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  • Richard Goble avatar

    Why Should I Be Thankful?

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,714 views

    Fours reasons to be thankful as illustrated by the ten lepers who were cleansed.

    Why Should I Be Thankful? Luke 17:11-19 Introduction Illustration: Things To Be Thankful For * for automatic dishwashers. They make it possible to get out of the kitchen before the family comes in for their after-dinner snacks. * for husbands who attack small repair jobs around the house. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    Thanksgiving: Are You Thankful?

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,292 views

    This sermon looks at the story of the lepers and challenges believers to always remember to give thanks to the Lord.

    Thanksgiving: Are You Thankful? Luke 17:11-19 Introduction Today we are celebrating our annual Thanksgiving dinner and church founding anniversary Just in case you didn’t know, our church was founded in November 1951 and so this is our 56th ministry year at Trinity. Special to me because it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul George avatar

    Salvation By Faith

    Contributed by Paul George on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,395 views

    What faith is it through which we are saved

    Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace you have been saved, through faith, and that not of youselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.” All the blessings which God has bestowed upon mankind flow from His grace or favor; His free, undeserved favor. We can not lay ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Lord, Always Give Us This Bread!

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 138 ratings
     | 13,967 views

    This sermon is the lectionary text for 8th. Sunday after Pentecost, Year B, and is really a Salvation message

    LORD, ALWAYS GIVE US THIS BREAD”—JOHN 6:22-35 Bread is the most common of all foods. My Mother always called it, “the staff of life.” Perhaps Leviticus 26:26 is the basis for this designation: “When I break your staff of bread, ten women will bake your bread in one oven, and they will bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Smith avatar

    Following Our Call

    Contributed by Christopher Smith on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,415 views

    We all wait for that call from God, but what do we do when it comes?

    When we hear God’s call, but do not head. The reading this week is a little longer than last, but I decided it was important to read the entire first chapter of Jonah. Everyone is familiar with the story of Jonah being swallowed by the whale, but perhaps not everyone knows why. As we can see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    6keys To Godly Relationships. Key#4 Forgiving

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 28, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,149 views

    An elderly person once said, "To have a long relationship, you must have a short memory." Let’s discover the value of forgiveness in Godly relationships.

    It has been said that real friends are those who, when you have made a fool of yourself, don’t feel you’ve done a permanent job. An elderly person was quoted that if you want to have a long relationship with anyone, you need a short memory. Tell story Ananias; pray. I. Forgiveness is a response ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Were Like Sheep Going Astray

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,519 views

    Easter 4(A) - We were like sheep going astray BUT our Good Shepherd bore our sins so that we may follow in his steps.

    WE WERE LIKE SHEEP GOING ASTRAY (Outline) April 29, 2007 - EASTER 4 - 1 Peter 2:19-25 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: There are all kinds of voices that we hear calling to us in our lives. There is the voice of human wisdom. Human wisdom likes to say, “My ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Christ Cleansing The Temple Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 111 ratings
     | 45,185 views

    If Christ showed such zeal in cleansing an earthly temple, He will use zeal in cleansing another temple, the believer’s life, also.

    JOHN 2: 13-17 CHRIST CLEANSING THE TEMPLE The other Evangelists do not record this cleansing of the Temple at the beginning of Christ’s ministry, but, as we all know, tell of a similar act at the very close of Jesus’ ministry (Mt. 21:12f; Mk. 11:15-17; Lk. 19:45f). John, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Afraid Of?

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,059 views

    Things we can fear

    INTRO: What do these have in common? -Joseph Stalin -Women drivers (??? Sexist!!!) -Adolph Hitler -Teenage drivers -God -Flying in an airplane -Satan -Going out on your first blind date -Darkness to a child -Getting married -An angry boss -Getting into a fight Answer: Fear! TITLE: What Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be "In Christ"?

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 21, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,903 views

    This sermon seeks to contrast the difference in the persons life who is "in Christ" as opposed to one who is "in Adam" from the perspective of The Exchanged Life.

    In those four verses what phrase is referred to three times? It’s the phrase “in Christ” or “in Him” meaning Christ. So my question and the subject of this sermon is: “What does it mean to be in Christ?” For a couple of weeks now, I’ve talked about what it means to be “in Adam.” In fact, 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    The Right Personal Conclusion Of The Incarnation

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 1, 2007
     | 3,139 views

    Jesus came to us as a person to save us

    The right Personal conclusion of the Incarnation Philippians 2:5-11 John 1:1-5, 14 If we want to enter into the spirit and celebration of Christmas in Christian worship, we must focus our attention on the event of the incarnation, which is the heart of the Christmas message. Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Zak Saenz avatar

    Romans 8:5-11

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,760 views

    Romans 8:5-11

    Romans 8:5-11 Last week we looked at verses 1-4 and today we will look at verses 5-11 I was thinking the other day as I was flipping around on TV stopping at several of the many so called religious programs that were on, that this world has created for itself many of what I would call “a la ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Search Me Oh God And See If There Be Any Offensive Way In Me And Lead Me In

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 13,254 views

    Even though exploratory surgery is not pleasant it is occasionally necessary. Just as David asked God to search him for any sin of omission or commission so we need to allow God to run a diagostic check on our hearts and minds. When we allow the Lord to d

    Search Me Oh God and See if There be Any Offensive Way In Me and Lead Me in the Everlasting Way (Psa. 139:23,24) "Search me, O God and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting." (NIV) (Psa 139:23,24) Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andy Almendarez avatar

    The Wish Book

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,050 views

    Exploring ways Christians have misused the Bible, and discover techniques for finding in the scriptures the messages God is wanting to convey.

    The Wish Book 2 Timothy 3:16 Thesis: Exploring ways Christians have misused the Bible, and discover techniques for finding in the scriptures the messages God is wanting to convey. By now most department stores have sent out their Christmas catalogs and Wish books. Some stores sent them out as ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Revival

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,488 views

    A simple revival message on the things that make churches settle for less than God’s best.

    Revival Message Sunday, October 23, 2005 Pastor Brian Matherlee Key verse: “Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.”—1 Peter 2:2-3 [Play video intro, “Spoiled Milk” from Sermonspice ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan