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  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    The Message Of The Memorial

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on May 30, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 8,431 views

    Sermon illustrating the purpose of a memorial, and to encourage to remember landmarks in our lives.

    THE MESSAGE OF THE MEMORIAL Joshua 4:5-7, 21-24 Memorial Day Weekend is here.... For many people, this day indicates the beginning of summer, only to be ended a couple months down the road with Labor Day Weekend. It seems that nowadays Memorial Day is being reduced in it’s meaning and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Can't Reap Them All Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 15, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 17,277 views

    There is good physical illustration in here that catches the attention of young and old alike.

    OPEN:A Georgia farmer, ragged and barefooted, was standing on the steps of his tumbledown shack. A stranger stopped for a drink of water and just to pass the time of day he asked: "How is your cotton coming along?" he asked. "Ain’t got none," replied the farmer. "Did you plant any?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Remembrance Of Him: The Chief Cornerstone

    Contributed by Pat Herlitz on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,340 views

    The phrase, "Chief Cornerstone," illustrates for us Jesus position as Head of the church.

    Title: IN REMEMBERANCE OF HIM: THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE INTRODUCTION. 1.) Matt. 16:18 I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 2.) God has a plan of ultimate completion for his universe; and Jesus is the focal point of that plan. SUPPLIMENTAL BIBLICAL TEXT: Ps. 118:22 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why We Have Elders Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,511 views

    Outline is semi origional with illustrations borrowed from sermon central contributers.

    Leadership Lessons Elders, Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Acts 15:1-30 July 22, 2001 A husband and wife, prior to marriage, decided that he’d make all the major decisions and she the minor ones. After 20 years of marriage, he was asked how this arrangement had worked. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sharing Your Faith

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,701 views

    Jesus illustrates a simple approach of sharing our faith that has results.

    Sharing your Faith *John 4:4-38 “Now he had to go through Samaria. 5 So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour. 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Court Record

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,423 views

    This message illustrates the doctrine of justification with a courtroom proceding with Jesus as judge and redeemer.

    “The Court Record” Introduction/Illustration Have you ever been in a courtroom? I won’t ask any of you here this morning to raise your hand if you have been to court. But I will tell you a story about one of my court experiences. Before you get worried and think that you welcomed a Pastor into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Humble Christian Series

    Contributed by George Barton on Jan 19, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,491 views

    A Contrast between the mindset of a legalistic Pharisee and that of a humble Christian as illustrated in the beatitudes.

    THE LEGALISTIC PHARISAIC MINDSET CONTRASTED WITH THE HUMBLE CHRISTIAN MINDSET SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 5:3?12 1a. The legalistic Pharisee believed that the law of Moses was the greatest thing in the world. He believed that the ethical standards of the law of Moses were the greatest ethical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whereby Shall I Know This?

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,711 views

    This passage illustrates how dangerous it can be to doubt God’s promises.

    WHEREBY SHALL I KNOW THIS? Luke 1:18 INTRO. Isn’t it amazing that there are events in past history that we accept without question as having happened in a most marvelous way but should the same thing happen to us we would be inclined to doubt! Zach. Is an old man and his wife has been barren ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why I Want To Have A Big Part In Missions Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,157 views

    A sermon with some arresting object lessons illustrating the need for supporting missions.

    Why I Want to Have a Big Part in Missions Missions Emphasis Series Chuck Sligh February 26, 2012 TEXT: Mark 16:15 – “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” INTRODUCTION Henry Van Dyke’s said, “The missionary enterprise is not the church’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Restoring Lost Power

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,971 views

    The story of the lost axe head is illustrative of the impotent Christian’s life.

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Restoring the Lost Power to our Lives and Ministry The story of the lost axe head is illustrative of the impotent Christian’s life. 1.) A look at the early Church shows that something is missing in most Christian lives. 2.) It is the supernatural power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Whatever

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,394 views

    A look at the up and down nature of life as illustrated in Jesus own experiences....

    Dakota Community Church March 01, 2009 am Whatever! Mark 1:9-15 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Richard Goble avatar

    Why Should I Be Thankful?

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,802 views

    Fours reasons to be thankful as illustrated by the ten lepers who were cleansed.

    Why Should I Be Thankful? Luke 17:11-19 Introduction Illustration: Things To Be Thankful For * for automatic dishwashers. They make it possible to get out of the kitchen before the family comes in for their after-dinner snacks. * for husbands who attack small repair jobs around the house. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Carroll avatar

    Can You Be A Fisherperson If You Are Not Willing To Fish Series

    Contributed by Chris Carroll on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,872 views

    This sermon illustrates the importance of all individuals being willing to share Christ.

    Resurrection Encounters Part VI: Can You Be A Fisher If You Aren’t Willing to Fish? Matthew 28:16-20 CBC May 20, 2007 Okay today let me ask the question? Are there any fishermen and women out there? If you love to fish raise your hand? If you like to fish raise your hand. If you are remotely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    Complete Rainbow

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Oct 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,456 views

    Children use rainbow as illustration that all are needed for God’s work.

    Title: “Complete Rainbow” 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 Prior to Service: • Cut construction paper into 2” x 11” strips • Papers should have six (6) different colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet (or whatever colors you have available) • Divide strips into multiples of six- with extra strips ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Cook avatar

    This Is The House Of Mercy

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 63,881 views

    This sermon illustrates the everlasting mercies of God, and our Need for such mercy in this hour.

    John 5:1-9 1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal