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  • Carl Greene avatar

    Ok, What's Heaven Look Like

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,770 views

    Many people ask "what does Heaven look like?" This sermon looks to the scriptures to provide the answers. In addition to Luke 17:21, this sermon references: Matthew 3:1, 2 Matthew 4:17 Matthew 10:7 (Mark 1:15)

    SUNDAY – 010806 WHAT IS HEAVEN LIKE? TALK ABOUT THE MINERS – THEIR THOUGHTS ABOUT THEIR FAMILIES ADVISE - WE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT HOW TO HANDLE WHAT LOOKS TO BE UNANSWERED PRAYERS DOWN THE ROAD. BUT TODAY, HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT HEAVEN LOOKS LIKE?’ LOTS OF THOUGHTS ABOUT HEAVEN LET SEE ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like Wheat And Weeds Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 22, 2010
     | 6,179 views

    This is week seven of our series the Kingdom of Heaven is like and this message looks at the tares sown amongst the wheat

    7 The Kingdom of Heaven is like Wheat and Weeds When I was in High School we did the musical “The Music Man” and in that play is the line by the lead character Professor Harold Hill, the Music Man himself, “what we have here is trouble, trouble right here in River City.” In ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Richard Cook avatar

    Don't Live Like A Fool

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,322 views

    In your relationship with God you can be thoughtful and cautious, or you can be heedless. We cant afford to be heedless in our walk with God!

    1“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, 4but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What The Love Of God Looks Like Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,683 views

    There is a distinct difference between the way God loves and the way we love, His love is unconditional and full of grace and forgiveness.

    We have over the last 5-6 weeks tried to illustrate what love is, and our need to display it through our daily living I have attempted to challenge us to love as God has prescribed Created to love. What love does. Loves evidence. What love looks like. I believe sincerely that we choose whether or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    “peace Like A River” Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011
     | 7,407 views

    have your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.

    “Peace Like A River” “Stand firm – with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace” (Eph. 6:15) OPEN: There has never been a time when it’s been easy for the church to take a message of peace into the world. The moment that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Owens avatar

    We Would Like To See Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,973 views

    It is essential for us to see Jesus clearly. In this sermon I introduce the challenge of studying Jesus, and explain why is it essential that we do.

    Introduction: A. Church auditorium pulpits are interesting. 1. They can take many shapes and sizes. 2. When I first came to Wetzel Road, the pulpit was made out of paneling and was a big counter with a slanted front and sides and had a podium in the middle. a. When I stood behind it I felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Like Jesus To Your Kids

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,306 views

    Follow-up message to "Jesus Likes Kids!" about how to model Christlikeness.

    Being Like Jesus to Your Kids Matthew 19:13-15 February 3, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction: Three men waiting in the room for expectant fathers waited for word on the arrival of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When Destruction Comes Like A Whirlwind

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 31, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,309 views

    Our response to Wisdom will determine whether our lives are marked by a whirlwind of destruction and death or the tranquility of peace, safety and eternal life.

    WHEN DESTRUCTION COMES LIKE A WHIRLWIND. . . Proverbs 1:20ff. INTRODUCTION: A Storm is on the horizon - behind us & before us. “When destruction comes like a whirlwind…” Ever witnessed a tornado or even a hurricane? Or maybe you at least see the movie with the flowing cows moo-ing as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live Like You Were Dying

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,004 views

    This is a sermon i wrote around the anniversary of my mentor’s death a couple of years ago, it’s a little personal, but hopefully someone can use it.

    Country singer Tim McGraw had a great song a couple of years ago called, "Live Like You Were Dying". The song was written in relation to his father Tug, and his diagnosis of cancer which led to his death a couple of years ago. He brings up a very interesting point in this song…what would you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Savior, Like A Shepherd, Lead Us Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,928 views

    God, the Sovereign rules over earth and sky and universe, but does He rule your life? This Psalm teaches us not only about the King of Glory but also the four necessary elements needed to dwell in His eternal presence.

    Savior, Like a Shepherd, Lead Us Griffith Baptist Church – 12/2/07 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 24 Introduction Nikita Khrushchev once boasted that he would exhibit the last Soviet Christian on television by 1965. Khrushchev has since gone to give account of himself to the Judge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live Like You Were Dying Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 11, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 11,752 views

    16th in a series from Ecclesiastes. The fact that we are going to die ought ot impact the way that we live.

    Last Saturday, a 50-1 long shot named Mine That Bird won the 135th Kentucky Derby, surging all the way from last place to first on the final turn and the home stretch. This was an improbable victory for a horse that was purchased last year for only $9,500, a real bargain compared to the millions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    What An Authentic Conversion Looks Like

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,719 views

    The story of Zacchaeus demonstrates three clear aspects of an authentic conversion.

    WHAT AN AUTHENTIC CONVERSION LOOKS LIKE Text: Luke 19:1 – 10 Introduction: · Story of Zacchaeus demonstrates three clear aspects of authentic conversion Body: A. You must successfully overcome the barriers keeping you from Christ 1. Means of wealth (v. 2) · Discuss Zacchaeus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    You Can Pray Like Elijah Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,715 views

    James encourages us to pray, pointing to the example of Elijah, a man with all the frailties that characterises each of us.

    JAMES 5:17, 18 YOU CAN PRAY LIKE ELIJAH “Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again, and heaven gave rain, and the earth bore its fruit.” Flashing like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    You Look Like Your Father

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,006 views

    THis is a children’s sermon ... When we look in the mirror we see more than just ourselves ... we see the image of God!

    CHILDREN’S SERMON YOU LOOK LIKE YOUR FATHER! Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27 Prop: a Mirror Hi everyone! It is GREAT to see you today! You all look WONDERFUL this morning! Seeing you makes me happy. Speaking of seeing you … let me show you what I have in my treasure chest today. It’s a mirror. Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Pray Like You Mean It!

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,013 views

    Our prayers are affected by the way we understand God. Jesus uses this quirky parable to drive home that God is passionate about humanity and, in particular, your well-being.

    Sermon for CATM – November 1, 2009 – “Pray Like You Mean It!” A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for supper. Then we’re going out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational