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  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Seeing Is Believing

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 42 ratings
     | 12,601 views

    In John chapter nine, Jesus gives a visible illustration of what He meant when He said, "I am the Light of the World."

    Seeing Is Believing Text: John 9: 24-38 Intro: “Seeing is believing” are words all of us have heard numerous times. They are usually spoken concerning something that seems too fantastic to accept, unless one personally witnesses it. In this sense, these words are an affirmation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wash Ye One Another Series

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,775 views

    Part 3 of "Heavenly Cleansing" series. Jesus gave us a beautiful illustration of how each of us is to humbly minister to each other.

    WASH YE ONE ANOTHER John 13:2-17 INTRO. Luke 22 tells us of a conversation that took place at the table just moments before this event took place (Lk. 22:24-27). Jesus is preparing to go to Calvary and He knows that soon after that He will be going back to the Father. The problem is that His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Curse Of Hidden Sins

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 117 ratings
     | 23,910 views

    Many are under the misconception that they can get away with trying to hide their sin from God. The story of Achan illustrates the fallacy of that kind of thinking.

    THE CURSE OF HIDDEN SINS Prov. 28:13 INTRO. You will never get by with covered-up sin. Sin that is unconfessed, sin that is unlamented, sin with an alibi, sin that is excused, sin with no self-judgement, is certain to bring the wrath of a holy and righteous and angry God! It would be smart for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redeemed By The King

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 8,410 views

    This uses the story of David and Mephibosheth to illustrate how Christ has redeemed us. Mephibosheth was Remembered by the king, Rescued by the King and Restored by the king.

    I. Introduction a. At the end of 1 Samuel, Saul and Jonathan were killed by the Philistines. i. In the first few chapters of 2 Samuel David becomes king over Judah first, then Israel. b. 2 Samuel 4:4 talks about Mephibosheth. i. Mephibosheth had the inheritance of the kingdom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bells Of Christmas

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 13,630 views

    This Advent sermon uses some of the bells of the Christmas Season as illustrations to teach us how to get the most out of this wonderful Advent Season.

    Luke 2:10 “THE BELLS OF CHRISTMAS” INTRODUCTION “I heard the bells on Christmas day, their old familiar carols play…” “Ring the bells, ring the bells, let the whole world know, Jesus Christ was born today, many years ago.” “Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?” “Jingle bells, jingle ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Lunacy? Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,188 views

    This sermons illustrates the forms that division takes in the church as well as the absolute necessity to end it! Then the sermon outlines attitudes that can defeat division.

    Lunacy? 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 January 12, 2003 INTRO: A. [Lunatics Never Unite, Citation: Haddon Robinson, "The Wisdom of Small Creatures," Preaching Today, Tape No. 93.] A man went to an asylum for the criminally insane. He was a bit surprised to find that there were three guards to take care ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loose Lips Sink Ships

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 168 ratings
     | 22,214 views

    The tongue is a powerful instrument for good or for evil. James illustrates the signigicance of our words. This sermon provides reminders for how to nurture a wholesome tongue.

    Loose Ships Sink Ships James 3:1-12 Intro During WWI, enemy spies used to hang around the British pubs to hear loose talk about ship movements. Sailors would talk about their next assignments, where they were going, when they were leaving—vital information for the German submarines. Just a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Every Barrier Down: Mary Magdalene

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,967 views

    Commitment to the living Christ will let Him break down circumstantial, cultural, and spiritual barriers to our success. Illustrated with the story of Marian Anderson.

    I think it was John Lennon, one of the Beatles, who once observed, "Life is what happens while you are making other plans." That really is the issue, isn't it? Getting a fix on our lives. Getting hold of life. Being able to make it go the way you want it to go. And the trouble is that life just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Stewardship Of The Bell Rope Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 66 ratings
     | 33,989 views

    Uses a powerful illustration of a bell rope to drive home how we can forgive people who've sinned against us.

    OPEN: I get a daily devotion from a website called “heartlight.org” Back in August, I read the following story by Patrick Odum. Apparently, in New Hampshire, a man named Josh Muszynski stopped at a gas station and bought a pack of cigarettes with his debit card. A few hours later he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Justin - Let Us Remember Series

    Contributed by Phil Smith on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,863 views

    Using the "Justin" story to illustrate simple Christianity. Christians forget where they came from. Evidence? I give three (there are more).

    I. Introduction Last week I read a story to you in an attempt to clearly illustrate our position before God. In the next few weeks I will continue to use that story to illustrate in more detail how our relationship with God should work. This process is important because the gospel can become ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Calling God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 36,974 views

    Uses a cell phone to illustrate the basics of effective prayer. Addresses the tendency of people to rely on repetition and ritual to get God’s attention.

    OPEN: (a deep voiced man was positioned in a side room with microphone and monitor. This opening illustration goes on for a couple of pages but worked well to set up the rest of the sermon) "Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES?" (look up and around suspiciously then bow and say) "Our Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Huie avatar

    Where To Go For Guidance Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,792 views

    Where do we go for guidance in making daily decisions? Nebuchadnezzer illustrates for us the four places one may look for guidance.

    1. Illus. of "Who wants to be a Millionaire?" • Several hundred thousand dollars at stake. • Called a friend, and asked what to answer on a particular question. • Answer was wrong! Lost hundreds of thousands of dollars because he listened to the wrong person and made a bad decision. 2. Every day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Where Man Rules, God Will Overule Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,731 views

    The Bible often teaches and illustrates the doctrine of God’s providence; His providence should be a source of great comfort and instruction for every believer.

    “What rotten luck I’ve been having lately!” “I’m having a bad day!” “Oh, well, whatever will be will be, and there’s nothing that we can do about it!” You’ve probably heard people say all of these statements. Perhaps you’ve even said or thought something similar yourself at times. But all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    I Am The Door Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,413 views

    One of the claims of Jesus was that He is the Door to salvaton. Using the Eastern sheepfolds, He makes His point clearly to illustrate access to salvation.

    May, 2007 I AM the Door John 10:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Eastern sheepfolds had only one door which was guarded by a shepherd at night. Most of the sheepfolds were made out of rough stone or mud-brick structures with a partial roof or a cave in the hills. It had a single opening to protect ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Best Is Yet To Come Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,124 views

    Final in a four-part series from Ruth. Boaz fulfills his promise to redeem Ruth and illustrates Christ’s redemption of us.

    Trinity Baptist Church July 1, 2007 Ruth: God Redeems The best is yet to come Ruth 4:1-22 I love a good read. And I really like stories with good endings. The book of Ruth gives us both. We’ve seen what a great piece of drama it is. Ruth is one of the Bible’s shorter books -- it only has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist