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  • James Rich avatar

    Contagious

    Contributed by James Rich on Nov 18, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,007 views

    Much like AIDS, HIV, TB, Hepatitis, and even the common flu. This religion of Pentecost spread like wildfire through out the then known world. The things that prevent the diseases of the world will also prevent the spreading of the Gospel

    Acts 4:6 And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. 7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this? 8 Then Peter, filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Three Temptations

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 4, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 5,077 views

    Learning the strategy and intentions behind Satan’s temptations placed on Jesus.

    IT HAS HUMOROUSLY BEEN SAID THAT, "IT’S EASIER TO ASK FOR FORGIVENESS THAN IT IS TO ASK FOR PERMISSION." WHEN IT COMES TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE THIS IS DANGEROUS. DANGEROUS, BECAUSE IT IMPLIES THAT ONE WOULD RATHER GO ON JUSTIFYING LIVING WRONG THAN FACE THE ACCOUNTABILITY OF ADJUSTING THEIR LIVES ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Out Of Tune With God

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,645 views

    God’s Word will help us "get in Tune" with how God would have the Christian to live.

    Introduction: 1. The other day I read about an old sheepherder that lived in the hills of Idaho many years ago. This man was a faithful listener to one of the finer musical programs of the time on the radio. One night after listening to a concert, he wrote an amusing letter to the broadcasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Bowman avatar

    Which Shepherd

    Contributed by Keith Bowman on Nov 29, 2006
     | 2,356 views

    Society desires to have as many shepherd as possible in order to please everybody, but Jesus tells us that there is only one shepherd and that he is the Good Shepherd

    Whom to follow? B5 clip season 1 episode on dominant religions earth cermony– choices, choice, choices There is a religion for every taste, desire, and even lack of taste. It is a veritable all you can eat buffet when it comes to finding a religion, There is literally something for everyone. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Baker avatar

    It's Time To Sing A New Song

    Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 11,557 views

    This sermon was preached as a celebration sermon to celebrate our large outreach activity of a live nativity we present to our community each year.

    Title: It’s Time to Sing a New Song Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: January 9th, 2005 Subject: Celebration Sunday of Christmas Experience Introduction It’s time to sing a new song. Have you ever gotten an old song just stuck in your head and its not a song that brings joy and gladness to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Where Is Our Focus?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 19, 2013
     | 4,518 views

    Life is never going to be easy, so sharing the Gospel will not be easy work! Jesus taught us this, the Disciples knew this as truth, so when it comes to sharing Christ will we submit to Him or still remain focused on ourselves?

    Where is our Focus? Acts 16:16-40 Introduction The Christian brothers and sisters at Antioch had good reason to rejoice -- They had been at the center of a great controversy; and stood firm in it -- The controversy? Answering, “What must we do to be saved?” Two weeks: We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Clear Conscience

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,933 views

    Paul is on trial for his life, and his accusers are playing hardball. How does he stand up against these scurilous attacks? How can we?

    Passage: Acts 24:1-27 Intro: Can you imagine being on trial for your life, with a group of accusers who had researched your life and were putting it on display? 1. that kind of idea gives us the creeps. 2. and some people more than others would avoid that kind of scene at all costs. 3. but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    What's Inside Of A Gift?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 22, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,156 views

    What’s inside most gifts? Love, time and physical labor to pay for the gift; Plus, hopefully, something the recipient needed.

    What’s Inside of a Gift? John 4:10 (Use a nice wrapped gift for visual) Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Psalm Sunday Journey

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 24, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,111 views

    We all need to take our own Palm Sunday Journey; not to a physical Cross, but to purposely go to Calvary on the inside, and die to self-rule, so that we can live in the Lord's power and HIs direction.

    A Palm Sunday JOURNEY Palm Sunday 2015 Eric J. Hanson INTRODUCTION (Read John 12:1-19) The reason Jesus came into Jerusalem on that Sunday long ago was not to get a thrill. He did not come into the capital city in order to set up an Earthly kingdom while his popularity was peaking and he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Do Demons Do All Day

    Contributed by Keith Ogden on May 31, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 11,235 views

    What Do Demons Do All Day

    Zechariah 13:2 (NKJV) 2"It shall be in that day," says the LORD of hosts, "that I will cut off the names of the idols from the land, and they shall no longer be remembered. I will also cause the prophets and the unclean spirit to depart from the land. Matthew 12:43-45 (Message Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mistakes In The Bible

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,058 views

    YEARS AGO, I HAD A DISCUSSION WITH A FRIEND OVER THIS TOPIC. (IT WAS A TRICK QUESTION) PAUL SAID: “ALL SCRIPTURE IS GIVEN” YET SOME REFUSE PART OF THE SCRIPTURES, AND ACCEPT OTHER PARTS** SOME BELIEVE IT CONTAINS THE WORD OF GOD , YET PAUL (UNDER THE A

    MISTAKES IN THE BIBLE 2 TIMOTHY CH 3 VS. 16,17 INTRODUCTION: YEARS AGO, I HAD A DISCUSSION WITH A FRIEND OVER THIS TOPIC. (IT WAS A TRICK QUESTION) PAUL SAID: “ALL SCRIPTURE IS GIVEN” YET SOME REFUSE PART OF THE SCRIPTURES, AND ACCEPT OTHER PARTS** SOME BELIEVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Father's Day 2004

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 128 ratings
     | 17,071 views

    1- a father’s instruction 2- a father’s discipline 3- a father’s love

    INTRO.- ILL.- An eight-year-old boy is walking down the road one day when a car pulls over next to him. "If you get in the car," the driver says, "I’ll give you $10 and a piece of candy." The boy refuses and keeps on walking. A few moments later, not to take no for an answer, the man driving ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Three Men On A Hill Top

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,041 views

    Outline for Easter Sunday

    “Three Men on a Hill Top” Luke 23:26-43 Scripture Reading Luke 23:32 And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wearing The Family Name Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,426 views

    This is sermon 3 in a series of 4 from Chapter 4 of Ephesians.

    Wearing the Family Name One of my favorite football stories is credited to Vince Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers. It’s probably an urban or sports legend but I still like it... It seems that there was a rookie running back (Paul Horning?) who celebrated wildly in the end zone when he made ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Complete Trust Is Perfect Freedom"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,199 views

    If only we could have the faith of Abraham.

    Genesis 22:1-14 “Complete Trust is Perfect Freedom” Have you ever had your faith tested? If so, how did you stand up? I’ve had my faith tested many, many times… …and there have been many, many times that I was not able to stand up to the test. Perhaps things have gone so awfully wrong, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist