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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    More Than Meets The Eye Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 23, 2009
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    8th in a series from Ecclesiastes. We need to base what we think about God on His Word, not on what we observe in this world.

    In 1984, James Ealy was convicted in the 1982 brutal murders of 33 year old Christine Parker, her two children and one grandchild. Two years later, the Illinois Appellate Court overturned the conviction - even as justices acknowledged Ealy almost certainly was guilty. They said police had arrested ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Story Of Zach Series

    Contributed by Matt Keller on Sep 30, 2010
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    Many times we look at the story of Zach as being just for kids. However, I believe there are some interesting observations can be made from the text.

    “The Story of Zach” Beyond Flannelgraph: Treasured Stories, Timeless Truths – Week 2 Sunday, September 12, 2010 Text: Luke 19:1-10 C.S. Lewis says of true friendship, “True friendship is rare on earth. It means identifying with someone in thought, heart, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    God Or The Trappings Of Religion? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 19, 2009
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    People who have a heart for the true God observe the outward trappings of Biblical faith, but they put the focus loving and knowing God by internalizing His Word.

    God or the Trappings of Religion? (Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 15; Matthew 22:34-40, 23:1-12) 1. There is more than one way to look at things. 2. "Our daughter took the afternoon off from her job at the funeral home to visit her daughter in preschool. When one of the kids asked what she did for a living, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Receptivity Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011
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    Part 1 in series How to Listen to a Sermon, this message observes Christ's words about receptivity being the essential thing that is needed, and explores the idea of receptivity.

    Receptivity How to Listen to a Sermon, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 2, 2011 Welcome to our first church service of 2011! What I am going to talk to you about today is something I have known for a long time I wanted to approach with you, but I didn’t know when ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Are You Acting Like A Fool? Ecc. Pt 11 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 29, 2008
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    Solomon tells us in chapter 10 of his journal that we need to be wise and not a fool like many he has observed throughout his life.

    “Are you acting like a fool?” Ecc. - Pt. 11 Opening Illustration: Some people say and do foolish things for example: Here are some twisted facts from various media sources (not true but reported as true): The following information is from the website legendsofamerica.com. On average, 100 people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    Four Christmases

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2013
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    In this sermon, we examine the four ways people observe Christmas. The four ways are "Sparkle" Christmas, "Giving" Christmas, "Pageant" Christmas, and "Christ as Lord" Christmas.

    Introduction: A. Christmas time in our day and age can be a very confusing time to children and adults alike. 1. As you can see the manger scene in this picture includes some characters that don’t belong. 2. You can see some kind of snow queen in the back. 3. There are Mickey and Mini Mouse ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying In Secret

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014
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    Prayer is necessary both in secret and in the public places or congregational gathering. When you pray in the secret, you are applying and observing scriptural principle in your life.

    “But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for Himself. The Lord will hear when I call unto Him”.(Psalm 4:3) “You can be sure of this:The Lord set apart the godly for himself.The Lord will answer when I call to him”.(NLT) “...When thou prayest, enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Fourth Commandment Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 14, 2016
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    The fourth commandment calls to observe one day for God. The Israelite's were asked to keep the seventh day but we can keep one day for the Lord.

    Fourth Commandment Sabbath: Ex 20:8-11 Introduction: the Hebrew word for the Sabbath is “Shabbath”. It means rest. Jews were commanded to keep the Sabbath on the seventh day of every week. 1. Remember the Sabbath Ex 20:8 The Hebrew word is “Zakar”. Remember- to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Introduction To Psalms Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 22, 2020
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    This is the introduction to a series of studies on selected Psalms, developed from a series of classes. This sermon does not examine a particular psalm, but makes observations about psalms in general.

    In my personal studies I have found psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had ever realized. Too often I have swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as I should into the depths of meaning and feeling that are expressed by the psalmists. Upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Lie Of Lust. Be Filled.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 27, 2022
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    CS Lewis observed: if I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.

    The Lie Of Lust. Be Filled. Colossians 3:23TPT Lust is a lie, because it comes from the father of lies, satan—The lie is that more sex, more food, more power, more applause, or more money will satisfy our wants and needs. It won’t. Did you know the scientist have coined a term for this? They call ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    The Battlefield Wounds Of Christ

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,643 views

    Jesus means for the Communion service to be a lot more than just a religious observance, but to keep fresh in our minds the act of sacrificial love He has for us.

    Turn your Bibles to Matthew 27: 28 – 31 Title: The Battlefield Wounds of Christ Theme: Remembering His Cost was Our Gain Introduction: When I first got started in the Arabian Horse business, my parents and I attended a special coronation celebration for a beautiful Arabian Stallion. On a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Weakened Heart - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 20,205 views

    One of the most overlooked texts in all of Scripture... but also one of the most reassuring. What can we gain from David’s observation that he was "weak?"

    OPEN: Rodgers and Hammerstein were amongst the greatest playwrights of our age. Plays like “Oklahoma” “The Sound of Music” “The King & I” are permanent part of the American heritage. So when I was invited by a non-Christian friend of our family to attend a play written by Richard Rodgers entitled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Berthiaume avatar

    Sabbath Lessons

    Contributed by David Berthiaume on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
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    Why in the world did God give us a "Sabbath"? There are some lessons we can learn from how Jesus observed the Sabbath while He was here.

    I want to take you on a trip. This is not a trip to an exotic location or a place of tourism; it is a journey through time. I want to take you to the beginning. Close your eyes and imagine nothing. There is no noise, there is no smells, there is no light, and all of your senses sense nothing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Spiritual Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 29, 2007
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     | 6,958 views

    When our need for conforming to outward observances exceeds our regard for inward spiritual reality we need to address our spiritual obsessive-compulsive disorder.

    Spiritual Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Matthew 15:1-20 1 Some Pharisees and teachers of religious law now arrived from Jerusalem to see Jesus. They asked him, 2 “Why do your disciples disobey our age-old tradition? For they ignore our tradition of ceremonial hand washing before they eat.” 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Call To Contend Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 24, 2010
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     | 15,461 views

    Jude’s letter is a call to contend for the faith once for all delivered to the saints. In today’s lesson we observe the call to contend for truth against heresy.

    Scripture Two weeks ago I began a new series of studies on the Letter of Jude, which I have titled, “Contend for the Faith.” The first week I introduced you to the Letter of Jude. I briefly touched on questions that arise whenever we begin a new study of God’s Word, such as: Who wrote the letter? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed