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  • William Groover avatar

    Harry Potter And The Living Stone

    Contributed by William Groover on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 3,959 views

    The Harry Potter story is used to draw paralles with the Gospel. PowerPoint slides available by e-mail. "Not Helpful" if you want Anti-Harry!

    Harry Potter and the Living Stone Or Don’t Be a Muggle! William A. Groover Jr., Ph.D. NOTE: E-mail me at bill@easthill.net and I will e-mail you the PowerPoint slides I prepared to go with this message. You may also download the Harry Potter fonts at http://www.harrypotterdesktop.s5.com and at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Death Is Dead!

    Contributed by Keith Wessel on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 6,846 views

    The prophecy of Hosea is fulfilled, that death is swallowed up in victory.

    Hosea 13:14 Easter Sunday (Historic) April 15, 2001 Death is Dead! Where were you when Elvis died? Even though I was only twelve, I remember it clearly. Our family was vacationing in northern Minnesota. We were at a gas station in International Falls, on the Canadian border. Where were you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Workers Are Few Series

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 254 ratings
     | 30,058 views

    A call to discipleship, service, and evangelism in the Kingdom of God.

    Luke 10: 1-22 Eads and Haswell UMC July 8, 2001 “The Workers Are Few” There is true and old story told about a man by the name of Ali Facid. He had a small farm and a family. One day, the story goes, a Buddhist priest came by and said to Ali: You know, there are valuable stones called ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Peace At Any Price.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 251 ratings
     | 23,369 views

    Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost Luke 12: 49-56 Heavenly Father, empower us to do and say the right thing rather than accept peace at any price. Amen. Title: “Peace at any price.” August

    Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, August 19, 2001 Luke 12: 49-56 Heavenly Father, empower us to do and say the right thing rather than accept peace at any price. Amen. Title: “Peace at any price.” Continuing his instruction to his disciples on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus expresses his burning ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Not Neglecting To Gather Together

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,838 views

    This sermon explores a commitment to faithful worship attendance and why we should do that.

    In 1725 a young man named John reached a turning point in his career. Recently graduated from college, John was entering the ministry as a preacher in the Church of England, but John was ironically at one of the low points in his life. He has participated in the fun-loving college life as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Bond avatar

    The Bride Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 247 ratings
     | 60,906 views

    The Church is called the bride of Christ to stress the purity we should maintain, as well as the sense of anticipation we have awaiting the coming of our bridegroom.

    Max Lucado tells a story from ages past about a stately prince and a peasant girl who fall in love. This really a difficult one to understand. On the one hand is a prince who literally had the world at His disposal. There has never been a more perfect specimen of a man that ever lived. Nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Respond To Persecution

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 6, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,970 views

    We live in a world that is loath to experience any persecution for the sake of righteousness, truth and enduring freedom. No wonder we see reports on TV that continually promotes victimology in their daily reports. However, Jesus reminds Christians that

    How To Respond To Persecution (John 15:20) We live in a world that is loath to experience any persecution. Few seem willing to endure hardship for the sake of righteousness, truth and enduring freedom. No wonder CNN and the New York Times continually promotes victimology in their daily reports. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Resisting Satan In Times Of Trial Series

    Contributed by Danny Dye on Feb 24, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,323 views

    This sermon shows how to resist the blinding, scheming, invisible presence of Satan.

    February 22, 2004A "Satan: Resisting Satan in Times of Trial" SERIES: Meet the Cast Introduction: A. "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!" 1. The Shadow was a radio program that I listened to as a kid (we did not have TV at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Freedom Of Christmas

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,344 views

    This sermon discusses the freedom that comes with faith.

    The Freedom of Christmas Jude 1:24-25, Rom 3:26, John 19:30, Isa 43:18, Jude 1:20-21, John 8:36 August 15, 2004 I. I know that it is not Christmas time, but maybe it is time that we find the real meaning of Christmas. The real meaning of Christmas is THAT WE ARE FREE. And, after seeing some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Money, Money, Money!

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,585 views

    Here God makes it a requirement for salvation! Because He worshiped his money! Do you worship things too?

    MONEY, MONEY, MONEY! Workers earn it, spendthrifts burn it, bankers lend it, women spend it, forgers fake it, taxes take it, dying leaves it, heirs receive it, thrifty save it, misers crave it, robbers seize it, rich increase it, gamblers lose it ... I could use it. Richard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Do You Hear What I Hear? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 39,838 views

    Expository/topical sermon of hearing and listening to God’s voice, taken from Paul’s conversion. Bulletin notes following full text sermon.

    Acts 9:1-9 – Do You Hear What I Hear? A man was having difficulty communicating with his wife and concluded that she was becoming hard of hearing. So he decided to conduct a test without her knowing about it. One evening he sat in a chair on the far side of the room. Her back was to him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sanctifying Grace Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 28, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 28,557 views

    This is a clergy talk I prepared for a Men’s Walk to Emmaus but with slight modification a sermon I preached on Sanctifying Grace from a Wesleyan-Armenian perspective.

    Sanctifying Grace --I Thessalonians 5:22-24 Seth Cook Rees tells of sending his little boy to the store for five items. In a little while, he hurried in, his face aglow with expectancy, and carrying four items instead of five! Rees said he gathered him in his arms and hugged him because of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Which Tent: Content Or Discontent? Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,605 views

    A sermon based on Richard Foster’s Book Celebration of Discipline pages 93 to 95. Nothing new here (except # 9) but a source of illustrations

    6 Steps for Simplicity Sermon for 3/13/2005 Introduction: Hakunamatata in Lion King. WBTU: A. Read Scripture for the morning: Philippians 4:11-13 B. Now, when I say that we should be content, I do not mean that we should be content with many of the things in this world. We should not be content ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    The Mindset Of True Repentance

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,115 views

    Ones attitude of heart and mind make a vital difference as to whether or not a person truly gets saved.

    The Mindset Of True Repentance Text: Luke 18: 13-14 Intro: Mental attitude is important in almost anything. This is true because, in most cases, outlook determines outcome. This is the reason that employers often seek positive-minded people to fill responsible positions. People with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Be A Lifter Of The Arms

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,742 views

    There is a New Testament ministry of lifting the arms which hang down.

    BE AN ARM LIFTER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the HANDS WHICH HANG DOWN, and the feeble knees... Jude 1:22 AND OF SOME HAVING COMPASSION AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE. Proverbs 11:25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God