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  • Anne Benefield avatar

    He's Waiting At The Well

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 27, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,109 views

    Like the woman at the well, we are thirsty for salvation, and Jesus waits for us with living water at the well.

    Introduction: Our reading today is so completely rich with meaning that I am going to go through it verse by verse. I hope in this way to open the text that it might address us where we are, for Christ always comes to us no matter where we are. Prayer: Lord God, we come thirsty. We live in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "The Disabled Disciple"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,017 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the hearers to affirm to others that God is eventually given the proper praise by demonstrating His miraculous light (in our lives) through our disabilities.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 2 March 2008 Big Idea: God is eventually given the proper praise by demonstrating His miraculous light (in our lives) through our disabilities. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration) John 5:5-17 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pictures From The Passover

    Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,560 views

    The more we look at the Passover the more we can see that Christ is clearly pictured in it. Christ’s forgiveness is glorious.

    Pictures From the Passover Exodus 12:1-14 Purpose: To explain how the Passover pictures our salvation. Aim: I want he listener to glorify God and rejoice in His forgiveness. INTRODUCTION: Many of the announcements in Scripture don’t have the impact on us that the original hearers had. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Respond The Natural Disasters

    Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,332 views

    This sermon encourages believers to trust God in the natural disasters. God can be trusted no matter what happens in life.

    I went to a nearby hamburger stand by my job on Friday to get some oatmeal. Before entering in I picked up a copy of the LA Times newspaper and on the front was the gory pictures of the Katrina aftermath. As I walked into the hamburger stand to place more order, a man seen the newspaper under my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guarding Against Spiritual Obesity

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,139 views

    Being fed in church is fine, but if all we do is eat and not put our faith into action, all we get is spiritual obesity.

    Guarding Against Spiritual Obesity Mark 10:35-45 November 11, 2007 We are coming to the end of our autumn stewardship emphasis. Next week is Consecration Sunday when we will present our Estimate of Giving cards to God’s work through Calvary church. Throughout the last few weeks, we have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Wants To Be A Superhero? Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,798 views

    Part 2 of 3 in Stewardship Series. Each of us can and should become a superhero in Christ who is mentally strong, has unlimited power, special talents and serves a much greater cause!

    WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPERHERO? STEWARDSHIP THAT LOVES ABSOLUTEY & SACRIFICIALLY PART 2: TALENT 1 Peter 4:7-11 Rev. Todd Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday AM November 4, 2007 INTRODUCTION: Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’re probably noticed that one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Signs Of A Drifter

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,541 views

    One of the biggest problems in churches today is that people are in a state of spiritual drift

    Seven Signs of a Drifter (Part 1) Selected Passages January 28, 2007 Morning Service Introduction When I was in high school I can remember one of the worst snow storms to hit our area. The snow was like a fine powder and didn’t seem to pack very well but it drifted well enough. The winds picked up ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why Shepherds?

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 101 ratings
     | 37,251 views

    The birth of Jesus Christ was not revealed to kings or rulers. It was not revealed to the religious elite. When God came to earth, He let the world know by announcing the birth of His Son to lowly shepherds.

    Why Shepherds? Luke 2:8-20 Introduction The birth of Jesus Christ was not revealed to kings or rulers. It was not revealed to the religious elite. When God came to earth, He let the world know by announcing the birth of His Son to lowly shepherds. Why? Perhaps He wanted the poor and outcast of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Low Risk, High Reward Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,716 views

    Not everyone who uses the name of Jesus will enter into heaven. Putting into practice Jesus’ teachings to love others it what it takes. What have you got lose?

    Series on the Mount Low Risk, High Reward Matthew 7:21-23 November 18, 2007 Maurice Blondel said, “If you really want to understand a man, don’t just listen to what he says but watch what he does.” We have seen over and over how Jesus wants us to put into practice his teachings. However, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    In The Valley Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 24,065 views

    Jehoshaphat and Judah should not have won this battle... under ordinary circumstances. How did they prepare to be used by God in this momentous confrontation?

    OPEN: (We played Don Francisco’s Song "Jehoshaphat" after reading the text... it’s worth buying his CD just for personal enjoyment) One of the oldest books on warfare was written by Sun Tzu. It’s called the Art Of War and in its 13 chapters, Sun Tzu laid down some basic principles of how to wage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Vision Of God's Greatness

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,731 views

    When you are moving toward the future, it is good to know where you are going. It is good to have a vision of how things are going to look down the road a bit.

    I have a friend named Sam. He is a big fellow – about 6’ 4”, weighing about 275 lbs. of pure muscle. When Sam was younger, living in Israel, he was a professional soccer player. Sam knows the importance of good physical conditioning not so much as an occasional hobby, but as a way of life. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Open Doors Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,718 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the eighteenth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “Open Doors” Acts 10:1-33 September 9, 2007 Word association: “opening doors”. Did “Maxwell Smart” come to any of your minds? He does mine; the familiar opening of “Get Smart” featured, of course, Agent 86 doing something that we do now without thinking twice about it. I mean, when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Wes Richard avatar

    When Shipwreck Threatens Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,379 views

    Scripture offers three anchors when life is headed for shipwreck

    Last Tuesday, I began preparing this sermon. During that day, three people experiencing shipwreck came sailing into my life. Let me tell you about one of them. His name is Bill. I decided to replace the broken door on the church storage shed while the weather was still warm and was crossing ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jonathan Falwell avatar

    Live Different: Wisdom

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,550 views

    Today, we talk about Wisdom.

    Live Different: Wisdom Today, we talk about Wisdom. It is interesting that in the Old Testament – mainly in the Book of Proverbs (a book of wisdom sayings) – The ever-enduring value of WISDOM is contrasted with the fleeting and often allusive value of silver & gold: Proverbs 3:13-14 13 Blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empowered By Faith

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,171 views

    We are empowered by Jesus when we use our faith to believe and achieve.

    Empowered by Faith 1 Peter 1:3-7 KJV Jesus earthly ministry was characterized by great demonstrations of power. -Healed the sick -Calmed the wind and sea. -Cast out devils -Fed the 5,000. -Raised the dead. Why no power in our lives, our faith is anemic. I. Unstudied Scriptures Rom. 10:17 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God