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  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Make It Real

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,882 views

    HELPING PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CHURCH.

    MAKE IT REAL EPHESIANS 2:19 INTRO: WHY ISN’T THE CHURCH FULL? 1: WHERE IS EVERYBODY? A) DO WE HAVE AN ALL SUFFICENT GOD? B) IS HE ALMIGHTY? C) CAN HE FIX OUR BROKEN HEARTS? D) CAN HE HEAL OUR BROKEN BODIES? E) CAN HE SAVE US? POINT: THE ANSWER IS YES TO ALL OF THE ABOVE. HOW COME PEOPLE DON’T HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Are We There Yet

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,589 views

    Many Christians are waiting for a "perfect day" to reach out to others, but Jesus said the harvest is now.

    Are We There Yet? Intr.: Illus. Thomas Huxley was going no where fast. 1. Have you ever heard (or said) the words “Are we there yet?” 2. Have you ever thought “where did the time go?” 3. Could it be we are rushing to something that we already have? Explanation: 1. Jesus meets a Samaritan woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Wood avatar

    How Escape?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008
     | 2,838 views

    A message on how to be saved.

    HOW ESCAPE? Hebrews 2:3 INTRO: Salvation is a word that people don’t like to hear today. When you mention salvation, you are classed as being a religious fanatic. Yet the question still remains: "How shall we escape, if we neglect so great Salvation?" I. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Want To Be Chief!!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 14, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,169 views

    Have I got a job for you!!

    In a world where everyone wants to be number one and the head Hondo or their own Boss, etc, I have decided that I want to be chief. Trying to be number one is far too exhausting and unfulfilling. I mean trying to climb that corporate ladder stepping over someone else’s blood, sweat and tears ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Free Because Of The Truth

    Contributed by Rich Middleton on Mar 13, 2008
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    Truth Sets Us Free.

    Free Because Of The Truth!!! Text: John 8:31-32, 34 (I Was All Tied Up With Ropes) Well as you can see I’m a little tied up this morning and so I have to make a few adjustments to get through the morning. I really can’t get up the stairs right now and I’m going to need a little help with my sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thyatira: The Politically Correct Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008
     | 3,811 views

    No person or church is insignificant and beyond the correcting power of Jesus Christ.

    Revelation 2:18-29 Thyatira: The Politically Correct Church The Setting 18a Thyatira was a small insignificant church in a blue collar town. It was about forty miles southeast of Pergamos. It was noted for its guilds (labor unions) and a strong political and social environment. Their main ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eating With Dirty Hands

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,425 views

    There is a huge difference between being and saying we are a disciple of Christ Jesus.

    Mark 7: 1 – 8, 14 – 15, 21 – 23 / Eating With Dirty Hands Intro: I would like everyone to look at your hands for a moment. Think for a moment about where those hands have been today. Are they clean? How do you know if they are clean or not? They might be covered with germs! --- Just in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Globalization Guided By Charity In Truth Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 23, 2010
     | 3,076 views

    Globalization is neither inevitable nor evil,but must be guided by charity in truth

    Conversion of St. Paul January 25, 2010 Caritas in Veritate Today’s feast of the Conversion of St. Paul also concludes the week of prayer for Christian Unity. The Scriptures remind us that nothing is impossible for God. The great persecutor of Christians becomes the Apostle to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Timothy Brown avatar

    Faith On Trial

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jan 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,392 views

    Our faith will be tested. The question is can we stand up to the test?

    Text: Acts 5:27-32 Title: Faith on Trial Introduction: (play Perry Mason track) Raymond Burr (the eponymous attorney Perry Mason), Barbara Hale (Perry’s very capable private and proper secretary Della Street), William Hopper (Perry’s detective of choice Paul Drake), Connie Cezon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    The Christ Of Peter

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 27, 2010
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     | 3,844 views

    The Christ of Peter is also our Christ today.

    THE CHRIST OF PETER 1st Peter 2:21For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23Who, when he was reviled, reviled not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Speaks About His Mission Series

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Dec 1, 2009
     | 2,969 views

    Jesus reveals Himself in numerous ways

    Do you know anyone who talks about people behind their backs? Have you ever been guilty of snickering about what another person does, but quietly, so the person won’t hear? As Jesus’ friends returned from the village with provisions they saw Him talking to a strangely dressed woman. It was obvious, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    'babylon Is Fallen, Is Fallen...'

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,511 views

    The judgment of the Whore is revealed/detailed

    Revelation 18 Title: “Babylon is fallen, is fallen” (Isaiah 21:9; Jeremiah 51:8; Revelation 14:8) Theme: The Judgment of the Great Whore Text: “And after these things… (Revelation 18:1) I. John Saw and Heard a Mighty Angel (v.1-3) A. He came down from heaven B. Having great power ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    True Spirituality Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,382 views

    What does it mean to be spiritual?

    [If you would like to receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] LIVE BY THE SPIRIT Many people think that conforming to rules makes one spiritual. Others say, “I’m not religious. I’m spiritual.” What does it mean to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Warriors Of The King

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,550 views

    Three characteristics of David's men 1. Commitment 2. Competent 3. Courageous

    • In what ways, if any, do you view yourself as being in a spiritual "battle"? • Of all that you have done in your past Christian life, what things required the most courage from you? ‎David has been anointed king at Hebron!" Three characteristics of his men 1. Commitment V. 38 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Hope For The Church

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 28, 2013
     | 4,071 views

    Were there only 3 periods of miracles?

    The Hope for the Church Judges 6.13 Truth vs. Experience Problem #1: There can be no valid Christian doctrine without experience Problem #2: The Scriptures themselves validate personal encounters with Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. * Eph.2.1 * Phil. 3.10 Problem #3: Evangelical tradition ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist