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  • Richard White avatar

    Come Home

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,809 views

    The idea for this series comes from Max Lucado’s book 6 hours One Friday. It is part of a series leading up to Easter.

    Come Home! Luke 15:11-24 In a small town in 19th Century, England there was a Christmas day tradition. There would be a village party and all the children would receive gifts. Bright smiles, children playing happily, very joyful event, as they would gather around the tree in the center of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Beth Garrod-Logsdon avatar

    If You Give The Church A Penny...

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,703 views

    This stewardship sermon is a play on the children’s book, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie." Main idea of the sermon is tithing our TIME.

    If You Give the Church a Penny… 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Laura Joffe Numeroff is the author of a beloved pre-school classic entitled, “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.” Now, some of us may be quite familiar with the book, but others may not… So, let me begin this morning by reading this classic to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Biblical Christianity: Falling In Love Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,650 views

    This is the first of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of falling in love with Christ.

    Biblical Christianity Pt 1 ¡V Falling In Love Mark 14:3-9 I want you to know that I spent a long time searching for what I am going to begin sharing with you today. It is perhaps the most important series of messages that I have shared in a long time. Listen to these passages of Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Witnessing 101: Witnessing As A Way Of Life Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Jul 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,826 views

    This is the Fourth in a 5 part series on becoming a witness for Christ. This message investigates the idea of witnessing as a way of life. A simplified understanding of witnessing that is real.

    You Shall Be My Witnesses Pt 4 ¡V Witnessing, A Way of Life Acts 1:8; John 15:1-17 In Acts chapter 1:8 Jesus says to His disciples ¡§you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Where On Earth Did Marriage Come From?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,799 views

    This sermon attempts to provide a biblical basis for why God created marriage and rebuts the idea of the acceptance of homosexual marriages in our culture today.

    Where On Earth Did Marriage Come From? 3/11/2004 Genesis 2:18-25 Ephesians 5:22-33 Suppose you brought you a shiny gold brand new Lexus. You’re looking real good going down the highway. But when you get home, you notice this funny sound when you stop. The next day you notice this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    Justification Through Faith Is Nothing New. Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,399 views

    Paul takes his critics back to the OT to reveal that justification through faith is not some Pauline idea but Gods right from the begining.

    ROMANS 4: JUSTIFICATION THROUGH FAITH IS NOTHING NEW. • HAVE YOU EVER HEARD SOMETHING NEW FOR THE FIRST TIME AND IT HAS JUST BLOWN YOUR MIND AWAY? MAYBE IT HAS BECOME UNCOMFORTABLE, BECAUSE IT IS CHALLENGING ALL THOSE PRECONCEIVED IDEAS AND BELIEFS YOU HOLD. WHAT YOU HEAR DOESN’T FIT INTO YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Instructions

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008
     | 4,234 views

    Purpose is a pretty big idea. When we talk about “understanding your purpose in life,” the subject can seem kind of insurmountable.

    Purpose is a pretty big idea. When we talk about “understanding your purpose in life,” the subject can seem kind of insurmountable. A while back, I was involved in a Christian outreach project with the Jewish community. They weren’t sure if they trusted my intentions, so they invited me to meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Davon Huss avatar

    God's Comfort, Hope, And Salvation

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,906 views

    A sermon on 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 (Thanks to Joe Focht from Blue Letter Bible www.blueletterbible.org for ideas)

    Sermon for 5/25/2008 Introduction: Advice and instructions taken from actual military sources. Some of these guys must have had a sense of humor "When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend." --U.S. Marine Corps "Cluster bombing from B-52s is very, very accurate. The bombs are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    To Be Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013
     | 8,087 views

    Thomas a Kempis wrote a famous book called :The Imitation of Christ". Good idea. What does this text teach about it?

    To Be Like Jesus 1 John 3:1-6 Exposition of the Text Verse 1: See what kind of love the Father has given to us that we should be called children of God, and we are. Wherefore the world does not know us because it did not know Him. “What kind of love” here has the meaning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    He Is Jealous Of Me

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 17, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,991 views

    We should be captured by the idea that the God of the Universe is jealous for us. God in His infinite power and glory is concerned about you and me.

    “He Is Jealous for Me Exodus 20:4-6 I was recently listening to a contemporary Christian song “Oh, How He Loves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    We Remember The Fish, Leeks, & Garlic

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,545 views

    Do we recall the fish, cucumbers, melons. leeks, and onions of this world and forget about the slavery and bondage? God has a better idea.

    WE REMEMBER THE FISH AND GARLIC By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: There was a beautiful young dove. She was not only beautiful she was smart and very educated. Pretty Dove was raised in church and Sunday School was a love for her. Pretty Dove was taught the Bible and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    Replace A Complaing Attitude Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,734 views

    This is from a series on attitudes. I got a lot of ideas from a book by James MacDonald called Lord Change My Attitude.

    LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE Replace A Complaining Attitude Sunday January 21, 2007 Scripture Text: Romans 12:1-2 Numbers 11:1-3 Intro. A. We are launching today into a brand new sermon series that will take us all the way to Easter Sunday. As you can see ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    How To Pray When You Lose Your Job Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,661 views

    Steps to finding a job. Remember God does the supernatural by arranging circumstances, planting ideas and guiding you where to look, ask and apply.

    A. WHAT GOD DOES 1. Remember the division of labor, i.e., we must work as best we can to find a job, while God supplies the job. God does the supernatural by arranging circumstances, planting ideas and guiding you where to look, ask and apply. 2. The secret to God’s leading and answers to prayer: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Akehurst avatar

    The Message Of Reconciliation - Sharing The Message Of Christ Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 22, 2020
     | 3,968 views

    BIG IDEA: The High Calling of God is to not only be reconciled, but also to help others to be reconciled to HIM through the ministry and preaching of the Cross and Christ.

    2020.01.12.Called to reconciliation – the higher calling – sharing the message of Christ William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: The High Calling of God is to not only be reconciled, but also to help others to be reconciled to HIM through the ministry and preaching of the Cross and Christ. CHRIST’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    It Makes A Difference Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 24, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,906 views

    Today, we begin a new series called “Less is Greater than More with God.” And the idea for this series came out of the last one.

    Introduction: Today, we begin a new series called “Less is Greater than More with God.” And the idea for this series came out of the last one. In week four (4), if you remember, I used John the Baptist as an example of needing to let go of how we think things ought to be and let God take control of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist