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  • Samuel Stone avatar

    Heaven Rejoices When People Repent

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007
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     | 3,890 views

    In the scripture we read this morning (Luke 15:1-10), Jesus tells two parables that have to do with sought and found.

    Luke 15:1-10 The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with the company’s main computer. He dialed the employee’s home telephone number and was greeted with a child’s whisper, "Hello?" Feeling put out at the inconvenience of having to talk to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Nailing Down The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
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     | 3,015 views

    Paul calls us to allow Christ to nail down the lose parts of our life so we can be more effective for Jesus

    Nailing Down the Christian Life Colossians 3:5-11 April 29, 2007 Morning Service This message was adapted from materials in SpringLife disrtibuted by Wesleyan Church World Headquarters Introduction Soon after Augustine’s conversion, he was walking down the street in Milan, Italy. There he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Unmasking Of Halloween

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 179 ratings
     | 38,724 views

    An attempt to remind believers concerning the true nature of Halloween and some alternatives to celbrating this time of year.

    One Halloween night, a little boy, dressed in a devil costume knocked on my door wanting candy. When I saw him, I thought to myself, ’how sad it is that our society encourages children to dress up as Satan and other evil personalities. Don’t parents realize that Satan is real and not some sort of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Approach To Worship Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Nov 25, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,649 views

    Is there a right or wrong way to approach God’s throne? This sermon looks at what Jesus says is the appropriate posture for worship.

    The Approach to Worship Text: John 4:20-26 Introduction: A couple had two boys, 8 and 10, who were always getting into trouble. The parents were certain if any mischief occurred in the community their two young sons were involved. They were at a loss as to what to do about their behavior. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Overflowing Joy Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,565 views

    The concluding sermon of Nehemiah that considers the result of a life built with God at the center: When We Build with God at the Center, We will Overflow with Joy in all Things.

    (This is especially from 12:43ff) Today we come to the end of our study in Nehemiah—not that we have mined all the truths therein—we have only TOUCHED on chapter 13, which ends the book on a bit of a downer—seeing what happens when people don’t stay dedicated to God But that is NOT our focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing Kids God's Way Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,398 views

    Parents have an awesome task. I am confident that every parent here felt the weight of that responsibility the first time they held their child. Everyone mother and father—and grandmother and grandfather—knows what I am talking about. If we feel over

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series 2006 Growing Kids God’s Way Luke 2:21, 39-42, 51-52 Introduction: The most powerful job in the world is not the president of the United States, the Secretary General of the United Nations, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mary, The Mother Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 9,242 views

    Lenten series on characters at the cross

    We Were There - Mary, The Mother Of Jesus Bible Reading: John 19: 16b - 27 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Belong here, and you are a member of one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Church - God's 'remnant'

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 35 ratings
     | 50,917 views

    A sermon shared at a service at a small church to celebrate their 100th anniversary. A sermon to give encouragement and hope for the future.

    John 15:1-11 Psalm 46 Brothers and sisters in Christ, we join together this morning, members, friends, family and brothers and sisters from local churches, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this church. On special occasions like anniversaries it is natural to look back over the past, to smile ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Righteousness Of God

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jul 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,920 views

    Jesus commands us to have a righteousness that surpasses that of the Pharisees and Scribes. Just how do we accomplish this?

    “THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD” “Surpassing the Righteousness of the Pharisees and Scribes” Mt. 5:20 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: (READ PASSAGE) - In our gospel passage today Jesus commands us to have a righteousness that surpasses that of the Pharisees and Scribes. (v.20) ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Restoring The Risk Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
     | 3,137 views

    We often think of Christmas in terms of peace … and this can begin to be reduced to that which is cozy and comfortable. But the events that we are invited to enter… begin with the opposite…

    As we enter the Christmas season… a term that is often referred to is “the Christmas spirit.’ It may be a parent telling their children to get a better attitude… or hinting to your boss to give you some extra slack or time off. But what really is the Christmas spirit? Perhaps there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Restoring The Risk Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 30, 2009
     | 3,312 views

    The reality is that our lives were not called into retreat… but RISK.

    As we enter the Christmas season… a term that is often referred to is “the Christmas spirit.’ It may be a parent telling their children to get a better attitude… or hinting to your boss to give you some extra slack or time off. But what really is the Christmas spirit? Perhaps there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    And We Know

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,676 views

    A Labor Day sermon

    “And We Know” Romans 8.28-30 A Labor Day Sermon September 7, 2009 FBC Chester, Illinois Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction A Labor day is celebrated all of the world, most times in May (May Day) and it is a day to celebrate the achievements & strides made by workers & labor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Die

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 27, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,352 views

    “The multitudes were taking discipleship very easily; He will drive them away rather than have them on such terms; He will make them see, by any forcefulness of expression, that discipleship is supremely difficult. And so He declares His terms.”

    Called to Die Luke 14:25-35 Promise Keeper’s November 2006 … 6,000 men rocked the Hershey Centre in Mississauga with gut-wrenching worship and passionate desire that God would rush in and baptize us. Speaker after speaker stood with power and pizzazz as the audience remained riveted to every word. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Gregg Barbour avatar

    Body Piercing Saved My Life - What To Do With Piercings And Tattoos

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,119 views

    Learn what the Bible has to say about piercings and tattoos in this stimulating sermon on a hot topic.

    When I was in High School, I went to this winter retreat in Gatlinburg, TN called Winter Xtreme. There were tons of teenagers there, and this was about the time that wearing a Christian T-Shirt made you a “Cool Christian.” I remember seeing a shirt with a saying that I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Ark Of Our Salvation

    Contributed by Jerry Kistler on Sep 3, 2009
     | 4,347 views

    How Noah’s Ark points forward to the Church as the sphere of God’s covenanted grace.

    Second Sunday after Trinity, 2009 Text: Gen. 6:5-8; 13-22 The Rev. Jerry Kistler St. Stephen’s Reformed Episcopal Church Montrose, Colorado “The Ark of our Salvation” "And behold, I Myself am bringing floodwaters on the earth, to destroy from under heaven all flesh in which is the breath of life… ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican