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  • David Oaks avatar

    Roof Problems

    Contributed by David Oaks on Aug 31, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
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    Often the church is the greatest hindrance to winning outsiders...

    Roof Problems Heritage Church, Sunday, August 19, 2001 (I am using this title and idea that I was challenged to by a really powerful pastor at a conference I attended last year named Heidi Neumark). A few years ago we had a roof problem in our home. We patched. We sealed. We repaired, but we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith In Community, Desperate Times Require Desperate Measures Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
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    Looking at the healing of the paralysed man

    Faith in Community Gladstone Baptist Church – 8/8/04 Desperate Times call for desperate Measures. Have you ever considered what you would do in a desperate situation? What about if you were diagnosed with a life threatening disease where the only treatment available was in Europe at one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Lost Causes

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 18, 2003
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    Because of the love and grace of Jesus there is no person too far gone

    No Lost Causes Luke 5:17-26 July 27, 2003 Morning Service Introduction When I was thirteen years old my sister and brother in law invited me to attend the Vacation Bible School at their church. I almost didn’t go because I had already been to one at my church but my sister talked me into going. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What A Fellowship

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 6, 2005
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    Have you ever thought that you didn’t need God, the Church, or the fellowship of the saints? Well, think again . . . there is a blessing in the fellowship of believers.

    LUKE 5:17-26 WHAT A FELLOWSHIP DRIVING . . . SINGING THE WORDS TO A SONG BEING PLAYED OVER THE RADIO AIRWAVES. HALFWAY . . . SINGING THE WORDS TO THE SONG, I WAS NOT COGNIZANT OF THE WORDS I WAS SINGING (2X). THE THOUGHT OCCURRED: HOW MANY THINGS ARE WE GUILTY OF SAYING, SINGING, OR DOING ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Russell Rhodes avatar

    The Healing Of The Paralytic Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
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    This is a study of the miracle but it is a lesson to the Pharisees and the religious leaders at that day.

    The Healing of the Paralytic (Palsy) Luke 5:17-26 Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1012 Miracles # 08 I. Jesus was teaching. 5:17a II. Jesus had the power to heal. 5:17c NOTE: The word power is the same Greek n which we get our word for dynamite. III. The crowd that was present. 5:17b & 5:19a A. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Helpers Or Hindrances?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 22, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
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    Three groups of people who affected this man’s access to Christ. Which one are you in?

    Luke 5:16-26 Helpers or Hindrances? Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church May 21, 2006 Introduction Read Luke 5:16-26. While I was in Jr. High and High School, mom worked at a state run facility for the mentally retarded called Mexia State School. On occasion I would drop by and visit with her and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting Temptation Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 13, 2006
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    The Devil does not appear to us in a red suite with a pitchfork. In fact, Satans temptations are often attractive and fill legitimate needs - or seem to. Learn how Jesus fought these temptations and how we can as well.

    Temptation An attorney was sitting in his office late one night, when the Devil appeared before him. The Devil told the lawyer, /’I have a proposition for you. You can win every case you try, for the rest of your life. Your clients will adore you, your colleagues will stand in awe of you, and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    When Jesus Becomes Real Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 18, 2006
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     | 5,673 views

    Jesus Christ invades the normal world and brings about healing, foregiveness and acceptance to the outcasts of society. When does He become real to you?

    Do you ever have those moments when the Bible just comes alive to you? I had such a moment standing on the shores of the Sea of Galilee (also known as Sea of Gennesaret). It’s been many years now, but I remember being there near Kibbutz Ginossar, standing on the small pebbles that made up the shore ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Center That Holds

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 24, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
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    We don’t follow God for a promise of easy life, but simply because God is TRUTH and nothing in life or death can separate us from God’s love.

    The Center that Holds Luke 5:17-26 April 24, 2005 I always try my best to preach out of my own experience, but as I approached today’s sermon, I realized that I was having trouble doing that. I can preach easily about a lot of stuff because I have experience. For example: I sometimes struggle ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Isn't Just For Kids

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006
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    Sermon to conclude 2006 VBS event

    (1) As I have already indicated this morning, a phone call from our national offices in Anderson late Thursday afternoon informing me that our scheduled missionary speakers were headed to his home state of Kansas, created a plan ‘B.’ Now I have had to go to plan ‘B’ before. Many years ago, when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Phillip Wright avatar

    The First Disciples Series

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Sep 21, 2006
     | 3,642 views

    A discussion of the calling of the first four disciples.

    The First Disciples Luke 5:1-32 Rev. Phillip A. Wright I. The Invitations A. Peter, James and John to become disciples. 1. Jesus’ sermon from Peter’s boat (5:1-3): He uses the boat as a platform to preach to the crown on the shore. 2. Jesus’ summons from Peter’s boat (5:4-11): a. “Go out where it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jesus Interrupts The Sinful Series

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 4,547 views

    When Jesus encounters the sinful person, He stands ready to interrupt their cycle of pain and bring forgiveness and wholeness.

    "When Jesus Interrupts the Sinful" Luke 5:17-26 INTRODUCTION What is a "sinner?" Who is a "sinner?" We often define "sinful" people to be those incorrigible outcasts we see on the news. Actually, "sin" means "to miss the mark." The mark is that of being just like God intended us to be. God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rita Sims avatar

    People Need The Lord And Each Other!

    Contributed by Rita Sims on Mar 11, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 7,492 views

    God is here to bring healing through relationships with God and each other.

    Retell the story of the man who was paralyzed. I wonder: What conversation did they have that day? Did they get up that morning planning to see this Jesus they’d heard about? Was it a spontaneous action? Had he and his friends tried other ways for him to be healed that had failed? Had his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    Overcoming Your Spiritual Handicap

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
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    A look at the steps of salvation

    Overcoming Your Spiritual Handicap Luke 5:17-26 1. Recognition of need verses 18-19 Hungry peopole find food. God hungry people find God. 2. Knew where to go. verse 18--"to lay him before Jesus" 3. Removed something. verse 19--Example of repentance. Something must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Fellowship Of The Mat

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 13, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 12,692 views

    Four men formed a fellowship around a paralyzed man lying on a mat. Just as men were involved in a small caring community men are needed to care for their families and be spiritual leaders in the home.

    Fellowship of the Mat (Outline Theme resource – “Everybody’s Normal Till You Get to Know them” by John Ortberg) Luke 5:17-26 TOP 10 Lame-brained, Foot-in-mouth Compliments from a Husband to His Wife 10. “You look great for a woman who has had four kids.” 9. “This is almost as good as mom used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist