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  • Arlen Payne avatar

    God's Undying Love For His People Series

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,433 views

    God’s greates desire was to reconcile His people back to Himself. He used the prophet Hosea to illustrate His love and desire to have His people restored.

    God’s Love Hosea 3 Review Hosea Chapter three is an illustration of God’s love toward His people. Oh the depth and richness of God’s love toward us. Jeremiah 31:3 The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why?

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 20,320 views

    Illustrates from Habakkuk and the life of Joseph how God works in all of our lifes circumstances. Demonstrates how beautifully even the bad circumstances can be turned to good.

    Habakkuk 1:1-4, 1 This is the message that the prophet Habakkuk received from the LORD in a vision. 2 How long, O LORD, must I call for help? But you do not listen! "Violence!" I cry, but you do not come to save. 3 Must I forever see this sin and misery all around me? Wherever I look, I see ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus - The Answer To Our Soul's Discontentment

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on May 7, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,088 views

    The Rich Young Ruler illustrates that when one turns away from Christ he sacrifices that which he really needs to keep that which he only wants.

    “Jesus – The Answer to Our Soul’s Discontentment” Mark 10:17-31 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church May 6, 2001 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Enoch Or Eve?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,761 views

    With this message I want to contrast the difference between living a life away from the presence of the Lord, and living a life in the abiding presence of the Lord as illustrated in the lives of Enoch and Eve.

    Title: “Enoch and Eve” Can you imagine the dinner conversation that Adam and Eve must have had the day that she taken of the forbidden. Adam must have asked Eve about the Devil. What is he like? What Eve might have said to her husband? Satan is So Wonderful? (Gen 3:6 KJV) And when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doyne Cantrell avatar

    From Stumbling Stones To Stepping Stones

    Contributed by Doyne Cantrell on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,838 views

    This sermon will focus on events in the lives of three people from Scripture that illustrate how God takes the stumbling stones of our lives and turns them into stepping stones to Him.

    FROM STUMBLING STONES TO STEPPING STONES Romans 8:28 Introduction Often, events come into our lives that seem to be almost unbearable. Events that we may or may not know are direct attacks against our faith in and walk with God. It is in these times that we are able to see more clearly Gods ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mixed Metaphors Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,195 views

    3 of 5 messages in Colossians. This message deals with spiritual growth and the source of spiritual strength. Several illustrations and thoughts came from Brian Bill - Sermon Central Contributer.

    Life 101 Deeply Rooted Mixed Metaphors In Colossians 2:6-7, Paul mixes several metaphors in order to describe the process of spiritual growth: Many commentators believe that this is the theme of the entire book, sort of like the hinge point of Colossians. Spiritual progress is an orderly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Letter Of Recommendation

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,065 views

    This sermon relies heavily on a visual illustration. It is based on the passage in 2 Cor. 3 which says we are letters from God. It calls for serious dedication to living for Christ.

    ______________________________________________________ NOTE: This sermon relies heavily upon a visual illustration. It’s based on Paul’s statement that we are a ’letter from Christ’. Here is a description of the visual I made for this lesson: Before the sermon, I prepared a manilla envelope, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Ordinary Building

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Feb 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,964 views

    This was no ordinary building project. It is an illustration of humankind’s tendency to focus our unity on building monuments to our own greatness instead of using it to follow God’s plan.

    No Ordinary Building Babylonian tablets confirm the story of the tower of Babel Tower built several generations after the flood Westward movement of man to Mesopotamia See what you notice . . . when you read verses 3,4 (“Us” syndrome). The people were only concerned about themselves and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Baby Changed World Christmas Eve.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,484 views

    A sermon that considers how Jesus changed the world. Two illustrations about Wilberforce and bin laden that are in full text to allow the reader to edit their own way. Hope it helps!!!

    Sermon. New baby changed world. Reading Lukes gospel LK 2:4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Seven Angry Men

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 229,084 views

    Examining anger by considering the experiences of seven biblical characters: Cain, Moses, Balaam, King Ahab, Haman, Esau, Absalom. Illustrated with clip from movie, "The Hulk".

    Seven Angry Men Eph. 4:25-32[1] 3-7-04 Friday, the American Medical Association released the results of an interesting study teenage anger. The study was conducted at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. It found that teenagers, who don’t manage their anger, are at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Looking Forward To That Day Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 38,103 views

    Expository sermon exploring the second coming of Christ and how the anticipation of that event should affect our lives now. Clip from movie "Titanic" illustrates urgency of Evangelism.

    Looking Forward to That Day I Thessalonians 4:13-18[1] 11-07-04 What are you looking forward to in life? What goals have you set and how are those goals affecting the way you life? Isn’t it amazing how our hopes and dreams determine the choices we make in life—determine the sacrifices we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    The Thrilling Transformation Of A Tragedy

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 137 ratings
     | 22,550 views

    The biblical account of a man born lame gives us a vivid illustration of the spiritual transformation that takes place when a lost sinner accepts the free gift of salvation by faith.

    The Thrilling Transformation Of A Tragedy Text: Acts 3: 6 & 7 Intro: It seems that our world is full of tragedy. We hear countless stories every week of tragedies that have taken place all over the planet. So many in fact, the disaster has to be pretty extraordinary to hold our attention ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Marks Of A Missionary Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Nov 23, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 20,245 views

    The examination of the call of Isaiah gives an excellent illustration of the essential marks that must be present in every believer’s heart if we are to have God’s heart to reach this world.

    The Marks of a Missionary Jesus: Hope of the Nations Isaiah 6:1-9 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2003) “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. [2] Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    French Fries And Interior Decorating Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,468 views

    In the end, the key to understanding stewardship comes down to two vital principles: Ownership and lordship. This sermon helps people grasp these principles through a unique illustration and a word picture.

    French Fries and Interior Decorating Series: Prove God Stewardship Series, Sermon #1 of 3 Chuck Sligh January 12, 2014 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by emailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. The French fries illustration was borrowed from Glenn Newton’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Influence Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 14, 2016
     | 7,826 views

    In this sermon on the influence of a servant, we examine Jesus' illustrations of salt and light from the Sermon on the Mount. I also continue to rely on Swindoll's book, Improving Your Serve.

    Introduction: A. Hillary Clinton’s current presidential campaign gives this old illustration an interesting twist. 1. There’s a story told about a drive that Bill and Hillary Clinton took while they were on vacation. 2. After driving along enjoying the beautiful countryside, they needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ