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  • Jonathan Twitchell avatar

    Article #4 - The Holy Scriptures Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,319 views

    Fourth in a series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon looks at the how the Wesleyan Quadrilateral helps us to interpret Scripture.

    Today, we come to look at the Article of Faith regarding Holy Scripture. Scripture has been important throughout human history, as it is the story which reveals God and His interactions with His creation. Scripture tells us of God’s Story, showing us His plan and His will. While it is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why Does God Allow Evil? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,720 views

    Why God chooses to allow the existence of evil even though He is good enough and powerful enough to end it.

    Since today is Palm Sunday we’re reminded of the day that the crowds waved palm branches to honor Jesus as He rode into Jerusalem. Waving palm branches was the Jewish custom of honoring a king and for a brief period of time it seemed the people wanted to recognize Christ’s right to reign. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Holt avatar

    Inside The Whale's Belly

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,953 views

    The purpose of adversities in life and how faith deals with them.

    Charles W. Holt Your comments are appreciated cholt@gt.rr.com Community of Grace Vinton, LA 3-2-08 INSIDE THE WHALE’S BELLY Jonah 1:3,17 Let me define what I mean when I use the phrase Inside the Whale’s Belly. If you immediately think of the prophet Jonah, whose story is found in the Old Testament ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Embracing The Cinderella Within Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,238 views

    Become who you were meant to be: try on the slipper and proclaim the transformation Christ has made in you.

    EMBRACING THE “CINDERELLA” WITHIN The Cinderella story resonates strongly with most young girls. My daughter loves that genre or story type and enjoys the variations of it like Ella Enchanted or Ever After. For many young girls the fantasy builds to include their wedding day and visions of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • David Owens avatar

    How To Handle A Scandal Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 20, 2008
     | 5,438 views

    In this lesson we discover the necessity of church discipline for both the individual and the congregation.

    Introduction: A. I’m told that Willie Nelson (the country singer) apparently at one time owned a golf course. 1. He said the great thing about owning a golf course was that he could decide what is par for each hole. 2. For you non-golfers, par is the number of hits of the ball you are allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Anatomy Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,208 views

    Though we are one in Christ, we are also diverse in gifts.

    Introduction Our previous verses impressed upon us our unity through the Holy Spirit. We may be different, but we are one in Christ. Our next verses emphasize the reality and importance of our diversity. Text For the body does not consist of one member but of many. The basic point of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    He Came To Serve Others

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,801 views

    He came to serve others

    Reading: Matthew Chapter 20 verses 27-28. • If there is one word in the English language that is sure to cause a debate when spoken, • That word is “greatest.” • In fact, take two people, any people, • And you can always stir-up trouble by using this simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    He Came To Serve Others

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
     | 4,598 views

    He came to serve others

    Reading: Matthew Chapter 20 verses 27-28. • If there is one word in the English language that is sure to cause a debate when spoken, • That word is “greatest.” • In fact, take two people, any people, • And you can always stir-up trouble by using this simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Behaving Badly... But Jesus Is Coming! Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,877 views

    Realizing our alienation from God reminds us of our need for mercy and grace... in Jesus.

    20141130 the 1st Sunday in Advent B Web Site Title: Behaving Badly… but Jesus is Coming Text: Isaiah 64:1-9 Thesis: Realizing our alienation from God because of our sinfulness reminds us of our need for God’s mercy and grace… in Jesus. Introduction Americans have a reputation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Into God's Word (3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,754 views

    The Bible is the most-read, most-loved and most controversial book of all time. Almost everybody has one and everybody has questions about it. This three-sermon series will help Christians get into God's Word and get God's word into them.

    Getting into God’s Word (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/27/2013 If you haven’t been here all this month, I started off this year talking about the Bible. Like it says in your bulletin, the Bible is the most-read, most-loved and most controversial book of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 20, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 35,142 views

    A sermon examining the importance of walking in the light.

    Walking In The Light I John 5:5-10 Earlier in the year, my son planted some sunflower seeds. Early on we were not sure if they were going to grow; but as time went on those plants began to rise from the soil. Throughout the summer those plants continued to grow and at their peak some of them were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heart-Eye Coordination

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,675 views

    Our ability to see clearly is dependent on the condition of our hearts, which are made and kept pure through Scripture, worship and prayer.

    How many of you wear glasses? I’ve worn mine since I was seven years old. I was able to wear contact lenses for about 20 years but after about 40 they don’t work so well. And even contacts with the new technology, entails juggling with reading glasses, since I have to wear bifocals. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    A Greater Sanctuary.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
     | 3,566 views

    A Greater Sanctuary. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    A greater sanctuary Reading: Hebrews chapter 9 verses 1-28. Question: What do we mean by the term ‘Sanctuary’? Answer: ‘A specific holy place’. • In the Old Testament: • The sanctuary was primarily the tabernacle and then later the temple in Jerusalem. • The tabernacle was often called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Mike Parry avatar

    The Dawn Treader: Aslan’s Country Series

    Contributed by Mike Parry on Dec 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,855 views

    As the crew of the Dawn Treader move towards Aslan’s Country they find the longing, the glory, and the Lamb.

    Introduction: C. S. Lewis’ masterpiece, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is the third book in the Chronicles of Narnia. It comes to the big screen the weekend of December 10. We are actually purchasing a large block of tickets for 5 pm showing of the movie on Saturday, December 11. The tickets ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    Hot To Trot Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,033 views

    When God’s leaders, whether secular political, secular business, or church religious leaders, fail, the result is disastrous for both God’s people and those around them.

    Some of you are bound to be offended at the title of this sermon. If you are familiar with the slang of a couple of generations ago, this was the ‘40s and ‘50s description of a person who had cast moral considerations aside and wanted to have a hot and heavy affair. It usually denigrated women as ...read more

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    Denomination: *other