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  • Keith Broyles avatar

    Getting Big

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,070 views

    How big are we? This doesn’t mean how big are we in a physical way. How big are we spiritually? Are we big enough to be a person that God can use?

    In 1988 Tom Hanks stared in a wonderful movie titled Big, though Hanks is not the main character, Josh, at the beginning or the end of the movie, he is for most of the picture. David Moscow plays Josh at the beginning and end and wants more than anything to be “big.” The boy is at a fair ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Longing For Jesus

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,108 views

    What is your longing, your passion, your priority, your driving force in life? For every individual and every Church it must be a living, personal, daily relationship with the Resurrected Christ.

    Longing for Jesus --Psalm 84:1-4 and John 4:4-15 When preachers get together, someone may comment, “That will preach.” Inspiration for a sermon comes from many people and places. A few weeks ago in our Academy for Christian Training and Service one of our readings for reflection came from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    My King, My Daddy

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006
     | 2,632 views

    Key Point: The God of the universe is at once both a “Shock and Awe” God, and “Up Close and Personal.” Only God makes it possible for us to thrive under both sides of Him.

    My King, My Daddy Two very different aspects of God we need to come to grips with Introduction: Shock and Awe bombing, quickened pulse, lump in my throat, sweaty palms, (also what is behind the scenes, kids crying) witnessing the power of something Jessica Lynch—teacher wanna be, POW, daring ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Betrayal Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Don Berry-Graham on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,257 views

    We come to Jesus to be fixed and when his method of fixing us does not meet ours we revert to our personal adgenda in betrayal of Jesus just as Judas did.

    The Betrayal of Jesus John 13:21-32 & Matthew 22:14-16 Introduction video from sermon video’s called who is Jesus. if we were to have stopped Judas on the way to betray Jesus and asked him the question who was Jesus how would he have answered? JUDAS WAS ATTRACTED TO THE POWER OF JESUS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    A Gently Revealed Life Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,888 views

    Jesus takes time to reveal the resurrection to His disciples, with an empty tomb, a Bible study, and a personal visit - just as He reveals His new life to those that seek Him.

    Sometimes good news is just as hard to hear as bad news. When someone comes to your door and says "You’ve just won the Publishers Clearinghouse Giveaway" what is your first thought? "Nah". But if someone came to our door and said "I’m from the IRS and you are being audited" then we just might ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Glorify His Name

    Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,073 views

    As Christians, we have to understand one simple thing: Every person on this earth has been placed here to do one thing and one thing only, and that is to glorify God.

    Title: Glorify His Name Scripture: John 13:31-35 Introduction: We said at the beginning, and throughout our study of the Gospel according to the Apostle John, that Jesus was on a time line. Seven times, He says “a time is coming.” John continually uses words such as, and the next day, or, two ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    No Jesus, No Peace! Know Jesus, Know Peace! Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,574 views

    This is the final sermon in a series for Adven, Christmas, and Ephphany based on the Names of Jesus from Isaiah 9:6. As our Messiah, He is the source and giver of both personal and of world peace.

    What’s in a Name?: No Jesus, No Peace; Know Jesus, Know Peace! --Isaiah 9:6-7 They are homonyms, words that sound alike but are spelled differently. You understand their meaning by the way I use them in these sentences. “No, Sheila, you can not hide those tacos, bagels, and chocolates under ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Appointment Everyone Will Ultimately Keep

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,299 views

    There are three judgments you need to know about. Two of the three judgments that we will consider applies to every person who has ever lived. The question is: "Which two?"

    THE APPOINTMENT EVERYONE WILL ULTIMATELY KEEP In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death. And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, went to him and said to him, "Thus says the Lord: ’Set your house in order, for you shall die, and not live.’ " Then he turned his face toward the wall, and prayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Living Memorial

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,053 views

    What will our personal living memorial bring to remembrance? Be sure your life is a memorial that won’t leave any doubt in minds of anyone where to follow you in eternity!

    A Living Memorial 5/2719/07 AM Text: Selected texts Introduction Tomorrow is Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, it is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Focus On Jesus Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,591 views

    We are to direct people’s attention to Jesus. We have faith in the Person of Jesus, not faith in ’faith’ or our efforts. The more you know Him, the stronger your faith.

    It is not an everyday affair that you see a miracle. These men just did and they were shocked. • The people stared at Peter and John as if they were the ones who made this man walked (v.12). • Peter directed the people’s attention to JESUS. He did not explain much about the miracle. Acts 3:16 By ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matt Stacy avatar

    Integrity Of The Heart

    Contributed by Matt Stacy on Nov 18, 2010
     | 10,151 views

    We visit scripture to see and example of Integrity in the person of Daniel. Within the first chapter alone we three aspects of integrity looks like in our lifes and in Daniel's life.

    I. Introduction: A minister told his congregation, "Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. To help you understand my sermon, I want you all to read Mark 17. The following Sunday, the minister asked for a show of hands from those who read Mark 17. Every hand went up. The minister smiled ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Root Of Bitterness

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,592 views

    In our text we find a valuable admonition on the subject of bitterness. Surely, each one of us has personally experienced the destructive fruit of a bitter heart. Bitterness is a negative emotion.

    Intro: In our text we find a valuable admonition on the subject of bitterness. Surely, each one of us has personally experienced the destructive fruit of a bitter heart. Bitterness is a negative emotion. There are some lessons we can learn from this verse. I. THE CAUSE OF BITTERNESS A. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Three Facts About The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 28 ratings
     | 30,188 views

    This sermon looks at three facts about the Holy Spirit: 1. The Holy Spirit is a PERSON 2.The Holy Spirit is One of the TRINITY 3. The Holy Spirit INDWELLS believers

    THREE FACTS ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT Our text for today is found in John chapter fourteen. Please follow along with me as I read: "I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hope Choice Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 16, 2010
     | 5,796 views

    I believe that God exists, that I matter to him, and that gives me hope... hope that the God of all comfort and hope can help be become a more Christ like person.

    Title: The Hope Choice Text: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 Thesis: I believe that God exists, that I matter to Him, and that gives me hope… hope that I can become a better person. Lenten Series: Life’s Healing Choices (Saddleback Resources) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Do I Really Want To Become More Like Jesus?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,722 views

    This is a tough question! Do I want to become more like Jesus, or do I want God to help me become more the person that I selfishly want to be?

    Was Jesus a nice, polite, mild-mannered, good-natured young man who kept himself to himself? Was Jesus middle-of-the-road, all things to all people, politically correct, and softly spoken? Was Jesus the most inoffensive man you could ever wish to meet? I wonder what kind of gentle, meek and mild ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican