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  • David Owens avatar

    Sermon 4 - We Will All Be Changed Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 871 views

    The apostle Paul employed a farming illustration to explain how our heavenly bodies will be different and so much better than our earthly bodies. Consider the difference between the seed that is planted and the plant that results.

    A. Today, I want to start with the story of a young boy who came home from worship and Sunday school with a question for his mom: “Is it true we come from dust and after we die, we return to dust?” 1. His mother said, “That’s right, son. Does that concern you?” 2. The boy hesitated, but then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Danger Of Spiritual Backsliding In Leadership Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 219 views

    The story of Manasseh reminds us that leadership carries great influence—either to bring a nation closer to God or to turn it away. It also illustrates the dangers of spiritual regression and the consequences of ignoring God’s covenant.

    THE DANGER OF SPIRITUAL BACKSLIDING IN LEADERSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 21:1-26 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 18:9-12; Hebrews 10:26-31; 2 Chronicles 33:1-20; Romans 1:21-28; Revelation 2:5 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 21 is one of the most tragic chapters in the history of Judah. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It's Harvest Time! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,109 views

    Recognize the lostness around us, understand our surroundings, and feel the urgency to participate in God's work, as illustrated in John 4:27-42, where a Samaritan woman's testimony led many to believe in Jesus.

    Good morning, family! You know, it's so easy to get caught up in our own bubbles that we often forget to look at the broader picture. We may forget to see the lostness, to truly know our surroundings, and to feel the urgency of involvement. Today, we're gonna dig into John 4:27-42, and I pray that ...read more

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  • Robert Parker avatar

    Don't Be An April Fool

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,420 views

    God wants the repentant sinner to give his/her life to him. This message preachers to the people of God encouraging them not to be like those who procrastinated as illustrated in Jesus’s great parable on the wise and the foolish.

    (25:1) "The kingdom of heaven is likened unto ten virgins, which took there lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom". (25:2) "And five of them were wise, and five were foolish." (25:3) "They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them. (25:4) "But the wise took oil in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Heart For Souls

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 83 ratings
     | 7,158 views

    To often, we only look at this passage of Scripture as an illustration of God’s judgement on sin. When we look a little closer, we find an example of one of the greatest missionary hearts ever found in the Bible!

    INTRODUCTION: To often, we only look at this passage of Scripture as an illustration of God’s judgement on sin. When we look a little closer, we find an example of one of the greatest missionary hearts ever found in the Bible! Abraham cared about people that no one else would have cared for. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live!

    Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 23,281 views

    This is a sermon that I have preached successfully about 40 times in the USA. IT has a very powerful ending and is richly illustrated with stories from Africa where I have lived and served as a pastor for 15 years.

    LIVE! Text: Ezekiel 16:4-6 Rev. Gregory L. Fisher Kampala Foursquare Church Introduction I need to being my message today with a small confession. Small, but I think important to today’ s message. I need to confess to you that I am a member of the Mickey Mouse Club generation. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Close To The Cross, But Far From Christ? You Don't Have To Be.

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 14,163 views

    During those last days of Christ, there are many who were close to the cross, yet chose to be far from Christ. Asks the questions, "How close am I?" Powerful closing illustration: True Story

    Title: Close to the Cross, But Far From Christ? You Don’t Have to Be! 03/2004 West Side Text: Matthew 27:29-56 and Luke 23:26-29 A.M. Service Purpose: Asks the question: How Close Am I? ******************************************************* Introduction: A. Open with personal comments about Mel ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Scope Of A Man: King David

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 15, 2004
    based on 126 ratings
     | 75,246 views

    King David, more than any other person in the Biblical record, illustrates the moral range of human nature. Look at these snapshots of his life to see the grace of God at work in one messed up fella.

    Message - A Study of King David Snapshots of King David’s character and Scenes from his life I’ve always found King David to be one of the most fascinating guys in the Bible. There is so much about him that you wouldn’t normally expect to find written about a king. There’s so much in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Profitable Faith. Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,063 views

    Some people do not see any benefits from being a Christian. Our faith is profitable, and we need to be able to share that in convincing manner. In this passage James gives some illustrations concerning a provable faith.

    A Profitable Faith. James 2:14-26 C:\MyData\JAM-OLD But Good\JAMES2-2.WPD {14} What use is it, my brethren, if a man says he has faith, but he has no works? Can that faith save him? {15} If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, {16} and one of you says to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    Making A Memorial To Our God

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 28, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,342 views

    Man has always made a great deal of memorials. A walk through any cemetery will illustrate the fact that people want to be remembered and people want to remember them. We need to make a memorial to our God.

    MAKING A MEMORIAL TO OUR GOD. Exo 13:3 And Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by strength of hand the LORD brought you out from this place: . A. Man has always made a great deal of memorials. The Pharaoh of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loosing Sight Of The Goal?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,704 views

    How easy is it to loose sight of the goal? I set up a portable basketball goal in the sanctuary to illustrate my point. Mary and Joseph lost Jesus in the midst of doing their religious duties? Stay focused on the goal.

    LOOSING SIGHT OF THE GOAL? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As I start to preach, I have some men carry a portable basket ball goal into the front of the sanctuary and set it up. We discuss who are we going to trust to take a shot and make a basket and not harm our pretty lights? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    To Fly From Sodom

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 1, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,806 views

    There are a direction and a goal in what God did? TO fly from Sodom. Its relations with this city should be a lesson for each company!" Let us consider the history of Sodome, to discover there the truth for today which is illustrated there.

    Sortir de Sodome! Lecture : Gen 19/1-26 .L’apôtre Pierre écrit : * s’il a condamné Ë la destruction et réduit en cendres les villes de Sodome et de Gomorrhe, les donnant comme exemple aux impies Ë venir.@ 2 Pierre 2/6. Pierre veut dire : "Il y a un sens et un but dans ce que Dieu a fait Ë Sodome ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Need Help Praying? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,480 views

    #7 in Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. This is about prayer, how it is a challenge but it’s worthwhile too. And the Spirit helps us to do it. Lots of good illustrations from other sources.

    Romans 8:26-27 – Do You Need Help Praying? An unknown Confederate soldier wrote these words: I asked God for strength that I might achieve. I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey. I asked God for health that I might do greater things. I was given infirmity that I might do better ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    Fighting The Good Fight Series

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 16,404 views

    ATTENTION: MEN ONLY!!! This message written for a men’s audience will challenge men to finish what they have started and not allow the diversionary tactics of the enemy to prevail. Old Testament characters are used to illustrate spiritual diversion and

    Message: FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT & FINISHING THE RACE MEN’S RETREAT 2004 PASTOR BOB INTRO: Men are in spiritual crisis these days. Women are more active in Church than ever. Where have all the men gone? Why are Men Missing In Action? M.M.I.A. Let’s face the facts men, we’ve dropped ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Open Your Bible To: Well...anywhere

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 119 ratings
     | 11,513 views

    ...and you’ll find at least 8 things. [w/ illustrations, scripture, humor] Can easily be a brief devotional or expounded upon at length. Link included to website w/ free Powerpoint for this and hundreds more!

    Open Your Bible (anywhere you want!) You’ll find at least 8 things the Bible provides: Just flop it open wherever you like, you’re sure to find at least one of them!...something you need! Ill.—“Luckydipping” [practice of flopping Bible open at random] I did this my 7th grade year and God gave me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist