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  • Frederic Whittier avatar

    Giving God Your Talents Series

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Mar 19, 2007
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    Sermon #2 in a Stewardship series. Talks about givign back to God the gifts that He has blessed us with

    Stewardship Series #2 “Giving God Your Talents” Romans 12:3-8 I had a grandmother that couldn’t carry as “tune in a pail.” Neither my mother or father ever preached a message. My sister cannot play any musical instruments. To my knowledge I have never had a relative that was a head of state, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    Live Like You Were Dying

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
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    This is a sermon i wrote around the anniversary of my mentor’s death a couple of years ago, it’s a little personal, but hopefully someone can use it.

    Country singer Tim McGraw had a great song a couple of years ago called, "Live Like You Were Dying". The song was written in relation to his father Tug, and his diagnosis of cancer which led to his death a couple of years ago. He brings up a very interesting point in this song…what would you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Heflin avatar

    Ghost Town Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
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    In this sermon and text we look to the past, present, and future to interpret the meaning of the confrontation between Artemis of the Ephesians and the Gospel.

    Ghost Town Acts 19:23-41 3/12/06 PSCOC NOTE: POWER POINT PICTURES WERE USED IN THIS SERMON WHICH GREATLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE OF THE SERMON ITSELF. I USED MANY PICTURES FROM WHAT IS LEFT OF EPHESUS AND ARTEMIS’ TEMPLE TO HIGHLIGHT THE ’GHOST TOWN’ CONCEPT. I FOUND MOST OF THESE ON-LINE, BUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    Signing Your Own Declaration Of Independence

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
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    This sermon seeks to reveal just how we operate in independence because we in essence signed our own Declaration of Independence like Adam and Eve did in the Garden of Eden.

    Today, 230 years ago 13 Colonies signed the Declaration of Independence and a nation was born. The second paragraph of what they signed says, “We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    When Life Feels Bleak Press 4, 6, 3

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 24, 2007
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    God shows up in the chaos of life.

    Title: When Life Feels Bleak Press 4, 6, 3 Text: I Kings 19:1-15 Thesis: God shows up “in” the chaos. The message on the answering machine at a mental health clinic says, “Hello, and welcome to the mental health hotline. • If you are obsessive-compulsive, press 1 repeatedly. • If you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Have Any Sheets Hanging?

    Contributed by Ian Biss on Jun 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,623 views

    A message of Salvation, for the believer and the seeker.

    10/23/2005 On Wednesday I was taking a helicopter to deliver at Camp Lejeune marine corps base. When I neared the base there were fences on both sides of the road I was traveling, and on them were literally miles of sheets blowing in the wind hanging from these fences. On each ...read more

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    Denomination: Grace Brethren

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    How To Pray In The Final Hours: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 11, 2006
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     | 3,522 views

    If we truly believe that this could be our last day on earth, we ought to spend it in prayer.

    How to Pray In the Final Hours: Part 1 Text: John 17:1-5 Introduction 1. Read John 17:1-5 2. Illustration: A middle aged woman had a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. While on the operating table she had a near death experience. Seeing God, she asked "Is my time up?" God said, "No, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Praying With Great Expectation Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,353 views

    This sermon encourages believers to pray with great expectations because God sees out trials, God hears our prayers and God will deal with our enemies.

    Subject: Praying With Great Expectations Acts 12:5-25 Introduction: The graphic scene of Acts 12 is not strange to the Church. The church has always faced opposition. Since its inception, the devil has been trying to stop the church and even to destroy the church. But each persecution has cause the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Todd Stiles avatar

    Worship Passionately Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 25, 2006
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     | 4,100 views

    Let the triumphal entry teach us about what it means to have a "cup up" mentality about worship.

    “Worship Passionately” (Luke 19:28-44) I trust you have been praying about where you can serve…where and how you can give [hold up the “I’m Ready to Give” worksheet]. Eric will be standing by the ‘Serve’ banner after our services, so feel free to stop by and get connected to one of our ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    What Wait I For

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,657 views

    WHAT WAIT I FOR, the DEMAND will never be greater; WHAT WAIT I FOR, the DIRECTIONS will never be clearer; WHAT WAIT I FOR, the DAY will never be better; WHAT WAIT I FOR, the DECREES will never be surer

    WHAT WAIT I FOR Psalm 39 Psalm 39 is probably a continuation of Psalm 38. David is still in the same dreadful plight of man who has been stricken by God. It was written by David who is suffering under the stoke of God for his flagrant sin with Bathsheba and for his of Uriah, one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "No Christmas Card Is Big Enough"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,534 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve.

    “God Stole The Show” Luke 2:1-20 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Jesus’ birth announcement was proclaimed to humble shepherds whose status was only slightly higher than that of prostitutes and tax collectors! God is so different than we… God does not ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Toxic Living

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,301 views

    Instant obedience is the only kind of obedience there is; delayed obedience is disobedience. Whoever strives to withdraw from obedience, withdraws from Grace.

    Opening illustration: Picher, Oklahoma, is no more. In mid-2009, this once-bustling town of 20,000 went out of business. In the first quarter of the 1900s, Picher was a boomtown because of its abundant lead and zinc. Workers extracted the ore, which was used to help arm the US during both World ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    06 Life Encounter: It's Dangers Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 20, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,579 views

    ❶ The Dangers ❷ The Digression ❸ The Declaration ❹ The Deliverance

    - Do you ever have one of those days where nothing goes right from the time you get up until you go to bed at night? Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day — by Judith Viorst I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Do Not Be Anxious

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 19, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,357 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Lectionary 8

    2nd Sunday after Pentecost Lectionary 8 Matthew 6: 24-34 Do not be anxious 24* “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. 25* “Therefore I tell you, do not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Greg Tabor avatar

    What Is Your Motive For Serving God?

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Mar 19, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 25,052 views

    This sermon looks at the motives behind one’s service for God. King Jehu served God, but only to the extent that it served his self-interests.

    What is your motive for serving God? Pastor Greg Tabor Ridgeway Assembly of God 3/20/05, a.m. service Introduction: the Illustration of Jehu a. Jehu’s Commission from God · A prophet was sent to pronounce God’s death sentence on Ahab in 1 Kings 20:42 because of his disobedience in not killing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God