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  • Rich Hadley avatar

    To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,757 views

    A sermon for pastors and church leaders. It is a message on leadership illustrated from the interactions between Samuel and Saul.

    I Samuel 14:47: After Saul had assumed rule over Israel, he fought against their enemies on every side: Moab, the Ammonites, Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he inflicted punishment on them. Saul was a fighting King. He was a great general. He dealt all kinds ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Believers Highest Honor

    Contributed by David Thompson on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,425 views

    This sermon illustrates the importance of servanthood (Taken from Dr.Charles Stanly’s radio broadcast)

    THE BELIEVERS HIGHEST HONOR Imagine for a moment that a highly respected corporate executive has called you and ask you to be his personal assistant. He has decided you would be the best choice to handle his business, you would probably feel honored by such a privileged offer. Wouldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Faint

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 11, 2012
    based on 66 ratings
     | 34,537 views

    A sermon on unanswered prayer, and a great visual illustration involving a cement block that goes along with the message

    Don't Faint (Props needed for illustration: 8x8x16 cement block, hammer) Lu 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them [to this end], that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; (KJV) Today I want to talk to you about fainting. I have an illustration that I am going to use in a few moments that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons From The Pearl

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 24,662 views

    The pearl illustrates several wonderful spiritual lessons about the Lord Jesus Christ and His church.

    Title: LESSONS FROM THE PEARL Text: Matthew 13:45-46 Intro: In this parable the merchant is Jesus, the pearl is the church, and the great price is the death of Jesus on the cross. Pearls have been used for centuries as objects of beauty. We will take a look at the pearl and notice how it ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Spectrum Of Healing Series

    Contributed by Trey Harris on Mar 3, 2010
     | 6,520 views

    The account of Jesus healing Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood illustrates the spectrum of his healing ministry.

    The Spectrum of Healing Mark 5:21-43 Many of you watched the Tiger Woods press conference this week. He came off genuinely sorry for his deeds and apologized profusely to everyone involved from his family to his co-workers. This story has been played out in the media since Thanksgiving night 2009. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Great Commandments And Your Uniqueness

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,358 views

    We are fearfully and wonderfully created and we connect to God in unique ways that illustrate that divine creativity.

    The Great Commandments and Your Uniqueness * Mark 12:28-31 Sermon Objective: We are fearfully and wonderfully created and we connect to God in unique ways that illustrate that divine creativity. Supporting Scripture: Psalm 100:3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Conflict Within The Spirit World

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,058 views

    This sermon illustrates from the book of Daniel that a spiritual battleground exists beyond the normal plane of existence.

    1In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision. 2In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. 3I ate ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Into His Presence

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,912 views

    An illustrative look at indicators from Mark 16 of one who has been in the presence of God.

    INTO HIS PRESENCE Mark 16:1-20 INTRO: Some things seem rather strange. I’m not saying they can’t be true, mind you, I’m just saying they don’t seem … normal. For example: my wife got this catalog in the mail a while back. It is from a vendor who sells various plants and trees you can grow. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Sheep That Taught Me

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,134 views

    What a fantastic Pslam! This is a short talk using illustrations from shepherding, and the experience of an evangelist in hospital.

    King David, the author of Psalm 23, trained as a shepherd. He knew exactly what it meant to care for, tend, feed and protect a flock of sheep. So when he wrote this Psalm I can picture him meditating on his own experiences, and realising that God was in them. Now I don’t know about you but ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    New Look At The Nativity

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,992 views

    Sermon using a nativity set as illustration, added a nutcracker to represent Herod and a dragon to represent Satan

    A New Look at the Nativity Intro: Anyone get up to go shopping on Friday morning? I did...GPS deal, directionally challenged. Also looking for the right nativity set...did you know Walmart no longer carries these? Thankfully I did find one, a very special...unable to find in your local ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Then The Fire Of The Lord Fell

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,785 views

    Elijah putting Baal’s prophets to the test and other illustrations of God’s fire revealed.

    THEN THE FIRE OF THE LORD FELL 1 Kings 18:38-39 INTRO: Fire has been used often in connection with the worship of God, and has been seen around God’s people. The angel appeared to Moses in a flame; God led Israel by a pillar of fire at night. When Jesus appeared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Wall, Jr. avatar

    The Power Of God To Change The Unchangeable Series

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 41 ratings
     | 56,627 views

    This sermon illustrates the truth of the power of God to change that which seems unchangeable to us - be it a person or situation.

    As I’ve mentioned to you I’ve been spending some time in reading/thinking through Kings/Chronicles. In 2 Kings 2 I was struck by a very simple & straightforward incident. It is not hard to understand. You do not need to know Hebrew to discover its meaning. It is a short quick episode in life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Shackles And Chains

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,127 views

    We are prisoners in one of two ways and we can illustrate by looking at the lives of Samson and Joseph

    What’s it like to be a prisoner? Galatians 3:22, “But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe.” Stats Despite its Christian heritage, the United States leads every ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When Faith Seems To Fail

    Contributed by Jody Brock on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,416 views

    This sermon illustrates how to remain strong in the faith when our faith seems to fail us.

    Hebrews 11: 32-40 When Faith Seems to Fail Let me share some phrases with you. 1. According to your faith, be it unto you. 2. Ask and it will be given unto you. 3. Seek and ye shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Loving Your Enemies

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,864 views

    Jesus actions during the passion narrative of Mark are evidence and illustration of loving one’s enemies.

    LOVING YOUR ENEMIES Mark 15:1-20 Sermon Objective: A communion sermon; Jesus actions during the passion narrative of Mark are evidence and illustration of loving one’s enemies. Supporting Scripture: Leviticus 19:18; Luke 6:27-36; Romans 5:10; Romans 12:17; 1 John 4:9-10 MARK 15:1-20 Simply put, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene