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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Construction

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 23, 2005
    based on 79 ratings
     | 8,079 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Building your house upon the Rock

    2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 4 Matthew 7: 21-29 Romans 3:22-28 "Construction" 21 ¶ "Not every one who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ’Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    All Roads Lead To Heaven--Right?

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on May 23, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,300 views

    The world is rapidly changing. Among those changes are people’s views toward religion. While it used to be choice between Methodist, Baptist, Christian Church, etc., people now find themselves trying to decide between Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, etc.

    ALL ROADS LEAD TO HEAVEN–RIGHT? Acts 17:16-34 INTRODUCTION: ILL> A stranger entered the church service in the middle of the sermon and seated himself in the back pew. After a while he began to fidget. Leaning over to a white-haired man at his side, evidently an old member of the congregation, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "What Is So Important About The Trinity?" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 20, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,523 views

    How can we understand the Trinity and why are three persons so important to us today?

    Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches Trinity Sunday May 22, 2005 “What’s So Important About the Trinity?” Ephesians 2:13-22 INTRODUCTION: Today is Trinity Sunday, however, the word “trinity” is not mentioned in the Bible. We say, “I believe in the “Trinity” but what does that mean? Have you ever thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Marriage Made In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,718 views

    Jesus quotes that passage of scripture and then adds a statement to it. Most wedding ceremonies conclude with those extra words. “What God has put together, let no one tear asunder.” Both Jesus’ words and Christian wedding ceremonies emphasize a cent

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series A Marriage Made in Heaven Genesis 2:18-25 Jesus quotes that passage of scripture and then adds a statement to it. Most wedding ceremonies conclude with those extra words. “What God has put ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Top Ten Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,960 views

    I want to call each of you to commit yourself to helping strengthen the foundations that make our families strong and secure. I know of no better way to do this than to return to the very beginning. Let’s review the Ten Commandments. I know I am preach

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series 2006 God’s Top Ten: Strengthening the Foundation Exodus 20:1-17 It happens unexpectedly. The process actually takes place slowly over weeks, and months, even years. On the surface, everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Amazing Grace - Two Things I Know!

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,693 views

    Amazing Grace Sunday Sermon

    VIDEO CLIP – Amazing Grace tells the story of the remarkable life of the British abolitionist William Wilberforce (1759-1833). This a biography chronicles Wilberforce’s extraordinary role as a human rights activist, cultural reformer, Christian, and member of Parliament. At the center of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Totally Clean Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,603 views

    How a Leper’s life was changed by meeting Jesus’ face to face.

    Totally Clean “face to Face” Sermon series Sunday June 24th 2007 Intro: We have a play set in our back yard, and under it the kids have seen it as great fun to dig up the dirt. They love to sit out there and play in the dirt. And the only thing greater than playing in dirt is playing in mud. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Changed Heart Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
     | 6,124 views

    The Thief crucified beside Jesus was forever changed with his face to face encounter with the Saviour.

    A Changed Heart Series: “face to Face” Sunday sermon / July 15th Intro: the man we are looking into today isn’t even named in Scripture. He came face to Face with Jesus in the most horrible way. They were crucified together. And actually there were three men crucified that day. The Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gluttony Is A Lifestyle Choice

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,240 views

    This sermon picks up on the problem of gluttony in the west today and exposes the pitfalls of such a lifestyle.

    Proverbs 23:19 - 21 Gluttony is a lifestyle I wonder if you have seen that great scene in the the Monty python film where there is a man over indulging himself with food to the disgust of the waiter. As the gentlemen eats he’s get fatter and fatter to the point where he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words Of Integrity Series

    Contributed by James May on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,210 views

    #20 in the Book of James Series. Integrity must be the mark of every true Christian. We must watch the words we speak lest we ruin that integrity.

    20 Words of Integrity The Book of James By Pastor Jim May James 5:12 Several years ago, a man in Long Beach, California went into a fried chicken place and bought a couple of chicken dinners for himself and his date late one afternoon. The young cashier at the counter inadvertently gave him ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    A Cause Worth Dying For Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,874 views

    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. found a cause worth dying for. It was the cause of Christ in taking a stand for justice and liberty for all.

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. A Cause Worth Dying For By Rev. Greg ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Qualifications For Servant-Leadership Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 56 ratings
     | 19,095 views

    A Deacon ordination message. Character and spirituality are the essential indicators in the selection of church leaders. They are to lead through their service to God, His ministers, and His local church.

    1 Timothy 3:8-13 QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVANT-LEADERSHIP [Mark 10:42-45 / Acts 6:1-6] During local, state, and national election campaigns, voters are barraged by the claims of candidates who attempt to convince the electorate that they are the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    Basin Theology Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,078 views

    # 35 in series. The Lord and His disciples are in the Upper Room it is now just hours before his death. It is a crucial time and there is much truth that He wants to pass on to them.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 35 “Basin Theology” John 13:1-17 The Lord and His disciples are in the Upper Room it is now just hours before his death. It is a crucial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A Separate Message

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 7, 2010
    based on 55 ratings
     | 16,597 views

    Separation. What is it? What does it mean? How do I become separated? Separated from what? Unto what? And why? Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    A Separate Message 2 Corinthians 6:11-18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SeparateMessage.html Separation. What is it? What does it mean? How do I become separated? Separated from what? Unto what? And why? These are some heavy questions to ponder, and this passage does not answer all these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 8, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,972 views

    What exactly did Jesus mean when he said "Peace be with you"?

    19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist