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  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Omission In Our Comission

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 20, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,580 views

    A short sermonette given the day after our team of missionaries came back from Mexico. The three leaders gave a short talk, and this was at the end. This sermonette was taken from a sermon on SermonCentral.com.

    Several years ago a large, new post office was built in Pittsburgh, at the cost of several million dollars. On the day of it’s opening, the Governor made a speech, TV cameras recorded, the bands played and the people cheered. It was quite a celebration. But when the first man entered to mail a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Don't Just Do Something, Sit There

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 4,852 views

    We are so busy. Are we too busy to pray? What do we pray for? Does AMEN mean we are disconnecting God and getting back to life -- or does it mean something else?

    There are 5 Presbyterian congregations in Iraq, and lately, I have been writing and receiving email from some of their pastors and elders. I told them about our 24 hour prayer vigil. They were very, very impressed. Looking back, I realize, I might have given them the wrong impression. I’m going ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "The War Is On"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,272 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the HEARERS TO ARM THEIR HOMES WITH TRAINED PRAYER WARRIORS, THAT ARE PREPRARED TO pursue and engage their spiritual enemies (through God’s Word and Prayer) in order to take back their love ones AND POWs.

    “ BIG IDEA: PEOPLE OF FAITH SHOULD USE THEIR SPIRITUAL RESOURCES TO AFFECT THE OUTCOME OF WAR - LONG BEFORE IT AFFECTS THEM PERSONALLY. REFERENCES: Genesis 11 (The start of nationalism); Genesis 14:1-24 (The First War … was fought with Abraham – our patriarch of faith); Ephesians 6:10-18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Jesus, The Ultimate Gift Giver

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,805 views

    These gifts Jesus gave us we can never be duplicated; yet we can, in one form or another, give a toned down version of them back to God and even to our loved ones.

    Jesus, The Ultimate Gift Giver (topical) 1. WHAT CHILDREN HEAR I was reading the story of Jesus’ birth to my day-care children one morning. As usual, I stopped to see if they understood. "What do we call the three wise men?" I asked. "The three maggots," replied a bright 5-year-old. "What ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Mystery Of Christ And The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on May 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,811 views

    CHRIST 1.HAS BOUGHT THE CHURCH 2. THE FOUNDATION OF THE CHURCH 3. THE HEAD OF THE CHURCH 4. LOVES THE CHURCH 5. ADDS PEOPLE TO THE CHURCH 6.GLORIFIED IN THE CHURCH 7. COMING BACK FOR THE CHURCH

    THE MYSTERY OF CHRIST AND THE CHURCH *********************************************** OUTLINE 1. CHRIST HAS BOUGHT THE CHURCH 2. CHRIST IS THE FOUNDATION OF THE CHURCH 3. CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF THE CHURCH 4. CHRIST LOVES THE CHURCH 5. CHRIST ADDS PEOPLE TO THE CHURCH 6. CHRIST MUST BE GLORIFIED IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Johnston avatar

    A Declaration Of Independence

    Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007
     | 6,056 views

    Are you not sick and tired of what the devil has done to you? Are you willing to sit there until you die? The devil is fighting the Church! It’s time to make A Declaration of Independence and fight back!

    A Declaration of War 1 Sam. 17:40 And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. 41 And the Philistine came on and drew near ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Can't Keep Good News Down

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,507 views

    Dr. Wood shows his audience that in the midst of problems the good news of Jesus Christ cannot be held back. God uses three groups to get the good news out. The unexpected, the unsuspected and the undeflected.

    The council that had convened was prepared to kill the disciples. God had miraculously freed them from the prison and they returned right back to doing what the temple rulers had told them not to do The Good news was too good to keep it to themselves. Verse 33 There were some that were ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    I'm Not Jumping Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Sep 19, 2006
     | 4,680 views

    As we consider following Christ, we need to realize that there may be things that hold us back from jumping all in. Until we wrestle with them, we won’t go anywhere!

    ***Open with skit*** Skit: Guy #1: Going on a hike was a great idea man! I love being outside. Guy #2: Me too, it is a gorgeous day. Bear: Grrrr…… Guy #2: What was that?? (Both guys turn and look around, Guy# 1 spots the bear) Guy #1: It’s a bear!! Quick, run!!!! (the two guys run until they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Possess You? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006
     | 2,758 views

    The Health, Weatlh & Prosperity gospel has made a come back. Should we expect God to bless us financially? Is it a sign of His favor if we become rich or His displeasure if we are not?

    Luke 12:15 "Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist of the abundance of his possessions." "Abundance" means to be in excess "Covetousness" means "to hold more" "Take heed" (take care): to stare at "Beware" (be on your guard): to watch, be on ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • David Flowers avatar

    The Dance Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,197 views

    Intimacy is one of the hardest things we are called to in this life. Because it’s hard, we engage in a dance - drawing close, backing away, drawing close, etc. Is there any way to stop the cycle?

    The Dance Prt. 1 of series Life After the Wedding Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 22, 2006 Video – What makes a good marriage? Almost everybody knows what makes a good marriage. Isn’t it amazing that there are so many divorces and bad marriages? Think about those two facts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    (Lesson 4) Elijah: An Encounter Out Of Discouragement

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 2,544 views

    Elijah ran into the desert because Queen Jezebel threatened to kill him. He encountered God, not in a mighty force to destroy the evil rule of Jezebel, but in a still, small voice to send Elijah back into service.

    A. INTRODUCTION: I KINGS 19:3-18 1. Miraculous food. God provided for Elijah’s needs. "The ravens brought him bread and flesh in the morning and bread and flesh in the evening; and he drank of the brook" (I Kings 17:6). 2. Miraculous source. "The barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    This Is A Bible

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,586 views

    Vince Lombardi rallied the spirits of his waning football team by demanding that these professional NFL superstars return to the basics. "THIS IS A FOOTBALL" he told them. This sermon is a call back to the fundamentals "THIS IS A BIBLE"

    I. CAN GOD BE KNOWN? HOW? A. PROBLEM OF KNOWING GOD 1. OUR SINFULNESS -- ISAIAH 1:1-4 2. OUR LIMITATIONS -- HOSEA 4:1-2 & 6 B. GOD’S AWESOME MYSTERIOUSNESS 1. GOD IS INFINITE, MAN IS FINITE (ISAIAH 55:8-9) 2. GOD IS ETERNAL, MAN IS TEMPORAL 3. GOD CANNOT BE KNOWN THROUGH ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Lion Has Roared: Are We Listening?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 14, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 16,653 views

    God saw the injustice of His people during the day of the prophet Amos and He issued His judgment to turn their hearts back home. God is still watching His people today, but are we listening?

    The Lion Has Roared... "Are We Listening?" Many years ago there was a small time, insignificant farmer and rancher who was busy taking care of his sycamore fig trees and tending to his sheep while the big world around him was carrying on business as usual. Amos never thought of himself as a man of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Can We Change Our Neighborhood? Part 2

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 17, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,280 views

    America will go the same way Turkey turned away from Christ if we don’t see a revival. How can we do our part to bring our nation back to God?

    Purpose: To describe how a Christian becomes a good disciple of Christ. Aim: I want the listener to pursue having both right doctrine and right living. INTRODUCTION: America enjoys more of a Christian heritage than any other nation on earth. Godly Men like Jonathan Edwards and George Whitfield who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    The Finish Line - Running The Race Of Life Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,972 views

    We are to neither run wild without direction, like a man running with poor eyesight, nor are we to look back at a past we cannot change, instead we are to live our life forward.

    When I was a high school kid, one of the sports I competed in was Track and Field. We had a great track team and usually won our track meets by a large margin. One of the great assets we had was in the 100 yard dash, we had the kid that was the fastest kid in the whole league. His name was Andy. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational