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  • Hoggan Tevis avatar

    Do You Want To Be Free

    Contributed by Hoggan Tevis on Apr 9, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,695 views

    There are a lot of people who are free, but still have the mind set of a Slave.

    Do you want to be free? John 8:31-36 31Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." 33They answered Him, "We are Abraham’s descendants, and have never been in bondage to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So Much Work, So Little Help

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,406 views

    Jesus calls all disciples, those who have accepted Him as Lord and Savior, to Go and tell someone else “the kingdom of God is near you.”

    SO MUCH WORK, SO LITTLE HELP LUKE 10: 1-21 FEBRUARY 3, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Norman Cates shared the humorous story of a guy who prayed this prayer every morning: "Lord, if you want me to witness to someone today, please give me a sign to show me who it is." One day he found himself on a bus when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    Every Day Is The Same

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 7,451 views

    Even when we don’t recognize it, Even when our days are not going according to plan, God is still on his throne.

    The worried housewife sprang to the telephone when it rang and listened with relief to the kindly voice in her ear. “How is your day going Dear?” Asked the voice on the phone. "Oh, Mother," said the housewife, breaking into bitter tears, "I’ve had such a bad day. The baby won’t eat, the washing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Restaurant At The End Of The Universe

    Contributed by Benjamin Doolittle on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,475 views

    Art thou He that is coming? A Sermon for Advent - using the popular series "Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy" as a springboard into advent.

    The Restaurant At the End of the Universe - What was the question again? Isaiah 35:1-10 Matthew 11:2-11 The Rev. Dr. Benjamin R. Doolittle East Pearl St. Methodist Church - December 16th, 2001 - Advent#3 Loving, Wonderful God, Your prophet proclaimed that the dry land shall be made glad; our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Broken And Spilled-Out

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 30, 2002
    based on 312 ratings
     | 29,472 views

    Salvation: What does "and without shedding of blood is no remission" mean?

    June 2, 2002 The Lord’s Supper leaves vivid images and lessons in all of us. A preacher had been away from home one afternoon donating his blood at the Red Cross. His son was a little concerned when Dad didn’t come home by the time he usually did, and the boy asked his mother, “Is Dad going ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    America! Bless God!

    Contributed by Henry Shellman on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,663 views

    It is a call for America to turn to God.

    America, Bless God! 1st Chronicles 16:11,12. This week has been one full of controversy. The ninth circuit court of the United States ruled that the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States is unconstitutional because of the words "under God". In this ruling they did not quote the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus And The Canaanite Woman

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 117 ratings
     | 32,211 views

    This sermon addresses how Jesus ministered to the Canaanite woman when others, including Jesus’ own disciples, would have just brushed her off.

    JESUS AND THE CANAANITE WOMAN Text: Matthew 15:10-28 It seems that Jesus was indifferent toward this Canaanite woman who was in need of His help. Matthew 15:24 could give one that perception on the surface: "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel" (Matthew 15:24 RSV). ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Knowing Jesus Impacts Your Relationship With God

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 8, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,930 views

    Knowing Jesus is fundamental to your relationship with the Father.

    Knowing Jesus Impacts Your Relationship with God August 31, 2002 Knowing Jesus has an incredible impact on your relationship with yourself. We looked at that a few weeks back, and, from what I’ve heard in comments, what we looked at was very helpful to a lot of you. That’s great and I hope it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Generosity Pays"

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 17,620 views

    The generosity of the widow Zarephath to the prophet Elijah was in direct response to the initiative of God. Our generosity to others should be of the same nature.

    Sermon.987 See O.T. Characters.017 “Generosity Pays” I Kings 17:7-24 The generosity of the widow of Zarephath to the prophet Elijah was in response to the initiative of God. Generosity is a virtue we should cherish, as well as it is a personal response to the initiative of God, and a reflection ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Higher Place

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,864 views

    In his letter to the Church in Ephesus, Paul prays for mature believers to press on and experience a higher place.

    A Higher Place INTRODUCTION:  God is inviting us to a higher place  There are higher attainments in the spirit  There is more of God to be found  We have not ’arrived’ yet  In his letter to the Church in Ephesus, Paul prays for mature believers to press on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bearing Fruit For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 8, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,879 views

    We must perform what we promise and practice what we profess. When we do, God will give power through prayer.

    Bearing Fruit for Jesus Mark 11:12-14 & 20-25 INTRO.: The fig tree had a very important part in life and literature in the Holy Land in Jesus’ day. In fact, the Promised Land was described by Moses as a land with wheat and barley, vines and fig trees, pomegranates, olive oil and honey;" To live ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Battle Cry

    Contributed by David Slone on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,164 views

    This was a followup to the ressurection story the week after easter. A different look at the great commission. Powerpoint is available. email me.

    Battle Cry Matthew 28:19-20 I started the morning off by saying the slogan and having the congregation guess out loud who the company was. The ones in red, I played the actual commercial on the big screen. I got the commercials at http://www.adslogans.co.uk/hof/ The congregation loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Palm Sunday - And The Donkey

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 78 ratings
     | 30,876 views

    How come Jesus went from popularity to public enemy no 1. The key lies in the ownership fo the donkey!

    NC/NR 01-04-07 Palm Sunday 2007 This morning’s Gospel reading is the beginning of one of the most momentous weeks in Antiquity – in AD 29. Indeed one of the most important weeks in history. We know the story so well that it is hard to find something new to say. So I would like to ask you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Make A Difference

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,059 views

    You Have To Get Involved To Make A Difference

    MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO ONE Luke 8:41-56 I have preached a number of times from the story of Jairus and his daughter, but often with the miracle that Jesus performed as my topic. Jairus’ story, along with the case of the woman with the issue of blood, is good preaching material if you want to brag ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Matherlee avatar

    Christians Aren't Perfect, Just Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006
     | 8,049 views

    Part 2 in a series debunking some popular bumper sticker descriptions of the faith

    Introduction Last week we talked about the problem of sin in the life of those apart from God (it leads to death/Hell) and in the life of a child of God (it brings a barrier into the relationship God never intended—a lag in the Christian life). We found that the Bible says sin is a condition (from ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan