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Emptying The Closets Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 15, 2007

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Regarding sin, the Ephesians went through a significant turning point. Just like the Ephesians, it is important to break the sin cycle by changing your mind and turning around.

Emptying the closets Ephesus - Year 2 Acts 19.11-20 Sin will stifle your growth and hold you back as a Christian. It will stunt your faith. Regarding sin, the Ephesians went through a significant turning point. God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, so that even handkerchiefs and aprons ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Davinci Code: What Really Happened In History Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Aug 2, 2007

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This is the second in The DaVinci Code Series. It answers Dan Brown’s claim that Christianity suppressed the truth about what happened in history.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Something Greater

Contributed by John Mcelwee on Aug 4, 2007

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This address was prepared for the memorial service for Samuel M. Hamilton (1910-2000)long time preaching elder at Hays Christian Church and professor of philosophy Biblical literature at Fort Hays State University, Hays Kansas.

Remarks prepared for the memorial Service for Sam M. Hamilton (never delivered) Something Greater Today we want to celebrate the life and memory of Sam Hamilton. It is fitting that one who had so much influence upon the lives of so many be remembered. Most of you are here because Sam made an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Perfect Picture Of Grace

Contributed by James May on Aug 12, 2007

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This sermon is about the types of Christ and the church as seen in the relationship between Ruth and Naomi. We all walk according to a perfect place in God’s perfect grace.

A Perfect Picture of Grace Sunday, August 12, 2007 – AM By Pastor Jim May Ruth Chapter 2:1-3 The Old Testament is filled with types and shadows of the coming Christ. There are many stories that give us insight into the relationship that Jesus has with his Bride, the church. But there are no ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where's Your Treasure?

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

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Exposition of Matt. 6:19-24

Where’s Your Treasure? Matt. 6:19-24 A while back, Fortune magazine did their cover story on Mr. Warren Buffet, who in June was the world’s 2nd richest man. It was then he announced he will donate 85% of his $44 billion fortune to 5 charity foundations. Commenting on his generosity, Buffet said: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Living Like There's No Tomorrow

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

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Exposition of 1 Peter 4:7-11

Living Like There Is No Tomorrow 1 Peter 4:7-11 William Miller came to Christ in the mid-19th century, a period of great revival in the churches of the NE USA. It was a time when, much the same as today, there was a keen interest in the prophecies of the Bible, especially concerning the return of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Footprints Of Hope Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 13, 2006

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Discover the meaning of true, biblical hope in this message about the Magi and their journey to see the Christ child.

“Footprints of Hope” Matthew 2:1-12 Let’s take our Bibles and locate Matthew 2…today we journey in the footprints of the Magi – “we three kings of Orient are” – the three wise men (by the way, none of those actual titles are true. There weren’t technically three and they weren’t kings. But more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday: Fun Day Or Son Day

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 2, 2007

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Faithful Christians must make a commitment to the Lord’s Day. I used this as a New Year’s sermon.

Introduction: A. Let’s begin this morning with a few quotes for the New Year. 1. “A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other,” Author Unknown. Certainly pessimistic, but often true. 2. “Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Problem Of Dirty Christianity

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Apr 4, 2007

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Sermon one in a series on Jude. It reveals the problem in Conservative Christianity where people living in wilfull disobedience to God claim salvation.

2 Peter-Jude 1. The Problem of Dirty Christianity (Jude 1:1-4) “Godless people, whose condemnation was written about years ago, have slipped in unnoticed among us (by the side door).They are people who distort the grace of God and use it as an excuse to practice unrestrained immoral acts.” ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

"False Teachers Among You" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 10, 2007

based on 23 ratings

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Sermon 20 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. 2 Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Orthodox

Sound The Battle Cry! (Spiritual Warfare, Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Apr 11, 2007

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Being prepared for our battle against Satan.

(Announce Text) BACKGROUND: The book of Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul sometime around A.D. 63 while Paul was a prisoner in Rome. The theme of Ephesians is “the glorious church” and its purpose is to describe the redemptive grace of God toward his church. The chapter themes of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Would Jesus Say To Harry Potter? Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 16, 2007

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This is, I believe, a balanced look at the Harry Potter phenomenon, acknowledging that Christians have supported and opposed it. But beyond that, this message looks at what Jesus might have to say to Harry, if Harry were a real person.

[Preached in November 2002. Stats can probably be updated at Wikipedia.com] Harry Potter. Since the release of the first book about him by J. K. Rowling in 1997, Harry Potter has captivated the minds and imaginations of children around the world. But not just children. Parents, college students, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Tested Faith

Contributed by John Gullick on May 9, 2007

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A sermon that considers what it means to count it all joy when you face all kind of trials. contains quite a bit on william Carey - didn’t use it all but thought it may be a useful resource so have left it in

Tested Faith. I’d always heard this belief attributed to the supposed fact that Mondays and Fridays had the highest rates of employee absenteeism among auto workers, therefore you didn’t want to buy a car manufactured on those days because some of the assembly steps might have been skipped or too ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Treasure Hunt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2007

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Our tithes and offerings should be a matter of joy... but too often they’re not. Learn the secret of placing your treasure with God.

OPEN: Back in 1905, there was baseball game at Salt Lake City, Utah. The Rhyolites were playing the Beattys and the Beattys were up to bat. The pitcher threw the ball, the batter swung - and the ball rocketed toward 1st base. The 1st baseman was a man named William Giffiths, and as he saw the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Everybody Is Not Your Friend/Smiling Faces Tell Lies

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 15, 2007

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In life we must realize that everyone that smiles in your face isn’t always your friend. Every body standing in your corner is not always in your corner. Smiling faces do at times tell lies.

Sermonic Theme: “Everybody Is Not Your Friend” with the undercutting theme of “Smiling Faces Tell Lies” Now whichever theme suits your need, you have a choice. Everybody Is Not Your Friend, or Smiling Faces Tell Lies. This sermon is one of great difficulty and pain to preach because when my ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-19

Denomination: Baptist

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