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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Love Thy Neighbor As Thyself

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 22,416 views

    From "Neighbor Sunday"--OBLIGATION, EXPLANATION, ILLUSTRATION.

    Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself Romans 13:8-10; Leviticus 19:18; Luke 10:27 A plain sweater, white canvass sneakers, a warm smile and a simple song welcomed us every day to Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and Fred Rogers became a PBS legend. A few months ago Fred Rogers passed away but his work will live on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    233 - Moses & Water Baptism? Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Sep 7, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,031 views

    A study on an Old Testament illustration of water baptism.

    Sermon Study # 233 – MOSES & WATER BAPTISM? Old Testament examples of water representing cleansing from sin: (1) Exodus 40:12-15 Then you shall bring Aaron and his sons to the door of the tent of meeting, and shall wash them with water, and put upon Aaron the holy garments, and you shall anoint ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Spirit Is Like A Flashlight

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,240 views

    This is a sermon outline illustrating the Holy Spirit with a flashlight

    What kind of help does a flashlight give us? A flashlight can help us learn about the Holy Spirit. John 14:23-26 I Corinthians 2:12 When Jesus went back to Heaven, God sent the Holy Spirit From these verses what do we know about the Holy Spirit? (God will send, & helps us understand salvation) 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Even Great Faith Struggles With Hard Truths

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,136 views

    Job illustrates the answer to, "what is reality".

    Even Great Faith Struggles with Hard Truths! Job 14 Scripture Introduction: Please turn with me to Job 14. Have you ever experienced a run in with reality? The reality that life is tough and no matter what you do it remains tough… Have you noticed that your body is decaying and you can’t stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running The Race

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 21, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,669 views

    Paul uses a race to illustrate the Christian life.

    Running the Race Hebrews 12:1-2 Intro. I used to be a runner. - Cross Country - Not anymore Paul illustrates the Christian life as a race. Vs. 1 I. The participants A. Those watching 1. I don’t think I remember anyone watching me 2. However, in our Christian walk there is “a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Adoption Of Mephibosheth.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 5, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 397 views

    An illustration of what it means to be adopted into the family of God.

    THE ADOPTION OF MEPHIBOSHETH. 2 Samuel 9:6-13. David the son of Jesse, and Jonathan the son of king Saul, were the best of friends. When they parted ways they entered into a covenant in which David vowed to show kindness to Jonathan’s family “for ever” (cf. 1 Samuel 20:14-16). After David became ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Us Pray! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 23, 2017
     | 9,259 views

    Let us Pray – James chapter 5 verse 13-20 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Prayer When Life is Hard or Easy (vs 13). (2). Prayer When We Have Sickness (vs 14-16) (3). Prayer When You Have Sin in Your Life (vs 15-16). (4). Prayer When We See Believers Straying (vs 19-20). SERMON BODY: Ill: Celebrities with nicknames. • (1). Frank Sinatra ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    How To Talk To God

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,521 views

    "Lord, teach us to pray." In response, Jesus gives his disciples and us the model prayer, the "Our Father" or "Lord's Prayer." He continues with strong teaching to be persistent, knowing that God loves us more than we love our own children.

    Luke 11:1-13 How to Talk to God “Chaplain, will you teach me how to pray?” I remember that question like it was yesterday, even though it must have been at least a couple of years ago. It came from a Veteran on our inpatient mental health unit. I marveled at the time how simple and yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open Ears Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,265 views

    I would propose to you that God has open ears and is longing to have His children call Him day or night.

    Title: Open Ears Foundational Keys to Opening the Gates of Heaven Introduction: In a book entitled, The Circle Maker, we read, "The Bible is a promise book and a prayer book. And while reading is reactive, prayer is proactive. Reading is the way you get through the Bible; prayer is the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord's Prayer Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 17, 2019
     | 2,943 views

    We are impatiently waiting for His rule to be consummated

    Maybe most of you are more patient than I am. When something is decided upon, I want to get it done A.S.A.P. Red lights should be replaced by green lights at my arrival at the intersection. Over the years God has painstakingly, progressively, patiently helped me cool my jets when waiting for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons Learned From A Night Of Failure

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,068 views

    This is a sermon that illustrates the way the Lord cares for his own.

    “LESSONS LEARNED FROM A NIGHT OF FAILURE” TEXT: Luke 5:1-11 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Some of your greatest lessons will be learned at “The University of Adversity”. I have heard people say that they received a degree in “knee-ology” at the “School of Hard-knocks”. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "the Power Of Persistent Prayer."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 2, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,104 views

    This timely message focuses on the parables of 'Ask, Seek, and Knock' and the parable of the unjust judge. The message emphasizes the importance of perseverance in prayer and reassures us that God is a loving Father who responds to the cries of His people who call out to Him day and night.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 7:7-8) (7) Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:” (8) “For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brien Sims avatar

    Fellowship Comes With Benefits Series

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,902 views

    Knowing that God cares about you to hear your prayers and answers them.

    Have you ever wondered if God hears you? Seriously, when something incredibly important is on the line, like the life of someone you love dearly, we always hope God hears our prayers and will answer them the way we want them answered. We hope God can hear our prayers for help with sins that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Praying For Results

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,597 views

    When we pray do we expect God to answer? Your prayer releases God’s power to work on the earth.

    July 6, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Luke 11:1-13 Subject: Prayer Title: Praying for Results I suppose that there isn’t a Christian anywhere that doesn’t pray. I know for a fact that even non-Christians pray (I did before I accepted Jesus). But I wonder how many people know how to pray in order to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Intervene

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,970 views

    A message on intercessory prayer

    INTERVENE! A Message on Intercessory Prayer John 17 Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee 1. The primacy of intercession a. 1 Timothy 2:1, “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone.” i. The most important part of corporate ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan