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  • James May avatar

    Your Pride Is Showing

    Contributed by James May on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 16,367 views

    Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall. Examples and illustrations are given.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Unthinkable Purchase

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,294 views

    This sermon uses the purshase that Hosea made to illustrate the purchase God made through Christ.

    I. Introduction a. Role of a Prophet i. To be a prophet, one must be a spokesperson for God. ii. The term “The word of the Lord came to” so and so. iii. Prophets came from all walks of life. iv. Many of the early prophets only spoke to individuals, while in the later Hebrew history, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Wedding Garment Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 14,755 views

    A personal account of a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace illustrating Jesus’ parable of the Wedding Garment.

    My message is a reflection on the combination of a parable (Matt 22:1-14) and a rather special visit to Buckingham Palace which I trust will act as an illustration. When I partially retired I was asked to take on the task of the honorary treasurer of Welfare Service Charity. I found it quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing - Check It Out Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Aug 15, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,210 views

    Part 2 of an article on divine healing. Two simple illustrations are presented to aid the analysis.

    ILLUSTRATION #1 Phew, it was hot. Recently we were sitting on a train and over the PA system the announcement was made that cars outside were overheating in the high ambient temperature. The train was moving slowly, then stopping for several minutes then moving forward slowly... At this time I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Need Real Daddy's, Not Just Fathers!

    Contributed by Chad Martens on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 149 ratings
     | 17,629 views

    Father’s Day sermon that illustrated the difference between being a Father, and being a "daddy"

    “We Need Real Daddy’s, Not Just Fathers!!” Today is the day in America and many other places around the world where men are honored for their accomplishments as fathers. For nearly 100 years now on the 3rd Sunday of June, we have observed this nearly sacred holiday. But today, I want us to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unspeakable Gift

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,985 views

    An illustrated Christmas message about the gifts of God that were given to us from the Cross.

    The Unspeakable Gift TEXT: II Corinthians 9:15 Every since that day in Eden’s garden that Adams sin created a gulf between man. A chasm that many generations to follow would attempt to bridge. For many generation the only way that man could approach their Holy God, was through the animal ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Picture Of Grace! Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,383 views

    This section from the life of David perfectly illustrates God’s grace toward us.

    1. Illus. of horse thief • Back in days of old west, a man was accused of stealing a horse. • His lawyer said to him, “Don’t worry, I’ll see that you get justice in that courtroom. • With a guilty look on his face the man replied, “Mister, I don’t want justice, I want mercy!” 2. Isn’t that what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Security Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,316 views

    Obadiah’s "Day of the Lord" prophecy illustrates that true security is found in Jesus alone.

    I hope that all of you enjoyed the last three weeks as much as I did. The prophetic implications of the three fall Jewish Feasts really fit in well with our study of the Old Testament prophets as we prepare for our study of the Book of Revelation. This morning we’ll return to our journey through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Name And Identity

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,188 views

    This passage in Proverbs 22 illustrates our potential for our names, positions, judgments and behaviors.

    OUR NAME AND IDENTITY Text: Proverbs 22: 1 – 2, 8 – 9 & 22 – 23 Someone once said “True wealth is not found in gold, silver or other tangible forms of treasure. It is found in the possession of a reputation for honor, integrity, and justice”. (Walter Bruggemann, Charles B. Cousar, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Ultimate Family Reunion Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 6, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 55,653 views

    Joseph's reunion with his family is a good illustration of the reunion we will someday have in heaven.

    Introduction: A. How many of you have regular family reunions? 1. They can be interesting times, right? All the relatives in one place - telling the family stories and the family secrets. 2. Here are a few family reunion pictures I thought you might enjoy. 3. Picture: Transporting everyone to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 16, 2013
     | 13,854 views

    I used a jigsaw puzzle to illustrate how spiritual gifts operate in the body of Christ.

    Most of you know that Mary and I really enjoy putting together jigsaw puzzles. It’s a fun activity that we can do together and we can actually talk with each other while we’re working on the puzzle. And if any of you are interested, we’ve even brought a bunch of our old puzzles to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good News For Lost People

    Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Mar 11, 2008
     | 4,288 views

    Good news about Jesus Mission to rescue lost people illustrated by the story of Zacchaeus

    Luke 19:1-10 Zacchaeus Basingstoke 9th March 2008 GOOD NEWS FOR LOST PEOPLE We often hear of exciting rescue missions about emergency services It can be gripping TV drama as the story is retold – we experience the suspense and feel the relief as the victims are later interviewed expressing their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Survivor

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,698 views

    This message illustrate how we can survive any situation that comes our way.

    Text: “So He destroyed all living things which were on the face of the ground: both man and cattle, creeping thing and bird of the air. They were destroyed from the earth. Only Noah and those who were with him in the ark remained alive” (Genesis 7:23). We often hear the word “survivor” used. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jason Bonnicksen avatar

    Full-Filled

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,533 views

    Using the illustration of a balloon to show how we are to full-filled in God, and to rejoice in him.

    One Sunday afternoon in late February, my family and I went out to brunch after the morning’s worship services. Upon leaving, my girls asked the hosts if they could have a balloon. Certainly they said – what color? So, my two youngest each were given a balloon, a huge helium-filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Washing The Feet Of My Family Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 20, 2015
     | 5,854 views

    We will be discussing 4 things that contrast to illustrate how to wash the feet of our family

    Introduction: A woman is depressed so she went to her doctor. After examining her and talking with her the doctor said that she did not need medication to deal with her depression. What she needed to do is loving acts of service for someone for the next 14 days. The woman began making excuses ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ