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  • Paul Decker avatar

    This Is Bad! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,265 views

    God has good in mind when He messes up our lives.

    THIS IS BAD! Matthew 1:18-25 S: Joseph Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: GOD HAS GOOD IN MIND WHEN HE MESSES UP OUR LIVES. ?: How? How is this observed with Joseph? KW: Inductive TS: We will find in our study of Joseph what God has in mind when He intervenes in our lives. The _____ aspect of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prophetic Parables Of Matthew 13

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,299 views

    The thirteenth chapter of Matthew opens with these words "That day Jesus went out of the house, and was sitting by the sea.”

    The thirteenth chapter of Matthew opens with these words "That day Jesus went out of the house, and was sitting by the sea.” This statement clearly looks back to the preceding chapter, where Matthew records Israel’s rejection of their King. At the beginning of Matthew 12 we find the Pharisees ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Wedding #3 Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,259 views

    A mix of wedding #1 & #2 with an outdoor service and a candle lighting indoors before the reception.

    The Marriage of Brian & Diane July 2nd, 2005 INTRODUCTION Welcome, on this the second day of July 2005. The Bride and Groom would like to welcome you all to this most joyous occasion. We are here today because of our belief in the principals from the Holy Scriptures that surround ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Delusional People

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 8, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,211 views

    Perhaps we are witnessing a singular moment in history. With the ascent of America as the unchallenged super power, some dubious preconceived misconceptions have ascended also.

    "For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness." 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 [NIV] Perhaps we are witnessing a singular moment in history. With the ascent of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Difference

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,729 views

    Peter and Judas are very much alike! Both are apostles. Both rise up the ladder of success -- Peter the spokesman of apostles and Judas the treasurer. And both deny and betray Christ. The difference is -- to whom to they turn in their darkest moments?

    The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is full of meaning. It is a spiritual food that nourishes our souls. It is a part of worship Christ commands of us. It is an experiencing of the presence of Christ in a real and tangible way. It is something we do as a community – we never ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Choose Your Model (Church) Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 32 ratings
     | 5,413 views

    How do you measure the greatness of a church? Adapted from a sermon by John Maxwell.

    Stewardship is a Choice Series II Cor. 8:1-5; 9: 6-15 January 11, 2004 * Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois (A message adapted from Dr. John C. Maxwell) Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: The card reads "Stewardship is a Choice: God has given me special gifts and resources to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Prepared For Christ's Coming With Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,576 views

    Series of 9 Sermons for Advent on the fruits of the spirit. Sermon 7 of 9

    4th Sunday in Advent Service December 22, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming with Faithfulness I. Remember God’s faithfulness to us II. Reflect God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Moving On To Our High Calling

    Contributed by Delfin Corona on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,479 views

    This sermon suggests four steps to move on to our high calling base on the experience of Ezra.

    MOVING ON TO OUR HIGHER CALLING (delfin l. corona) Listening to the media in the last few days: the threat of volcanic eruption in the Philippines, current conflict in the Middle East - Israel against Lebanon that brings many Overseas Filipino Workers to a place of misery, the heat wave in New ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Steward Of The House

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,129 views

    This is an encouragement to ministers who are laboring in the "field."

    Genesis 15:1-2 KJV After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. [2] And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,697 views

    Why do we need to observe the Lord’s supper.

    "THE LORD’S SUPPER" INTRODUCTION 1. An act of worship in which we engage each Sunday is The Lord’s Supper... a. Known also as The Communion (1 Co 10:16) and The Breaking Of Bread (Ac 2:42) b. Today, some refer to it as The Eucharist, from the Greek eucharisteo, "giving of thanks", ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Highly Favored

    Contributed by Joe Jones on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 37,099 views

    In sports this phrase means absolutely nothing…you may by highly favored and go into the game and find yourself the object of an incredible defeat. When you are favored and you get defeated they call that an upset. In God, being favored is part of the pa

    “Highly Favored” In sports this phrase means absolutely nothing…you may by highly favored and go into the game and find yourself the object of an incredible defeat. When you are favored and you get defeated they call that an upset. In God, being favored is part of the package, and you never fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pleasing Worship

    Contributed by Chad Ballard on Feb 15, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 13,662 views

    What happened when Hezekiah invited all of Judah to church?

    Pleasing Worship 2 Chronicles 30:1-26 Chad H. Ballard Introduction An old farmer went to the city one weekend and attended the big city church. He came home and his wife asked him how it was. "Well," said the farmer, "it was good. They did something different, however. They sang praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Submission, The Key To Exaltation

    Contributed by Stephen Acheson on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 10,966 views

    Living a submissive life is the secret to being happy.

    SUBMISSION, THE KEY TO EXALTATION Luke 14:11 INTRODUCTION: "Trust and obey for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey." Last week I talked about living a "Thankful Life." This week I’d like to follow up the same idea with a sermon entitled "Submission - the Key to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Williams III avatar

    Jesus Came To Set Us Free

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 29,460 views

    This sermon addresses those times when we feel as though God might have forgotten about us and our desire for freedom.

    JESUS CAME TO SET US FREE Text: Luke 4:14-21 The scripture that Jesus read in the synagogue was a message of hope that Jesus told them was going to be fulfilled in their hearing. It just so happens that when Jesus read this scripture, it was during the time of JUBILEE. Jubilee goes all the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Cain And Abel Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,105 views

    Another sermon about people who had a lot to tell but little was written about them. The difference between Cain and Able.

    Cain and Able: A shepherd and a farmer Theme: Text: Introduction There are numerous names mentioned in the Bible. Some are just names written to show the progress of a generation. Others have a little bit more history and meaning. Then there are the great men. Men we know such as ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God