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  • David Yarbrough avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 20, 2002
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    Four examples of prayer from the early church.

    Intro: A bus driver and a minister were standing in line to get into heaven. The bus driver approached the gate and St. Peter said, "Welcome, I understand you were a bus driver. Since I’m in charge of housing, I believe I have found the perfect place for you. See that mansion over the hilltop? It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beware Of The Snare

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,569 views

    A warning against the subtility of temptation. I took my inspiration from the beginning of deer season and worked it into a sermon.

    Beware of the Snare Psalms 91:1-3 – “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” “I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.” “ Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Narnia: Aslan's On The Move... Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 16, 2005
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    3rd in 4 part series using "The Chronicles of Narnia" as a springboard to Biblical truths about Christmas.

    “ASLAN’S ON THE MOVE...” The Chronicles of Christmas - Week 3 Hebrews 10:5-7, Revelation 5:5 INTRODUCTION TO THE SERMON: (After :32 video intro) What would Christmas be like without Christ? Think about that for a second. If Jesus Christ had not been born, for most in America, would there even ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Biblically Sent Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    The Word of God under the illumination of the Holy Spirit gives us guidelines for nurturing, organizing and training those who are responding to the high calling of missionary work.

    Turn your Bibles to Acts 13:1-3 Title: Biblically Sent Theme: Enjoying the Protection of Healthy Oversight Series: Laboring Together With God Listen as I read Acts 13:1-3, “In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Role-Model Saints" Romans Pt. 14 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 14, 2007
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    Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

    “Role-model Saints” Romans pt. 14 Opening Illustration: Role model video Illustration from Blue Fish TV – Cassie Bernell Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Questions On Prayer Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
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    Answers to key questions about prayer

    Questions on Prayer II November 23, 2003 Joke: An elderly man in Phoenix calls his son in New York and says, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough." "Pop, what are you talking about?" the son screams. "We can’t stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Christ: Faithful Son" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 1, 2008
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    Sermon 8 in a study in HEBREWS

    ”Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession; 2 He was faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was in all His house. 3 For He has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, by just so much as the builder of ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Andy Flowers avatar

    Salvation- The Reality Of God's Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
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    Series in Romans

    Text: Romans 3:21-26 Title: Salvation- The Reality of God’s Righteousness Romans 3:21-31 21 But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been manifested, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, 22 even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,992 views

    42nd in a series from Ephesians. We are to imitate the love of God as demonstrated by Jesus.

    At the 2006 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, Steve Bridges appeared alongside of President George Bush. You’re probably asking, “Who is Steve Bridges?” I could tell you who he is, but instead, let’s watch and see. [Clip from White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner showing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Experiencing Easter”

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
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    Deals with not just celebrating Easter but experiencing it by placing your faith in Jesus Christ who is alive!

    “EXPERIENCING EASTER” TEXT: LUKE 23:32-43 Sunday, April 11, 2004 Now I will talk to the adults [sermon follows children’s message] about the meaning of Easter and having an Easter experience. There are three movies I want you to think about. The first one is It’s a Wonderful Life - George ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Grief Gauge Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 21,231 views

    5th in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

    THE GRIEF GAUGE Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 6 PSALM 116:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Paul Harvey tells the true story of a lady who went to a newspaper to report the death of her husband. She took a glowing four page report to the obituary counter. Upon seeing it, the news clerk said, "Ma’am, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Steve Moldenhauer avatar

    Narnia: The Triumph Of Aslan - An Example Of True Love Series

    Contributed by Steve Moldenhauer on Dec 31, 2005
     | 3,505 views

    A look at the character of the Lord Jesus Christ as portrayed by Aslan in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis.

    The Triumph of Aslan - An Example of True Love What is your view of God? J.B. Phillips wrote a book a few years ago titled, “Your God Is too Small.” In it he describes the different negative ideas we have of God; Resident Policeman, Grand Old Man; Managing Director… [To that I could add, Nagging ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Hanson avatar

    Narnia: The Stone Table Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Jan 2, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,497 views

    Part 3 in a series on The Chronicles of Narnia is a basic look at the sacrifice of Jesus, and leads into communion.

    For the past couple of weeks we’ve been talking about Finding God in Narnia. We’ve been looking at The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – either the movie or the book – and we’ve been drawing out of them some Christian themes that we can learn from. Two weeks ago we look ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    It�s Not About The Gifts

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 14, 2009
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     | 3,046 views

    Gifts, even good gifts such as family and Christmas traditions, are only a shadow of the Giver.

    Christmas � It�s Not About the Gifts TCF Sermon December 13, 2009 When we think of Christmas, it brings to mind many different things perhaps different things for each of us. Of course, the good, Christian answer to the question, what do you think of when you think of Christmas, is that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Servant Is Listening

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,218 views

    Prayer with God also involves listening to what He has said and to the ways He continues to direct us.

    1. Title: Your Servant is Listening 2. Text: I Samuel 3 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, April 17, 2005 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that prayer is also a part of our “tuning in to God,” not just us speaking to Him. And for them to understand how to listen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ