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  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    The Four Seasons Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 17 ratings
     | 27,182 views

    The Bible uses may word pictures to illustrate spiritual life. Sometimes our Christian life is described as -- Walking, Standing, Running, and Sitting. I believe each of these words paint a picture of the different seasons we might find ourselves in as Ch

    Intro: The Bible uses may word pictures to illustrate spiritual life. Sometimes our Christian life is described as -- Walking, Standing, Running, and Sitting. I believe each of these words paint a picture of the different seasons we might find ourselves in as Christians. Just as there are ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The "Rapid Growth" Towards Christ-Likeness!

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,078 views

    I learned that DISCIPLESHIP is not MANDATORY! DISCIPLESHIP should not be MOTIVATED by FEAR. Let me ILLUSTRATE my LIFE, when I was in the ENGINEERING, I was DOMINATED by FEAR! I wasn’t STUDYING to LEARN, rather I was STUDYING because of FEAR of FAILING,

    INTRODUCTION: It’s about 2 yrs. have passed when I DENIED myself, CARRIED my OWN CROSS and FOLLOWED Jesus CHRIST! I encountered a lot of TRIALS that TESTED my FAITH, endurance, patience, self-control, humility & forgiveness. I learned to FOCUS in PURSUING my CALLING and not to ENTERTAIN ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christ Our King Will Return

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 27, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,603 views

    Sermon for Christ The King Sunday The first illustration carries the theme of "urban legends" about the King of Denmark wearing a Jewish armband in WW II. True or false? When Pilate questioned Jesus he thought he was dealing with "urban legends" that

    In Jesus Holy Name November 25, 2012 Text: Acts 1:11 Redeemer “Christ Our King Will Return” Perhaps you have heard this story. It's a great story: Many years ago, when Hitler's forces occupied Denmark, the order came that all Jews in Denmark were to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Remembering What Jesus Accomplished For Us

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 18, 2015
     | 7,123 views

    Communion service sermon reinforcing WHAT Jesus accomplished & what it means for us... *This sermon contains the opening Scripture & illustration 'borrowed' from sermon preached.by Bob Record, formerly the North American Mission Board President of SBC

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: August 17, 2015 Date Preached: August 23, 2002 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: Remembering What Jesus Accomplished FOR Us Text: Mark 15:33-40 (ESV) 33And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Game Of Mutually Assured Destruction Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 11, 2015
    based on 19 ratings
     | 22,356 views

    It's one game board, but two games. Checkers and Chess are not only played differently, but they illustrate for me the difference between how the world deals with conflict and how God would have us do so. Do you know the difference?

    OPEN: (We showed a picture of a checker board on the overhead) What is this game? That’s right, it’s a checkers game. How many of you have ever played checkers? (almost everyone held up their hands) You know, I did not realize it until I began my research for this morning’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Deeper Look: Verses 5-7 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2014
     | 6,433 views

    Tonight we look deeper into v5-7 of Jude's letter to the church. Here Jude gives illustrative examples of just WHAT happens to those who rebel against God's plan or God's order of things... Let's take a look!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 16, 2014 Date Preached: July 15, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed - PM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Deeper Look: Key Verses Sermon Title: Verse 5-7 Sermon Text: Jude 1:5-7 [ESV] Introduction: 5Now I want to remind you, although you once fully knew it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "the Days Of Noah"

    Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Oct 24, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,573 views

    The one great prophecy of the New Testament is the second coming of Christ in judgment. Matthew 24 is one of the lengthiest passages in the New Testament on the subject of the Lord’s coming. Matthew 24:36-39 uses Noah and his family as an illustration of that event.

    Introduction. Alan Wilson commented that unlike other countries that have a pay-as-you use toll system on major roads, Switzerland expects drivers using its autoroute system to pay an annual fee of 40 Swiss francs. When you pay, you get a windshield sticker you display for the rest of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peculiar People

    Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jun 8, 2021
     | 4,129 views

    Israel's desire for a king is used to illustrate the temptation we face to be more like the rest of the world. But even though the world's view of us often chafes, it is God's plan that we be conspicuously different.

    I) After Moses brought the nation of Israel out of Egypt, they did not have a king for many years. A) Unlike the nations around them, they were led by men and women, judges, who were direct intermediaries between God and man. B) Early on, the people tried to make one of those judges, Gideon, into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Do We Need Jesus As Our Shepherd?

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021
     | 2,360 views

    Shepherds were known for their devotion to the sheep in their care. This parable illustrates Jesus's love for us as the shepherd of our souls who laid down His life for us. His sheep follow Him because they know His voice.

    John 10:1 - 10:  “Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hear his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Falling Into Hell

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 6, 2022
     | 2,851 views

    In Numbers 16, we have the rebellions of Dathan, Abiram, and Korah warn us about evil associations, show us God's mercy in judgment, and give us a vision into the tragedy of people falling into Hell. Ends with a gripping illustration.

    FALLING INTO HELL Numb. 16:28-34 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An optimist and a pessimist spent a week together on a tropical island. “Isn’t this ocean just amazing?” the optimist said. “The endless horizon, the crashing waves, the soft sand...it makes you appreciate the beauty of our planet.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "In The Hands Of The Potter."

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Sep 6, 2025
     | 347 views

    We’re going to reflect on a powerful image found in Jeremiah 18:1-11—the image of the Potter and the clay. This picture beautifully illustrates how God, our Creator, lovingly shapes and molds us into His vessels for His purpose.

    Introduction Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we’re going to reflect on a powerful image found in Jeremiah 18:1-11—the image of the Potter and the clay. This picture beautifully illustrates how God, our Creator, lovingly shapes and molds us into His vessels for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    How Not To Pray

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 27, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,477 views

    Brief Message w/ good illustrations...In answering the disciples request "Teach Us To Pray", Jesus told them how NOT to pray: Don’t Pray HAZY, Don’t Pray CRAZY, and Don’t Pray LAZY. Powerpoint at website.

    How Not to Pray Mt. 6:5-13 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html "The proper way for man to pray," said Deacon Lemuel Keyes; "The only proper attitude is down upon his knees." "Nay, I should say the way to pray," said Reverend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Friends Don’t Let Friends Die Lost

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 121 ratings
     | 20,126 views

    If you would take the car keys away from a drunk then you should witness to a friend. Going - Weeping - Sowing - Reaping. Deathbed quotes illustrate how real hell is. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Pres.

    Friends Don’t Let Friends Die Lost Ps. 126:5, 6; II Cor. 4:3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FriendsDieLost.html Would you pull out your garden hose to help save your neighbor from a fire? If you were a doctor, would you be able to tell someone if they had a terminal disease? How about if you had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Cook avatar

    Just A Happy Meal

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,043 views

    To illustrate how Jesus can do so much with our little. God doesn’t ask how much we have. Instead, like He asked of Moses, He asks "What do you have I can use?"

    Just a Happy Meal Purpose: To illustrate how Jesus can do the impossible with our little. 1. Read John 6:1-5. Why did Jesus ask Philip? Of all the disciples, why Philip? Philip was from Bethsaida, a town just nine miles away. If anyone would know a human solution to this problem, it would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Bible - A Light And A Map Series

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 10,679 views

    The first of a three-part series on the Bible. Without God’s Word we’re lost in the world. Using the illustration of a little boy who gets lost in Mammoth Cave, this message shows the importance of having a light and a map. (General Sermon, but used on

    Bible - A light and a map Purpose: To illustrate the importance of the Bible 1. Max, the lost Boy Scout in Mammoth Cave. Max’s Boy Scout troop took an end-of-the-summer trip to Mammoth Cave. They didn’t take the lame 90-minute family tour. They took the 6-hour "Wild Cave" tour. In this tour, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene