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  • Dr. Jeremy Simpson avatar

    Christ: The Shepherd

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,380 views

    The Twenty-Third Psalm no doubt is the most universal Scripture known. It has been called the Pearl of the Psalms. It is closely connect with what has just gone before and what follows immediately behind. Psalms 22, 23, 24 all speak of a definite work

    CHRIST, THE SHEPHERD--PSALM 23 Introduction: The Twenty-Third Psalm no doubt is the most universal Scripture known. It has been called the Pearl of the Psalms. It is closely connect with what has just gone before and what follows immediately behind. Psalms 22, 23, 24 all speak of a definite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suffering Shame In The Name

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,495 views

    Dr. Wood used this sermon to show the congregation that the first witnesses of Jesus Christ were willing at any moment to give their life for the ministry of Jesus Christ. Our call today is no different. We should be willing to die for the Gospel of Jes

    Suffering Shame in the name of any person simply means that you have given your life to that person in order to suffer shame. We think of the negative aspect of suffering shame. I can think of an abusive husband who continually humiliates his wife. She is shamed by it but continues to stand by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    How To Be An Effective Father

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,388 views

    A Father’s Day Message.

    HOW TO BE AN EFFECTIVE FATHER Mark 5:21-24; 35-43 INTRO: I come to speak to you, not as an authority on the subject of fatherhood, but as a participant in the reality of being a father. Our world is in great need of fathers who will be effective. In order to be an effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bitter Or Better Series

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,926 views

    Intro on James, #1 Do trial and testings make you a bitter or better Christian?

    Book of James Introduction & 1:1-4 The Book of James was written by the half brother of Jesus. It is also believed to be one of the first books of the Bible that was written. The Book is also a practical book rather than one of theology. It is call “the little big book”, it is often times ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Harding avatar

    A Word On The Word: Offensive Or Offensive Part Ii

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 25, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,907 views

    WE CANNOT BE OFFENSIVE UNTIL WE LEAVE THE HUDDLE

    A WORD ON THE WORD: OFFENSIVE OR OFFENSIVE PART II LUKE 8: 4-15 SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 INTRODUCTION: TRANSITION THOUGHT: THESIS SENTENCE: I. OFFENSIVE IS GETTING OUT VV. 1-4 A. GETTING OUT IS TRAVELING B. GETTING OUT IS TOWN AND VILLAGE WORK C. GETTING OUT IS GOODNEWS D. GETTING OUT IS GROUP ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Trevor Pugh avatar

    Sink Or Swim

    Contributed by Trevor Pugh on Jul 19, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,202 views

    A small study on Matthew 14:22-33. Concentrates on showing the importance of focusing on Christ. Appropriate for an evening sermon.

    (Use this sermon with the sanctuary totally dark, with only a large cross before the crowd. The cross should be lit, or have a light focused on it. Worship leader and speaker should be out of sight, and the crowd should be focusing totally on the cross.) “Sink or Swim?” Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    The Mayor And The Tramp

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,090 views

    The house is almost full because there are three ways to fill up a Baptist Church.

    THE MAYOR AND THE TRAMP James 2:1 -- 13 It’s homecoming Sunday morning. The service is about to begin. The house is almost full because there are three ways to fill up a Baptist Church. A fight, a feast and a funeral. Today is feast day. At the door, two men arrive for the service. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Casanova avatar

    Forgiveness -Jesus's Most Costly Lesson

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,641 views

    Who amongst us has not suffered from some grevious injustice at the hands of those who we have tried to help ?

    Forgiving- Jesus’s Most Costly Lesson Who amongst us has not been grieved by being mistreated by those we have so diligantly attempted to help ? A grief that often turns our hearts black and causes us to focus on the hurt and in so doing clouds our eyes toward our fellow man. Thinking of him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Great Commission

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 31, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,922 views

    The challenge of the Great Commission is this. We need to 1. Know the message and where it has come from; 2. Be committed to following Christ ourselves and 3. Pray for protection from evil that we too will not fall.

    01-06-03 Thornage John 17:6-17 Story: There is an ancient legend about Jesus’ ascension into heaven. In it, Jesus is met by the angel Gabriel who asks him, "Now that your work is finished, what plans have you made to insure that the truth that you brought to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Fly Below The Radar Screen

    Contributed by Charles Clary on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,138 views

    This sermon sets forth a call to humility using a simple statement made by John the Baptist.

    Text: "He must increase, but I must decrease -- He must grow more prominent, I must grow less so." John 3:30 (The Amplified Bible) All of us by now have heard the remarkable story of Todd Beamer. He was the man who led the attack on the terrorists, who had hijacked United’s Flight 93. He is now ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Stone Throwing In Church

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Apr 4, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 12,075 views

    An application to John 8:1-10

    I went out and gathered small flat stones to pass out to the church. Also I dressed in blue jeans and a nice shirt. (I normally dress in a coat and tie). When you are in a conservative church jeans are a big deal. This is just some Ideas. Preach it! Stone Throwing in Church John 8:1-11 4-7-2002 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Goodwin avatar

    What Seek Ye? Series

    Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,342 views

    By answering the questions from the book of John we get an understanding of who Christ is and who we are to be.

    Questions From The Book Of John (Part 2) Mount Vernon Church 03/23/03 What Seek Ye? John 1:35-39) 35 Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples; 36 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! 37 And the two disciples heard him speak, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Kallan avatar

    King Of The Life We Dream About

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,091 views

    Anyone who brings us the hope of a new life has the character of a king!

    The parable of Matthew 25.31-46 presents the concrete and visible demands of our christian faith. Jesus is presented as the King of the life of the people of God. He has the authrotiy to take an account of our life and to judge a life either as just or unjust. One who feeds the hungry, provides a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Hot And Cold Treatment Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,229 views

    Why do we respect strangers more than we do someone who is tried and true? Let’s Look At Jesus Rejection in Nazareth to Find Some Clues.

    The Hot and Cold Treatment (Luke 4:14-30) Question: Why do we respect strangers more than we do someone who is tried and true? I. Let’s Look At Jesus Rejection in Nazareth to Find Some Clues 1. In His own province, but outside of His hometown, Jesus was well received... (1) after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prepare, Practice, Play

    Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,803 views

    Christians are to be DOERS of the Word.

    Prepare, Practice, Play, James 1:19-27 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, July 13, 2003 Introduction At a sporting event, you can see that the fans participate in the sport in their own unique ways: The Casual Spectator -- watches the game for some entertainment The Tailgater -- The more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ