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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    A Story Worth Telling! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,469 views

    The story of Jesus Christ is still worth telling because it’s not lifeless but full of new life!

    A Story worth Telling! Thesis: The story of Jesus Christ is still worth telling because it’s not lifeless but full of new life! Opening Illustration: Opening skit by kids with David Phelps song being played - "End of the Beginning". Song¡¦s message: Verse 1 I was taking a trip on a plane the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Believe In Heaven? Do You Have Hope?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,507 views

    Here's why you have the hope of eternal life.

    "DO YOU BELIEVE IN HEAVEN? DO YOU HAVE HOPE?" "Do you believe that there's an actual place called heaven?" This was the question one of my relatives asked me, a couple Sundays ago. We were at a restaurant, celebrating Grace's 91st birthday. As our time was coming to a close, she leaned over and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Only Way To Righteousness

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,884 views

    A study on the only way that we can truly become "righteous" in God's sight.

    Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Herb Miller - 2 Kentucky stable owners had developed a pretty big rivalry. One spring each of them entered a horse in a local steeplechase. Thinking it might help him outdo his friend, one of the farmers hired a professional jockey. The race began, and the 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    That's Not Fair! No, That's Grace! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 19, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 27,592 views

    The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard is a picture of God's grace.

    INTRODUCTION One of the most common internet urban myths spread by emails is that Microsoft founder, Bill Gates, once spoke to a high school graduation and shared some practical life rules. Bill Gates never did that. But California educator, Charles Sykes, DID create the rules attributed to Bill ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Guiding Lights

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 4, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 6,110 views

    The three guiding lights of the Church are Biblical theology, an evangelistic programme and a spiritual dynamic

    IC 05-05-05 Three guiding lights for the Church Luke 24:44-53 The story of the Ascension of Jesus Christ is a wonderful piece of history, but what relevance does have to us in 21st Century Britain. May I answer my question by telling you a story? Story: "There is an old legend which says when ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Watch Your Mind

    Contributed by David Sorn on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,707 views

    Change in the Christian life must first come in the mind.

    Imagine with me for a second that it’s the first day of school. You have already had four classes, and you are carrying around all of your books because you haven’t had time to go to your locker yet because you have been using all of your time just trying to find your new classes. You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divine Comedy - Easter Day

    Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Apr 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,657 views

    Jesus has the last laugh! In Jesus' resurrection, the Creator of the Universe gives His answer to the rejection of His Son at Calvary. In Christ, our lives no longer end in our funeral but rather in the Wedding of the Lamb.

    Jokes can be pretty mean, and maybe April 1st, being April Fools Day in some parts, can be a pretty worrying time – you might be always looking over your shoulder, not sure if you’re going to get pranked before mid-day strikes. However, this April 1st, this April Fools Day, also happens to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    A Change Of Plans

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 9, 2022
     | 2,798 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

    February 6, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 A Change of Plans Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s a Yiddish saying: “We make our plans and God laughs.” No matter how much we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Source Of Hope

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 511 ratings
     | 57,543 views

    What is it that can give us one of the three greatest gifts God has promised us?

    OPENING: While hunting, Larry and Elmer got lost in the woods. Trying to reassure his friend, Larry said, "Don’t worry. All we have to do is shoot into the air 3 times, stay where we are, and someone will find us." They shot in the air 3 times, but no one came. After a while, they tried again. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Collision Course

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,975 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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    Is Someone Stealing Your Joy? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 10, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,401 views

    God gives joy through the true faith.

    Scripture Introduction Part of the job description for pastors and elders requires that we warn God’s people of danger and admonish you to pursue godliness in doctrine and practice. John Owen explained the need for this work: “The hearts of believers are like gardens, wherein there are not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark White avatar

    Take A Rest, Let God Work.

    Contributed by Mark White on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,049 views

    Free yourself of those things that would hinder God’s work in your life.

    Take a rest and let the Lord work! Let’s close our eyes a moment. No peeking now! Let’s clear our minds of everything except Jesus. Leave all of our concerns… for just a few moments… to focus on Jesus. Let nothing else come between your thoughts of Jesus. Block out all other thoughts… except ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Hostetler avatar

    Greetings From Rome!: Finding Freedom In Grace Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 143 ratings
     | 4,210 views

    A plea to experience, extend, and expect the refreshment that grace brings

    Postcards from the Past: Finding Freedom in Grace Scripture Reading: Philemon 1-25 The aging rabbi stood, his loose-fitting Jewish garb flapping lightly in the breeze that blew through his spacious, Roman-style living quarters. His back was turned toward the dark-haired man who sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The End Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2023
     | 3,746 views

    If you want to find true purpose and meaning to your life, remember your Creator, remain in God’s Word, and revere and obey Him.

    P. J. Alindogan tells the story of 30-year-old friends who had a reunion and were discussing where they should go for dinner. Somebody suggested that they meet at The Glowing Embers Restaurant because the waiters and waitresses there are young and beautiful. They all agreed. Fifteen years later, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    I Dreamed I Had An Interview With God.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 27, 2020
     | 2,998 views

    I was asked to give a short message to a group of people.

    Ephesians 2:4-5 4 But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, 5 that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) ILLUSTRATION: *This isn't my dream or vision ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible