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  • Mason Booth avatar

    The Extravagance Of Christian Love

    Contributed by Mason Booth on Mar 16, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,764 views

    What does Christian love look like?

    If interested please e-mail at MasonBooth@aol.com for a powerpoint presentation The Extravagance of Christian Love I. Introduction A. Mark 14.3-9 B. Society’s Understanding of Love II. The Cost of Love A. This type of love is extravagant B. This type of love is sacrificial C. This type of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lesson 5 (23rd Psalm): Walking Through Death's Valley*

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 241 ratings
     | 30,110 views

    Even when you choose to go through dangers and difficulties, the Shepherd goes through them with you to the other side.

    Psalm 23 Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 5: Walking through death’s valley A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT VALLEYS? 1. Surrounded by high mountains. There are cliffs or obstacles that will keep you in shadows or the dark. 2. There are mountain barriers to keep you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 10 (23rd Psalm): Goodness And Mercy*

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 11,979 views

    Once you belong to the shepherd, goodness and mercy will pursue you for the rest of your life.

    Psalm 23 Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 10: Goodness and Mercy A. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? 1. Stopped following. “He leadeth me.” 2. Straying. “Yea though I walk through the valley.” 3. Death shadows. “The valley of the shadow of death.” 4. Protected. “I will fear no evil, for Thou art ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Must Be Joking - John The Baptist As Our Vicar!

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,521 views

    Can you imgaine what fun John the Baptist would be as your local vicar

    NR/SMM 05-12-04 Mt. 3:1-11 John the Baptist’s ministry Story: Have you ever stopped to think what would happen if Bishop Graham appointed John the Baptist as your local vicar instead of me. Ursula don’t answer that! Imagine yourself asking John the Baptist round for dinner. What would you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Elvery avatar

    When Do We Praise God? Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,382 views

    Can we praise God as Mary did?

    Luke 1:39 - 56 ¡V When do we praise God? Well here we are ¡V the last day of November. Tomorrow is the first of December and the wild run down to Christmas. Many call it the silly season for good reason I might add. We spend so much time worrying about what has to be done. Report cards at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 2 (23rd Psalm): I Shall Not Want*

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,501 views

    You will have many earthly desires in life, but you shall not want for anything the Shepherd.

    Psalm 23 Series By Elmer L. Towns Lesson 2 (23rd Psalm): I shall not want A. ABOUT RELATIONSHIP 1. Why can I say, “The Shepherd is mine?” a. Because He gave His life for me. “The good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). “I give unto them (the sheep) eternal life” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 6 (23rd Psalm): I Will Fear No Evil

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 13,204 views

    Evil is real and should be feared, but it is no threat to you when the Shepherd is with you.

    Psalm 23 Series By Elmer L. Towns Lesson 6 (23rd Psalm): I Will Fear No Evil A. WHAT DOES PSALM 23 TEACH US ABOUT OPPOSITION? 1. The existence of evil. 2. Evil is in conflict with you. 3. You should not let evil scare you. 4. You can overcome evil. 5. The shepherd is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simon Of Cyrene: A Man Drafted Into Service

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 10,739 views

    A little known bible character seen at the cross teaches us about expecting God to work.

    Morning Message March 25, 2001 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs - Faces Around the Cross - A MAN DRAFTED INTO SERVICE Luke 23:22-27 Introduction: 1. After Jesus was put before Pilate, and finally handed over to the Jews for crucifixion, he was taken into the Praetorium. There he was mocked by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Please Do Not Let Your Fruit Spoil

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,533 views

    Nine perils of allowing spiritual fruit to spoil. Failure to fully appropriate the fruits of the Spirit lead many to a false assumption that they are not doing anything wrong. (Symptons include possessiveness, frenzied actions, passivity, leniency, s

    Please, Do Not Let Your Fruit Spoil (Gal 5:22,23) Many believers are suffering needlessly because they are not allowing the Spirit of God to exhibit the fullness of the nine fruits of the Spirit in and through them. Consequently, many tolerate the leaven of neutrality, apathy and indifference ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Please Don’t Hit Me – The Rock Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 18, 2023
     | 2,078 views

    In this sermon we see the importance of obedience that would have helped enable the Children of Israel to be ready for a new experience with God in the Promise Land. It can also teach us some good lessons.

    Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7; Numbers 20:1-13 Theme: Obedience Leads to Rewards Title: Please Don’t Hit Me – The Rock In this sermon we see the importance of obedience that would have helped enable the Children of Israel to be ready for a new experience with God in the Promise Land. It can also ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The God Who Does What He Pleases Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 21,891 views

    God is truly Sovereign and does just as He pleases. In this sermon, we will contemplate the reality that God does not need us and that His plans are never thwarted.

    Our Awesome God: The God Who Does What He Pleases (topical) intro 1. Today we will begin a series titled, "Our Awesome God." 2. As I was preparing this message, I put a CD on the computer titled, "1001 Contemporary Sermon Illustrations." I have gotten a few good ones from this CD, but I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jairus Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 21,489 views

    This is a message I did on Jairus, an eyewitness of Christ. Each message in this series was prefaced by a dramatic monologue, which is included.

    Jairus MONOLOGUE (Stands behind a pulpit to face his congregation) How does a man deal with having his world rocked, not once, but twice in the same day? I mean, when you’re a “man of the cloth”, you’re supposed to have it all together, you know? You see people die, you’re supposed to have all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How Will You Be Remembered?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,446 views

    Message discussing the various people involved in the death of John the Baptist.

    How Will You Be Remembered? Matthew 14:1-12 October 1, 2006 Introduction I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite things to read are biographies of people who made a difference. People like Teddy Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. Daniel Boone, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington. Pee Wee ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Are You Ready For Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,349 views

    We need to be ready for Jesus.

    ARE YOU READY FOR JESUS? John 1:19-34 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Readiness Pr: We need to be ready for Jesus. ?: What? What do we need to be ready for? KW: Questions (challenges) TS: There are three questions that challenge our readiness for Jesus’ impact on our lives. The _____ question ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anna: A Life In Three Verses

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,867 views

    What it means to be redeemed - what means to have a purpose. Like Anna, we too are insignificant until we have been redeemed – and have become something special in the eyes of God.

    Title: Anna: A Life in Three Verses Text: Luke 2:36-38 FCF: Like Anna, we too are insignificant until we have been redeemed – and have become something special in the eyes of God. Intro: <<READ Luke 2:36 – 38>> If you were to go down to Charlottesville and start poking around in some family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist