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  • Robert Rust avatar

    Lose Something ?

    Contributed by Robert Rust on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 7,455 views

    The Prodigal Son through the eyes of the father.

    Lose Something ? Luke 15:11-32 March 25, 2001 We’ve all experienced misplacing something at one time or another. How many of you have searched endless for your keys ? Keys seem to have a strange way of finding the most unsuspecting places to hide. I heard about a man who came out of a local ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Pleasing Life Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 8, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,740 views

    Each of us need do be shown and encouraged how to live the God Pleasing Life thereby finding favor with men and seeing many saved.

    THE GOD PLEASING LIFE Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION: A. One of the best known phrases in Christendom is from the Westminster Catechism “Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him for ever!” 1. What a wonderful thought, isn’t it 2. It is a thought John Piper really brings to light in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who's The Boss

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
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    This a Sermon that answers the question of "Who’s the Boss?" with an OT story who’s truths still apply today.

    Who’s the boss? 10/4/2005 Exodus 3:14 And God said to Moses, I AM WHO I AM. The boss was complaining in our staff meeting the other day that he wasn’t getting any respect. Later that morning he went to Wal Mart and bought a small sign ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Godly Word For Ungodly Times

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
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    With all that’s going wrong around us, it’s clear and obvious that we are living in the last days, but as a Child of God, we need not fear. Find out why . . .

    JUDE 1-4, 17-25 A GODLY WORD FOR UNGODLY TIMES THE MORE I PASTOR – MORE APPRECIATION – EARLY CHURCH PIONEERS: PETER, JAMES, JOHN, BARNABAS, SILAS, PAUL, AND EVEN JUDE. THE EARLY CHURCH PIONEERS HAD A PASSION FOR KINGDOM LIVING, KINGDOM BUILDING, AND KINGDOM EXPANSION. THEY DIDN’T HAVE TIME TO DEAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Really Matters?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,564 views

    Sermon for those seasoned with time saints. Most notes are from John Faust, minister of seniors at Southeast Christian Church

    Evening Service for 10/17/2004 What Really Matters? Seasoned with Time Series Introduction: The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn’t already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    More Tragic Than Death

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 18,008 views

    Life is full of tragedy—sickness, lost of jobs, lost of possessions, lost of health, and death. But the greatest tragedy in life is living a life apart from God.

    October 23, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Cemetery Marker Some time ago, a man was trying to trace his family origin. In the process of his research he visited several cemeteries collecting information from the markers. At one place he came across a monument with the following inscription: Pause now ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    God Speaks Out Of Storms

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Oct 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,666 views

    Surviving a hurricane reminds us that God speaks to us out of the storms of life.

    GOD SPEAKS OUT OF A STORM Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church [Sunday after Hurricane Isabel] BACKGROUND: A. Illustration: When I was a youngster, I thought my aunt Isabel was an exciting and interesting character. 1. The adults in our family described her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Love That Keeps Series

    Contributed by David Phaneuf on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 145 ratings
     | 16,126 views

    There are times in each of our lives when it seems God has all but forgotten us. The story of Moses in the bulrushes is a reminder that God does not forget us, but continues to work for us in ways we may not always imagine.

    A GREAT STORY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: THE LOVE THAT KEEPS (Moses in the Bulrushes) EXODUS 2:1-10 A mother was putting her little four-year-old daughter to bed for the night. The child was afraid of the dark, and the mother, on this particular occasion, with her husband away, was fearful also. When ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Don Meyer avatar

    "Are You A Barnabas??”

    Contributed by Don Meyer on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 18,587 views

    Barnabas means "son of encouragement." He lived his life by this definition. We Christians can learn from God how we too can be a "son of encouragement."

    “Are You A Barnabas??” Text: Acts 11:19-30 6/1/2003 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Dear Friends in Christ. Last week the choir {here} at Pilgrim sang a beautiful song titled “Unsung Heroes. ” You know, as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Necessity Of The Atonement Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by James Groce on Sep 15, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,961 views

    There are four major biblical reasons why the atonement was necessary

    There are four major biblical reasons why the atonement was necessary, most of which are intimately connected with God’s nature or character. 1. God’s Righteousness and Justice Many people who object to the biblical doctrine of the atonement do so because they do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Saying Thanks

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,637 views

    This sermon focuses on how to say thank you as it focuses on Thanksgiving.

    SAYING THANKS Text: First Thessalonians 5:13-18 To be thankful is an attitude of gratitude. To be thankful means more than just saying "thank you". When we were growing up our parents taught us to be grateful. When someone did something nice, they taught us to say "thank you" so that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Lost!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 13,817 views

    In the parables, we see the condition or state of those away from God. We observe God’s great love and anxiety for sinners. We get a glimpse of heaven scene upon the restoration of a soul.

    Introduction: Great crowds of outsiders came to listen to Christ. These were men and women who through their family associations, their occupations, their social status, or their life styles were looked down upon with immense contempt by the more rigid and sanctimonious Scribes and Pharisees. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas In Its Christian Context

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,069 views

    Since Christmas is more than merely a baby in a manger, we need to celebrate this holiday realizing the full scope of Christ’s incarnation.

    Christmas In Its Christian Context Text: Isa.7: 14; Luke 2: 6-7 Intro: We Christians often complain that Christmas has become so commercialized that its real meaning has become all but totally obscured. That complaint is certainly warranted, for in the secular world, Christmas seems to be far ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 29, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,312 views

    There’s nothing like prayer to empower us against temptation. Look at the prime example!

    Our memory verse this week is Colossians 4:2. You’ll find it each week on the back of your bulletin entitled: Words to Live By. Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving. Can you say that with me? “Continue earnestly in prayer… being vigilant in it with thanksgiving… ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Islam- Submission To Whom?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 1, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 6,550 views

    Comparing Christianity to Islam, Jesus Christ to Mohammed.

    Sermon for 10/28/2001 Submission to Whom? Colossians 2:8 Adapted from an outline on Pastor’s Pastor Introduction: A. David Brown- What’s going on? The sidewalks are swarming with excited children masquerading as every imaginable creature and character. There is Batman and the Joker, Wonder ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ