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  • John Braland avatar

    Picture This! The Net Effect Series

    Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,127 views

    Over and over and over Jesus says: The kingdom of heaven is like… Then he goes on to explain it. Before we wrap up this series we need to take a look at one more parable and it’s found in Matthew 13:47-53. This parable amplifies what has already been s

    Over the past four weeks we have been looking at word pictures that Jesus painted for us. Do you see the pictures? The kingdom of heaven is like a farmer who went out in his field to scatter his seed. Some fell on the path, some fell among the rocks, some grew up with the weeds, and some were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jun 26, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,861 views

    Jesus extends grace to all with one exception. This parable explains what blocks "grace"

    Parable of the Unforgiving Servant • Matthew 18:21-35 (NRSV)21 Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” • Peter though he was being generous by suggesting seven times as the Pharisees taught to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Avoiding Solomon's Slippery Slope

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 15,506 views

    Perhaps the fall of Solomon is one of the most distressing stories in the history of mankind. Here was a man who started out well but finished shamefully. Fifteen points.

    Avoiding Solomon’s Slippery Slope (I Kings 11:1-41) Disobedience has many biting consequences. No one’s life gives us a clearer picture of this principle than Solomon’s slippery decline. Perhaps the fall of Solomon is one of the most distressing stories in the history of mankind. Here was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The High Cost Of Being Lost

    Contributed by Michael Petty on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,839 views

    A sermon that challenges us to count the cost of living a life that has been given to the world and not to Jesus Christ

    "The High Cost Being Lost" Luke 12:16-21 I. Introduction There is an expression that we see a lot on popular youth clothing, it appears on our trucks and it even appears in some advertising. "No Fear" or as we say in the country, "Ain’t Skeered". Now I am not exactly sure where that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Remembering

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,638 views

    Why is it important to remember? I give the reason why it’s important and show 4 areas God remembers in for our benefit. A great Remebrance Day sermon, enjoy!

    Title: The Importance Of Remembering Text: I Chron 16:7-13; Job 36:22-26 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: - This week is remembrance day. - A day where we remember the sacrifices made for our freedom. - Many people gave there lives so that we could enjoy the freedoms we have today. - One ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Looking Through God's Eye's

    Contributed by Joseph Bachman on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 18,172 views

    We need to look at people not through the worlds eye’s but through God’s eye’s

    Looking through Gods Eyes By Pastor Joe Bachman 11/28/2004 How many times have we heard this statement? You need to look at things and people the way God looks at them. You have heard people say just ask yourself wwjd What would Jesus Do? Or when some one does something to you people tell you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Get Ready For Christmas - By Making Changes

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,099 views

    There are three parts to "making changes" in your life. John the Baptist shows us what they are...

    Matthew 3:1-12 “MAKING CHANGES” If NBC were to call you on the phone this afternoon, and tell you that they were coming over to your house in one hour, because they are planning to do a story on you, as part of their people-living-in-a-small-town series, what would you do to get ready? You put ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus, Man Of Joy

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,597 views

    The Joy of Jesus-and How that relates to us

    Jesus, Man of JOY John 15:11 "These things have I spoken to you that MY JOY may remain in you, and that YOUR JOY may be full!" BULLETIN BLOOPER-Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa will be speaking tonight at Calvary Memorial Church. Come tonight and hear Bertha Belch all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Restored By A King Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 150 ratings
     | 61,627 views

    Like Mephibosheth, all of us have been Crippled by a fall, sought by a King, found in a Far Country, saved for Another’s Sake, and restored to the King’s Table.

    RESTORED BY A KING The example of Mephibosheth II Samuel 9 INTRODUCTION: Today I want to examine another story from the Old Testament, and --- as I love to do --- I have found another obscure character most people don’t know much about and rarely hear preached about in a sermon. We will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Clothes Make A Man

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 16, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,094 views

    This Christmas message compares the swaddling clothes to the burial lineans of Christ.

    Clothes Make A Man Luke 2.7; 23.53; 24.12 Stand Alone Christmas Sermon December 19, 2004 FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: (Prior to worship, you’ll need one-inch strips of fabric, baby powder, & a box. Prior to beginning the message/service place the strips of cloth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Obedience Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 1, 2015
     | 11,883 views

    Remember who is in command. The key to victory is our obedience. It comes from faith in God.

    The book of Joshua records one of the most remarkable military campaigns in history. • Moses said in Deut 7 that there are 7 nations in Canaan facing Israel and all of them greater and mightier than them. • They were called fortified cities because of the massive walls surrounding ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 5, 2015
     | 17,932 views

    God's power of Resurrection is the true proof that Jesus is Lord and that Jesus is the One true Lord and savior for all mankind. But what are the effects of resurrection within us? This message will enable us to understand a deeper meaning of RESURRECTION

    The Power of the Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15: 3-8; Philippians 3:7-11, John 11:23 1 Corinthians 15 3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    "May I Introduce You To The Unknown God?" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 22, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,000 views

    This sermon deals with the Apostle Paul coming to the city of Athens and finding the city full of idols, and temples to pagan gods. In the midst of that, he directs them from what they Had labelled as "The Unknown God" and points them to the true

    “MAY I INTRODUCE YOU TO THE UNKNOWN GOD?” Acts 17:16-34 Dorn Ridge Church Of Christ March 22, 2015 Audio link to listen to the sermon: http://chirb.it/BewMGv INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning as we look to the Word of God we are going to see the gospel of Christ come to a city with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,952 views

    This is the difference between the fruit of faithfulness, and the gift of faith.

    We are continuing with the series on the fruit of the Spirit. “The fruit of the Spirit is . . . FAITHFULNESS . . .” Today we are looking at the fruit of faithfulness. It is very close to the spiritual gift of faith. So to make sure there is no confusion between faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    If A Man Dies Shall He Live Again? (Easter)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 1, 2015
    based on 41 ratings
     | 20,975 views

    Many ask the ancient question that Job asked so long ago:"If a man dies, shall he live again?" That is one of the most important questions that we could ever ask, for life is our most precious possession.

    It is Easter. The day that we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A time when Alleluias fill the air: ....Beloved ... You know the response: Alleluia Christ is Risen..... The Lord is Risen in Deed Alleluia. We have hope through the resurrection. Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican