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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Making The Best Out Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 10,371 views

    There are certain Biblical principles that must be observed in order to make the best of this life.

    MAKING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George owned an apartment complex and had just completed the exterior brick work on the 2nd floor. He had some bricks left over and was trying to decide the best way to get the load of bricks back down to the ground level without ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope In The Midst Of Tragedy

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Sep 7, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 13,381 views

    This message was prepared to observe the one year anniversary of 9/11/01.

    Hope in the Midst of Tragedy Psalm 91 Where were you Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001 when you heard the news about the planes crashing into the twin towers of the World Trade Center? What were the thoughts running through your mind? What were the emotions you felt as you watched the towers ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Allen avatar

    Why Communion? Series

    Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007
    based on 56 ratings
     | 80,153 views

    A sermon examining why we observe communion at Central Christian Church.

    A church had an unusual ritual every Sunday morning. Before the church sang the Doxology, they would stand up, everyone turned to the right facing a blank white wall, and they sang. Every Sunday without fail they did this. A newcomer to the church was confused by this and asked, “Why do you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Announcement Of Jesus' Birth Series

    Contributed by Rob Woodrum on Oct 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,300 views

    Resolving feelings of inadequacy by observing God's ability to use the marginalized for service

    Luke 1:26-38 “Announcement of Jesus’ Birth” All of us probably wish that there were something special about ourselves. Sure, there are those who seem to be gifted with a strong confidence in life and an intense sense of purpose, but the vast majority of us struggle with feelings ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Work On Sabbath? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 17, 2012
     | 5,356 views

    We are to observe the Sabbath by trusting and obeying the Lord of the Sabbath, Jesus Christ!

    Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 13…. We noted last week from the first 9 verses of Luke 13, Justification of being a good person by comparing oneself to others is foolishness to God and if one does not repent from this attitude, God will make death painful and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    In His Old Age

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,896 views

    There are life lessons to be learned from observing King David's aging and death.

    Title: In His Old Age… Text: I Kings 1:1-4 and 2:1-12 Thesis: There are life lessons to be learned from observing King David’s aging and dying. Introduction Andy Rooney once said, “It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    The Sacrifices We Make

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,277 views

    Lenten thoughts as we contemplate the sacrifices we make for Christ and compare those to the sacrifices he has made for us.

    In the lesson that we have read there were huge crowds of people following Jesus. They were listening to his sermon, hanging on his every word. Some of them were listening intently betting their souls on him and still others were listening to him and waiting for him to talk himself right into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Denial Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,045 views

    This sermon is the third in a Lenten series and deals with denial, one of the key words in the experiance of Jesus in the final week of his life.

    A little boy kept falling out of bed, but no matter what his parents tried, each night he rolled out of bed. An visiting uncle teased the boy and asked “How do you keep falling out of bed”. The little boy thought a minute and then said ”I don’t know, unless I stay too close to where I got in”. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Want To Hear God - Open His Book! Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 7, 2022
     | 2,812 views

    This is the last of a Lenten Series on being able to hear God better - Joshua, Abraham, Ruth and God's Word

    Title: Want to Hear God - Open His Book! Scripture: Psalm 119:169-176; 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Continuation of a Lenten Season on Being Able to Hear God – through His Holy Word. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Have you ever been denied admission or ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The God Who Sees (El Roi)

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,599 views

    God is omnipresent and omniscient; He sees all things, whether in the light or in the dark. The name El Roi—the God Who Sees—was revealed to Hagar in a moment of distress and despair.

    THE GOD WHO SEES (EL ROI) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 16:13 "She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: 'You are the God who sees me,' for she said, 'I have now seen the One who sees me.'" Supporting Texts: Psalm 33:13-15, Proverbs 15:3, 1 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Luke Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 579 views

    Luke was a physician, historian, and devoted Christian who used his skills to serve God. He played a critical role in documenting the life of Christ and the growth of the early church.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF LUKE – PHYSICIAN AND AUTHOR OF LUKE AND ACTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 4:14 "Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings." Supporting Texts: Luke 1:1-4, Acts 1:1-3, 2 Timothy 4:11, Philemon 1:24 INTRODUCTION Luke was a physician, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Cup Of Redemption

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 8, 2001
    based on 139 ratings
     | 7,960 views

    The Jewish Passover that Jesus observed with His disciples was very different from our observance of the Lord’s Supper today. Jesus became our Cup of Redemption through His crucifixion on our behalf.

    The Cup of Redemption Luke 22:7-22 Sunday marked the day that all of God’s people began to lose sight of everything other than the preparations for the most important day of the year. There was much to do. People had come from everywhere to celebrate Passover in the Holy City of Jerusalem. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Going For 'the Gold'

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,125 views

    Are you in the fight as a contestant, or are you on the sidelines as an observer? The contestant pursues for the prize (Gold medal) whereas the observer just watches others receiving the prize but himself / herself doesn’t attain anything.

    Opening illustration: Show a video of 2 events during the 2012 World Olympic in London. Do you ever consider the Christian walk to be difficult, like it is always an uphill climb? Maybe you’re doing okay, but does there still seem a long way to go? Perhaps you have even become weary and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Crucifixion

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,398 views

    A Good Friday sermon as part of the lenten series Words of Lent. (This sermon quotes several historical perspectives and descriptions of crucifixion)

    Four simple words are found in this text: “And they crucified him”. -- "And they crucified him!" Not very descriptive really, considering the severity of the punishment. Obviously, they were words that were meant for an entirely different audience. And audience, who is Jesus’ day, knew exactly what ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Frank Gallagher avatar

    Footwashing - Example Or Ritual?

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 168 ratings
     | 5,490 views

    Footwashing was an EXAMPLE for believers to follow, not a ritual to observe like the Lord’s Table!

    FOOT WASHING - EXAMPLE OR RITUAL? (John 13:3-17) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/footwash.html] The Bible does NOT command New Testament believers to observe foot washing as a Church ritual. 1. The washing of the apostles’ feet by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible