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  • Scott Weber avatar

    Be Loving Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 14,225 views

    The fourth in a series on Matthew 24 & 25, this message focuses on being loving, since Jesus is coming back and we don’t know when.

    Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Be Loving - Matthew 25:31-46; Luke 10:25-37" We have been studying through Matthew 24,25 - with this overall theme . . . Because Jesus is returning and we don’t know when, how should we be living? A soldier was finally returning from the Vietnam war. He called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leading Men To The Unknown God

    Contributed by James May on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,157 views

    Witnessing the message of the Gospel to a sinful world requires that we use wisdom in order to win them to Christ. Let’s follow Paul’s example at Mars Hill.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Is Alive? True Of False

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,197 views

    Is Jesus Alive? this sermon takes a look at the facts and answers the question is Jesus alive

    John 20:1-18 Jesus is Alive – True of False? Introduction A. How many people here believe everything you hear? B. I hope no one raised their hands C. I hope that when someone tells you something, you check the facts behind it to see if the person is correct D. Let me give you an example. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Our Risen Savior Is The Beginning And The End Series

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 6, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,629 views

    EASTER 2(C) - Our risen Savior is the Beginning(Alpha) and the End(Omega): the end of all things evil and the beginning of all things good.

    OUR RISEN SAVIOR IS THE BEGINNING AND THE END REVELATION 1:8—18 APRIL 27, 2003 REVELATION 1:8-18 8"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty." 9I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    Aiming Your Kids

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,618 views

    A parent’s responsibility is to aim their kids in the direction they should go and then willingly release them when the proper time comes. However, parents must first have a proper relationship with God because they cannot share with their kids what they

    AIMING YOUR KIDS Psalm 127:1-5 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever considered shooting your kids? Maybe I should rephrase that! Have you ever considered that you as a parent have the responsibility to shoot your kids in the direction they should go–similar to a hunter shooting an arrow in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Incomparable Christ

    Contributed by James May on Jun 26, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 13,400 views

    To what or to whom can we compare Christ? Is there anything in this present world better than Jesus?

    THE INCOMPARABLE CHRIST By Pastor Jim May There is a song that we sing that goes like this: Lord you are more precious than silver Lord you are more costly than gold Lord you are more beautiful than diamonds And nothing I desire compares to you. Those are some wonderful words, and when they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Religion That Makes A Difference Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 23, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,252 views

    Religion that makes a difference is characterized by godly language, godly love and a godly lifestyle. James not only tells us what we should be, he tells us how to get there.

    Introduction A. I heard about a man who came into church late one Sunday. 1. He asked someone in the back of the auditorium, “Is the sermon done yet?” 2. The person wisely answered, “The sermon has been preached, but it has yet to be done.” 3. Wow! You talk about truthful and insightful! 4. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Blessing No One Wants Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,285 views

    A sermon on the eighth Beatitude - Blessed are the persecuted.

    Today we come to the last of the 8 Beatitudes. I began this investigation with a bit of trepidation two months ago, and now I feel a bit of sadness as we wrap up this study of the Beatitudes. But I trust that we will be referring back to these Beatitudes as we continue our study of the Sermon on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Does God's Love Make A Difference In The Home

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 27, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,887 views

    The family and home are under attack today. All families experience stress and distress due to work schedules and various activities at school, at work and at church. We need to ask the question. Does the love of God make a difference in the home?

    The Difference God’s Love Makes in the Home Romans 16:3-5 I Corinthians 13 The family and home are under attack today. All families experience stress and distress due to work schedules and various activities at school, at work and at church. We need to ask the question. Does the love of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    O Come Let Us Adore Ourselves?

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 15, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,810 views

    Christmas has become a very self centered time. Let’s focus back on Christ! Here is a sermon addressing the call to adore and praise Christ.

    Psalm 111:1-10 Praise the LORD. I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them. Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever. He has caused his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephen Wright avatar

    Man's Insignificance Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,002 views

    Why does God care about men and women when you think how insignificant we are in this vast universe?

    Hebrews 2:5-8 The Exalted Position of Man Cp. Ps.8 The insignificance of mankind I want you to picture, in your mind’s eye, David, still a lad caring for his sheep. One night he lies peacefully on the hillside gazing into the cloudless sky. There are no lions or bears to threaten his flock, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    God's Grand Opening Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,020 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the nineteenth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “God’s Grand Opening” Acts 10:34-48 September 16, 2007 It came to be known as “Black Sunday”. Following a 15-day heat wave, the thermometer on that July day registered 110 degrees. The asphalt, laid only the night before, was still steaming, and thus the ladies who came attired in high ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • William D. Brown avatar

    The Great Shepherd #2

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008
     | 4,430 views

    JESUS;OUR GREAT SHEPHERD

    The Great Shepherd Psalms 23:1-23:6 All over this world there are any number of religions, people worship every thing from snakes to trees to cows, the moon, the sun, to satan himself, the list goes on and on of the objects people worship. They have prayer clothes, prayer beads, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frederic Whittier avatar

    Finding Comfort In The "Red Letters"

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 18, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,302 views

    How we, as christians, can be reassured by the words of Christ!

    Finding Comfort in the Red Letters John 14:1-6 The words in red in many Bibles are neither more nor less important than the words in black. Jesus said to the seventy: "He that heareth you heareth me" (Luke 10:16). This was his position concerning every divinely inspired writer or speaker. While ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Are You Listening?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 89 ratings
     | 43,906 views

    In the parable of the sower Jesus speaks about four different kinds of hearers or listeners.

    INTRO.- ILL.- An excited little boy was telling his daddy about something that had happened to him that day. His daddy said, "Slow up, honey, you are talking too fast!" His boy shot back at him, "Oh, no, Daddy, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening too slow!" ARE YOU LISTENING? ILL.- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ