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  • T. Michael Crews avatar

    Living In Liberty

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,113 views

    Exposition of Gal. 5:1-14

    Living in Liberty Gal. 5:1-14 On March 23, 1775, a group of men met at St. John’s church in Richmond VA. to figure out some way to avoid war. Many were willing to do almost anything for peace—even compromise with tyranny. But one man stood up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tiny Things And Righteous Things - Advent

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,675 views

    Advent, first Sunday, kinda, sort of....We are righteous only because Jesus gives us righteousness. Also Isa 9:2-7.

    A couple of years ago there was a school principal in West Virginia who banned Valentines day at his school –it was too disrupting. He refused all deliveries of candy and flowers, not even any of the faculty could give or receive cards or gifts. People could complain, but he made the rules…He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "What Do You Do?

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,755 views

    A sermon for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost Taking care of the poor

    14th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Lectionary 22 September 2nd Luke 14:1, 7-14 "What Do you Do?" "One sabbath when he went to dine at the house of a ruler who belonged to the Pharisees, they were watching him." Luke 14:1, RSV. "Now he told a parable to those who were invited, when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Thank God For Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 16,240 views

    This message is included in a series from the book of Job.

    “THANK GOD FOR WISDOM” Job 28:12-28 INTRO – T’giving week – so many things that we can and will give thanks for in our lives – health, families, friends, church – Community T’giving service There was once a man who was pursued by a roaring hungry lion. As that lion was sprinting after him, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 29,938 views

    Showing the power of worship with Paul and Silas

    Power of Worship Theme: Show the power of worship Text: Acts 16:16-34 read 16:16-24 Introduction Things started out well for Paul and Silas. Being led by the Holy Spirit through a vision into the Macedonia area they soon came to Phillipi. There was no doubt that the Spirit of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Acting Like The Older Brother

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,381 views

    Sure you would go to the Prodigal’s party. Sure after he slept around, left his wife, spent all the money, you would accept him back completely. Or would you really?

    ACTING LIKE THE BROTHER THEME: IT IS DIFFICULT TO CELEBRATE WITH THE PRODIGAL. TEXT: LUKE 15:11-32 Timothy Johns was the typically successful sales man in the community. He had great people skills and a super personality. He worked for the local insurance agency for the last 20 years. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Give Until It Feels Good

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 8, 2007
     | 3,865 views

    The tithe is not about giving because God needs the money. It is about giving because we need to give.

    Give Until It Feels Good Mark 12:41-44 November 4, 2007 There is a risk in telling you this story. It is a risk of sounding like I am bragging. There is a risk of sounding arrogant. I hope you won’t take it that way because I think there are certain things about a pastor that people need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Taking The First Step Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 21, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,922 views

    If we want to walk on water, we have to get out of the boat.

    Taking The First Step Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 14:22-33 2. Illustration: The physics professor had just finished his lecture about the pendulum, wherein he had shown the mathematical proof that an untouched pendulum will always swing in ever-decreasing arcs. He then ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,669 views

    Just what does the Lord expect of us?

    Take Up Your Cross Luke 9:23-26 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we are going to look at one of the better known verses in Scripture. “Take Up your Cross.” Today we will look at the entire passage and dig out just what Jesus is saying and not saying. Attention: Jesus used this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Big Deal With Sin?

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,734 views

    A Look at the dangerous nature of sin through the story of David and Bathseba

    When I was growing up there were two things I really liked, Gameboy and bouncy balls. The only problem was that I didn’t own a Gameboy, and it always seemed like the bouncy ball I wanted belonged to someone else. My oldest brother Jay did have a gameboy and he kept it in his closet in a white ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Lost Sheep Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,346 views

    Third in the Lost sermon Series

    The Lost Sheep Tonight we meet Charlie. In the TV show “Lost”, Charlie is a member of the rock band “Drive Shaft.” He started out as the good brother; he was just interested in the music, not the drugs, not the parties, and not the lifestyle. From this point life takes a downward spiral. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Raises The Little Girl

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jul 15, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,208 views

    The miracle of Jesus raising the little girls demonstrate the Lord’s authority of death itself.

    Jesus Raises the Little Girl Luke 8:40-42 & 49-56 Introduction: This morning we are going to take a look at the other of the two miracles Jesus did upon his return from his encounter with the Demoniac in Gadara. He was welcomed upon his return by what is referred to as a multitude. Scripture is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compassion

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 160 ratings
     | 33,242 views

    A sermon for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 Jesus having compassion on the crowds

    7th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 Mark 6: 30-34, 52-56 "Compassion" 30* The apostles returned to Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. 31* And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a lonely place, and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sardis: The Church Of The Dead Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,317 views

    Sardis: The Church of the Dead

    Sardis: The Church of the Dead Revelation 3:1-6, "Write this letter to the angel of the church in Sardis. This is the message from the one who has the sevenfold Spirit of God and the seven stars: "I know all the things you do, and that you have a reputation for being alive--but you are dead. 2Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pet Rocks

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,047 views

    It is the rock of ages that gives us grace to lay down our rocks. Even Jesus was almost stoned. Have you thrown any rocks lately?

    Lay down your rock Hand out or had the ushers pass out stones to each person in the church. ILL>>> Pet rock, rock hound, quartz, silver, arrowhead An elementary school , recently had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist