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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    No Name But Christ Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 6, 2007
    based on 70 ratings
     | 30,341 views

    The one name that can bring unity and harmony in Christendom is the name of Jesus.

    OPEN: A mother looked out a window and saw Johnny playing church with their three kittens. He had them lined up and was preaching to them. The mother turned around to do some work. A while later she heard meowing and scratching on the door. She went to the window and saw Johnny was BAPTIZING the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christ Makes All The Difference Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Mar 24, 2007
     | 5,411 views

    Does one person really make all the difference? When do things make all the difference? When we are changed, moved to laugh or cry, celebrated and sacrificed for. “Why The CHRIST Makes All The Difference” explores why Jesus makes all the difference to Eas

    What Difference Does Easter Make? “Why the CHRIST Makes All The Difference” 2 Corinthians 5:21 Does one person really make all that much difference? When I was in the fourth grade I had a SS teacher who wasn’t like any of the SS teachers I had before. Bruce challenged us with one thing: memorize ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Remembrance Day And The Suffering Church

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,465 views

    Many churches link Remembrance Day and the Suffering Church finding help in both life situations in David’s testimony of God who Forgives, Heals, Preserve, Provides and Satisfies

    On Remembrance Day we’re reminded by the two minutes silence of the suffering and sacrifice by ordinary men and women in the interests of their nation and cherished values. It’s also appropriate to link Remembrance with the Persecuted and Suffering Church. Here in Britain the Christian Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Bread Of Life

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,302 views

    What does Christ mean when He calls Himself the Bread of Life?

    For the last few weeks we have sort of gotten off course in our Sunday evening services, but tonight I want us to again look to the book of John. We have been asking the question, “Who is Jesus?” It’s a question that can be answered from several different approaches. We can study the attributes ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Arrested By Love Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 35,873 views

    God wants to put a stop to our old way of living so that we might experience His restoration and know His love.

    Arrested by Love Acts 9:1-19 Intro: In my nearly 40 years, I’ve never been arrested. I did receive 3 speeding tickets and a traffic violation soon after I turned 16. Then I got another speeding ticket 3 years later- back when the interstate was still 55 MPH in ID, rather than 75. Of course I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus, The Prince Of Peace

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 21, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,786 views

    In this sermon you will consider the phrase, Jesus the Prince of Peace, taken from Isaiah 9:6.

    In beginning I would like to share the story behind one of our favorite Christmas hymns, “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” At the time of it’s writing Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was happy in his life, enjoying a widening recognition, and elated over the election of Abraham Lincoln. He believed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do You Call Me Lord And Not Do What I Say?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 28,567 views

    This sermon focuses on the fact that too many Christians are not doing what the Lord expects us to do.

    Title: Why do you call me Lord? Text: Luke 6:46-49 Date: 7/13/2008 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist church Introduction: If Bobby Knight calls time out with 10 seconds on the clock and sets up a play for his star player to take the last second shot, but the guy who is supposed to pass him the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Be A Jesus Follower?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
     | 2,366 views

    The Fifth Sermon in the 2008 Summer Sermon Series God is.

    (The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘Who, Me?’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) This morning I begin with a visual and active illustration of the challenge of following someone. I need two volunteers… thank you ____________ and ___________! Now, _______________, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Overflow Of Love

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,332 views

    Paul and Silas demonstrated how to overflow with love. God also calls us to overflow with His love.

    Overflow of Love Acts 16:25-31 In Acts 16 Paul is on his third missionary journey. Paul traveled through Galatia and Phrygia and stopped overnight in Troas. During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” Acts 16:9 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Loving God Is Obeying God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,687 views

    Part 8. The test for our love of God is our obedience.

    As we conclude our series “Knowing and Experiencing God,” it has been my prayer that each and every one of us would experience God and the work of his Holy Spirit in our life in a very real, personal, and powerful way. We would move into a closer relationship with our loving heavenly Father. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Old Rules Uncloaked

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,957 views

    MLK Sunday: In the beloved community we no longer need to think of over and under. The old way is a prison; Christ sees us as sinners in need of grace, and therefore all children of His, family.

    When our children were small, they liked to play games with us. But they liked it best when they could win. Whether it was crazy eights, or chutes and ladders, or just hide-and-go-seek, our children loved to play games as long as they could win. If they lost too much they would burst into tears and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Playing God

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,704 views

    Scientists are increasingly ’playing God’ by manipulating biological processes. However, there are ways that we can ’play God’ in our lives. This study discusses the ways we can fall into that dangerous trap.

    With the gigantic increase in our understanding of the various biological processes in animals and human beings, the idea of ‘playing God’ has become very real. Today, human beings can be created in a test tube. Today, you can not only choose the gender of your baby but you can choose likely color ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Back To School Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 85 ratings
     | 33,609 views

    ’Tis the season, and we can see 3 schools God took Saul thru before he graduated as ’Paul.’ The schools of Solitude, Suffering, & Seasoning. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation w/ graphics and animations.

    Back to School Acts 9:21-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BackToSchoolForSaul.html ILL.- Teacher to student, “What are you – animal, vegetable or mineral?” The boy replied, “Vegetable. I’M A HUMAN BEAN.” ILL.- It was the little girl’s first day at school and the teacher was making out her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    One Heart And Mind

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 78 ratings
     | 15,454 views

    Let’s think about what contributed to their unity of heart and mind. 1- They were unselfish 2- They were witnesses 3- They were gracious

    INTRO.- ILL.- Rotterdam, New York—A young bride who got into an argument with her husband of a few hours ran him down with a car and killed him on the way home from the wedding reception, authorities said. The county district attorney said 21-year-old Joan Kenison drove over her 23-year-old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Assessing Your Christian Service Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 18, 2014
    based on 17 ratings
     | 42,241 views

    A sermon addressing the importance of serving Jesus.

    ASSESSING YOUR CHRISTIAN SERVICE Colossians 4:7-14 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday Morning December 1st, 2024) Antioch has recently endured a period of twenty months without a permanent pastor. During an interim period many churches experience a decline, however, this church has not just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist