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  • Paul Decker avatar

    Showdown Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,094 views

    We must have the courage to do battle.

    SHOWDOWN I Kings 18:17-40 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO DO BATTLE. ?: Inductive KW: Sections TS: We will find in our study of I Kings 18:17-40 how the battle against evil is ensued. The _____ section of our story is the… I. CONTEST (17-19) II. CONDUCT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Forget The Bread

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,658 views

    The Essence of The Lesson The “leaven of the Pharisees” is the spirit of this world that will blind the hearts of both evil men AND Christ’s followers, and keep them from the proper focus on the spiritual realm! Prelim thoughts, key concepts: “Leav

    Don’t Forget The Bread A Lesson from, Mark 8:11-21 parallel in Matthew 16:1-12 The Essence of The Lesson The “leaven of the Pharisees” is the spirit of this world that will blind the hearts of both evil men AND Christ’s followers, and keep them from the proper focus on the spiritual realm! ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What To Do In Your Hour Of Need Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,446 views

    The record of Jesus’ seven statements from the cross are not just recorded as historical fact it is given to us to apply to our present moment…”

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 66 “What To Do In Your Hour of Need!” [Christ’s Seven Statements from the Cross] “The final statements of even the most ordinary people have a way of fixing themselves firmly in the memories of those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Character! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,336 views

    You are known by the habits you keep.

    WHAT A CHARACTER! Acts 4:36-37 S: Character Development Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: YOU ARE KNOWN BY THE HABITS YOU KEEP. ?: What? What habits should we be known by? What habits should we keep? KW: Habits TS: In our adventure of practicing Christ’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    When The Spirit Moves Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,993 views

    This sermon describes the predictable attacks of Satan when the Spirit moves in a church or a person’s life and how we should respond to those attacks.

    When The Spirit Moves Acts 8:1-8 April 28, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration: From the sermon, "Spreading Power through Persecution" by John Piper, senior pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota] On January 9, 1985, a Congregational pastor in Bulgaria named Christo Kuleczef, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Unguarded Moment Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,918 views

    #1 of 4 sermons dealing with David’s sin with Bathsheba, its effects and David’s ultimate restoration.

    An Unguarded Moment (2 Samuel 11:1-13) I. David’s Sin Surprises and Shock Us A. David’s reputation B. Bathsheba’s beauty C. Uriah’s integrity II. David’s Sin Was Doubly Tragic A. David was not where he should have been B. It was not a great passion Introduction Marriage is a sacred relationship. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Jenkins avatar

    From Slaves Of Sin To Slaves Of God Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Apr 16, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,892 views

    From slaves of sin to slaves of God

    This section continues Paul’s discussion of sanctification by reminding his readers of their past slavery to sin and their new slavery to righteousness. He wants them to live in submission to their new master, Jesus Christ, and not be entantagled again with the sins that characterized their old ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Ask, Seek, Knock Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 1, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,982 views

    1. Prayer’s cornerstone is the character of God. 2. Prayer is powered by our persistence. 3. Prayer is founded on faith.

    A Chicago based company claims the prize as one of the world’s largest magazine fulfillment firms. Translated, that means they handle subscription mailings by computer. One of their main responsibilities is to send out renewal and expiration notices. But as computers do, there was a malfunction ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Road To Damascus

    Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 43 ratings
     | 63,638 views

    What exactly did Paul experience during his conversion? How does it apply to us?

    Scripture: Acts 9: 1 - 3. The Road to Damascus Such a simple story. The story of Paul’s conversion. Nine verses, out of thousands that are in the Bible. Yet, these are very significant verses. Why? Because, it tells us so much about ourselves. Saul arrives in Jerusalem, an angry and determined ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    A Father's Day Story

    Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,773 views

    How would it feel to sacrifice your own son? What kind of faith did Abraham have?

    A FATHER’S DAY STORY The man was already tired after walking only a few hours. He knew that it was going to be a long and very weary journey. As he gazed ahead he did not notice much of what was going on about him. He was concentrating on what was in the distance. As they traveled he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Glorifying God By Worship Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 15,882 views

    Our ultimate goal in life is to glorify God. This sermon explores how we bring glory to God by worshiping him. We do so by examining what worship is, why we should worship God, and how we should worship God.

    Scripture Our ultimate goal in life is to glorify God. The first question in the Westminster Shorter Catechism asks, “What is the chief end [or goal] of man?” The answer given is, “Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.” The reason we exist is to bring glory to God. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    As Jesus Prayed

    Contributed by David Watters on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,803 views

    This sermon takes a in-depth look at ’The Lord’s Prayer’ and relates it to us as believers.

    Scripture: Luke 9: 29-31 Luke 11: 1-4 Sermon - As Jesus Prayed… Good morning, I’m glad to be here again to bring the Word of God. I hope it will be meaningful and you can take from it something that you can think about this week. There was pilot calling to the tower… Pilot to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Narnia: Merry Easter (And Happy Christmas)

    Contributed by Todd Anderson on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,872 views

    A Christmas Eve or Christmas Day sermon or homily using an extended illustration from "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" to show how many miss(ed) Christ’s first coming and how we need to be ready for his Second Coming in power.

    Title: Merry Easter! (a Christmas eve or Christmas day homily) While bagging groceries years ago in a supermarket during highschool I found it fun to mess with customers minds and say things like: “Have a Day! And hear them automatically respond: “You Too!” It was especially fun around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Peace - The Mysterious Gift Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,588 views

    The marvelous gifts that God gave to us on that first Christmas

    (Based on a series by Paul Snoddy, Tri-Village Christian Church, Pataskala, OH) SERIES: “GIFTS UNDER THE TREE” TEXT: MATTHEW 1:18-25 TITLE: “PEACE – THE MYSTERIOUS GIFT” INTRODUCTION: A. In a Peanuts cartoon, Lucy and Charlie Brown are talking. Lucy says, “I hate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Regas avatar

    Narnia: Encounter The Power Of The Wardrobe Series

    Contributed by Chris Regas on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,625 views

    Advent Lessons based on the release of the movie: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

    Today is the 3rd Sunday of Advent ~ 1) On the FIRST SUNDAY we ENCOUNTERED THE POWER OF THE LION and saw that the Lion of Judah who was PREDICTED in the OT is also Lamb of God who was slain for our sins! As we light the PROMISE CANDLE we are reminded that Jesus is NOT SAFE – BUT HE IS GOOD – AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist