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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    The Greenhouse Of Sin

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,184 views

    We need to learn, like David did, the awful price of sin. But even greater than it’s power is the power of Jesus Christ to forgive.

    Passage: 2 Samuel 11 Intro: The TV shows we watch laugh at sin 1. sin is the biggest joke in the American culture. 2. we are a strangely hypocritical society, on one hand decrying the promiscuity and drug addiction of our youth, while at the same time promoting these very things in the media. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • James Sanders avatar

    Thank God For Families Series

    Contributed by James Sanders on May 15, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 20,780 views

    In a time when many threats arise to undermine and destroy the concept of the traditional family, the scripture chimes clearly to defend the fact that the family is an institution created by God.

    I. Introduction · I was amazed and amused a couple of weeks ago to learn that President Bush has started a new initiative as a part of his welfare reform: he wants to promote the good qualities of a thing called marriage. · Imagine that! The idea of marriage might even be good for people! As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving--Steps Toward Generosity Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 18, 2006
     | 3,348 views

    Giving from our finances and material possessions is an important spiritual discipline. It breaks money’s hold upon us, enables us to experience the abundant life, and glorifies God.

    2 Corinthians 9:6-15 “Steps Toward Generosity” INTRODUCTION Today, Palm Sunday, two roads merge. One road is the path of Christian discipleship and Spiritual discipline—the path that we have been walking along this Lenten season. The second is the walk toward Calvary, which was really begun ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Minister To People Of Different Ministry Maturity Levels

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 14, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,293 views

    "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." (Eph. 6:18)

    How to Minister to People of Different Ministry Maturity Levels Eph. 6:18 - "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints." Illustration: Many people prayed for God to use the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prepared For Glory

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 10, 2010
     | 3,295 views

    What does it mean to be a Christ-follower? When we talk about God’s call in our lives we talk about what we do for God rather than what we can be in Jesus Christ. God’s call in our lives is initially into a relationship with Him. (adapted from a sermon, T

    Prepared for Glory (adapted from a sermon, The Fullness of God’s Call, by Francis Frangipane) Introduction Talk about- characteristics/qualities of-Christ follower. Bible- uses the term- disciple- what is a disciple? Mtt 10:24-25a Disciple- learner, pupil, FWM- to learn, to understand. Speaks ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    In And Through Jesus!

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,383 views

    This sermon is about what God is doing IN and THROUGH Jesus!

    Paul addresses the Church in Corinth with this opening greeting despite what was happening in the church, and as a prelude to the teachings he will soon deal with. There were some things happening in Corinth that needed seriously addressed, but that is not where Paul begins. He could have begun ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Allen James avatar

    A Changed Church Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 5, 2010
     | 5,005 views

    Imagine the transformation in a community when the Church embraces Jesus' call toward giving to the needy out of the overflow of our hearts. Today's message explores Matthew 6:1-4.

    A Changed Church • Matthew 6:1, 2-4 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Acts 4… In today’s world, charity is practiced on a wide scale and is thought often times to be the natural product of the intrinsic goodness of the human spirit… or in light of the New Age concept of Karma – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Carter avatar

    "A Mothers Despair"

    Contributed by Chris Carter on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,839 views

    A sermon for Mothers

    -We are told of the woman whose worth is far above rubies. Proverbs 31 is very descriptive of a good mother and wife. Some things laid out in that passage is that she is a caretaker of her house, by that I mean God has given her an instinct to provide for her children, nurture them, and protect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    Love Is A Commitment

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,816 views

    Wedding sermon talking about the commitment that love is with a Shakepearean allusion.

    Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs; Being purged, a fire sparkling in lovers’ eyes; Being vexed, a sea nourished with loving tears. These lines spoken by Romeo in Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Romeo and Juliet, give us a very shallow view of love. Love, to Romeo, is really only infatuation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Blessed Hunger

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 116 ratings
     | 24,409 views

    One of the most dangerous things that can happen to a believer is to lose their appetite for God.

    Mt 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Hunger: 1a) to suffer want 1b) to be needy (. to crave ardently, to seek with eager desire) 2. A strong desire or craving Thirst: ) to suffer thirst, suffer from thirst 1a) to thirst is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    Motherhood: Still The Most Important Occupation

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 11, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,520 views

    Mother’s Day message describing what a classified Ad might look like if we put it in the newspaper.

    INTRODUCTION Today we want to honor all of our mothers on this special day…Mother’s Day We celebrate mother’s day because of Anna M. Jarvis who had suggest the national observance of an annual day honoring all mothers because she loved her own mother so dearly On May 9, 1914, by an act of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Neill avatar

    God's Children (2) Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,687 views

    Lesson 6 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

    Children of God (2) I. Introduction A. Chosen not Had 1. Children playing at school began to tease an adopted child. a) “You don’t have real parents,” one boy stated. b) Another chimed in, “You don’t know who your parents are.” c) The adopted child simply stated, “Your parents had you, but mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Love Costs Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,360 views

    While traveling to Jerusalem, a Samaritan village refuses to welcome Jesus and his disciples. Instead of judgment, Jesus demonstrates to his followers overwhelming compassion and reminds us of how he moves in our lives.

    Luke 9:51-62 “Love Costs” INTRODUCTION The stories that we have of Jesus give us snapshots of Jesus, his life and his ministry. Snapshots are powerful communicators. They can, however, limit the information they convey, or massage it. We only see the story that is contained within the frame ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Deserving Honor- Mothers

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,720 views

    Mother’s play a significant role in depositing a sense of the eternal in the lives of their children.

    Speak to Mothers- re-envision/reinforce their role. The role of a mother reaches beyond the home. Mothers must recognize the profound power they have in molding human souls, not only for the difference they will make in this life, but also to prepare them for eternity. Pastor Doug Batchelor Clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Imitators Of God Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,719 views

    Transformed by God’s grace, we walk before others, including our families, exemplifying the fruits of the Spirit

    Ephesians 5:1-2, 8-14 “Imitators of God” INTRODUCTION Is faith a verb or a noun? Most of us would identify “faith” as a noun. The Christian faith is a set of theological principles to which we give assent and adhere. For example, we believe in the truth that Jesus Christ lived, died and rose ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran