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  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Three Cheers For The Underdog

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 9,751 views

    God expresses His love and compassion for those who are downtrodden and expects us to do likewise

    Three Cheers for the Underdog Luke 19:1-10 1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd. 4 So he ran ahead and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Are You Ready In Faith"

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 17,314 views

    11th Sunday after Pentecost Ready for the coming of Jesus

    Luke 12:32-40 "Are you ready in Faith"   Are you a fool? Let me repeat that statement. Are you a fool? Listen to the following story, then decide if you are a fool or not. "A certain lord kept a fool or jester, in his house as a great men did in olden times for their amusement. This lord gave a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hidden Chambers

    Contributed by James Groce on Aug 22, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 13,258 views

    Then said he unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark, every man in the chambers of his imagery?

    OT prophets took their life in their hands to speak to the people; NT preachers also take their “life” in their hands, because hearers who are uncomfortable with the Word are uncomfortable with them! ------------------------------------------- Ezekiel 8:7-12 And he brought me to the door of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Obey?

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 2, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,010 views

    Two biblical reasons for Christians to obey God.

    Two weeks ago, we looked at the solutions for dealing with our own sin. This morning, we will look at the opposite of our sin against God, which is our obedience to God. If we have tried to be obedient to God, and we are honest, we would agree that obedience is not easy. In fact, some of us ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Paul George avatar

    The Adoration Of Baby Jesus

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,436 views

    If Jesus was the promised Messiah one might expect that He would be received with all the ceremony possible.

    The Adoration of Baby Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 If Jesus was the promised Messiah one might expect that He would be received with all the ceremony possible, that crowns and scepters would be laid at his feet, and that the high and mighty princes of the world would humble themselves and bow before Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Hope

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 25,946 views

    Christmas Series part 1

    Hope In an old Calvin and Hobbes comic strip - this conversation takes place. In the first frame Calvin speaks to Hobbes and says: "Live for the moment is my motto. You never know how long you got". In the second frame he explains "You could step into the road tomorrow and WHAM, you get hit by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is It Time To Build?

    Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,634 views

    This Sermon is to help the Church understand and discern the need to build

    Text: Luke 5:1-7 Title: Is It Time To Build? October 27, 2002 Illustration: Church Building experts say that its time to build when you’re church has reached 80% of your max capacity. They also say that if you don’t build, you may reach 100%, but statistics prove that you will begin to lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tell Them I Am Has Sent Me To You

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 118 ratings
     | 51,841 views

    There are times when we hesitate to do God’s will because of feelings of inadequacy. Moses felt so inadequate to lead the children of Israel that he offered several excuses to God, but found God to be His adequacy. A right concept of God is essential to s

    Tell Them I AM Has Sent Me to You (Ex. 3:13,14) There are times when we hesitate to do God’s will because of feelings of inadequacy. Moses felt so inadequate to lead the children of Israel that he offered several excuses to God, but found God to be His adequacy. A right concept of God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    En Theos [enthusiasm]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 21,191 views

    A simple formula for a more exciting, energizing existence...In God = En Theos = Enthusiasm. Several Biblical reasons to be enthused about being ’en Theos’. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    En Theos [Enthusiasm] Ps. 122:1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Enthusiasm.html Introduction: Webster’s Dictionary says the meaning of enthusiasm / excitement is "to be stirred or thrilled." Some would say they have enthusiasm at times, it depends on what they are doing...what they are ‘into’ at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eight "Right Things" Concerning Giving To The Lord

    Contributed by Tim Gresham on Jan 10, 2004
    based on 136 ratings
     | 34,014 views

    King David is preparing the congregation of Israel to give toward the building of the Temple. 8 simple points

    Eight “Right Things” Concerning Giving to the Lord by Pastor Tim Gresham Text: 1 Chronicles 29:1-16 Welcome to another Sunday of Stewardship Emphasis! Before I begin, I’d like to tell you of A little girl who became restless in church as the preacher’s sermon dragged on and on. Finally, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Total Disregard For God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 14,499 views

    Christ used the kingdom parables to illustrate and teach spiritual truths. Each of these parables can be applied at times to several aspects of life and faith in the kingdom. In this parabale notice the total disregard for God.

    A TOTAL DISREGARD FOR GOD MATTHEW 22:1-14 Introduction: Christ used the kingdom parables to illustrate and teach spiritual truths. Each of these parables can be applied at times to several aspects of life and faith in the kingdom. As we consider the parable in our text, I want you to notice the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Assurance Of What God Has Done And He Will Complete

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,656 views

    God started a good work in us and He will complete it until Jesus Comes.

    ASSURANCE OF WHAT GOD HAS DONE AND He WILL COMPLETE Phil. 1:6 I.BEING CONFIDENT OF THIS. This is strong language. It means to be fully and firmly persuaded or convinced. to persuade. The strong assurance of an objective mind. LK 16:31 “The rich man also died and was buried. In hell, where he ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Johnny Spencer avatar

    It's A Fact Series

    Contributed by Johnny Spencer on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,218 views

    Paul’s introduction to the letter of 1 Corinthian’s

    1 Cor. 1:1-3 It’s a Fact A. It’s useful to notice the prayers of Paul because what he prays for in the beginning he talks about in the letter. Maybe you have had this experience when you were in college and went home for Christmas break. You are sitting down for dinner and your mom says, "Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unchanging God--Part 1

    Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 14, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,044 views

    God is unchanging in His attributes. He is always the same yesterday, today, and forever.

    Text: James 1:17 “Every Good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” Introduction: We live in a changing world. Some analysts predict that the fifty years between 1970 and 2030 will experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Fred Lab avatar

    A Always Hungery Lion

    Contributed by Fred Lab on Mar 4, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,589 views

    This is a sermon I put together that is not in a series. I gatherd much of my info from The Bible Exposition Commentary feel free to use it anyway you choose.

    ICCC “The Always Hungry Lion?” 1 Peter 5:8-14 3-7-04 Any lion trainer will tell you that there is no such thing as a tame lion. The animal may be on his good behavior today and be a whirlwind of ferocity tomorrow. He may eat off your hand, or permit you to put your head in his mouth, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ