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  • John Williams III avatar

    Teddy, (One Of The Least Of These ...)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,095 views

    This sermon addresses how we "put periods where God puts commas".

    TEDDY, (one of the least of these) Text: Matthew 25:31-46 There is a wonderful quotation was given to one Christian lay person from a pastor. It goes like this: “Don’t put a period where God put a comma”. The lay person wanted to know the source of such a profound statement. The pastor’s ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Making Sense Of It All

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,172 views

    Why do major disasters happen in God’s world? How can we make sense of it as Christians

    By Michael Prabaharan This sermon is rated R18. It contains strong violence, adult themes and disturbing content. Making sense of the week that was Our reading from Matthew reminds us of one aspect of the Christmas story that doesn’t get much airplay. The visit of the Magi in search of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Duane Smith avatar

    The Church And Ministry Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,680 views

    The chuch does not need more programs that do not work, it needs ministries that are geared to meet needs. Those who are a part of the church need to be involved in serving and ministering to others. The two make a perfect match. So, how do we make thi

    THE CHURCH AND MINISTRY Acts 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: A. The Church – what is it all about? 1. Many answers could be given 2. But if we look at it from strictly a biblical perspective – what is it all about? a. Well, the first and obvious answer would be to bring glory to God – but that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Taking On A New Identity In Christ"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,220 views

    Too many times we allow old labels to stick tightly even after we have come to Christ. How can we get old negative labels off so that we can become what Christ intended for us to be?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree August 14, 2005 Taking on a New Identity in Christ Judges6:11-24 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture talks about the most unlikely person in the world to be a leader and deliverer of Israel. Gideon at this point had a painful past that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    We Need Dreamers To Arise!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,495 views

    God will meet us at our level of expectation! We need so igniters to help the church claim God’s promises for us.

    WE NEED SOME DREAMERS TO ARISE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WE NEED DREAMERS IN OUR FAMILIES AND IN OUR CHURCHES. GOD HAD A PLAN AND LIFTED UP JOSEPH TO DREAM AND SUSTAIN HIS FAMILY. A. Jacob married Leah and worked another 7 years to marry Rachel. Joseph had 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bill Burnett avatar

    The Light Of Christmas For Your Dark Days

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,794 views

    Jesus came as a light to our dark world

    THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS FOR YOUR DARK DAYS One of my favorite times at Christmas is the lights. It all starts around November in the stores. It seems that every weekend more and more lights go up. It is interesting… December 21st is the Winter Solstice - the longest night of the year. During ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Blessings In A Box Of Bones

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,729 views

    During this holiday season we need to reflect on the blessings of God. The blessings of God come in different shapes and sizes and they are immeasurable and innumerable. This Christmas, we should consider the blessings that are found in a box of bones.

    James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. BLESSINGS IN A BOX OF BONES By James O. Davis Gen. 15:13-14; 50:22-30; Heb. 11:22 Introduction: During this holiday season we need to reflect on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Beware: Wet Blankets Can Smother Your Dreams!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,039 views

    Hazael put a wet blanket over the king’s head and killed him. The preacher cried. Often someone or something will try to be a wet blanket and smother our dreams. Dream on! Dream big!More or less?

    A WET BLANKET ON YOUR DREAMS?! DEAL WITH MORE OR LESS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS A TWO PART LESSON. I. WITH A WET BLANKET THE HOPES AND HEALING WAS HINDERED. A. Consider the wet blanket treatment? CHRISTIAN LIFE IS NOT EXTINCT, BUT CHRISTIAN LIFE CAN BE SMOTHERED WITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Looking Through The Kaleidoscope Series

    Contributed by Jeff Foster on May 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,539 views

    An expository sermon on Ephesians 1.3-14. The sermon is particularly focused on the "Godhead" as presented in the passage. Three more sermons from these verses will follow.

    Looking through the Kaleidoscope Ephesians 1.3-14 Jeff Foster (Cortez, Colorado) Do you like grand beginnings? Star Wars; Baseball’s Opening Day; New Year’s Eve/Day; Weddings. Paul’s letter to the Ephesian church has a grand beginning. Ephesians 1.3-14 forms just one sentence in the Greek ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Emmanuel

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,106 views

    In these 25 verses, most of which do read something like a phone directory, we have the theological stage set for all of the rest of Matthew’s gospel. And not only is the shape set forth for the rest of the gospel, the shape and form of the entire New Te

    Emmanuel Matthew 1 It was December 1944. Dietrich Bonhoeffer found himself celebrating his last Christmas on the earth. He was only 39. He had been a German pastor. Now, he was a Nazi war criminal. It was Christmas time. And he was pensive, with pen in hand, over his little diary. And the thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Principles To Build Upon: Involvement Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,280 views

    The involvment of every member is vital to the church’s success.

    Principles to Build Upon: Involvement Introduction: I heard about an elderly man who went to his doctor for a physical. The doctor checked him out thoroughly. He told the elderly fellow that he was basically in good health for his age, but also gave him some guidelines concerning his lifestyle. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Away From The Manger

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 24, 2007
     | 3,363 views

    It is too easy to get distracted by an intellectual search for Jesus. Tonight is about being drawn to the manger to experience Christ.

    Away From the Manger Matthew 2:1-12 Christmas Eve, 2007 A social worker was called in on a case that involved a family which was unable to take care of their personal health needs. Specifically, they had trouble remembering to take their medicine. Now that is not an unusual problem for many ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Riaan de Villiers avatar

    The Seventh Day

    Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,799 views

    I know that we all have heard that God rested on the 7th day and blessed the day He on which He rested. God rested and God blessed it.

    Genesis 2:1 – 3 I know that we all have heard that God rested on the 7th day and blessed the day He on which He rested. God rested and God blessed it. Exodus 31:12 – 17 God said that they must keep His Sabbath because it is a sign. Then the Bible says that God was refreshed. Refreshed = ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Thomas avatar

    Don't Abort Your Blessing

    Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,151 views

    Expect God to perform a miracle in your life

    House of Judah Ministries 1970 Parker road St. Louis Mo. 63136 Pastor James THOMAS 11/01/2006 Don’t abort your blessing Heb 6:13-15 (KJV) 13 For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, 14 Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Devon Witherspoon avatar

    When Jesus Appears In A Dead Situation

    Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,255 views

    A solution for all of our dead situations in our lives

    When Jesus appears in a Dead Situation Prayer Main verse: John 11:17-22 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already. [18] Now Bethany was nigh unto Jerusalem, about fifteen furlongs off: [19] And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to comfort them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist