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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Tour Of A Greenhouse

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 3,152 views

    In pursuit of a vision of discipleship, this sermon explores the picture of the church like a greenhouse: growing, nurturing, and transplanting. Concluding with a call to examine the soil of our soul.

    Becoming a Greenhouse pt 2: Tour of a Greenhouse Matt. 13:1-9; 18-23 The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-9; 18-23): “A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Year's Example For The Church Of The Living God

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,212 views

    This is a New Year’s Sermon using Ezra as a paradigm for the church

    A New Year’s Example for the Church of Jesus Christ Text: Ezra 7:10 (KJV) 10For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. Ezra 7:10 (Amplified Bible) 10For Ezra had prepared and set his heart to seek the Law of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Our Standing Before God-One Can Make A Diffeerence

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 21, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,057 views

    How we need to make a difference

    It’s not what you are that holds you back; it’s what you think you are not." - Denis Waitley I’ve learned: that we should be glad God doesn’t give us everything we ask for, that money doesn’t buy class. That it’s those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular, that under everyone’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Positive Perserverance Prompts Prosperity

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 8,639 views

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    Positive Perseverance Prompts Prosperity Hebrews 12:1-3 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ October 28, 2001 Mike Ditka, New Orleans Saints football coach with a reputation for optimism, came into the locker room to give his team a pre-game pep talk. "All right Boys!" he said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Even In Judgment, God Is Merciful

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,973 views

    How God shows mercy even when he does decide to judge.

    November 11, 2001 Jeremiah 26:1-6 1 Early in the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word came from the LORD: 2 "This is what the LORD says: Stand in the courtyard of the LORD’s house and speak to all the people of the towns of Judah who come to worship in the house of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Planning For The Future. Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 8, 2004
    based on 95 ratings
     | 26,016 views

    In the midst of tragedy and the misfortunes of life, it’s hard to remember that God still has a plan for your life... but He does.

    OPEN: I once read the true story of a woman who told about how frustrated she’d gotten with her husband during the early years of their marriage. Apparently they both worked, but she took pride in the idea that she could still prepare good meals for them to eat. She’d prepare meals in advance and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Purpose, Power And Promise

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 8,103 views

    God has promised power to those who seek His purpose in life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- One of golf’s interesting moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses S. Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the President’s beard and surrounding vicinity, while the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Trespass And The Gift

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,595 views

    A message encouraging people to live in the victory already given us by Christ.

    The Trespass and the Gift Romans 5:15-19 July 7, 2002 Introduction If you’re like me, you read the paper, listen to the news, or go to your favorite news web-site and you just wonder how our world survives the chaos we find ourselves in. Not a day goes by that people aren’t senselessly murdered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Faith In Action

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,025 views

    We all have it. Some more than others. Some people want more of it, while others try to deny having any of it at all. We rely on it to get us through each day, and it’s our key to eternal life.

    Other Scripture used: Genesis 15:1-6 Hebrews 11:1-3(4-7)8-16 Luke 12:32-40 Psalm 33 or 33:12-15, 18-22 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Growth Problems

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,026 views

    In our text about the early church let’s consider some of the growth problems they faced and how they overcame them. Or some of the things that hindered their growth. 1- Complaining 2- Lack of workers 3- Poor organization

    INTRO.- Growth problems. Ever had any? I have. I was born with a heart murmur. Guess I got over it. I’m still here after running many marathons in my forties. I remember standing in the street in Huntsville, AL, (Rocket City) with about 1200 other runners waiting for them to shoot the gun to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Three Keys To A Significant Life

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,563 views

    A sermon for those who want their life to count for Christ.

    “Three Keys to a Significant Life” 1 John 2:15-17 Scripture Reading 1 John 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Smith avatar

    Reason For Hope On The Road Ahead Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Jan 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,521 views

    The road ahead is about to get rocky, but, we have reason for hope.

    It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone. It’s 2009 and what makes this new year unique is there’s more reason for pessimism than optimism at what it will bring. Maybe you’ve heard some of the dire predictions about what the near future holds. A couple of weeks ago, economist and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Message From The Beginning Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,951 views

    The message from the beginning is two-fold. 1- We should love people 2- We should loathe evil

    INTRO.- ILL.- A prominent lawyer's son dreamed of following in his father's footsteps. After graduating from college and law school with honors, he returned home to join his father's firm, intent on proving himself to be a skilled and worthy attorney. At the end of his first day at work he rushed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Laying Down The Law Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,390 views

    God lays down the law because He konws what we need to experience blessing in life.

    “Law & Order: SPU – Laying Down the Law” Ex. 19:1-25; Ps. 19:7-13 Their teenager, with a brand-spanking new drivers’ license, is asking to use the car at night for the first time – and to pick up several friends to go to the mall. So mom and dad lay down the law, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sinners At The Table Of Grace

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,851 views

    An exposition of our need for the grace we can receive at God's Table of Grace - the communion table or the Lord's Supper

    Sinners At The Table of Grace TCF Maundy Thursday Sermon April 1, 2010 It’s easy for us, looking around and seeing all the horrendous sin in our culture and in our world, to think we’re OK. It’s easy for us to look at the rampant sexual sin, the adultery, the moral free-fall our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational