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  • Roger Thomas avatar

    The Invitation Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 16,705 views

    The story provides a good window through which to view the other events of that day AND this day. It sheds some important light for anyone still trying to figure out what to do with Jesus. The story divides into three acts. Each is about an invitation

    Day by Day with Jesus/Last Week Series The Invitation Matthew 22:1-14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO “For many are invited but few are chosen!” That’s the punch line to Jesus’ parable. Parables aren’t just cute little stories that illustrate a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ In The Passover Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,154 views

    A re-enactment of the the Last Supper and an explanation of the Lord’s Supper’s roots in the Jewish Seder.

    Christ in the Passover 1 Corinthians 11:23-16 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: ¡§For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24and when he had given thanks, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Garner avatar

    The Master's Joy Series

    Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 9, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,159 views

    God is tough to figure out at times. But there’s one aspect of His character which we rarely think about - God is JOYFUL! Why does God rejoice over His people? Why can we rejoice?

    Introduction God is tough to figure out. During this series, we’ve heard about: His great love – and His great wrath How He is patient and will never let us go – and yet there can come a time in our rebellion when judgment will fall Difficult to come to terms with. But there’s one part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Desperation, Faith And Love

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 158 ratings
     | 5,923 views

    In the life of Christ we see desperation, faith and love.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A lady wrote a letter to Dear Abby. “Dear Abby, I am 44 years old and would like to meet a man my age with no bad habits. Signed, Rose. Abby replied: ‘Dear Rose: So would I.’” Could that be called desperation? If any woman or man is trying to find a mate that has no bad habits, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Loving Others Through Hospitality Series

    Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,762 views

    Encouraging the church to love our neighbor by our hospitality to guests using Abraham as an model.

    Practical Exercise during worship: After singing have congregation greet at least two people they do not know, or have not greeted in a long time (hint: encourage them to get out of their pews if they have to). Give extra time for this. Last week our focus was on how we can live out the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Church Prays

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,980 views

    This sermon explains how the church should pray and the wonderful results of corporate prayer.

    If there has ever been a time that the church needs to pray, then that time is right now. As a matter of fact, the church can’t afford not to pray. The sinful condition of this world that we’re living in should compel the church to get on her knees. The church must realize that prayers can’t be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unsettled Land

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,684 views

    This sermon talks about our inheritance in Christ as being the fulfillment of God’s promises of inheritance in the Old Testament.

    “Unsettled Land” Joshua 1:1 – 9; 1 Peter 1:3, 4 On the Border of the Land of Promise There they were, standing on the border of Canaan, with only the Jordan River separating them from the land God had promised centuries before to their ancestors: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and later to Moses. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whatever It Takes Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 16,145 views

    First of a 6 part series encouraging believers to do "whatever it takes" to deepen their walk with Jesus.

    A recent study showed 40 to 45% of American adults make one or more resolutions each year. Among the top new years resolutions are resolutions about weight loss, exercise, and stopping to smoke. Also popular are resolutions dealing with better money management / debt reduction. The following ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Speaks

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,138 views

    Claims by some that God speaks to them must be tested by two things: the pattern of God’s speaking to individuals recorded in the Bible, and by God’s previous revelation through the Prophets and Apostles.

    When God Speaks Psalm 63, 1 Samuel 3:1 – 20, 1 Corinthians 6:11-20, John 1:43-51 It was interesting for me to survey how other preachers have treated the passages in today’s lectionary, particularly the Old Testament and Gospel lessons for today. There are a number of sites on the internet ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Excuses Are Like Noses

    Contributed by David Mcgowin on Feb 9, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,550 views

    Excuses are like noses, everybody has one....

    Excuses Are Like Noses Exodus 4:1-13 01/22/06 Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if excuses for church related things were used elsewhere, such as at a ball game? Fortunately, someone came up with such a list, a list of church excuses but they are related to a ball game. 1) Every time ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wes Richard avatar

    God, The Lord, My Strength Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 27, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,104 views

    We can make it through tough times because we live by faith, joyfully in Him.

    Ray Charles was a pianist, singer, and composer featured in the award-winning biographical film Ray. The film reveals how Ray compensated for his blindness by learning to hear what others could not—a skill that would contribute to his musical talent. Scene: As a 10-year-old boy, Ray enters ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Commercial Babylon Under Fire

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 21, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,109 views

    This is a very revealing study that shows how the Apostate religious systems will come to an end during the Great Tribulation.

    COMMERCIAL BABYLON UNDER FIRE Revelation 18 The last chapter shows the awful ending of the satanic religious system that we refer to as “The Great Harlot”. Now we will be observing the fall of the same system, but in a different facet. The political, the commercial, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Un-Comfortably Numb"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,087 views

    A sermon about giving one’s life to Christ, and the importance of bringing children up in the faith.

    “Un-Comfortably Numb” Luke 19:1-10 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN Zacchaeus was chief among tax collectors, and I’m sure his parents never would have dreamed that he would turn out the way he did. You know why? Because Zacchaus’ name means “Pure” or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    24.20 They Need Jesus Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,741 views

    This looks at Jesus healing the Centurion’s Servant and the lessons we can learn about people who need Jesus.

    Jesus and his little band of followers had made their way down the hill and were arriving in Capernaum discussing some of the more radical concepts that Jesus had talked about earlier that morning. What had he meant when he said this? Did he really mean it when he said that? And Jesus just smiled ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Richard Goble avatar

    Joseph: Faith Put Tothe Test

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,264 views

    Joseph stands as an outstanding example to every believer as he exercises extraordinary faih in submitting to God’s plan.

    Joseph: Faith Put To The Test Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph stands as an outstanding example to every believer as he exercises extraordinary faith in submitting to God’s plan. Introduction - What Is Faith? According to Webster: 1 a allegiance to duty or a person: LOYALTY. b fidelity to one’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist