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  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Narnia: Doorway To A Better Life

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,954 views

    An examination of Jesus’ words in John 10:10: "I have come to give you life and that more abundantly."

    Narnia: Doorway to a Better Life John 10:1-10 The classic novel by CS Lewis, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe tells of four London children who are sent to a professor’s country home in for protection during World War II. There they find a magic wardrobe which leads to a mystical land ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    At The Top Of My List

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,256 views

    There are many things that we should be thankful for, but some are more important than others. This sermon examines those.

    At the Top of My List Colossians 1:3, 12-20 Humor: “The Only Prayer I Know” Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull coming straight toward them. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The raging bull followed in hot pursuit and it was soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What God Wants Most Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,431 views

    An effort to get the congregation to give more thought and understanding to what God desires in worship and to align their desires with His.

    1. Title: What God Wants Most 2. Text: John 4, et al 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, October 17, 2006, 3rd in the series “Stand In Awe” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that God’s desires are to be at the center of our worship; to understand some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Paul's Four Keys For "Getting Wisdom"

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,896 views

    In the world that we live in Wisdom is more important than a college degree. Without wisdom the degree has no value.

    I. Begin by Thanking God (verses 15-16) A. Paul thanked God for their faith (verse 15). B. Paul thanked God for their love for one another (verse 15). C. Paul thanked God for them continuously (verse 16). D. We can thank God for His generous blessings. II. Ask God to help you understand His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Mayo avatar

    The Spies Visit Rahab Series

    Contributed by James Mayo on Apr 10, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,269 views

    By displaying the power of God and the strength of Rahab, I intend to convince the congregation to dedicate their lives more fully to God.

    Marching on: New Beginnings in Joshua Sermon 1: Joshua 2:1-14 Purpose of this sermon: By displaying the power of God and the strength of Rahab, I intend to convince the congregation to dedicate their lives more fully to God. I. The duty of the spies (1-3) A. Get into the city secretly (Verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Repentance: What Is It All About?

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,090 views

    A sermon focussing on repentance, that reveals that it is more than saying sorry and that we need God’s help to repent.

    Who has been to Port Arthur (Tasmania, Australia)? Port Arthur is one of those special places to visit Not just because of its beauty, But because of its history A history which indicates how the early settlers dealt with sin Port Arthur was chosen as a convict settlement because of its ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Walk To Remember

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,957 views

    More than any other miracle, the resurrection proves that Jesus is who he said he was - the Son of God.

    A Walk To Remember Text: Lk. 24:13-35 Introduction 1. Illustration: Easter is to our faith what water is to the ocean, what stone is to the mountain, what blood is to your body. It is the unique substance of redemptive reality. It is the first and final word in the dictionary of God. It says ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Changed By The Fire

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 148 ratings
     | 40,798 views

    The greatest need of this hour for the church is a fresh fire. We need more than a touch we need transformation.

    Changed by the Fire Pro 30:15-16 Four things that say not it is enough ( The fire). Fire is never satisfied, it will burn as long as there is fuel. (Heb 12:29 KJV) For our God is a consuming fire. This means God is never finished, he never reaches a point where he says you’re holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Truth Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 5, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,120 views

    John writes about truth more then any other Biblical writer but what is the truth he writes about?

    It was a tough spot to be in, especially for a career politician who had based his entire life on compromise. On one hand he had the crowd to please and in the other hand he held the life of an innocent man. The story is a familiar one, Jesus has been arrested and hauled before Pontius Pilate ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Hidden Kingdom

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,835 views

    God’s work and power are not always obvious, however, his is working and in more powerful ways that we understand.

    I am one of those people who would like for God to show his power and do something spectacular. I would like to see some fire fall from heaven or hear God shout from his throne. It would prove to some people that he is there and that he is powerful. I wish I could lay my hands on people and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    Consistent And Committed

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,596 views

    We should strive to be more like GOD in every way and not in just the ways we find easier to accomplish.

    Hebrews 10:19-25, “Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the fresh and living way that he inaugurated for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Baggett avatar

    Worthy Walk

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,858 views

    The Bible uses the term "walk" to mean more than shoe-leather express. It means how we live.

    Three times the Bible gives us this command. We see it also in Colossians 1:10-14; then, we see it again in 1 Thessalonians 2:12. The immediate question arises as to how we might possibly walk worthy, and what does the phrase, “the calling with which you were called,” mean? I want to spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    He's Coming To Town

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 26, 2007
     | 2,600 views

    Children are excited about the arrival of Santa, but as Christians, we should be more excited about the second arrival of Jesus.

    He’s Coming to Town Key points from Melvin Newland’s sermon of the same title Nov. 25, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A (IL) B Isn’t it fun to see the excitement & expectation of children for Christmas Day? 1 They can’t wait for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    Being A 24/7/52 Christian

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,843 views

    Sometimes in life we just need a little more understanding, insight, training. God’s word is the start.

    My brother-in-law was a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds - he’s famous for two things: He was #2 on the all-time sports injury list behind the guy who sprained his eyelids blinking and for creating an international incident while going through customs – He’s a good ole boy from Texas who never ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William Mouser avatar

    Is Greed A Poor Man's Vice?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,024 views

    Greed is every bit as much -- maybe more -- a poor man’s vice as it is a rich man’s folly.

    Fifthteenth Sunday in Trinity: Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Ecclesiasticus 5:1-10 "Is Greed a Poor Man’s Vice?" The lessons appointed for today have three things in common. First of all, both contain teaching from men who were named Jesus. Jesus ben Sirach composed the passage from the apocryphal ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican