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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Got Bread? Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 4,624 views

    Got bread? You do if your hope and trust is in Jesus Christ.

    Introduction Our passage gives us a sense of déjà vu. Feeding a crowd, the dullness of the disciples, the hostility of the Pharisees – we’ve been there before. Text During those days another large crowd gathered. Since they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Same Love

    Contributed by Eric Johnson on Mar 27, 2012
     | 9,178 views

    A sermon inspired by Paul Baloche's single, "The Same Love"

    Integrity Music Paul Baloche – “The Same Love” Sermon Outline THE SAME LOVE You choose the humble and raise them high You choose the weak and make them strong You heal our brokenness inside and give us life The same love that set the captives free The same love that opened eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus Said: I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 28, 2012
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     | 5,919 views

    So what can the Lord’s Prayer and Jesus’ word: "I am the Good Shepherd" have in common.

    Sketch on the Lord’s prayer (Prayer is the person who prays!!) Prayer: Our Father which art in heaven, God: Yes? Prayer: Don’t interrupt me. I’m praying God: But you called me Prayer: Called you? I didn’t call you. I’m praying. Our Father which art in heaven, God: There you did it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Sustaining Love (Memorial Day)

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on May 27, 2012
     | 6,440 views

    Although we now do not understand things like the sacrifice of the men and women who have fallen for our country’s freedom; we will one day understand many things more clearly and definitively.

    Sustaining Love (Memorial Day Message) Scripture Text: 1 Corinthians 13:12-13 Introduction: The sacrifice of our men and women in uniform reminded me of why they fight for our freedom. Do you remember what you were doing on 9/11/2001? How did you feel when you first began to understand that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Dads

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,024 views

    Being a good father or mother is one of life’s most important privileges. But being a father or mother is also one of life’s most difficult responsibilities. It is easy to become a biological father, but hard to become a really good father. Some of you we

    Opening illustration: Play a video on imitation. Introduction: Now in this text of Scripture Paul compares himself to a father of the Corinthian believers. He was not their biological father, but he was a spiritual father to them. He was instrumental in bringing them to faith in Christ. Through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good Soil Grows The Kingdom

    Contributed by Ken Corder on Jul 10, 2011
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     | 5,870 views

    The Kingdom of God grows when we hear the Word of God and respond obediently and faithfully to God's Word planted in us.

    Introduction: I love to garden…but I am not a good gardener. I have been around gardening all my life. I have been working in gardens since I was a little boy. As a kid I can remember helping mom and dad rake our fall leaves into the garden in the fall and dad would burn them and turn ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jesus Or Maslow's Hierarchy Of Human Needs?

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 15, 2011
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     | 10,970 views

    Do you follow Jesus for what He can do for you so that you can have a great life?

    Jesus or Maslow? July 3, 2011 John 6 Intro: How many of you learned Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs in some psychology course somewhere along the lines of your educational journey? Maslow was an American psychologist who studied human motivation, and boiled it all down into a hierarchy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Messiah's Hope For A Nation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 1, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,275 views

    As a nation, we need to repent of our sins and put our hope in God's forgiveness.

    A Messiah's Hope For A Nation Text: Matt. 23:37-39 Introduction 1. Illustration: In 1863 President Lincoln designated April 30th as a day of national humiliation, fasting, and prayer. Let me read a portion of his proclamation on that occasion: "It is the duty of nations, as well as of men, who owe ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Called To This Rock Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 7, 2013
    based on 20 ratings
     | 17,444 views

    Even though this world is not our home, Jesus has called us to be his witnesses while we are here.

    Called To This Rock Text: 1 Peter 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Today we are beginning a new series on the Book of 1 Peter that I have entitled, "Living Right Side Up In An Upside Down World." 2. Peter was expertly qualified to speak about living right side up. a. He was a follower of Jesus almost from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Barriers

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 28, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 33,531 views

    Instead of removing barriers to faith, Jesus erects them. Why?

    The story we have read together today is surprising in many ways. The way Jesus handles this situation is confusing, because some of the things Jesus are saying are upsetting his followers, and it seems that he does not make it easier, but harder for them. Our natural instinct is to take down ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    And Let The Party Begin Series

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 23, 2013
     | 8,190 views

    The prodigal returned to God: he sought reconciliation with his Father. He no longer simply thought it over; he was now repenting and going to the Father

    20 “So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. His son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Must Of The Master

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 5, 2012
     | 4,920 views

    A sermon that highlights the need for the new birth.

    “The Must of the Master” John 3:1-11 Scripture Reading John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. I. The Message of the New Birth a. The seeker – He was rich, respected, religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The End Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 7, 2012
     | 6,607 views

    A series of sermons moving through the Bible at a rapid pace. Inspired by Randy Frazee and Max Lucado.

    May 22, 2011 The Story 31 The End There’s a program on Sunday evenings which I rarely get to watch, but when I have, and we’ve watched it as a family, we’ve all enjoyed it. It’s called Extreme Home Makeover. You know about that program don’t you? Whenever I watch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rivalry (Psalm 2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,741 views

    In this expository, alliterated sermon, Psalm 2 publicizes a great rivalry between God and his enemies which includes a Serious Rebellion, a Sovereign Reaction, and a Safe Refuge. Custom PowerPoint is available if you e-mail me.

    The Rivalry Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/26/12 I’ll never forget watching the 1991 NBA Finals. It was billed as one of the greatest matchups in NBA history. It was dubbed “Manifest Destiny: Magic vs. Michael” by the Chicago Tribune and called “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Blind Spot

    Contributed by Brian Mann on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,805 views

    Sometimes God sends the storms in our lives the great winds to shake us from our slumber, to awaken the spirit within, so that we might realize the potential that God has planted inside each one of us. It’s when we become broken when our spirits are low t

    The Blind Spot Jon 2:1 Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish's belly, 2 And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice. {by...: or, out of mine affliction} {hell: or, the grave} 3 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God