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  • Scott Spencer avatar

    All Excuses Silenced

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 19, 2012
     | 3,325 views

    If one thing is clear, from the book of Romans, it should be that everyone stands guilty before God. Not only are those who reject God found guilty, but also those who acknowledge God and live by high religious standards. Why? Because we have all sinned.

    Romans 3:1-20 In Hans Christian Andersen's story of The Emperor's New Clothes the Emperor parades before his whole populous without any clothes on. He had been convinced that he was wearing clothes which were invisible to everyone but the wise and pure in heart. The people, not wanting to appear ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Part 5 - Hate Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,797 views

    Part 5 of our series examines how fear can grow into anger, and anger into hate and how if we do not deal with our behaviors, they can destroy us.

    They Must be Giants 5 – Hate Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 We are continuing our series entitled “They Must be Giants!” We have spoken on; † David & ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Welcoming Sinners Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 26, 2007
     | 3,257 views

    The story of the adulterous woman helps us see that we should welcome sinners just as Jesus did

    We have been preaching through the book of John. Early in the book we sense the tension between Jesus and the religious leaders that led up to Jesus’ death. If there was anything that rankled those religious leaders, it was the way Jesus welcomed all kinds of people, especially those regarded ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Church Membership: Living Up To Your Commitment

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,888 views

    When you surrender your life to Jesus, you surrender your life to His church as well. There are certain commitments basic to being a christian.

    Church Membership: Live up to your commitment! INTRODUCTION Turn to Hebrews 10: 19-25. I want to tell you a story. Last week coming to church, a man in a pick-up truck pulled out in front of me. It was not an accident type of situation. To the contrary, he pulled out so slowly that it would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Living In The Last Days?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,161 views

    This sermon examines some of the ’signs of the times,’ recorded in Scripture.

    Introduction: Recent articles or cover stories from Tabloids? On Paul Harvey’s noonday broadcast on Thursday of this week He said, “that (1/3) one third, of the nations of the world today are at war. Many of them with themselves.” Some prophecy scholars believe that Jesus’ prophecy concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Place To Hang Your Hat Series

    Contributed by Robert Hoos on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,574 views

    This is a sermon on the church at Sardis from Revelation Ch. 3:1-6.

    No Place to Hang Your Hat (Masterpiece of Hope Series) Revelation 3:1-6 [Sardis] We cannot rely on what we’ve done; so keep doing Chapel Service of Plainfield Christian Church Rob Hoos Introduction to Revelation Good evening. How are you all doing this evening? Before we get started into this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Picture This! Weeds Series

    Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,304 views

    Weeds come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Some of them flower and look absolutely beautiful and others will poke you and make you bleed. Some weeds are hard to identify as tender shoots but as they age their identity will become clear. Jesus kne

    Last summer my daughters Katie and Sara asked if they could take our dogs Shadow and Reba for a walk. Now Shadow is a black lab and he needs to walk because he has a bit of a weight problem. Reba is 12 and is deaf but always willing to take a spin. I live on a gravel road that is surrounded by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Walk To Remember

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,980 views

    More than any other miracle, the resurrection proves that Jesus is who he said he was - the Son of God.

    A Walk To Remember Text: Lk. 24:13-35 Introduction 1. Illustration: Easter is to our faith what water is to the ocean, what stone is to the mountain, what blood is to your body. It is the unique substance of redemptive reality. It is the first and final word in the dictionary of God. It says ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Finding God In The Questions

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,101 views

    This is the story of Doubting Thomas. God can meet us in our doubts and questions to increase our faith.

    Finding God in the Questions John 20:19-31 April 15, 2007 Do you remember the movie “The Christmas Story” that is replayed on television every year during the month of December? There is a scene in that movie in which Ralphy, the little boy who is the main character, goes outside and touches his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    About Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,063 views

    A teaching sermon on spiritual gifts; what they are, who has them, and what their purpose is. (audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com/2007.html)

    The drama we presented this morning about spiritual gifts was a comedy, but it served one very important purpose: Bringing the subject of those gifts to the forefront so we can study and understand who has them and what their purpose is. Unfortunately, the area of spiritual gifts is just one ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Breakfast With Jesus

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,196 views

    A sermon on learning to accept the forgiveness Christ offers.

    John 21:1-19 “Breakfast with Jesus” A chicken and a hog were walking past a church building one day when they noticed the Sunday morning sermon title posted on the sign. It read “Helping the Poor.” They walked a ways when the chicken suddenly came up with a suggestion: “Say, brother hog, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Breakfast With Jesus (Revised)"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,759 views

    Learning to forgive ourselves as Jesus has forgiven us.

    John 21:1-19 “Breakfast with Jesus” A chicken and a hog were walking past a church building one day when they noticed the Sunday morning sermon title posted on the sign. It read “Helping the Poor.” They walked a ways when the chicken suddenly came up with a suggestion: “Say, brother hog, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Basic Christianity 101 Series

    Contributed by David Doherty on Apr 25, 2007
     | 3,567 views

    Repentance From Dead Works The 2nd sermon in a series of 7 on Christian maturity and how to get there.

    Basic Christianity 101 Basic Christianity #2 in a series of 7 #2 Repentance from dead works Reverend David Doherty First Baptist Church Pie Town, NM April 2007 Hebrews 6 1. Therefore, leaving behind the elementary teachings about Christ, let us continue to be carried along to maturity, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Family Matters Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 19,947 views

    Members of the household (family) of God display the characteristics of being built on a foundation of Scripture and Jesus Christ, being built with the design of fitting together and growing into a holy temple in the Lord, and built for the purpose of bei

    1. The family of God is built on a foundation 2. The family of God is built with a design 3. The family of God is built for a purpose EPHESIANS 2:19-22 One time a pastor had a group of children up in front of the church to give them a children’s sermon. He was trying to make the point that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bloom Where You're Planted

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,241 views

    The third sermon of the ‘People’s Choice Sermon Series.’

    Last week I shared with you the challenge that I sometimes face in sermon preparation when there is an abundance of material and you begin by asking the Lord to help you focus in the direction He would have you go so as to speak what He would have you speak. But there are also times of preparation ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God