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  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Transformation: Possible--The Transformation Of Zacchaeus Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 26, 2016
     | 10,817 views

    This sermon reflects on the transformation of Zacchaeus from taker to giver, from greedy to generosity and seeks to discover how we might apply that same transformation to our lives.

    Okay. We can’t read Zacchaeus without doing some short jokes, right? Why do short people get mad so easily? Because they have short tempers! Unfortunately, I crashed into the back of a car at the lights today. A really short guy got out of the car and said, “I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Polarized (June 2016)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 17, 2022
     | 1,228 views

    This sermon compares Lee Atwater to the Apostle Paul. They were both changed “polarized” by the gospel.

    POLARIZED Text: Galatians 1:11 – 24 “One of the greatest political minds in America belonged to that of [South Carolina’s own] Lee Atwater [Harvey Leroy Atwater]. He was known for his keen political insight and for his questionable political techniques that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Planned Giving Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 31, 2014
     | 7,083 views

    Planning our giving is taught in Scripture; it permits us to anticipate our worship.

    “It is superfluous for me to write to you about the ministry for the saints, for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year. And your zeal has stirred up most of them. But I am sending the brothers so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clothed With Power Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 13, 2015
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     | 7,872 views

    The first in a series about living in the light of the resurrection. How did it feel to be a disciple of Jesus who followed Him, loved Him, lost Him, and then experienced His resurrection and the promise of the Holy Spirit?

    Clothed With Power - April 12, 2015 Sermon - Luke 24:33-49 It’s the first Sunday after Easter, and I’m going to ask us all here today to use our imaginations, to engage our minds and hearts and souls as we consider what it means to live in the light of the resurrection of our Saviour. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Participation Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 22, 2008
     | 6,571 views

    Second of a four part series on how our church cares for our community through the ministry of our members.

    In a small Texas town, Drummond’s bar began construction on a new building to increase their business. The local Baptist church started a campaign to block the bar from opening with petitions and prayers. Work progressed right up till the week before opening when lightning struck the bar and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abounding Love

    Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,283 views

    The Christmas Season is a time for "Abounding Love."

    Well folks, it has officially begun. The Christmas Rush! Like a row of hulking linemen on a professional football team, the season is down and set, poised to plow over us with all its demands, distractions, details, dilemmas, delights and duties. For merchants, it’s a "make-or-break" time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Problem Prophet's Pitiful Plight Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jan 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,295 views

    Saying no to God was the start of a donward descent by the Prophet Jonah. God had called him for one specific place-but he said no and ran from God. He is typical of many who do likewise and as Jonah, all rebelious people pay a heavy price for their stubb

    PROBLEM PROPHET’S PITIFUL PLIGHT I. PRONOUNCEMENT: A. Preach! B. Place. C. Portraiture. II. PROBLEMS: A. Particular. B. Perplexing. C. Painful. III. PERFORMANCE: A. Perceived. B. Postponed. C. Procured. God’s longsuffering is amazing. How many of us would have given up on Jonah ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Glorious Church!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 6, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 37,699 views

    Paul talks about a radiant, glorious church. Just what would it take for us to be a radiant, glorious church? What are the characteristics of a glorious church?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church & gave Himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to Himself as a radiant church, without stain or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    8 Words To Change Your Family: Church Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2011
    based on 40 ratings
     | 28,991 views

    Fruitful families develop the holy habit of church involvement.

    8 Words to Change Your Family: Church Hebrews 10:23-25 Rev. Brian Bill 5/29/11 I confess that I feel really sad most Sunday mornings. You would think it would be just the opposite because I look forward to worshipping with God’s incredible people at PBC. I love having the opportunity to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Peace Child

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 6,024 views

    The greatest Christmas gift of all time is the child God gave to you to create peace between you and Him.

    The Peace Child We actually know very little about them. And there has been quite a bit of tinkering and modifying done to their role in the story through the years. I’m speaking about those characters who appear in everyone’s nativity scene known as Wise Men. Wise Men. Now there are two words ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Calling

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 20, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,652 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

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    Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Michael Gardner on Mar 2, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,493 views

    Dr. Gardner visited Rome in January 2006 and studied the life of the Apostles Peter and Paul late in their ministries before they were martyred. This two sermon series explores two little-known Pastoral letters Paul wrote from Prison in a series Dr. Gard

    How many of you remember ever receiving a chain letter? Chances are, if you are over fifty like I am, you do. I asked my twenty-five year old son if he had ever received a chain letter and he said he’d never heard of them. I asked him if he ever received a piece of junk email, and he said, “I get ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Omnipresence

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,286 views

    God is everywhere in his creation. God is present in every event, not only in every sunrise, but in every sunset, and every high noon, and indeed in every moment and in every second.

    Omnipresence Psalm 139:7-12 02/13/05 2317 words 7 Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence? 8 If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. 9 If I take the wings of the morning and settle at the farthest limits of the sea, 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A Great Family - [godly Heritage] Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 443 ratings
     | 37,875 views

    A Godly Heritage is so important. And a great family is a SAVED family, a SERVING family, and a SANCTIFIED family. Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    A Great Family Acts 18:1-3, 18-19, 24-26 It takes more than great programs to build a great church…we have a great program going on here, but it’s not enough. It takes more than hard workers and sacrificial servants to build a great church…we have that and last week it saved the church over $20k ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    They Turned It Right Side Up - Troublemakers - World Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 25, 2005
    based on 144 ratings
     | 15,715 views

    Christians are accused of turning this world upside down...but it’s the other way around. Those who think the world would be better off without us will one day get their wish! Link included to Formatted Text version and some great visuals in PowerPoint.

    They Turned it Right Side Up! Acts 17:1-6 A man was shoveling snow in his driveway when 2 boys came along w/ shovels and said, “Hey Mister, can we shovel your driveway…only $2!?” He said, “can’t you see I’m doing that?” “Yes sir, that’s why we asked…we get most of our business from people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist