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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Let The Children Come To Me Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 3, 2015
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     | 15,748 views

    Jesus blessing the children in Luke 18:15-17 shows us a prerequisite for entry into the kingdom of God.

    Scripture Do you remember Art Linkletter’s radio show with the segment, “Kids Say the Darndest Things”? Bill Cosby also hosted a show with the same name. I was reminded of these shows when I read the following story. Five-year-old Kayse Poland grew more and more excited about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mystery Babylon, The Protest Begins Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 15, 2015
     | 3,774 views

    Eventually people get it: You must come out of Babylon. Here is the story of those first heroes of the Protestant Reformation, who saw Babylon, protested, and were forced out. Thank God for them.

    PART THREE: WHEN PEOPLE PROTEST 1300-1870 THIRTY-SEVEN: THE CALL "OUT OF HER" BEGINS The light which manifests itself to many individuals within the church slowly becomes such a burning glow that, combining with the loss of prestige of the Papacy, and the growing political tensions, it can no ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Turning Problems Into Opportunities Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2014
     | 12,096 views

    The church turns problems into opportunities when it meet needs, by mobilizing people, so leaders can maintain the priority of prayer and the Word.

    Some time ago, wolves were picking off the livestock of ranchers at an alarming rate, so the state offered a bounty of $5,000 for every wolf killed. It turned Sam and Jed into fortune hunters. Day and night they searched the mountains and forests looking for their valuable prey. Exhausted one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Strong Spills The Word

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 4, 2015
     | 3,687 views

    To show that the strong and wise in this world rejects and destroys GOD's WORDS for them.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you destroy the seed? No. I'm weak, GOD is strong in me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 (Amplified Bible) But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Burial Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,700 views

    What does the burial mean for us?

    Introduction How does the Creed go? “I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, who was born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried.” We have seen Jesus suffer; we have seen him die; ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Testimony Of John The Baptist Concerning Himself Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 10, 2015
     | 4,591 views

    The Testimony of John the Baptist reveals that he has the privilege of announcing the Preeminent One at the commencement of Jesus' Ministry.

    The Testimony of John the Baptist Concerning Himself: John 1:19-28 We looked at verse 18 last week, and saw that Jesus is the only one who has ever seen the Father, and He is the witness of the fullness of the Father’s character and essence, having always existed with Him. Since ONLY God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Return Of The Rabbi Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,666 views

    As we engage our message we have seen Jesus tempted by Satan, called Matthew as a disciple, & today we see Rabbi Jesus returning to His hometown of Nazareth.

    Return of the Rabbi (Lenten Sermon; Luke 4.16-30) March 30, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A As we engage our message we have seen Jesus tempted by Satan, called Matthew as a disciple, & today we see Rabbi Jesus returning to His hometown of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Give Thanks To The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 13, 2014
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     | 5,540 views

    To show that the LORD deserves all the thanksgiving this world can offer, and it's not enough because of His Goodness, Mercy, Loving-kindness that endures forever.

    I. EXORDIUM Are you thankful to the LORD? Yes. Then turn it into praises. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD deserves all the thanksgiving this world can offer, and it's not enough because of His Goodness, Mercy, Loving-kindness that endures forever. IV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    One Powerful Name Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,746 views

    The name of Jesus makes all the difference and demands a difference from you and me.

    A 4-year-olds' Sunday school class was just about to begin, when a little boy showed up without any identification. The teacher managed to get his first name, but couldn't find out his last name. “Brian, what's your daddy's name?” she asked. “Daddy,” he replied. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Life From The Dead Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2013
     | 5,571 views

    When a person dies there is severing of relationships/experiences in the physical realm.

    The Walking Dead Sermon Series (2 of 4) “Life From the Dead” Eph. 2.1-7 October 13, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Pastor Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A When a person dies there is severing of relationships/experiences in the physical realm. 1 If you stick a corpse with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Straight No Chaser

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 8, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,030 views

    You want to talk about preaching an unconventional message! Here was same crowd that had just demanded crucifixion of Jesus just weeks before! That did not bother Peter, he understood the bigger picture. Preach the Word Straight and to the point

    (I take no credit for original points in this sermon. Sermon has been adapted with my inspiration of flow and point structure as guided by the Holy Spirit) TITLE: STRAIGHT NO CHASER SCRIPTURE: ACTS 3:11-19 Straight No Chaser is way of ordering at a bar that tells the bartender you want your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Contagious! (Week 2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 1, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,588 views

    This is the second of a 4 part series adapted from Willow Creek’s Contagious Christian Evangelism Training course.

    BE CONTAGIOUS: WEEK 2 Scott Bayles, pastor Adapted from “If Jesus Lived in My House,” by Lee Strobel As we begin week two of our “Becoming a Contagious Christian” series, let me share a story from Lee Strobel—one of the authors of the Contagious Christian training materials. It’s not actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How Then Shall We Live Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,910 views

    In this last sermon in the 2 Peter series, we focus on the effort that we must put forth to be ready for the coming of the Lord.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a minister who visited an elderly woman in the nursing home. 1. The young minister said, “At your age you should be thinking about the hereafter!” 2. The older woman said, “Oh, I do all the time. No matter where I am – in my room, down ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bad Breath Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012
     | 5,344 views

    These proverbs warn of and against those who plan and speak trouble.

    Introduction We have had proverbs about sweet talking. Now they turn to bad breath. Text 25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. With apologies to Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, let me read (not sing!) a famous song that this proverb sets ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Messiah's Voice Of Authority Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,032 views

    We need to tap into the power in the name of Jesus.

    A Messiah's Voice of Authority Text: Matt. 21:18-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: When I was serving with YWAM in the summer of 1982, we played a concert at a school in Amsterdam. As the concert ended, the students began to come up to us and talking with us, and believe it or not, some even asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist