ever tried to imagine ourselves, being amongst those in that upper room so many centuries ago. Have you ever tried to imagine, what was going through the minds of the disciples? The emotion in that room must have been incredible. Mary Magdalene has already shared that Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

Such A Deal I Have For You!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 25, 2005

based on 103 ratings

| 4,892 views

A sermon about the offerings God and Satan have for each of us.

"LET’S MAKE A DEAL!" Who among you remembers the ‘LET’S MAKE A DEAL’ TV show? It was one of the most popular games shows of its day. Contestants were given some really good money or prizes, but along with each gift came a chance to gamble; gamble on turning that gift into much more, or losing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-39

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