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  • Mark Batterson avatar

    The Elephant In The Church: The Gray Elephant

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on May 28, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 26,957 views

    There is an old English Idiom: the elephant in the room. It refers to an obvious truth that everyone ignores. I think all of us have experienced the elephant in the room phenomenon in different ways.

    For other sermon resources visit www.theaterchurch.com or www.chasethelion.com _______________________________ There is an old English Idiom: the elephant in the room. It refers to an obvious truth that everyone ignores. Or it is something that everybody is thinking about but nobody is talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Blessings In Cracked, Clay Pots

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Jun 21, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,194 views

    Last in a series of sermons on Earthen Vessels

    I recently read a peculiar story about a family in Lander, Wyoming that had gone to their local refuse dump to dispose of some unwanted family items that were either busted or greatly abused. As they were emptying there junk into a large dumpster, the man of the home saw something that caught his ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How Real Is Lost?

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,763 views

    Why don’t Christians witness? This sermon says there is only one reason... they do not believe lost is really lost.

    Why Don’t We Witness? John 3 When the sermon is over today I hope everyone here will have one of three reactions Walking out the back doors angry at me or raising hands and shouting “Amen” or kneeling at the altar I am going to take off the gloves today and say some hard things. I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Goes On

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
     | 3,049 views

    Paul, Pt. 11

    THE GIFT GOES ON (2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-11) Billy Graham told the story of a strong man who was traveling with a circus. One of his most impressive stunts was to take an orange and squeeze every last drop of juice out of it. Then he would offer one thousand dollars to anyone who could manage to squeeze ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bradley Kellum avatar

    Master The 4 Phases Of A Breakthrough Series

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 35,397 views

    Getting a breakthrough from God is a process not an event. When God wants to give a person a breakthrough in any area of their life He takes them through four distinct phases. Learn what these phases are and how to master them.

    The Breakthrough Series: Breaking The Status Quo Barrier I Chronicles 14:8-17 Main Ideas: • Breaking through the status quo barrier is a cyclical process not a one time event. • This process consists of 4 distinct but necessary phases God takes us through on the road to the next level in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Part Four - Choosing Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,002 views

    What it means to be a church member. Part 4 of 6

    1Now Joseph was taken down to Egypt, and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had brought him down there. 2The LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man; he was in the house of his Egyptian master. 3His master saw ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    What Is The Church? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 26,319 views

    Jesus said He would build His church. What did he say about it’s foundation, function, fruit and future?

    WHAT IS THE CHURCH? A man bought a new hunting dog. Eager to see how he would perform, he took him out to track a bear. No sooner had they gotten into the woods than the dog picked up the trail. Suddenly he stopped, sniffed the ground, and headed in a new direction. The inexperienced dag had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    Beware Of False Prophets Series

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,999 views

    This is a study on the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 14th sermon in the series.

    Sermon on the Mount Pt 14 Beware of False Prophets Matthew 7:15-20 Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? 17 Even so, every good tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Words Of Comfort For Shattered Hearts Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,404 views

    After Judah had been told of future disaster and exile, Isaiah now tells them of the LORD’s comfort. When faced with trials of life how do we find the strength to go on? Listen to what Isaiah had to say...

    WORDS OF COMFORT FOR SHATTERED HEARTS “Comfort my people.” What brings you comfort? We speak of food as “comfort food”; food that reminds you of the growing up years when Mom filled the house with the fragrance of baking. For others comfort food is roast beef with potatoes smothered in gravy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Ben Johnson avatar

    Live Like You Were Dying

    Contributed by Ben Johnson on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 23,909 views

    We must take advantage of every opportunity, of everyday, of every moment to live life on purpose!! Unfortunately however, many times we get so caught up in the details of our day to day life that we just don’t take the time to SEIZE EVERY MOMENT!

    Live Like You Were Dying using SONG ILLUSTRATION: "Live Like You Were Dying" -by country artist Tim McGraw REFERENCE: Phil. 3:7-16 A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an young attractive woman who was traveling with her ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2-3 Understanding The Power Of Division Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,126 views

    We study the power of disagreement and division and this negative power will destroy God’s plan.

    UNDERSTANDING THE POWER OF DIVISON By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in two parts. This lesson is part two and three of a three part lesson. I. INTRODUCTION: A. Did you hear about the good news? An old woman called their Pastor to discuss a matter of great ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Neil Lieder avatar

    Buckle Up Series

    Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,621 views

    Learn to Drive Series Week 4. Buckle Up is a sermon about the Whole Armour of God, and how it protects us from the dangers of life.

    Learn to Drive Series Week 4 Buckle Up Ephesians 6:11-17 Last week we talked about working on the habits necessary to grow spiritually as we learn to drive through this spiritual journey. Is Everyone working on those good habits? I told you that it takes 21 days to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bill Burnett avatar

    Walking With God

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,258 views

    A description of how Abram walked with God and God’s response back to Him.

    The Joys Of Walking With God Genesis 17 Today’s society thrives on big events, speed, noise, movement, and drama. But it is not hyperactivity that troubles us - it’s quietness. Solitude is often considered boring, a waste of time. Mistakenly, we suppose that walking with God is a quick, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    The Effects Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,840 views

    God has always blessed men and women of faith. He still does today. However, God will take a people and His church as far as their faith will take them.

    THE EFFECTS OF FAITH A. FEAR is certainly prevalent in our society. 1. Saturday, a week ago, our nation marked the third anniversary of 9/11. a. Although we heard the word "TERRORISM" in newscasts and read about in newspapers, it was something that did not affect America only other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    How To Enjoy Life More

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 20,547 views

    This sermon examines how we can enjoy life more.

    Introduction: Psalm 122:1 says, “I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord.” KJV How many of you can honestly say that you are glad to be in the house of the Lord this morning, as opposed to the finest hospital in America? Let me ask you another question this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist