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  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Fathers Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,186 views

    Becoming the dad you were created to be.

    22, September 2002 Dakota Community Church All The Kings Men Part: 3 – Fathers Introduction: TRUTH: If the role of husband is the most important one you will play this side of heaven then the role of “dad” is definitely #2 What if you don’t like this series and you want to be free from God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    I Saw The Light

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 20, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 19,051 views

    The Pharisees tries to turn out the light. Jesus simply turned up the wattage.

    Question: How many Episcopalians does it take to change a light bulb? Aswer: TWELVE - one to do the work and 11 to serve on the committee. Question: How many Church of Christ members does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: THREE - one to convince the light bulb to change and 2 to carry the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rex S. Wignall avatar

    Lessons Of Loneliness

    Contributed by Rex S. Wignall on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 14,956 views

    First in a series from J. Ellsworth Kalas’ book, IF EXPERIENCE IS SUCH A GOOD TEACHER, WHY DO I KEEP REPEATING THE COURSE?"

    The Lessons of Loneliness By Rex S. Wignall, Chaplain, Valley Christian Home Genesis 2:8-9, 15-25; Matthew 27:45-46; Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction to the Series: A few years ago, a teacher of preaching named Ellsworth Kalas wrote a book with a catchy title: If Experience Is Such A Good ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Narrow Way Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 29, 2002
    based on 251 ratings
     | 35,914 views

    This message is for those of you who have read and sung and listened to people talk about Jesus for years without meeting him personally.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 36 “The Narrow Way” Luke 13:22-30 You see them every Sunday when dressed in their Sunday best they respectfully make their way into the worship service. They sing the words projected on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    What Does It Take? [gospel - Assurance - Simple - Simplicity - Faith]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 155 ratings
     | 15,796 views

    Gospel pollution and what it takes to truly be saved. Link included to Formatted Text, Powerpoint, and Handout.

    What Does It Take? Acts 15:1-11 If someone were to walk up to you on the street and ask you out of the blue, “how can I be saved?”, what would you say? Would you know how to answer them? What would you say it would take for them to be born again? This is no small question…for the correct answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Lawnmowers Or Motorcycles?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 81 ratings
     | 9,605 views

    A sermon that shows the more risks one takes, the more one is fulfilled in life. And, the more risk a Christian takes for Christ, the more fulfillling His walk with the Lord will be.

    The word “walk” in the Bible often symbolizes the way in which we live; the way we act; and the way we conduct ourselves. It often depicts life as a journey, and it shows that Christians are people who travel around to other places. To ‘walk by faith’ is actually to live in the ’confident ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Confession Of Our Sin Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 26, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,234 views

    Fifth sermon in a series on the Lord’s Prayer based on a booklet by Partners in Ministry.

    THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST June 26, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 6:12 "Confession of our Sin" Hazel Motes was ten when he talked his way into a carnival sideshow tent and saw a naked woman slithering around “in a box lined with black cloth.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Cross Dynamic Of Discipelship Development

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,091 views

    The cross is not a call to passive acceptance, it is a call to salvation as a gift and faithful obedience in loving response.

    The Cross Dynamic of Discipleship Development John 15:16-27 (16) ¡§You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. (17) This is my command: Love each other. (18) ¡§If the world hates ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A Portrait Of The Bread - Communion - Lord’s Supper

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 351 ratings
     | 39,101 views

    For preaching prior to Communion/The Lord’s Supper. Link included to Formatted Text Version, Handout, and Powerpoint Template. See Also: "A Portrait of The Blood."

    A Portrait of the Bread John 6:31-35; 48-51; 58 [Israel is referring back to Exodus16: 1-21; 31] It’s a beautiful symbol of Jesus, come down from above. Christ is the bread of life. It’s how we live. Man alive! Where God guides, He provides. And where He leads, He feeds! He didn’t bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perseverance For Christ

    Contributed by Elijah Stepp on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,713 views

    Persevering for Christ - Continuing in our Christian Walk

    “Perseverance for Christ” (Elijah Stepp, Jr.) Choice of opening Illustration………………. Introduction Perseverance is a term which may be over-utilized. Explaining what it takes for a team to win a game, a coach may say perseverance is required. A boss may tell employees perseverance is required ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    Birthmarks Of A Believer (D) Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 22, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,110 views

    Series inspired by What every Christian Ought to Know by Adrian Rogers and Saved without a Doubt by John Macarthur

    Sermon Series: “Blessed Assurance” Sermon #5: “Birthmarks of a Believer (D)” Text: I John 5:13 OPENING JOKE: “Lamb’s Book of Life” On the way home from Vacation Bible School, Melissa asked her mother if they could stop by the library. The question seemed peculiar so Nora Newport asked her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Turner avatar

    A Message From Hell

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 24, 2005
    based on 80 ratings
     | 17,765 views

    We need to take heed to the message delivered to us from hell.

    A Message From Hell Luke 16:19-31 Joke: A husband and wife were traveling down the road in a car. They were in a heated argument when without warning they were in a horrendous auto accident. They both died. The wife arrived in heaven, and was met at the gates of heaven by St. Peter........your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make It Real

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,508 views

    With the wave and craze of reality shows, is there really any need to really be real? God wants us to GET REAL with him! Here’s how!

    Make It Real! Exodus 33:11-23 I love the story about the little girl who went to Sunday School. When she came home with her Sunday School papers, she & her mom were leafing through them & they came to a picture of Jesus. Her mother asked, "Do you know who that is?" She said, "Well, I don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Love Is Humble Series

    Contributed by Greg Griffin on Jul 28, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,882 views

    This series is an indepth study of the Love Chapter, and verses have the power to strengthen and even repair our relationships. This sermon focuses on humility.

    Love is All We Need Love is Humble July 24, 2005 A young woman went to her pastor and said, "Pastor, I have a terrible sin in my life, and I need your help. I come to church on Sunday and can’t help thinking I’m the prettiest girl in the congregation. I know I ought not think that, but I can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    If It Feels Good... Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,834 views

    Let’s face it, following feelings instead of biblically informed faith fractures fellowship and destroys discipline. The Corinthian catastrophy has only one cure: Christ.

    You heard about the scientists who stopped using laboratory rats for certain experiments and began using preachers, didn’t you? The reason, they said, is because there are some things that even a rat won’t do. People do the most unbelievable things! I read a strange article in a news magazine: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ