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  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Flipped Right Side Up Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,823 views

    A "God’s eye view" of wealth and possessions

    Flipped Right Side Up James 1:9-11 March 10, 2002 James Boice once heard a statement given by an actress named Sophie Tucker. She was being asked by reporters about her early struggles before she became a success, and whether or not she had been happy in her years of poverty. She answered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running On Empty Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,239 views

    The danger to every leader is the adherance to the lie, "I must do everything..." Delegation is critical to a leader’s success.

    LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART FIVE “RUNNING ON EMPTY” GENESIS 18:13-26 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “The next day Moses took his seat to serve as judge for the people, and they stood around him from morning till evening. [14] When his father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the people, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Love...with Shoes On Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 22,588 views

    This is the fifth in a series I did on the Great Commandment from Mark 12.

    Priority 1 Mark 12:28-34 September 29, 2002 Love…With Shoes On A lawyer came to Jesus with a question, asking, in effect, “what is Priority One?” Over the course of the past several weeks, we have explored Jesus’ answer to that question, asking ourselves, in the process, whether or not the love ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Paul's Apostolic Principles And Practices

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,174 views

    Paul’s Apostolic Principles and Practices - He gave some as apostles...

    Paul’s Apostolic Principles and Practices Illustration:A one-legged school teacher from Scotland came to J. Hudson Taylor to offer himself for service in China. "With only one leg, why do you think of going as a missionary?" Asked Taylor. "I do not see those with two legs going," replied George ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    American Idols: Baal And Molech Today Series

    Contributed by Jamie Greening on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 19,384 views

    This sermon covers the background and current application of Baal and Molech worship.

    BC-Jeremiah 32:30-35 FC-Jeremiah 32:35 Motif-“Baal and Molech have long arms” Title-“American Idols: Baal and Molech in our Culture” Enhancer: Today’s we talk about two bad guys from the Old Testament; Baal and Molech. These guys were like old luggage—they never went away and were always a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Visible Grace Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
     | 4,085 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the 21st in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “Visible Grace” Acts 11:19-30 October 28, 2007 Table Talk What are some things that we can’t see, feel, hear, smell, or taste, and yet we know are real? How do we know these things are real? Before we plunge headlong into today’s text, let’s take a few moments and set ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    The Life That God Blesses Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 14, 2007
     | 9,455 views

    I am talking about a life of true blessing, a life marked by prosperity more important than wealth or fame, and a life of eternal significance which God loves to give to those who will walk by faith.

    The Life God Blesses I am convinced of this - “God loves to bless His children!” What do I mean by that? Let me borrow words from Gordon MacDonald who writes – “God desires to pour out on people gracious and uncommon gifts: gifts might include personal affirmation, intimate relationship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Case For The Resurrection

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,651 views

    The evidence for the resurrection is overwhelming. And it’s so important to our faith. If God the Father can’t raise his own sinless Son then he can’t raise us either. But the resurrection is true. And we can prove it beyond any doubt.

    SERMON: The Case for Resurrection (Psalm 19:14) May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Two school children were walking together, and one said to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Sovereignty Of God Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,171 views

    A sermon that begins a series on the character of God This sermon focuses on god’s sovereignty using a passage from joshua chapter 7 and a Demos Shakarian illustration.

    The character of God. Sermon number 1. I want to begin this series on the Character of God with a statement on just who God is. God is independent, unchangeable, eternal and omnipresent. He exists as a spiritual being, having no form or dimensions, and is omniscient (all-knowing), wise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Get Energized! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,764 views

    We need to allow the Holy Spirit to energize us God’s way! And we need to ask God to launch us into motion for eternity!

    “Get Energized!” Props for illustrations through sermon: Sling Shot – with nerf balls, frozen water bottle –unfrozen water bottle- a ball-a cell phone. Introduction: What is energy? From my research I have discovered that energy changes things: a. Energy makes a ball ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    The Law And Disbelief Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,679 views

    The law is important in making us aware of our sin but Jesus is greater than the law.

    Hebrews: Chapter 3 September 14, 2008 The Law and Disbelief I want to start off this morning with a little interaction. What I want to know is who are your heroes? Who are those people you really look up to? Who are those people you really respect? Anyone willing to share with us one of their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Not All Who Die, Die Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,719 views

    Jesus’ resurrection confirms his authority to give life to those who keep his word.

    Scripture Introduction I was reminded a couple of week’s ago that some Jewish people find the Gospels offensive, even “anti-Semitic.” One writer described John’s gospel as a “polemical pamphlet against Judaism.” I disagree; John does show us the conflict between Jesus and certain Jewish leaders, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Challenge Of Choosing Full Disclosure-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 15, 2010
     | 3,698 views

    Part 2 of 2. Hebrews sets before its audience a deeper consideration of the Full Disclosure of the truth regarding their Christian confession. But what challenges do traditionists face in this? Challenges traditionists face in a Full Disclosure are..

    The CHALLENGE of CHOOSING FULL DISCLOSURE-II —Hebrews 4:12-14 Attention: I saw a billboard yesterday that said: Need Help? Call Jesus. 1-800-555-HELP I was impressed. But out of curiosity I called. 10 minutes later a Mexican named Hey-sus drove up with his tow truck. Hey-sus’ Full Disclosure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    The Untamable Tongue

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,393 views

    The tongue can encourage and build up or discourage and tear down relationships.

    Story: “The Tongue” A biblical writer said, “The tongue can no man tame.” A Greek philosopher asked his servant to provide the best dish possible. The servant prepared a dish of tongue, saying: “It is the best of all dishes, because with it we may bless and communicate happiness, dispel sorrow, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Killing Goliaths

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,590 views

    David did not kill Goliath - God did.

    We all face obstacles in life. Part of what makes life fantastic, exciting, worthwhile, and energizing is having a goal or a purpose or a call that is so worthwhile that we will fight through any obstacle, overcome any difficulty, literally “move any mountain” to overcome it. And I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist