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  • James May avatar

    A Question From A Lawyer

    Contributed by James May on May 14, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,545 views

    This sermon parallels the acts of the Good Samaritan to the provisions of Jesus Christ for the sin-sick soul, and then puts each us into that same position as well.

    A Question from a Lawyer By Pastor Jim May Don’t you just love to deal with lawyers? They are just fun people to be around. No – not really! Many of our experiences with lawyers have been, how shall I say it: Less than positive. I rank them right up there with going to the dentist. Now I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Risky Business

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 21, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,946 views

    What are you willing to risk in using your talents for God? Discover six ways on how to become the servant that multiplied the talents the most in Jesus’ parable.

    What was the riskiest stunt you ever pulled off as a kid? Was it pedaling down the street in your banana seat bicycle as fast as you can and careful hold the handle bars still as you drove up on the ramp and sailed into the air for a brief moment into what seemed like infinity? Or was is risking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Be Surprised By God

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,600 views

    : Becoming His Church: Don’t be surprised when God acts instead be committed to becoming His, expect Him to do great things, tell others what he has done and give him all the glory and praise.

    I was raised Southern Baptist but in truth my mother raised me as a Methodist. I truly believe in the process of sanctification and perfection. As a preacher that means Sunday morning worship isn’t a one time event. I believe there is a connection and process to our worship time together. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Edgar Mayer avatar

    Jesus The Judge Series

    Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Apr 2, 2010
     | 8,628 views

    Jesus, the Judge.

    Rev Dr Edgar Mayer; Living Grace Toowoomba Church; Message on Jesus the Judge – Jesus Snapshots 05; Date: 17 January 2010 For more sermons and other writings check the following homepage: www.livinggracetoowoomba.org The Judge The church is always preaching Jesus Christ. The very first sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010
     | 2,899 views

    Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

    B-SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-IV—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 11 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010
     | 2,822 views

    Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

    C-SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-VI—Acts 1:9-14 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are Acts of... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Rev.# 49~14:9- 20 The Entire 7 Year Tribulation Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,950 views

    In this chapter we get a backward look to the beginning of the Tribulation unto the end as Jesus sits on His Kingdom Throne and reigns with His saints.

    Today we’ll continue our study here in Chapter 14 John sees visions of peoples and events that are going on in the tribulation period. Chapter 14 prepares the way for the climatic events, which will follow from chapter 15 and on.—chapter 14: you could say is a mini picture of the Tribulation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Opening Greeting Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 17, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,317 views

    Jude's letter followed teh letter-writing convention of the New Testament. This sermon examines the opening greeting by looking at Jude's background, audience, and prayer.

    Scripture Last week I began a new series of studies on the Letter of Jude which I have titled, “Contend for the Faith.” The Letter of Jude is the second-last book in the Bible, just before the book of Revelation. It is the fourth-shortest book in the New Testament, after 2 John, 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    First Things First Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,364 views

    The second in our series on the book of Genesis. In this sermon we begin with a look at the first two verses of chapter one.

    Genesis (2) (First Things First) Text: Genesis 1:1-2 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Last Sunday when we looked at this passage we saw that Moses wanted to make it clear to us that it was God and God alone that was responsible for creation. We also talked about how God created all that exists ex ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Long?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 1, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,131 views

    How long will it take us to not only listen to the voice of Christ; but also, to act like we actually hear Christ speak?

    How Long? John 10: 22 - 30 Intro: One of the hymns I remember from my childhood came to me when I read this passage of scripture. It is “How Long Has It Been.” The opening words of the hymn are “How long has it been since you talked with the Lord . . .” I connected ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Acceptin God's Council Series

    Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Nov 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,803 views

    Using the life and lessons of Job, we are called to accept God's council and teaching.

    Greetings: Recap: Job being tested twice by Satan, allowed by God Job never curses God Job becomes depressed, and begins to question God, but not condemn or curse. Jobs friends show up with their own form of counseling Last week: God speaks. Questions Job about who he thinks he is. Creator ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Brian Gordon avatar

    Epic - Eternal Love Series

    Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011
     | 5,301 views

    Sermon Series based on the John Eldgredge book

    I. Introduction A. Life is a story a. But not just any old story. b. Life is an epic adventure being written by a master author. c. And that author is not us. d. Although we often try to take over, and when we do that we always mess up the story. B. God is writing an awesome story and he wants us ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Gordon avatar

    Epic - The Battle Series

    Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011
     | 4,669 views

    Sermon Series based on the John Eldredge book

    I. Introduction A. You get up one morning early to give yourself plenty of time because you have a big presentation to make at work. a. When you get in the shower the water is inexplicably cold. b. You go to get dressed and that skirt, or pair of pants, that you knew was in a certain place in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Perry avatar

    The Tragedy Of A Profitless Life

    Contributed by John Perry on May 15, 2010
     | 7,659 views

    What will your life amount to? The parable of the talents is a parable about life, a parable about the fact that we've got to do something with life, a parable about the fact that a life not put to good use is a life lost!

    Bunbury Fri pm Men’s D/S “The tragedy of a profitless life” Intro: *** There was a story about a man who died & when they were winding up his estate it was discovered that in his will he wanted his estate left to the devil! Since the estate involved a property the executors of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard Down avatar

    Emergency Planning

    Contributed by Richard Down on Jan 7, 2011
     | 5,304 views

    Emergency planning means getting ready for when things go wrong. This sermon considers how well we are prepared for things to go wrong in our Christian lives and how God can lift us back up when we fall.

    Many years ago when I was rather younger and fitter than I am now I was a member of a local Rescue Team. Our remit was partly Mountain Rescue but since the mountains in our area were rather made up of hills and moors this was not the dramatic role you might expect. We tended to get calls to assist ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church