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  • David Rogers avatar

    Almost You Convince

    Contributed by David Rogers on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
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    a sermon on how we almost are christians and we try to convince to surrender to Christ when often we haven’t surrendered totally to Christ ourselves.

    Almost You Convince Me Acts 26:27-30 27King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you do believe.” 28Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian.” 29And Paul said, “I would to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today, might become both almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Black avatar

    Hospitality 101 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 120 ratings
     | 22,563 views

    Abraham’s encounter with three strangers can teach us much about hospitality as a church.

    A mother invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to her six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" "I wouldn’t know what to say," the girl replied. "Just say what you hear Mommy say," the mother answered. The little girl bowed her head and with sincerity ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Taxing Question

    Contributed by Kory Wilcoxson on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 101 ratings
     | 8,682 views

    A stewardship sermon Jesus’ words on paying taxes to Caesar

    You know, Nelson and I talked about it, and we almost skipped doing stewardship sermons these next two Sundays. Instead, we were going to make a deal with you all. If you meet the stewardship goal, we were going to put a clock on the pulpit. If you exceeded the goal by $5,000, we were going to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    "I Wish You All Spoke In Tongues"

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 26, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,787 views

    A message that clearly bring out Paul’s position in tongues

    I Wish that you all spoke in tongues. 1 Cor 14:5 reads: 5 I would like every one of you to speak in tongues,[a] but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues,[b] unless he interprets, so that the church may be edified. The apostle Paul said he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Greatness In God's Upside Down Kingdom

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
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    What is greatness? The opposite of what we think. We’re so thankful that God is "great" in this way.

    Matthew 20:17-28: GREATNESS IN GOD’S UPSIDE-DOWN KINGDOM Once there was the president of a large corporation. He was a powerful man – when he said “jump” people would ask, “How high?” Everyone was below him, and everyone had to answer to him. And this job came with nice benefits – a fancy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James May avatar

    The Battle Flag Of God

    Contributed by James May on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 11,493 views

    The Church is ever marching onward into victory under the Blood Stained Banner of Jesus Christ.

    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

  • Larry Wise avatar

    A Call To Praise God

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 356 ratings
     | 30,418 views

    Psalm 111 calls on beleivers to praise God for His greatness and goodness.

    A Call To Praise God Psalm 111 Two young newlyweds were preparing to enjoy their first baked ham dinner in their new apartment. After unwrapping the meat and setting it on the cutting board, the wife chopped off both ends of the ham with a knife and tossed the two small ends in the garbage ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Reflections On The Day Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 19,250 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE SPIRITUAL LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM THE EVENTS ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST NAMELY 1.TIMING 2.TOGETHERNESS 3.TWINKLING 4.TRANSFORMATION 5.TESTIMONY 6.TRUST 7.TEMPLE

    REFLECTIONS ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST *********************************** OUTLINE 1.TIMING 2.TOGETHERNESS 3.TWINKLING 4.TRANSFORMATION 5.TESTIMONY 6.TRUST 7.TEMPLE THE MESSAGE REFLECTIONS ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST *********************************** 1.TIMING The timing of God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tiger Gullett avatar

    The Relevence Of Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 264 ratings
     | 18,876 views

    Today’s society wants to know wants to know, "What does Palm Sunday mean to me?" This message relates 30AD to 2002.

    A RELEVENT PALM SUNDAY MESSAGE HOW DOES APRIL 3, 30AD RELATE TO MARCH 24, 2002? LUKE 19:28-48 INTRODUCTION: Though the date is debatable, most scholars believe that Jesus entered Jerusalem on His “Triumphant Entry” around April 3, 30AD. A greater challenge exists beyond the date. Most people in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    What Do You Know? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,762 views

    An imaginative reconstruction of the dialogue between the repentant and unrepentant thieves, to be spoken by two preachers. Focuses on the old dilemma, whether God hears prayer.

    Unrepentant Thief (U): "Should the wise answer with windy knowledge, and fill themselves with the east wind? Should they argue in unprofitable talk, or in words with which they can do no good? ... What do you know that we do not know? What do you understand that is not clear to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Evans avatar

    Facing The Inside

    Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,909 views

    AS WE FACE CHALLENGES AND TEMPTATIONS IN LIFE, WE SHOULD NOT BE SO CONFIDENT AS TO BELIEVE THAT ON OUR OWN STRENGTH WE CAN TACKLE THEM.

    Facing the Inside THERE ARE CERTAIN TOPICS APPROPRIATE FOR MEAL-TIME AND OTHERS THAT AREN’T. THIS PAST WEEK, I TOOK PASTOR PAUL HUNT TO FURR’S FAMILY DINING. THIS GAVE HIM A TASTE OF SOME GOOD TEXAN FOOD: FRIED OKRA, BLACK-EYED PEAS, CORNBREAD AND THE LIKE. FURR’S IS AN ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Bob Ashcraft avatar

    The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,640 views

    A five part series on the Manifestational-Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Part 3 covers divers kinds of tongues and the interpretation of tongues.

    The Gifts of the Holy Spirit – part III 1 Cor 12:1-11 12:1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 2 You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    What Do We Need Most Today?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 63 ratings
     | 6,983 views

    How to lie down in the lord and worship

     WHAT DO WE NEED MOST TODAY? Psalm 23:2, “He makes me to lie down in green pastures.” THE SHEPHERD CAUSES US TO RECLINE CHEERFULLY IN LUSH GRASSLANDS Let us pray, “Father, I do thank you that when I sleep, you do not. Thank you for working on my ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Right Or Wrong? - Do I Have To Get Baptized? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 11,845 views

    When the crowd asked "what must we do?" Peter told them to repent and be baptized. Does God expect me to get baptized?

    OPEN: South East Christian Church in Louisville, KY is a congregation of about 15,000 members. It’s so huge they have a very specialized paid staff. For example, they have a staff member in charge of something they call the “wedding department.” One Sunday, a staff member from that department was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Pleading With God

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 2, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,312 views

    By examining Davids prayer we might just see where me miss it from time to time.

    Pleading With God By Kenny McKinley Psalm 43 Turn in your Bibles to Psalm 43 (read). When David wrote this he was in some trouble. Things weren’t going so well for him. Most Biblical scholars agree that this psalm was written when David was in hiding, while King Saul was trying to kill him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible