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  • Ken Gehrels avatar

    Smelling Like Jesus

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 7,745 views

    A challenge to Christ-like living; considering the ramifications of our behaviour to our witness

    "Smell," said Helen Keller, "is a potent wizard that transports us across thousands of miles and all the years we have lived. The odors of fruits waft me to my southern home, to my childhood frolics in the peach orchard. Other odors, instantaneous and fleeting, cause my heart to dilate joyously or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    #7. Sharing The Gospel Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,458 views

    If you won’t walk the walk, talking the talk is worse than silence. If you won’t walk the walk, take the bumper sticker off your car.

    THE WINDOW BIBLE-TEACHING MINISTRY of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendship Dr. Russell Brownworth, pastor Pillar 7. Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ The greatest and most noble purpose in life is to glorify the Lord through the fulfillment of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    She Said; He Said Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,588 views

    The 5th sermon in the John series looks at Jesus encounter with the woman at the well where Jesus offered her Living Water.

    John’s Gospel #5 She said; He said CHCC: February 3, 2008 John 4:1-21 INTRODUCTION: What would it be like to have a one-on-one conversation with Jesus? John chapters 3 and 4 tell about two private conversations Jesus had during the first months of his Public ministry. Jesus offered two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Looking Ahead

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 4, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,657 views

    There's a New Year's custom in some villages in Scotland where barrels of tar are set ablaze and rolled through the streets, signifying the burning of the old year. Perhaps this signifies leaving it all behind and being focused on looking ahead.

    LOOKING AHEAD INTRODUCTION: People all over the world celebrate New Year's differently. I came across an interesting custom in some villages in Scotland. Barrels of tar are set ablaze and rolled through the streets, signifying the burning of the old year. Gives an attention-grabbing feel to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    No Regrets I

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022
     | 1,318 views

    Two fundamental truths that I want to establish before I preach on revival in our month of prayer and fasting: first that revival is “fresh life based on a renewal to closeness to God,” and second, revival presupposes a church with a tainted or languishing intimacy with God.

    Background to passage: Paul is talking about a letter that he wrote to confront the church about a sin in the church. In brief, there are two kinds of sorrow/grief in view; godly sorrow vs. worldly sorrow. “The difference between godly grief and worldly grief is that the first issues in repentance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family 101 Series

    Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,683 views

    Male and Female

    Family 101 (Part 1) Male and Female This four-part series will include the following titles: 1. “Male and Female”: gender confusion, why God made men and women 2. “Messed Up”: wrong thoughts from the past, premarital fornication, adultery, former marriages, jail, addiction, everything Satan has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bondage Breakers Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Darryl Baker on Mar 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,986 views

    Getting the victory of strongholds.

    Sermon 3/03/2013 Bondage Breakers Pt. 1 A stronghold is an area of darkness within our mind or personality that causes ongoing spiritual, emotional and\or behavioral problems. A stronghold is a lie that we have allowed to distort or confuse our thinking. With our permission, a lie can gain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Tale Of Kings

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 26, 2017
     | 3,128 views

    A sermon about kings

    A Tale of Kings (Prov18:12) Illus: KING OF THE JUNGLE I like the story of the arrogant, prideful lion, who wanted to remind other animals how great he was. He went to the gazelle and roared, "Who is the king of the jungle?" Trembling, the gazelle answered, "Why, you are, mighty lion." He ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Battle For The Mind: Taking Thoughts Captive Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025
     | 263 views

    You have around 6,000 thoughts per day. According to cognitive neuroscience, the average person generates 6,000+ thoughts daily. The question isn’t if you’re thinking—but what are you thinking? And more importantly, who is influencing those thoughts?

    The Battle for the Mind: Taking Thoughts Captive June 29, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Corinthians 10:5 INTRODUCTION: The Mind is a Mindfield You have around 6,000 thoughts per day. According to cognitive neuroscience, the average person generates 6,000+ thoughts ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Keys To A Renewed Mind And Transformed Life! Part 2.

    Contributed by Roger Spackman on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,084 views

    Getting to the HEART of our personality and character, and how God REALLY transforms and sanctifies us. Most sermons just ’pick at the fruit’ - this one goes to the heart and foundations!

    Slide # 1 Keys for a transformed life and a renewed mind! Part 2 of 2 ‘You’d better get a coffee – you might need it!’ Going to the heart of it! Credit given to David Riddell – Living Wisdom – Friend, Mentor and Supervisor To listen, read or download this and over 200 other messages. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robbie Parsons avatar

    God Is . . .

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 24,384 views

    David is an old man, ready to die soon. He has just led the final campaign against the great hated enemies of Israel, the Philistines. The nation that had been a goad to them is gone and is never mentioned again. David tunes up his vocal chords and get

    GOD IS . . 2 SAMUEL 22:1-2 A. MY FOUNDATION - “The Lord is my rock…” ROCK means rock, stong hold or security. 1. He is immutable – He never changes •“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Growing Our Church With Love

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,290 views

    The commands of love in 1 Corinthians 13 aren’t just for wedding ceremonies, but for the Church and her ministry throughout the world.

    THE GREATEST NEED THE WORLD HAS TODAY IS FOR THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH TO SHOW THEM AND PROVE TO THEM THAT THERE REALLY IS SUCH A THING AS THE GENUINE, CHRIST-LIKE EXAMPLE OF AGAPE LOVE. IF YOU JUST SIMPLY LOOK AT TODAY’S POPULAR CULTURE IN LITERATURE, MUSIC, ADVERTISING AND THE VISUAL ARTS, YOU WOULD ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Great White Throne

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 12, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,395 views

    This is the final judgment of all who die lost, never having repented and never having received Christ as their Savior.

    8-11-05 The Great White Throne Revelation 20:11-15 11 And I saw a great white throne, and him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    That's A Devil Of A Problem

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 27, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,043 views

    We will leave evidence regarding who we follow.

    THAT’S A DEVIL OF A PROBLEM John 8:37-47 S: Discipleship (spiritual heritage) Th: “Who is your daddy?” Pr: WE WILL LEAVE EVIDENCE REGARDING WHO WE FOLLOW. ?: Inductive KW: Problems TS: We will find in our study of John 8:37-47 three problems that the leaders revealed about themselves when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    Valuing Our Youth

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,186 views

    Message prepared for National Youth Day (Assemblies of God) May be easily adapted for use with other Denominations/Non-Denominations Send Powerpoint request to: support@churchletters.net

    VALUING OUR YOUTH Deut. 6:1-9 Today is National Youth Day in the Assemblies of God, and I think it is necessary for us to take a look at this all important area within the life of any church that wants to see God continue to touch not only this Generation with the Gospel, but Generations to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God