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The Widow's Mite Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 27, 2003

based on 101 ratings

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Jesus contrasts the phony goodness of the religious leaders with the true devotion of the poor widow. With this great story He gives three great principles about giving; (1) God cares about our giving, (2) God cares about how we give and (3) God cares how

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 58 The Widow’s Mite! Luke 21:1-4 Dr. John Broadus, on one memorable Sunday as the ushers were about the offering, left the platform and walked down to where the ushers were beginning to take ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Rock Bottom

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Jun 5, 2003

based on 88 ratings

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Discover the power and the potential in those "Rock Bottom" experiences

“Rock Bottom” Genesis 28:10-16 INTRO: 1. I like the way the KJV introduces us to this place… “certain place.” a. I want to take a little ecclesiastical license here and tell you that there’s no place in life that is as certain as that place where you hit ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Down The Jericho Road Again Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 17, 2003

based on 111 ratings

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Sermon for Martin Luther King Day: we must go "down the road" of compassion, understanding that human hurts are both physical and spiritual, that we must see hurting people as our neighbors, and that we must devote substantial resources to caring for them

There’s something we say every time we find ourselves repeating an unpleasant experience. Whenever you see yourself about to get into the same trouble you’ve already been in, you say, “I don’t want to go down that road again.” For example: Some fellow comes to your door and says, “We’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

It Only Takes A Spark Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 17, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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Nehemiah, Pt. 1

IT ONLY TAKES A SPARK: FROM ABSENCE TO AWAKENING (NEHEMIAH 1) William J. Bennett’s “The Book of Virtues” tells of how England’s King Richard III lost his kingdom in the late 15th century. King Richard III had sent his groom to the blacksmith to ready a horse for battle; however, the blacksmith had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Trust - 3:16 And Us Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 18, 2005

based on 66 ratings

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There is a temptation to protect ourselves against vicious people by stooping to their level. But there are serious reasons why we shouldn’t do that. Do you know what they are?

OPEN: Little Johnny was walking down the beach, and he spied a matronly woman sitting under a beach umbrella on the sand. He walked up to her and asked, "Are you a Christian?" "Yes." she replied. "Do you read your Bible every day?" She nodded her head, "Yes." "Do you pray often?" Little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If I Struggle With Doubt, Can I Still Be A Christian? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 22, 2005

based on 80 ratings

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Doubt is not the opposite of faith. In fact, doubt can be used to build faith.

SERIES: “ANSWERS TO SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: LUKE 7:18-28 TITLE: “IF I STRUGGLE WITH DOUBT, CAN I STILL BE A CHRISTIAN?” INTRODUCTION: A. A trial attorney was defending a man charged with murder. There was strong evidence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

800-Pound Gorilla? Or The First Pope?

Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 23, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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In Matthew 16, Jesus confers on Peter (and, later the other Apostles) authority to rule the Church, founded on the truth of Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Messiah.

Matthew 16:13-20 800-Pound Gorilla? Or the First Pope? There’s a phrase that’s popular in modern discussions of any number of topics, and that phrase is this: “an 800 pound gorilla in the room.” An example would be this line which I plucked from a blog entry on the international economy as it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Saving Your Money Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 24, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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Learning how to be wise with your money frees us up to be all that God wants us to be. And it increases our joy!

The piggy bank. In old England around the 15th century, people made all kinds of useful objects out of clay, including dishes and jars to hold spare change. Metal wasn’t used much and it was very expensive. So, dishes and jars were made from an easily available orange clay that was called ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22

Denomination: Baptist

True Worship Series

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Sep 14, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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If we are to be true worshippers, we need to be bold in seeking to bring the order and priorities that come from a living relationship with God, through Jesus Christ, and rolling them out onto the canvas of our lives. It may be messy and difficult, but we

Sunday Holy Communion at Emmanuel Didsbury 27.06.04 10:30am The Life of a Disciple (the discipleship wheel by Richard Foster) The Compassionate Life True Worship Amos 5:21-24 (p.783) and Matt 25:31-46 Aim of the Sermon: True worship rolls out into every area of our lives. Illustration: The small ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Breaking Our Silence!!!

Contributed by Paul Kaiwi on Oct 19, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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This sermon will motivate christians to step out in faith and reach their communities.

Aloha I Ke Akua Christian Fellowship Senior Pastor Paul A. Kaiwi, Jr., M.D. Sunday Morning Service September 3, 2006 Breaking Our Silence!!! JOKE: Passengers aboard a luxurious cruise ship were having a great time until a baby girl fell overboard. Immediately there was an 80 year old man in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:7-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Ho!"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 12, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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Isaiah cried out for attention because he had a very encouraging invitation to convey. Then Jesus came (John 7:37,38) and gave the invite in Person.

“Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come, buy wine and milk Without money and without cost. “Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, And delight ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3

Denomination: Orthodox

The Procrastinating Governor Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 22, 2006

based on 127 ratings

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Paul’s powerful 3 point outline he preached to Felix was inspired of God for us today as well. God is knocking...and we must answer! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Procrastinating Governor Acts 24:24-26 Be honest now, how many have a problem w/ procrastination? Me too, and I’m gonna work on that starting tomorrow [hey, that’s the same day my new exercise regimen begins!] The governor of our state is under scrutiny as he seems to be scrambling to get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Now What Do I Do?

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 23, 2007

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Asks and then Answers the question.

“Now What Do I Do?” February 25, 2007 Have you ever been in a situation where you asked yourself, “What do I do now?” I think that was just the situation that Sandy found herself in last week when she found herself hanging upside down in a turned over car. She couldn’t get the seatbelt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-31

Denomination: Holiness

Christian Joy

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 12, 2007

based on 15 ratings

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Joy is a gift from God. Our joy is a witness to others as to the "great things God has done for us."

CHRISTIAN JOY A. What do you think is the average person’s concept of a Christian? ILLUSTRATION: There was a man waiting in line at a CHECK-OUT STAND. He seemed AGITATED and IMPATIENT and had a very SOLEMN and GLOOMY look on his face. When the CHEERY young woman at the check-out said, “Good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Law & Order

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 29, 2007

based on 5 ratings

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This is part III in the series 24. It is a first person narrative taken from the perspective of Caiaphas. The preaching idea: you can’t be your own high priest!

Have you ever wished you could communicate with a loved one who has already passed on? Have you ever thought that perhaps that loved one wishes he or she could communicate with you as well? In 1999 a film was released that allowed us to imagine that communication across the great chasm that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Methodist

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