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  • Marty Boller avatar

    Easter: A Place For Honest Skeptics

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Apr 11, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,390 views

    Easter: Jesus is Risen. Yet can those who suffer from honest skepticism still find room in God’s House?

    A pastor is giving a children’s sermon on Easter Sunday morning. “Can anyone tell me what happened on Easter?” Silence. The pastor, persisting, asked again politely, “Now I know that someone here knows what happened on Easter a long, long time ago.” Again….total silence. “Finally, visibly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gracious Heart Of God

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,756 views

    In this long defense, Stephen reveals the gracious heart of God as He worked with the nation of Israel for centuries to reveal Himself to them.

    Passage: Acts 7:1-60 Intro: You may be familiar with the famous short story titled “The Gift of the Magi” 1. story of young married couple, very poor, at Christmas 2. Stella had beautiful hair, Jim had a fabulous watch 3. Stella sold her hair to buy Jim a watch fob, Jim sold his watch to buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Salty Saints Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 24, 2006
    based on 290 ratings
     | 20,491 views

    One of the great illustrations used by the greatest preacher as He gave the greatest sermon of all time. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

    Salty Saints Matthew 5:13 Mark 12:37 And the common people heard him gladly. This was said of Jesus, and was a great compliment. It was said, partly, because He used illustrations, which help us understand. Following the beatitudes, Jesus gives us a couple of illustrations to help us see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life Of James Pt 2

    Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 18, 2008
     | 2,510 views

    Lessons learned from James: 1. Only the messiah is to be Worshiped 2. Greatness is achieved only thru humilty 3. sow to the Spirit and not the flesh

    Thanks to everyone who pulled together and made this Easter service a success. approx. 300 people total from the service to the fellowship event… 17 re-commitments for Christ… > 13 born again believers > over 200 Kingdom seed was planted THE LIFE OF JAMES (pt. 2) MATTHEW 17:1-8 = Read & pray Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Life Of Esther Pt 2

    Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,514 views

    1. Esther received the GOLDEN SCEPTER 2. She PLEASED the KING 3. She lived in CELEBRATION of DELIVERENCE

    Last Wednesday we talked about a plot that was uncovered by Esther & Mordecai… to assassinate the King however before she goes into the Kings presents with this news another plot has unfolded… It seems Haman (king’s right hand man) had devised a plan to kill all of the Jews in Persia… so Esther ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    One Reason To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,217 views

    From Paul’s opening words to Colossi discover one great reason to be thankful.

    One Reason to Be Thankful Colossians 1:3-6 THINGS I’M THANKFUL FOR "... .the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends. .the taxes I pay because it means that I’m employed. .the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat. .my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Table In The Presence Of My Enemies (Communion)

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,979 views

    This is a communion meditation.

    A Table Before My Enemies** Psalm 23 Sermon Objective: Communion Meditation Supporting Scripture: Matthew 10:16; Luke 22:19-21; John 10:11; Romans 8:31-39 Psalm 23: 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Part Two: Remember Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 59 ratings
     | 23,281 views

    The second of a four-sermon series on the Biblical response to uncertain times.

    Looking for more sermon ideas from Andy Stanley? Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. ******* Scripture: 1 Kings 17-19 Idea: When looking ahead makes you fearful, look back and remember. There are things we have forgotten. There are things we don’t know. Introduction There are things we would love ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Tale Of Two Saviors Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Mar 4, 2009
     | 2,840 views

    Part 4 of 7 in the teaching series, "Storybooks, Fairytales & the Life God Wants You to Have."

    This week we continue our teaching series, "Storybooks, Fairytales & the Life God Wants You to Have" and we also celebrate this morning the second Sunday of Advent. The past couple of weeks, we’ve looked at a couple of areas in our lives that prevent us from living out the life that God wants us to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Hope During The Recession In The Economy

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 1, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,145 views

    The bad news keeps cascading from Wall Street but we, as believers, have a solid hope during this time!

    How should we respond to this recession or depression? The DOW has dropped 5500 points (from 14,000 to 8500) since October 2007 (a 40% drop) - the biggest drop in history. 13 bank failures this year (including WaMu - largest in history). Other investment banks, Like Lehman brothers have dissolved. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    David's Men

    Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Aug 20, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,400 views

    Men who were reliable in times of need

    David’s Men (1Sa 22:2) And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men. Introduction: 1. A certain type of man joined David in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Restore My Soul Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 16, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,742 views

    We often seek restoration for our weary souls in the very things that tear us down but we need the Lord to restore our souls.

    PATTERN: PASTORAL CARE INTERVENTION THIS IS OUR PROBLEM: Everyone in this room has seen someone with a worn out, dried up, caved in, torn down, burned out soul this morning. Perhaps you woke next to him. Possibly it was the guy who cut you off in traffic on the way to worship. By chance it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God Is Merciful Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,305 views

    A look at the mercy of God and what it means to us

    GodIsMerciful 12/11/05 am, Rev. Jeff Simms SBC Philippi God’s Attributes: God Is Merciful Psalm 103:1-8 Primary Purpose: Looking at how God is merciful to us and how we should respond in praise and gratitude for that. We want to look at today what it means that God is merciful. We will take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paddy Venner avatar

    The Path Of The Ancients Series

    Contributed by Paddy Venner on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,797 views

    Naomi had trodden a path away from the House of Bread. Now she had to make a decision - stick to the path best knwon, or find the ancient path back to her destiny

    Spiritual Pathways Part 2 The Path of the Ancients · Last week we looked at the fact that there is an ancient road, the road of God that leads to a good place, and that all of us are on a road of sorts. · We also then looked at the need to set up spiritual landmarks ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Difference The Resurrection Makes

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,193 views

    The resurrection of Christ makes a powerful difference in the daily lives of every believer.

    THE DIFFERENCE THE RESURRECTION MAKES John 20:8 4/7/96A BBC Each year at this time, Christians around world gather in services as this to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Yet, when we leave it quite obvious that it makes little difference in our daily lives. To most, if we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational