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  • Clarence Peters avatar

    Training A Healthy Conscience

    Contributed by Clarence Peters on Jul 23, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,839 views

    Conscience is a gift of God to keep us morally safe, at peace, and connected to Him.

    Text: topical Function: The listener will pay heightened attention to conscience, confessing where needed. You may know the feeling. You tell your parents you’re going one place, when really you’re going to another. You take cash to avoid taxes. You spread a story about someone. You break a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Resurrection And The Life Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 12,276 views

    This is part 5 in a series I did on the 7 "I Am" statements of Jesus in John.

    June 15, 2003 John 11:1-44 “The Resurrection and the Life” INTRO Our text for the morning is John 11; we have a lengthy section of text, and so I’ve asked the Praise Team to help me with the reading of the Scripture this morning. If you’d like to turn in your Bibles and follow along, that’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Good Grief Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 18,110 views

    The Life of Abraham, Part 9 of 10.

    GOOD GRIEF (GENESIS 23) Charlie Brown of the popular Peanuts comic strip has a habit of blurting out two words whenever he is stuck, trapped or frustrated. His favorite expression is “Good grief!” Death or bereavement in the family is a hurting, devastating and overwhelming affair. Recovering ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Seasoning The Season Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,906 views

    The opeing message that kicks off a six part series on making Christ more central in our Christmas celebrations.

    Seasoning the Season TEXT: Luke 2: 9-14; Hebrews 9: 1-10 Sunday, November 24,2002 I’m always confused about this service because there are two things that need to be accomplished at the same time. Advent begins next Sunday and if we are to get the most out of our Advent season, it is important ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Go Fish

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,545 views

    Call of Andrew, Peter, Jamess and John. Some emphasis on Andrew

    Linda (from Pulpit with frustration) – Tim. Tim! It’s your turn. Don’t you think that you should be up here? Tim (from first pew) – That’s OK. I can see from here. Linda – But you’re supposed to be giving the sermon. Tim – I thought that I’d just watch. Somebody else will do it. You did a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith Promise: Promised By Faith

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 31, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,056 views

    Annual Faith Promise commitment message

    Philippians 4:19 Faith Promise: Promised by Faith Woodlawn Baptist Church January 31, 2005 Introduction I want to welcome each of you to our services today. To our guests, I want to say that it is good to have you in our presence. Today is a special day of the year for Woodlawn members, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unrighteous Gentiles Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Feb 20, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,020 views

    Unrighteous Gentiles

    1:18-30 opens up a new section in Romans. After introducing the righteousness which comes from God (1:17), a theme he develops at length (3:21-5:21), Paul presents the overwhelming evidence of man’s sinfulness, underscoring how desperately he needs this righteousness that only God can provide. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Three Starting Points To Experience Easter Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Mar 29, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,518 views

    Since Jesus resurrected and is still alive today, we can experience Him the same way as Mary, the disciples and Thomas did. There are 3 ways to start experience Easter in our lives today: Love Jesus, Trust Him and Seek Him among His Followers.

    [Before the message, welcome the guests and instruct them to fill out the welcome cards (to be used at the ending invitation).] {Beginning: 1st hand vs. 2nd hand experience}[i] Good morning! With me up here are ML and MP. Both of them are best friend with one another; and both have a certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Little Is Much When God Is In It Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 28,332 views

    # 18 in series. In this miracle that Jesus performs are three truths to be discovered.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 18 “Little Is Much When God Is In It!” John 6:1-15 “After these things Jesus went over the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. (2) Then a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In On The Secret Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,212 views

    Seventh in a series taken from Ephesians 1, this series delves into the riches that we know through our relationship with Christ.

    18 I know very well how foolish the message of the cross sounds to those who are on the road to destruction. But we who are being saved recognize this message as the very power of God. 19 As the Scriptures say, "I will destroy human wisdom and discard their most brilliant ideas." 20 So where ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Love God Hates Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,967 views

    In this sermon we notice that John gives his readers both assurance and a warning.

    Introduction: A. One day a group of 1st graders took a tour of a hospital. 1. The person who had guided them on the tour then opened it up for questions. 2. One little fellow asked, “How come the people who work here are always washing their hands?” 3. After the giggles had subsided, the tour-guide ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer: Our God Connection

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,170 views

    A very basic sermon on prayer

    Prayer: Our God Connection Men have always been in search of power. From the beginning of civilization, men and women have spent time and energy trying to figure out how to find and harness power. From the power of animals, fire, wind, sun, water, coal, steam, electricity, to nuclear energy, men ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Challenges Of Being A Cheerful Giver

    Contributed by Joseph Betz on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,142 views

    Lay Sermon on Stewardship. The focus is on the historical and social responsibility of being a Christian and giving and does not mention biblical tithing.

    "The Challenges of Being a Cheerful Giver" Sermon Preached by Joseph A. Betz Setauket Presbyterian Church, NY October 22, 2006 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 The Apostle Paul writes, "God loves a cheerful giver." The original Greek word he used was hilaron for cheerful, which translates into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard Cathers avatar

    Genesis 6 Series

    Contributed by Richard Cathers on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,934 views

    Verse by verse study of Genesis 6

    Genesis 6 Sunday Morning Bible Study December 10, 2006 Introduction A preacher, ending his sermon, announced that he would preach on Noah and his Ark on the following Sunday and gave the scriptural reference for the congregation to read ahead of time. A couple of mean boys noticed something ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Greg Hanson avatar

    The Cost Of Following Jesus

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,326 views

    We often think of Jesus as being the Prince of Peace. So what did He mean when He said He came to bring a sword?

    Let me ask you something… when you think about Jesus, what are some characteristics that come to mind? PARTICIPATION (Loving, gentle, kind, forgiving…) That’s the Jesus most of us think about. That’s the Lord and God we want to know… one who’s compassionate, caring, understanding, generous. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan