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  • Evie Megginson avatar

    Helping The Helpless

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 32 ratings
     | 10,958 views

    WE SEE IN THIS SERMON, THE DESPEARATE PROBLEM ,THE DEJECTED PARALYTIC , AND THE DIVINE PHYSICAN .

    HELPING THE HELPLESS John 5:1-9 I heard a story about a man who came home drunk with his drinking buddies late one night. He got his wife out of bed and told her to give them some supper. She went into the kitchen and put some covered dishes on the table. When he lifted the covers, the dishes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Short People Got No Reason

    Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Nov 2, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,752 views

    It isn’t Zaccheaus size or that he climbed the tree that matters, it is that he was willing to come down and meet Jesus and transform his life.

    Zacchaeus’ story reminds me of a song made popular by Randy Newman called short people: Short people got no reason Short people got no reason Short people got no reason To live They got little hands And little eyes And they walk around Tellin’ great big lies They got little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Debtors Dinner Series

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,218 views

    The Pharisee’s were so furious over the forgiving of this woman’s great debt of sin, that they neglected the fact that they too had a debt which they were unable to pay.

    Introduction: Two men took a line of credit from an individual financier. Both used the line of credit for various purposes. One was careful to only dip into it for small amounts, a little extra to cover the mortgage on a tight month, or a few hundred extra to cover financing on a good used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Out Come Out Where Ever You Are

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,790 views

    You don’t have to hide in your sin anymore.... come out... come out....

    Come Out Come Out Where Ever You Are! 1 Peter 2:9-10 & 21-24 But you are a chosen generation. A royal priesthood, a holy nation. His own special people that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. We were once lost but now we are found who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    The Suffering King

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,462 views

    A sermon for Christ the King Sunday

    Christ the King Sunday Proper 29 Jer 23:1-6; Ps 46; Col 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43 "The Suffering King" "And when they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on the right and one on the left. And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Thompson avatar

    Jesus Wept

    Contributed by David Thompson on Dec 26, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,003 views

    This lesson shows that Jesus has emotions just as we do, He cried real tears, He bleed real blood, and sweat real sweat.

    Jesus Wept John 11:35 This is the shortest passage in the bible, but don’t get your hopes up, because it’s not the shortest lesson in the bible. In fact the more I studied this scripture the more complicated it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Narnia: Encounter The Power Series

    Contributed by Terry Martell on Dec 28, 2005
     | 2,842 views

    A look at the lion from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe- Aslan is his name. A brief overview of the story and the significant lessons we can learn. Aslan’s death is a picture of Ultimate love- a substitutionary sacrifice for one who is undeserving; g

    Narnia Christmas Series “Encounter the Power” Oakbrook Church 12/18/05 Intro.- “What’s up with the lion?” (slide) On posters and TV advertisement everywhere, billboard on Schuering Rd, the 8’ oil painting; what’s up with the lion? Here we are in the middle of December 2005, when people are afraid ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mystery Of The Childless King

    Contributed by William Mouser on Dec 28, 2005
     | 3,320 views

    Fourth Sunday in Advent, this sermon sketches the Christmas solution to an ancient OT mystery: How God’s promise of an everlasting throne to David is kept after God also punishes David’s line with virtual childlessness.

    The Mystery of the Childless King Psalm 132, 2 Samuel 7:4,8-16, Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38 Do you like murder mysteries? Do you like detective stories? I know that I do. And, evidently, so do a great many other people. Mysteries – whether they are about murders, or bank robberies, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Abram's Vision

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,669 views

    Abraham responds to God’s vision

    Abram’s Vision Genesis 12:1-7 This morning we continue with part 2 of a series, where we are looking at the vision held by some of the OT fathers. Today’s man of vision is Abram. In Abram’s story there are so many places where Abram looses sight of the vision and God gets him back on ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Risk And Reward

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 159 ratings
     | 21,320 views

    is ther any risk that you will make for God?

    Risk and Reward Matthew 14:22-33 Many of you might remember the Lethal Weapons movies of a few years back. In these movies there was a good safe cop who did things conservatively, by the book, who wasn’t in to taking unnecessary risks. Then there was the character played by Mel Gibson who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    God's Spark Plug Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 3, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,072 views

    Learn how God used Nehemiah to spark a renewal in Israel and how he can use you to spark renewal.

    I want to look at a man I call God’s spark plug. You know the purpose of a spark plug. A spark plug is the little device that sends a spark into the engine of a car, lawn mower or similar device to ignite the engine. Even so, God wants to use you to serve as a spark plug in His service: at church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jack Brown avatar

    Narnia: Winter Meets Its Death

    Contributed by Jack Brown on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,573 views

    Using "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" along with the Biblical story of Simeon, a look at how Jesus’ coming brings an end to the long winter of humanity’s separation from God.

    Always winter…but never Christmas. Try to imagine that for a moment. Always winter…but never Christmas. Of course, at this point in the season some of you Moms and Dads out there might be thinking, “YES!” But really…imagine for a moment what it would be like if Christmas never came…but winter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tony Grant avatar

    In His Name

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,992 views

    Can a Christian pray when the name of Jesus is prohibited?

    IN HIS NAME Great Falls and the Great Prayer Controversy John 14:13-14 10/09/05 2385 words Please turn in your Bibles to the gospel of John, chapter 14, verses 13-14. 13 I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If in my name you ask me for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jorge Acevedo avatar

    The Church's Dna: Behavior Series

    Contributed by Jorge Acevedo on Jan 17, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,599 views

    We can find a lot of what the church ought to be like today by searching and finding traits, spiritual dna, of the first church. This message finds distinctive behaviors of the N.T. church that should be evident in today’s church.

    “The Church’s DNA: Behavior” Series: The Church’s DNA Highlighted words tell the pastor that word/statement appears on a PowerPoint slide on the screen. The underlined words are for note taking for the congregation. We started a new series of messages last week called, “The Church’s DNA.” We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Don't Tell Me What To Do Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 14,174 views

    This sermon uses David’s experience with King Saul to teach biblical attitudes toward authority that God places over our lives. The limitations of scope in such authority and the basis of our respect for authority are discussed.

    Don’t Tell Me What to Do! Submission to Human Authority I 2/17/02 Follow with me as we read I Samuel 24. This incident occurred during a very difficult time in David’s life. King Saul had listed him as #1 in the “Ten Most Wanted” fugitives in Israel. David had been running for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic