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  • Tom Evans avatar

    Coaching From A Crook Series

    Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 18,437 views

    Jesus uses a clever crook as an example of God’s investment strategy.

    COACHING FROM A CROOK Luke 16:1-13, Selected THERE ONCE WAS A MAN WHO WENT ON AN OCEAN VOYAGE CARRYING A LARGE BAG OF GOLD COINS. THE BAG REPRESENTED HIS ENTIRE NET WORTH. A TERRIBLE STORM BLEW UP, AND THE CALL CAME FOR ALL HANDS TO ABANDON SHIP. THE MAN STRAPPED THE GOLD AROUND HIS WAIST, ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Tomb Is Empty

    Contributed by Chris Jordan on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 224 ratings
     | 19,515 views

    Because Jesus rose from the dead – so will we. We can look our ancient enemy death, straight in the eye and say, I’m not scared of you.Christians don’t stay in their tombs when they die. Neither are they meant to live in tombs while they are alive.

    Easter 31/03/02 The Tomb is Empty - Matt. 28:1-10 Chris Jordan Tombs, graves, cemeteries, burial places Every town in Australia – from major cities to your average one horse – 4 pub outback town They call them the dead center of town In my family, we have a running joke that when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    To The Church Of Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Apr 4, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 31,437 views

    How does the Church in Pergamum compare to our Church? 3rd in series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

    To the Church of Pergamum In this series on the Seven Churches of Revelation, we have examined the Church in Ephesus and the Church in Smyrna. Today we will look at the Church in Pergamum and not only how our Church compares to it, but also how we as individual Christians compare to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Raising Of Lazarus

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Apr 6, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,319 views

    This message describes how that Jesus has the power to bring the dead back to life, not only the physical dead, but also the spiritualy dead.

    This Sermon Was Prepared For Lexington Church Of God for use Sunday Night April 7th, 2002 “The Raising Of Lazarus” TEXT: John 11: 1-15 (NKJV) INTRODUCTION: A. I believe that there is more to this story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead than most realize. For this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "The Raising Of Lazarus"

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Apr 6, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 29,684 views

    The message deals with the Power & Authority of Jesus over physical death as well as spiritual death.

    This Sermon Was Prepared For Lexington Church Of God for use Sunday Night April 7th, 2002 “The Raising Of Lazarus” TEXT: John 11: 1-15 (NKJV) INTRODUCTION: A. I believe that there is more to this story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead than most realize. For this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Larry Sarver avatar

    Building Better Relationships Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 33,819 views

    An Expository Sermon from Genesis 21:22-31 concerning handling conflict and bulding better relationships. Genesis Series #44

    Genesis Lesson # 44 April 14, 2002 Read Genesis 21:22-31 Introduction: There are many stories about people who get into fights and conflicts about crazy things and the terrible results. In Orlando, a 48-year-old man was shot to death by his wife after a fight over the satellite TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ascension Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Chuck Herring on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 339 ratings
     | 33,418 views

    When we come face to face with the ascension of Jesus Christ, our lives are changed.

    “THE ASCENSION OF JESUS CHRIST” Acts 1:9-11 April 14, 2002—FBC, Richland In one of the Calvin and Hobbes cartoon strips, Calvin and Hobbes are lying under the shade of a tree on a hot summer day. Calvin, the hyperactive little boy, asks, “What if there is no heaven? What if this is all we get?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holiness Glasses Series

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,907 views

    #8 in series. We see God and the world the way it really is when we put on our Holiness Glasses.

    Sermon #8 of Sermon the Mount Series preached April 21, 2002 Parkview Church of the Nazarene Mobile, AL J. Richard Lord, Jr. Holiness Glasses Matthew 5:8 Intro Since I was about twelve years old, I have had to wear corrective lenses of some kind. If, for some reason, I could not wear glasses or ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dr. Scott Caudill avatar

    An Appointment That We All Must Keep

    Contributed by Dr. Scott Caudill on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 20,303 views

    You may miss your doctor’s or dentest’s appointment, but there is one appointment that we all must keep.

    An Appointment That All Of Us Must Keep Hebrews 9: 23-28 We’ve studied the book of Hebrews on many occasions here at the Calvary Baptist Church, and by doing so, we found that this particular book of the NT of the Bible is a book of, “Betters”. We know that by the constant use of the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Neglect Of The Gospel

    Contributed by James May on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,979 views

    The central theme of the church in the preaching of the message of the gospel, the cross of Christ. We are losing that message.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Meeting Challenges God's Way Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 12,169 views

    When life gets rough, what then?

    Meeting Challenges God’s Way Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. Last Sunday we met the people of God as they marched out of slavery toward the Promised Land. We observed that early on God led them into a situation with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Do We Fast?

    Contributed by James May on May 5, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 20,345 views

    Fasting is more than skipping a meal or a number of meals, that’s only dieting. Fasting is always for a purpose and with an answer to prayer in mind.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mothers - Beacons And Our Call

    Contributed by John Gullick on May 9, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,037 views

    A Mothers Day sermon that discusses Mothers role as a beacon and our call to Mother’s/

    Are you my Mother? "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are downtrodden."); and in Matthew 25:35 ("I was hungry, and you gave Me ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Marquardt avatar

    Worshipping Wrong Gods In The Right Way Series

    Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 161 ratings
     | 13,506 views

    #1 in 10 Commandments Series

    #1 “WORSHIPPING WRONG GODS IN THE RIGHT WAY!” TEXT: Ex. 20:1-2; I Kings. 11:1-8; Rom. 12:1-2 INTRO: The 10 commandments represent God’s design to make the human experience the best it can possibly be. Followed correctly, these commandments become the healthy foundation for a society or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unlimited Patience, Indescribable Grace Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,716 views

    Paul never got over Jesus’ choice when instead of sending him to hell, he saved him and put him into his service. Foreknowledge and grace came together when God turned the terrorist from Tarsus into a saintly servant of righteousness.

    Unlimited Patience, Indescribable Grace 12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service; 13 even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor. And yet I was shown mercy, because I acted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ