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  • Tim Richards avatar

    The Kind Of Person God Uses Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,287 views

    Sermon #1 in a series on the life of Elisha. This sermon challenges us to be the men and women God wants us to be.

    Introduction: 1. A wealthy man went on a safari to Africa and took his faithful dog along for company. One day the dog starts chasing butterflies and soon discovers that he’s lost. Before long he notices a leopard heading rapidly in his direction with the obvious intention of having him for lunch. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What Every Young Person Should Know"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 30, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,017 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to teach the hearers to pay close attention to their parents as they try to prepare them for life’s challenges.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW THAT THE MINISTRY OF PARENTING ISN’T EASY TO LEARN. REFERENCES: Proverbs 1:8-10 (MSG) Pay close attention, friend, to what your father tells you; never forget what you learned at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Parting Message Series

    Contributed by Aaron Householder on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,287 views

    22nd in a series from Acts this sermon examines the acceptance or rejection of the Gospel message with challenging questions of the hearer.

    The Spirit, the Church, & the World: A Parting Message Acts 13:42-52 The Gospel is the Good News about God’s love to us through Jesus. The Gospel is, by its very nature, divisive. It is a message that will lead to a parting: accepting or rejecting it. How does the experience of Paul & Barnabas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does Love Have To Do With It

    Contributed by Corey Howse on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,218 views

    This sermon challenges the love we have for God and helps us identify with our purpose in sharing our ministries.

    WHAT DOES LOVE HAVE TO DO WITH IT Tina Turner sung a song some years ago, and the title was “What does love have to do with it. “ Jonathan Swift the author of Gulliver’s Travels says “We have just enough religion to make us hate, and not enough religion to make us love one another”. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Power Of Vision

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,788 views

    This Sermon was preached on graduation Sunday and challenges us all to have a vision in our lives in order to succeed in God.

    The Power Of Vision 2 Chronicle 34: 1-8 Luke 2:41-52 One of the most powerful things you can have in your life is a vision of what could be. Why does a young girl swim lap after lap in a swimming pool? She has a vision of winning a state title. Why does a young man run endless sprints? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Greene avatar

    Don't Settle For A Sideline Faith

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 21,387 views

    A challenge to help your congregation realize that they have a responsinbility to get in the game themselves instead of settling for a sideline faith.

    Don’t Settle for a Sideline Faith – Get in the Game! 1 John 1:1-9 It is possible to attend church your entire life and still spend eternity in hell. That’s a shocking statement! I suspect some might disagree with it at first, but it is the truth. It is possible to attend church your entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Memories Are Made Of This

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,697 views

    The Word of God has many places where we are challenged to REMEMBER. I have list six of them.

    MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS 1 Cor. 11:23-26 T/S I BELIEVE THAT THE WORD OF GOD TEACH US TO REMEMBER CERTAIN THINGS. THERE ARE PROBABLY MANY MORE THAT COULD BE NAMED BUT FOR THE SAKE OF TIME WE WILL LOOK AT SIX THINGS WE NEED TO REMEMBER. I. REMEMBER WHO WE ARE: Eccl 12:1 Remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Test Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,234 views

    We will all one day face the most difficult challenge of our lives as we face the test of faith.

    Heroes of Faith: Abraham The Test of Faith Genesis 12:1-14 Introduction We want to close this series of sermons on the life of Abraham with the most famous story arising from his life—that of the sacrifice of his son, Isaac. I need to remind you that Abraham had been promised a son through ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Gifted For Ministry: Purposeful Stewardship Of Talents Series

    Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,151 views

    The second sermon in the sermon series "Purposeful Stewardship" challenging us to use our gifts and abilities for the service of Christ.

    Gifted for Ministry Introduction: Every Christian has been gifted for ministry with different talents. Purposeful stewardship involves using all these talents to serve others and glorify Christ. “Talents” means both our natural abilities and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Do We Serve God Only To Reach Heaven?

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,464 views

    This sermon challenges people to examine their motivations for being Christian. Is it just to avoid hell? Or is it a natural response to the Love of God?

    I want to talk with you today about a man named Moses. I don’t know, but you may have heard of him before, I’m not sure. Moses is a man who follows the Lord. Moses is a man who works hard, and who tries to help others follow God. I had the chance to met Moses about a year and a half ago. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Christmas Day: Meet With Jesus Today!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,187 views

    A challenge to every listener to want to meet with Jesus, even on Christmas Day! (Especially with ’not-yet christians’ in mind)

    [Aim: For the congregation to want to meet Jesus, who came into the world in poverty.] Introduction The births column of the Bethlehem post reads: "FUTURE KING IN BED & BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION - At 1pm this morning BMT - (that’s Bethlehem Mean Time) - the future King of the Jewish Nation was born ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Sermon For Proper 13, The Bread Of Life Discourse

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,786 views

    Building on the feeding of the 5000, Christ challenges the people to look beyond the physical aspects of the miracle, to behold the Word of God

    9th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 13) August 6, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you know that we suffer from many hungers in which we wish to be satisfied. We have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Taker Or Giver: Which One Are You? Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 24, 2014
     | 16,650 views

    A sermon challenging God's people to be net "givers" of their life and ministry rather than net "takers" of the ministry of others.

    Taker or Giver: Which One Are You? Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 16, 2014 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 3. INTRODUCTION Illus. – We love “FaceTiming” (the Apple equivalent of Skyping) with our grandchildren, Keira and McCartney and their parents, Chris and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Palitha Jayasooriya avatar

    Keep Your Eyes On God Through Your Tears

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Oct 19, 2015
    based on 24 ratings
     | 30,542 views

    This sermon encourages us to keep our focus entirely on the Lord in the midst of challenging situations that bring pain and tears.

    KEEP YOUR EYES ON GOD THROUGH YOUR TEARS INTRODUCTION - I remember a song I used to love to listen to in my younger days. It was sung by Reggae singer Johnny Nash and it went like this: Every night I wake up crying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Luke avatar

    "Motherhood" Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,027 views

    Godly mothers are important but moms face unique challenges. Moms need instruction, mentoring, and encouragement to be godly moms.

    Series: There’s an App for That “Motherhood” Luke 1:26-38 Open Can you tell me what I’m holding up? [cell phone] Not just a cell phone. It’s a smart phone. In this little device, I have many multiple times more computing power than the computers that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ