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  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Gethsemane - We Overcome Through Jesus Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 23 ratings
     | 8,546 views

    The moment I faced my complete lack of control, was the moment where I found total freedom in our Lord Jesus Christ.

    “Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is close to me!” declares the LORD Almighty. “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones.” So Zechariah predicts of Jesus and his disciples in the book of Zechariah 13:7 . And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Provides For Every Need Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 40,099 views

    God’s power and provisions are superabundant for those who trust and obey.

    Scripture Introduction Only one of Jesus’ miracles is recorded by all four evangelists — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. God chose to describe the person and work of his Son from four different angles, four perspectives. Each author brings a unique point of view to his account as each writes for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Prostitutes, Skater Kids, And All Other Manner Of 'sinners' Welcome!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 3, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,381 views

    Do the most reviled of sinners feel welcome and loved in our churches?

    Matthew 21:28-32 “Prostitutes, Skater Kids, and All Other Manner of ‘Sinners’ Welcome!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In their book Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Wherever You Live Will and Lisa Samson ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Name "Jesus"

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,069 views

    “Truly, no name can banish fear like the name of Jesus: it is the beginning of hope and the end of despair.” Spurgeon

    The Name “Jesus” Matthew 1:21 Purpose: To display Christ’s role as savior. Aim: I want the listener to glory in who Jesus is and worship Him passionately. INTRODUCTION: "There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brien Sims avatar

    Bring Jesus To Our Youth

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,406 views

    Praying for the young in the Church.

    Life has its many peculiarities, especially as your age changes and life takes its many leaps. Moving from high school to the real world, having a baby, menopause, your children leaving home, moving where you live, and many more life changing events occur. Amy and I are finally getting into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting It Wrong Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,016 views

    This passage is hard on the disciples, no getting around it. They fail, repeatedly. But when I step back and look at me, and at today’s church, I refuse to condemn the disciples because I see these very same failures in me and in today’s church. We’ve

    Getting it Wrong: Breaking Boundaries Luke 9:37-50 May 17, 2009 Intro: What we usually do when we study Scripture is good – we break it down into smaller pieces so we can really get into the stories and try to understand them, see Jesus in them, and reflect on what they mean for who we are and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chasing God

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,720 views

    Do we really desire a genuine relationship with God?

    December 14th, 2008 Chasing God It seems to me that something has been lost. Do you ever feel like something is missing? You come to church sing some songs, hear some words, and you leave but do ever find that unsatisfying? I am not knocking church. Church is great. There is nothing really ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Memorial Day 2009

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 22, 2009
    based on 49 ratings
     | 32,038 views

    This is a topical sermon for Memorial Day. It is alliterated. PowerPoint is available too, just e-mail me.

    If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 MEMORIAL DAY Scott Bayles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jesus Is My Superhero! Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 5, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 55,197 views

    In honor of the Annual Superman Celebration in Metropolis, this sermon uses the story of Superman as a modern-day parable that teaches us about Jesus Christ. Power Point is available, just e-mail me.

    JESUS IS MY SUPERHERO Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Note: if this sermon is a blessing to you, please consider buying a copy of my book, Holy Heroes: The Gospel Accordign to Marvel & DC available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0817017704 Well, in honor of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Finding Ourselves Beyond Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
     | 5,498 views

    If we truly want to "find ourselves" we shouldn’t look within but look outside of ourselves.

    Beginning a series called LIVING BEYOND SELF…about how we truly find our lives by living beyond ourselves. Today I want to explore the quest to find ourselves. Many may feel the paradox of our cultural quest… feeling lost in the mass of humanity… even while becoming more self aborbed. Perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Even Little Piggy Went Swimming! Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,045 views

    In the face of the demonic Jesus transforms lives.

    “He’s Amazing! Even Little Piggy Went Swimming!” Mark 5:1-20 When our sons were little I had a routine I often went through when they were barefoot. Starting with the big toe I would recite the “This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home, this little ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim White avatar

    Who Let The Dogs In? Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Dec 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,668 views

    The 95 Psalm turns on a dime, showing us how life should be and how it too often really is. Some lessons for today that encourage our faith in our Good Shepherd.

    Who Let the Dogs In Psalm 95 Introduction: One of my favorite movies is "The Christmas Story", you know, the "You'll shoot your eye out" flick. On one of the scenes, the mother has prepared Christmas dinner consisting of an irresistible roasted turkey. During a distraction, somehow the neighbor's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross Of Salvation... Sacrificial Love! Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 15, 2012
     | 9,442 views

    We may share in the suffering of Christ by receiving his sacrificial love and by living sacrificially for others.

    Title: The Cross of Salvation… Sacrificial Love! Text: John 3:14-21 Thesis: We may share in the suffering of Christ by receiving his love and living sacrificially for others. Lenten Series: The Crosses of Lent Arthur Burns, a Jewish economist of great influence in Washington during the tenure ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    As Christ Loves The Church (Role Of Husbands) Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012
     | 4,496 views

    Presents the roles of husbands in a Christian marriage.

    Introduction When you preach sporadically, all kinds of factors can lead to your sermon choice. As Tenth’s Executive Minister I typically try to think of a timely subject either related to the time of year or the circumstances of the church. I must confess a personal reason for choosing this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    E Management Of Pain

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 6, 2012
     | 7,009 views

    The apostle Paul experienced a great deal of pain in his life. He recognized that sometimes Satan brings the pain and sometimes God brings the pain for our own good. He prayed for God to remove the pain, but God said, “My grace is sufficient.” God didn

    Thursday, January 16, 2003 Tom Lowe Title: The Management of Pain Text: “And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure.” (2 Cor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist