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  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    New Look At The Nativity

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,041 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

  • 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
     | 56,907 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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    Loving Your Enemies

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,896 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

  • Richard Cook avatar

    Conflict Within The Spirit World

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,093 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

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Into His Presence

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,953 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

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Lessons From The Pearl

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 24,724 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
     | 6,574 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
     | 3,389 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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    Shallow In The Depths Series

    Contributed by Mark Sanders on Aug 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,266 views

    This sermon illustrates 3 characteristics of a shallow relationship with God, as demonstrated by the prayer and life of the prophet Jonah

    (SLIDE # 1) THE RUNNING MAN: SHALLOW IN THE DEPTHS JONAH 2 As a kid, I always had all of these theological questions in my head. I was raised in church and was given a pretty good Christian education between home, Sunday School, and Church, but I had these certain questions that floated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not Many Fathers

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 20, 2015
     | 5,754 views

    This is a FATHER'S DAY LESSON, but can be used any time... It is an illustrated lesson and will need some preparation.

    NOT MANY FATHERS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Corinthians 4:15 For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. Exo. 20:12 HONOR THY FATHER AND MOTHER: that thy days may ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jay Tigner avatar

    I Am...the Vine Series

    Contributed by Jay Tigner on Apr 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,556 views

    Jesus explains the relationship His people have with Him using the illustration of a Vine and its branches.

    As we approach the Easter holiday season we are looking at some of the “I AM” statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. The “I AM” statements of Jesus open our hearts and minds to a deeper understanding of who Jesus is as the Savior and Lord of His people and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    The Sheep That Taught Me

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,171 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

  • Floyd Steverson avatar

    3 Keys To Effective Ministry

    Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Mar 7, 2018
     | 14,618 views

    Message from Mark 6:30-44 illustrating the 3 Keys necessary for effective ministry.

    3 Keys to Effective Ministry Mark 6:30 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to Him all that they had done and taught. 31 He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a remote place and rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Don't Faint

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 11, 2012
    based on 66 ratings
     | 34,636 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

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Let The Will Of The Lord Be Done Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 14, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 662 views

    Acts 21:1-16 illustrates some of the aspects involved in obeying God’s will.

    Introduction “What is God’s will for my life?” Have you ever asked that question? Or have you ever thought about that question? This is one of the most frequently asked questions by Christians. If you are a Christian, you want to know God’s will for your life. You want to do what pleases ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed