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  • Richard McNair avatar

    Pet Rocks

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,994 views

    It is the rock of ages that gives us grace to lay down our rocks. Even Jesus was almost stoned. Have you thrown any rocks lately?

    Lay down your rock Hand out or had the ushers pass out stones to each person in the church. ILL>>> Pet rock, rock hound, quartz, silver, arrowhead An elementary school , recently had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Death Seems Better Than Life

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 12, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,395 views

    Suffering is part of the experience of everyone’s life. Consequently, the suffering question is one of the most profoundly disturbing factors today.

    For the first eight years of my life, I lived on the south side of Dallas, TX. Across the street from us lived the Hicks family. They had four children, all of them older than we were, but we occasionally played with them, until they got too big for us and then we moved away. When I was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Setting The Boundaries Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 42,810 views

    In order for God to work within a congregation, His church needs to understand the critical importance of setting boundaries, and committing themselves to purity and holiness.

    OPEN: One man told of the time that his company’s factory had received an ominous package. It arrived at the loading dock with this warning printed on it: Danger! Do Not Touch! “Management was called and we were told to stay clear of the box until it could be analyzed. When the foreman arrived, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Barnabus, The Encourager

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,613 views

    In this sermon you will consider three traits of the person who serves as an encourager.

    Have you ever had someone encourage you at a time when you desperately needed it? There is nothing as refreshing as an encouraging word or deed. It is like a fresh drink of water on a hot day. In fact, I believe encouragement is the greatest need in our day. Most all people you meet are carrying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Walker avatar

    Get On The Right Trail Series

    Contributed by Edward Walker on Mar 9, 2007
     | 3,591 views

    There is only one way, God’s Way, to true joy and blessing

    Part One - Get on the Right Trail There is only One Way—God’s Way—to true Joy and Blessing Based on the text of Philippians 3:1-6 Introduction 1. I Feel Like Traveling On My heav’nly home is bright and fair, I feel like traveling on, Nor pain, nor death can enter there I feel like traveling ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Tomb Tells All

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,881 views

    The reality of Easter and how it brings purpose and meaning to our lives.

    In the comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes, Calvin is at school, and his teacher is attempting to teach the class. She begins, “ If there are no questions, we will move on to the next chapter. I have a question. Certainly Calvin, what is it? What’s the point of human existence? I meant any questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unbelief Removed

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 19,350 views

    Unbelief removed looks at three steps in which we see unbelief being removed, three steps which we can still see in the world today. Involving 1. come and see, 2. go and tell, and 3. stand in awe.

    Mark 16:9 -20. Unbelief removed. Marks gospel has come to abrupt end - very much in the style of the pen writer Mark to have stopped it as he has done with the fear and bewilderment of the women in awe of the resurrection, leaving us all to make or own decisions. But at the very start He made it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Outcast Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,412 views

    Do you ever feel like you have to keep everyone at arms length because you just don’t trust them? Perhaps you feel like who you are is just not acceptable. Jesus comes to such a person in John 4 and engages them in a patient yet revealing dialog that chan

    Picture this: Your political beliefs put you in the small minority. The majority party, in fact, shuns you. Socially you are considered not really part of the nation because your ancestors were immigrants. Spiritually your stands made you unpopular, and leave you confused. Morally you have made ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Gospel In A Nutshell

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,685 views

    Modern Parable of the importance of Sharing the Good news of Jesus Christ with those who are lost.

    Introduction: One Friday afternoon, after a long day at the office you are driving home and you turn the radio on. You hear about a little village in India where a few villagers died suddenly from some kind of mysterious flu. You don’t think much about it, but on Sunday, coming home from church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Illuminate

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Dec 23, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,975 views

    There are three distinct definitions for the word "Illuminate" that can be used as a model for how we as Christians are supposed to live.

    The Definitions of the Word Illuminate Matthew 5:15-16 I want to present to you a word that has had great impact on me personally. – Youth Name When I started to do some research on the word, I found some very interesting things that follow that directly relate to how as Christians we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David Henderson avatar

    Money Matters Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,905 views

    In this smessage I am hoping to ptovide some motivation for our people to increase their giving by making a sacrificial gift to the church. At the conclusion of the message i emphasized the chest of Joash.

    “Money Matters” Matthew 6:19-24 About 15 years ago when we lived in Kentucky Denise had just tucked our kids in for the night and Ross was playing with a penny. Actually what he was doing was trying to se just how far back on his tongue he could put it. Well you can probably guess what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Psalm 90

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 5, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,726 views

    ash wednesday sermon based on Psalm 90

    Dear friends in Christ, Ash Wednesday has its roots in the early Church’s careful efforts to receive those penitents who had lapsed from the faith and faithful living and had been excommunicated by the Church. The rite of worship that eventually developed for Ash Wednesday focused on contrition ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Touch Your Risen Savior

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 7,656 views

    Believe that Jesus’ wounds are for your forgiveness as you touch Jesus with the hand of faith. Breathe in his promise of forgiveness and breathe it out by forgiving those who sin against us and by sharing the good news of our risen Savior.

    Touch Your Risen Savior Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit kindles Easter joy in our hearts is the account of Jesus’ resurrection recorded in John 20:19-31 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Calling

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 20, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,588 views

    A sermon on the calling of every Christian

    Sermon for 5/4/2003 2 Peter 1:3-11 The Calling Introduction: The St. Bernard Dogs in the Alps who seek out travelers lost in a storm take their mission very seriously. One of these dogs returned late one afternoon, wearied from fighting his way through the drifts. He went to his kennel, lay down ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Truth Be Told Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,539 views

    Ninth Commandment: Do not bear false witness. Sermon focuses on the importance of seeking and speaking the truth.

    Truth Be Told Introduction Mike & Harry are sitting at a bar. They get into a heated argument. Mike grabs Harry around the throat and starts to choke him. As Harry fights back, he throws Mike off him, and Mike smashes up the side of his face on a chair. An ambulance is called, and when all is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist