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  • Mark Wood avatar

    A Picture Of Revival

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,795 views

    Dr. Wood used this sermon to illustrate the first revival of the modern church. He uses the illustration of the process of taking picture to illustrate how this revival took place. In four points, we see that revival does not just take place in the chur

    When taking a picture You must take steps in a certain order 1. set up and focus 2. click the trigger 3. a flash goes off at just the right time 4. the shutter opens and exposes the film 5. The film is not any good until it is developed 6. The film is then made into a negative a. A negative is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Face Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,421 views

    Abraham illustrates Paul’s belief in salvation by faith.

    Introduction: Did you have any childhood heroes? Who were they? What was it about them that made them a hero to you? One of my heroes was Captain James T Kirk of the starship Enterprise. It was his ability to command and direct that fascinated me. Heroes are human examples of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Tell Me That Story

    Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,384 views

    A sermon on salvation using the illustrative parable of the lost sheep.

    Introduction Last weekend as I sat in the hospital room with my wife, our nephew Trenton, found a can of shaving cream sitting on the table. He picked up the can, brought it over to me and began to ask questions about it. So, I began to explain to him that when he got older like Uncle Paul and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Four Soils

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,863 views

    A look at the Parable of the Four Soils using contemporary illustrations.

    I. Seeds fell along the Path (v. 4) EXPLANATION: The Soil on the Path will not grow a seed. Or that part of the gospel message that can be sowed in us. This first seed falls by the wayside or on beaten path bordering the garden. This is sun-baked hard ground, completely useless for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Veiled Majesty

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 4, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 2,895 views

    For the believer, Passover both illustrates and embodies our salvation.

    Veiled Majesty Luke 19:29, 41, 45; Revelations 19 Joyous pilgrims from all over the world thronged Jerusalem for Passover, the holy day – the Feast of Redemption. Jerusalem’s streets were transformed into an animated collage of ethnic sights, sounds and smells. As it is today, the Passover was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Good Ship Matrimony

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Oct 19, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,157 views

    A Wedding Sermon based on a Nautical Allegory to illustrate marriage.

    A Wedding Message Delivered by Rev. David Quackenbush At the Wedding of Angela Mancini & William Quackenbush October 16, 2004 INTRODUCTION Well, Angela….. William… this day as finally arrived. And I am deeply honored to be the one to bring the message today. You see normally when we preachers ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    The Prerogatives Of Prayer

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,510 views

    The Journalistic Inquisition to Prayer and Jehovah’s Illustration of such a Prayer

    “The Prerogatives of Prayer” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 JOURNALISTIC INQUISITION 1. To WHOM should we Pray? We are to CONDUCT our prayers to God the Father. Matthew 6:9; John 15:16 2. WHAT is Prayer? It is COMMUNICATION with God. Isa. 55:6; Matt 7:7-8; Phil. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:7 3. WHY Should We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Unfailing Faithfulness

    Contributed by William Wyne on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 84 ratings
     | 38,308 views

    The sermon seeks to illustrate the steadfastness of a God who is faithful.

    The Marine Corps has an interesting motto, Semper Fidelis, the short is Semper Fi. Perhaps you have seen that on windows or bumpers of cars. Semper Fidelis are two Latin words that mean, “Always Faithful”. It is really the code of conduct and character of the gallant soldiers of the Corps. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Routines - Customs - Practices

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,615 views

    This sermon illustrates some of the routines, customs, and practices of Jesus.

    Do you have a routine? What is your routine? Do you do the same things over and over the same way day after day? We are creatures of habit. If you were to take next week and record your actions and movements I believe you would find a repetitious pattern. We do many things out of habit. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Catherine Davis avatar

    Lets Take A Walk

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 10, 2007
     | 2,455 views

    Walking is a good illustration for living our Christian Life

    BP12LetsTakeaWalkEphesians Ephesians 4: 1-32 Intro: Evolution of walking 1. roll/crawl 2. Walk – unsteady; need others 3. Walk – more confidence; still hold on but take steps without help 4. Try new things – walk, run, jump, skip; more skills, more strength, more coordination Still fall, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Disciples Downfall

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,179 views

    The outline is origional the illustrations are assorted from internet browsing.

    A Disciples Downfall Mark 9:25-35 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ September 22, 2001 One day God was looking over creation and He decided that He wasn’t really happy with the way things turned out. So He called the 3 most powerful men on earth, George Bush, Vladamir Putin and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Fire From Hell

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,363 views

    This sermon outline illustrates four truths concerning the tounge.

    I. Introduction a. Book of James i. Written as a pastoral encouragement and rebuke ii. The book caused a lot of controversy in the early church. b. James uses the term we in these passages i. Many of us can think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship God Desires

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 175 ratings
     | 5,892 views

    This sermon illustrates the proper attitude in worship as found in the text.

    I. Introduction a. John 4:23 – “True Worshipers will worship in Spirit and in Truth.” Both Emotion and Knowledge. b. We have turned our worship service into a performance. Those in the congregation are the audience and the preacher and music director are the performers. i. That is not the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship That Changes Lives

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 4,327 views

    This sermon illustrates three charateristics of worship as found in the text.

    I. Introduction II. True Worship Should Not Be Hindered By Anything (22-25) a. Paul and Silas were had just been beaten and still they were praising God. b. What excuses do we use? c. They were praising God at Midnight. III. True Worship Gives Testimony (26-29) a. They did not try to leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Outstretched Arm

    Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on May 11, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 5,721 views

    This sermon illustrates God’s care for His children.

    An Outstretched Arm Text: Exodus 6:5-7 5. And I have also heard the groaning of the children of Israel, whom the Egyptians keep in bondage; and I have remembered my covenant. 6. Wherefore say unto the children of Israel, I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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