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  • Karl Ingersoll avatar

    The Barbecue

    Contributed by Karl Ingersoll on Jun 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,087 views

    Faith comes to most of us some packaged form. In the lives of many Christians it is never unpacked - it remains in the box.

    I have had this idea for a sermon illustration rattling around in my brain. Today seemed like the perfect day to use it. A few weeks ago now I referenced the beginnings of this illustration. It actually began with new siding and windows on our home. That meant a new deck. The old one was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Inside Out

    Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,795 views

    St Matthew’s Day: The call of Matthew is a reminder that Jesus calls outsiders. Fortunately, Jesus turns the tables on us, turning everyone into an outsider, called to follow him.

    May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen Have you ever wondered, why did Matthew get up? I don’t mean, why did he get up in the morning to go to work. Why did Matthew get up... and follow Jesus? I once saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Doing Without God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 23, 2017
    based on 6 ratings
     | 27,738 views

    God tells us that those who are outside of Christ are "without God". What does that mean to those outside of Christ and what does that mean for us INside of Christ?

    OPEN: Back in 1959, Charleston Heston starred in a movie that is still considered one of the greatest movies of all time --- Ben Hur. It was a Biblical epic that is still known for its climatic chariot race where Heston (the hero of the film) was intent on destroying his hated enemy. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Refining Fire Of God

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022
     | 2,441 views

    Have you ever heard of a “promise box”? They were once very popular among Christian people. They were little boxes containing rolled up verses of Scripture, and each verse contained a promise of God which you could select and think about during the day.

    The Refining Fire of God Scripture: Malachi 4:1–3, especially verse 2 But to you who fear My name The Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings; and you shall go out and grow fat like stall-fed calves. Introduction: Have you ever heard of a “promise box”? They were once very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Movement Of God Through Pain In The Church Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,676 views

    LAST WEEK AS A CHURCH WE FACED OUR MUTUAL HURT. IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT ALL WHO WERE HERE THEN AND ARE HERE TODAY HURT IN VARIOUS DEGREES. WE DIVERTED FROM OUR SERIES HERE IN THE BOOK OF ACTS TO ADDRESS THIS THE ISSUE OF OUR HURT AND THE WHY WE HAVE OUR

    THE MOVEMENT OF GOD THROUGH PAIN IN THE CHURCH ACTS 8:2-8 GODLY MEN BURIED STEPHEN AND MOURNED DEEPLY FOR HIM. 3 BUT SAUL BEGAN TO DESTROY THE CHURCH. GOING FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE, HE DRAGGED OFF MEN AND WOMEN AND PUT THEM IN PRISON. 4 THOSE WHO HAD BEEN SCATTERED PREACHED THE WORD WHEREVER THEY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unwrapped Gift

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Sep 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,234 views

    Too many Christians fail to discover the worderful adventures of the Gift of Salvation.To unwrap the Gift of Salvation is to put it to use.

    Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15 Title: “The Unwrapped Gift” Introduction: Peter made it very plain on the Day of Pentecost that Salvation is a Gift of God. (Acts 2:38 “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rocky Iv - The Comeback Kid Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 25,206 views

    Acts 4 presents Peter as a confident, powerful preacher of Christ... but not two months earlier he had been a cowering coward. What made the difference?

    OPEN: In the 70’s there was runaway hit movie starring Sylvester Stallone, entitled "Rocky." Many people, including myself were unaware that the movie was based on a real life boxer named Chuck Werner - otherwise known as the Bayonne Bleeder (because he bled so easily and freely throughout his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Back Together With God

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jan 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,656 views

    There is a big difference from being actively in Christ, and outside of Christ.

    Jeremiah 2: 11- 13 The guardsman of our time is trust, in order to understand who you’re trusting in. You have to understand the threat. The curse is outside; everything outside promises harm, like hot lava coming down a mountain, after the mountain erupts, it is known to us as a volcano eruption. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Rest Of The Story Series

    Contributed by John Pearrell on Jan 12, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,522 views

    Jesus steps outside of the norm and the result is a woman and town are converted.

    Projectionist: Start with “If Jesus Returned Today” Good questions; important questions. Our mission is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. We really can’t do that, but what we can do is create irresistible environments where people are encouraged and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leslie Tarlton avatar

    No Righteousness In Me, But Jesus Series

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Nov 19, 2014
     | 4,355 views

    Romans 3:1-20 The communication of righteousness outside of me.

    The Letter to the Romans Chapter 3:1-20 No righteousness in me, but Jesus Introduction: Rom 3:1 & 2 What advantage then has the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God. There is profit in being a servant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Christianity: What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 11, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,750 views

    This sermon covers how love is an essential part of Christianity in the first of a sermon series on the Fruits of the Spirit

    June 13, 2004 The Fruits of the Spirit: Love Tina Turner - whom I believe was abused by her husband Ike during their marriage - once sang a song called, “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” I can only remember the second line of the song when she asked, “what’s love, but a second hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    The "Logos" Incarnate Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,037 views

    7th in a seven part series on the incarnation from John 1.

    [Play trailer from “Vantage Point”] That movie, “Vantage Point” was one of my favorite movies from recent years. As you could see from the trailer, it is a movie that is focused on one event from eight different perspectives. And it is only once you see all eight perspectives that you can piece ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    You Can Do It, No I Can’t, "Yes You Can"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 9, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,515 views

    Its not by our own doing, but the power we receive through the gift Jesus Christ that enables us to do far more than we could ever see ourselves capable of. If God be your partner, Make Your Plans LARGE!! Hallelujah, Glory to God forever!!

    “You can do it,” No I Can’t, YES YOU CAN!! How many of us ever live our lives to full potential, how many even step out of our comfort zone once in a while. So many people in general and not just Christians never think outside the box, They get cozy in life with their daily and weekly routines, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Would You Know Him?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 16, 2023
     | 2,288 views

    Would we know Jesus if He came up and sat down beside us?

    Would you know Him? Luke 24:13-32 The journey to Emmaus tells the story of two disciples walking seven miles from Jerusalem to their village of Emmaus, after the crucifixion of Jesus and on the evening of His resurrection. But it also reminds us of the journey we all take from not recognizing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Devin Hudson avatar

    "Who Is The Christ Of Christmas: God's Supreme Revelation" Series

    Contributed by Devin Hudson on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,693 views

    This sermon from Hebrews 1:1-3 examines the Christ of Christmas as God’s full and complete revelation.

    Who is the Christ of Christmas? God’s Supreme Revelation Hebrews 1:1-3 In December 1903, after many attempts, the Wright brothers were successful in finally getting their “flying machine” off the ground, Thrilled, they telegraphed this message to their sister Katherine: “We have actually flown 120 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist