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  • James Jack avatar

    Forgiveness And The Grace Of God Series

    Contributed by James Jack on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,470 views

    As with David, our response to sin should involve confession, grace and transformation.

    When one of my students does something bad and gets caught, there’s a number of different reactions that you can see. It depends on the student, on the teacher, and on what they’ve done. But some reactions are a lot more common than others. • There’s the “I’m really sorry sir and I won’t do it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    24:1 Just A Day Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,504 views

    This is the beginning of our 24 series, 24 sermons on one day in the life of Christ.

    It began like any other day, and like any other day it had twenty four hours, no more and no less. And yet before those twenty four hours were over their world was turned upside down. Who would have thought so much could happen in a mere twenty four hours, that things could change so much from ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Day Of Personal Testimony

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,442 views

    A sermon about the need for more personal testimonies, and the need for more involvement on behalf of Christians, both in and out of church, to tell others. This precedes our STEP 3 class, which will help us to understand our Spiritual Gift(s).

    In JOHN 19:34 it tells us that, as Jesus hung on the cross, a guard pierced His side. In JOHN 19:35, it says that the one who loved him saw it personally and knows it is true. It says he testifies "SO THAT YOU ALSO MAY BELIEVE." Going over to ISAIAH 43:10, it tells us - ‘You are my witnesses, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,617 views

    Joshua #1

    “ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO!” Joshua 1:1-18 Thank you… Excited…Rarin’ to go… work to be done, tremendous responsibility and opportunity Change of leadership now, new leadership… Questions, unsure about future, Perhaps fearful of what might happen next at church, State of uncertainty… Any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Mother's Legacy

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 9, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 22,406 views

    Three principles that should govern a mom as she raises her kids to know and follow Jesus Christ.

    A MOTHER’S LEGACY 2 Timothy 1:5 Sermon Objective: Three principles that should govern a mom as she raises her kids to know and follow Jesus Christ. INTRO Indira Ghandi once said, “If you give me good mothers I will give you a good nation.” Her comment is not unique. Many world ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    It's The Little Things Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,627 views

    This message looks at why the women gave of their own resources to support Jesus

    When you stop and think about it, it’s the little things the minutiae. I can get my head around the miracles in the New Testament, miracles are by definition miracles. You either believe them or you don’t. So I don’t struggle with how Jesus fed the five thousand that was a God ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Art Or War (Part 3)

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,964 views

    We are not ignorant of Satan’s devices (2 Corinthians 2:11) and knowing his character, strategy, and tactics equips us for victory.

    THE ART OF WAR (PART 3): THE DRAGON-SLAYER Rev. 12:1-17 Sermon Objective: We are not ignorant of Satan’s devices (2 Corinthians 2:11) and knowing his character, strategy, and tactics equips us for victory. Supporting Scripture: Genesis 3:13-15; Psalm 41:11, Psalm 103:9-12; John 10:10; John 8:44; ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Black Market Sacrifices Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,592 views

    Does the way we worship impact the way others see God?

    Leviticus 10:1-11 Black Market Sacrifices Cascades Fellowship CRC July 11, 2010 After choosing the title of this sermon I began looking for an illustration that captured the sense of what I meant by a “black market sacrifice.” And to my great distress I found one – kind of. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Collision Course

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,014 views

    God will forgive your sins, but the scars will always be there. Sin is horrible, it destroys everything and everyone it touches; but sin can be forgiven. Thank God! What we need to know is that when we commit sin, we are starting a process that may contin

    Opening illustration: Couple of years ago while Dennis and his wife were driving on an expressway heading to New York city, we saw a driver turn left into a median turnaround that was intended for emergency vehicles only. He was planning to make a U-turn and head back the other way. Looking to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two Ordinances

    Contributed by David C. Seabolt on Apr 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,756 views

    This is a sermon that explains the two ordinances that Jesus left for the church to observe. Communion and baptism. This message was preached during the morning service right before a baptismal service. It also counters some myths about baptism.

    Two Ordinances Matthew 3:13-17 This afternoon we are going to be having a baptismal service for those that recently have been saved and others who were saved but want to be Scripturally baptized. Praise the Lord for those that want to follow the Lord in baptism. So this morning I want to talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abusing Grace

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,876 views

    “Grace” is such an abused topic in most churches today. It is not some celestial catch-all to allow us to mess up and then say “God’s grace covers me.” Personal responsibility has a place in Christianity. God’s grace makes our spiritual growth and “perfec

    Opening illustration: After a 4-year-old got into trouble at preschool, his mom asked him what he had done wrong. He explained, “I was angry with a playmate. But you told me that I should not hit anyone, so I asked my friend to do it for me!” Where does someone so young learn that? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    On The Catwalk Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 13, 2012
    based on 124 ratings
     | 16,106 views

    The catwalk is a tool that fashion houses use to display their best products. And II Corinthians tells us that God has His own kind of "catwalk" that he leads us down in "triumphal procession." Why is God "showing us off" like this? And what is He selling

    OPEN: (We opened the sermon with about 30 seconds of a video showing a group of modestly dressed models walking down a catwalk at a fashion show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHPq4nMA2ZI) (Then we switched to a youtube video of a veteran fashion model describing the purpose of the catwalk in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Rewards Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,153 views

    Though saved by grace through faith, our work does matter.

    Introduction Do you want to know what scares me? You have seen scenarios in a movie or TV show where someone is causing mischief, not knowing that he is being observed by others about to administer retribution. You want to yell out, “Look behind you!” knowing the terrible punishment hanging over ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    A Mother's Sacrifice

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 19, 2012
    based on 19 ratings
     | 25,895 views

    Happy Mother’s Day! Of course should celebrate moms more often, Let’s face it, mothers do a lot for us they have a special place:

    Mothers Day Dr. Mike Fogerson May 13, 2012 Introduction A Happy Mother’s Day! Of course should celebrate moms more often, Let’s face it, mothers do a lot for us they have a special place: 1 Perhaps their greatest contribution is The things moms teach us a About RECEIVING: "You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Anyone Of You In Trouble? Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 23, 2012
    based on 284 ratings
     | 63,871 views

    James gives us the solution to trouble and several other things that we encounter in life. 1- Are you in trouble? Pray 2- Are you happy? Sing 3- Are you sick? Call (make a phone call)

    INTRO.- Trouble. Can life be lived without any trouble? No, it’s an impossibility. ILL.- Mark Twain said, “My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.” I think all parents have some trouble with their kids, but I doubt seriously that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ