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  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    Your Sins Will Find You Out!

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,369 views

    We may hide from our fellow man, but we never can, nor will we hide from God.

    I know that a lot of you will disagree with this statement, but I will make it anyway, “When we were little...sometimes we were bad”. A. When we were bad, we tried to hide. 1. Most of us weren’t too good at hiding our naughtiness, however. ILLUSTRATION: Me smoking cigarettes out in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    Picture Id

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 6,528 views

    This is a story format message which doesn’t make its point until the very end.

    About once every two or three years I get sick. It happened to me Sunday afternoon while I was delivering our son Kirk back to UC San Diego. Coughing, wheezing, runny nose, the whole shebang. So on the way back north on Monday morning I stopped at the Kmart in Temecula to stock up on Kleenex and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Growing Up Is More Than Growing Old

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,823 views

    This message addresses hinderances to spiritual growth.

    GROWING UP IS MORE THAN GROWING OLD - 2 Peter 3:3-18 > 2 Peter 3:18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. This past week, Gladys, Drew & I had the opportunity to return and visit Locke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Adam Reichart avatar

    Blood That Speaks A Better Word.

    Contributed by Adam Reichart on Sep 30, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,492 views

    14th Sunday after Pentecost, 3-year Series C, this sermon explores the comparison of testimonies made by the blood of Abel (demanding vengence) and the blood of Jesus (providing forgiveness.)

    The text for today’s message is taken from the Epistle Lesson to the Hebrews which we read just a few moments ago, especially these words: “18 You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; 22a But you have come to Mount Zion, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    The Centurion Experiencing The Change.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 28, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,792 views

    a tremendous change in the dealings of God with man occurred when the Gentile became a part of the church.

    The Centurion experiencing the change. Acts 11:1 -- 18. 01/28/04 Folks I don’t know if you have noticed it but a tremendous change in the dealings of God with man occurred when the Gentile became a part of the church. Before that, the blessings of God had been almost exclusively Jewish. The Jews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funerals And Parties Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 266 ratings
     | 37,180 views

    We learn much from times of sorrow and loss, times when we are confronted with the reality of death, opportunities when we can learn from God

    “A good reputation is more valuable than the most expensive perfume. In the same way, the day you die is better than the day you are born. It is better to spend your time at funerals than at festivals. For you are going to die, and you should think about it while there is still time. Sorrow is ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,912 views

    The Christian church needs to realize we are the Movers & Shakers that are responsible for World Evangelization.

    Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1 – 12 Title: “A Whole Lot of Shaking Going On” Introduction: All we’ve had to do in the past few weeks is listen to the news to realize the very foundations of everything we believe in as Christians is being shaken.  Marriage – Family Values – Decency (morals) – ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    A Man Who Kissed Heavens Door And Went To Hell.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,924 views

    Think how close Judas came but went to hell.

    A man who kissed heavens door and went to hell. Matthew 26: 47 -- 50. 06/06/04 I want to invite you to turn to the gospel of Matthew chapter 26. Today I want to preach a message about a man who kissed heavens door, but went to hell. Think how close to heaven he came, yet he went to hell. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    While The World Is On Fire Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,226 views

    What will you be doing, while the world is on fire,a searies of decisions. Part 1.

    While the World is on Fire by Rev.A.R.Smith What will you be doing? How many people have asked the question, what will you be doing at the end of the world? When I was a child,in the hills of Kentucky, I always asked my self this same question everynight ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Random Acts Of Kindness Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,401 views

    Kindness and gentleness are fruits of the Spirit. If there were a trial today and being kind and gentle were a crime, would there be enough evidence to convict us?

    Random Acts of Kindness Galatians 5:22-23, Luke 10:30-37 Illustration: The Courtroom drama. We all know the story, it’s the story of the good Samaritan and even those in the world who don’t know that Jesus originally told the story know what a good Samaritan is. Jesus used this story ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    A Religion Of Convenience

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,585 views

    A sermon of how we are becoming complacent in our society.

    A RELIGION OF CONVENIENCE 1 Kings 12:25-33 INTRO: The woman came home in her car with automatic transmission, pushed a button and the garage door opened automatically. Her A/C had automatically started ½ hour earlier. She took a prepared meal out of her automatic defrosting freezer, placed it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Worth Remembering

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,845 views

    This is a Memorial Day sermon. There is also a Lord’s Supper included in this service.

    Series: Memorial Day WORTH REMEMBERING Joshua 4:1-7 Introduction: After being married for 14 years have learned a couple of things. I have learned that my wife seems to be able to remember things I did when we were dating in High School that I have tried to forget. I have learned that my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watchman, What Of The Night?

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,606 views

    Muturing as a Christian

    A dog can be taught to obey almost every command by conditioning it with rewards and punishment. However, as every parent soon becomes aware, children are not so easily taught. Humans, unlike animals, have wills and must choose to follow the instructions and commands given to them by their parents ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Turning The Tables Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,792 views

    Jesus’ story knocks us off balance. Position is nothing and relationship is everything. Possessions are not signs of God’s love but tools for God’s blessings

    Luke 16:19-31 “Turning the Tables” INTRODUCTION Often times we go through life on auto-pilot. • We may spend most of a day in meetings with a person and not be able to describe what that person was wearing. • We driving down the highway. We reach a particular point in our journey and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Barry Edmondson avatar

    Pastors 2007 Wish List

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,509 views

    This message was preached at our Watchnight Service. This is A message of encouragement

    Intro: We live in a world of lists. Grocery lists, things to do lists. Radio stations have top 10 lists. At Christmas time people hand you their wish lists. Sears even have a book called the Christmas wish book. In the Bible we have a pastoral wish list for this congregation. Today I am going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal