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  • Vernon Hairston avatar

    Jesus: Just An Ordinary Man

    Contributed by Vernon Hairston on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,266 views

    How God uses the ordinary, to do the extraordinary.

    HERE IN THIS VERY FAMILIAR STORY, A VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION HAS BEEN RAISED. VERSE 41 SAYS 41And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him? TODAY, I WOULD LIKE TO FOCUS IN ON THIS QUESTION, What manner of man is this, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Love Others Because

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,241 views

    This is about our love for others.

    We love others because…. Why do we love others? Has that thought ever crossed you mind? Do we love others because they are attractive, like me? Do we love others because they make us laugh? Do we love others because they make us feel good? Do we love others because they are good cooks? Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.D. avatar

    You've Got To Rise Up, To Get Up

    Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Oct 4, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 49,094 views

    The man at the pool asked for alms....but instead was given the opportunity to rise up from physical and spiritual deprivation.

    There are times in our lives when we need a "miracle", not simply for survival, but to continue the promised virtue of being overcomers. Have you ever needed a miracle from the Lord? We live in a world where wholeness,joy and happiness seem to be constantly threatened by the daily conflict and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Five R's Of Salvation

    Contributed by David Azbell on Nov 13, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,305 views

    A sermon on recieving the gift of eternal life

    The Five R’s to Christian Maturity Receive: By Faith Repent: Change of Heart Remorse: Forgiveness of sin Relationship: Build (Baptism) or Restoration Righteousness:Maturity Receive: By Faith John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fragrance Of The Father Ii Series

    Contributed by Richard Wafford on Nov 24, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,553 views

    In order to carry the fragrance of the father with us everywhere we go, we need to deal with the coldness of our hearts and detach ourselves from the world and be good listeners.

    Key verse Psalms 46: 10 be still and know that I am God. Introduction: Tommy Tenney, The God Chasers- The reason people who know you aren’t interested in your God may be because you don’t have enough of the presence of God in your life. There is something about God’s presence that makes everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Happiness" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,577 views

    Indroduction sermon to a new series on the Sermon on the Mount

    1 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. 2 He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, 3 “Blessed…” Matthew 5:1-3a There is a triviality that I want to address before we move fully into this study. It is not so important ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Back To The Basics

    Contributed by Derrick Bunnell on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,607 views

    Present the facts and that’s all. What I want to talk about today is getting back to the basics.

    I have been struggling with this sermon for quite some time. I knew the general idea of what I wanted to say, but could not find a way to present it that I felt justified the message. Then I realized, Derrick, you speak of simplification of the gospel, but are complicating it further. Just say it ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    I Could Be Thankful - 'if ...'

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 72 ratings
     | 11,153 views

    A 2-step formula to help us realize an attitude of gratitude.

    The Pilgrims didn’t have too much of anything, did they? They had no transportation, they had no indoor plumbing, and they didn’t even have nice homes. Yet they saw reasons to give thanks to God for the many blessings they did have. What were some of the blessings He gave to the Pilgrims? ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The End Of The Struggle Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,281 views

    Conflict is something that we all encounter. It is found in every relationship. In James 4:1-6, James shows us how to resolve our conflicts God’s way.

    Scripture A couple had been fighting over the purchase of a new car for weeks. He wanted a new truck. She wanted a fast sports car so that she could zip through traffic around town. The discussion was getting very heated when finally the wife shouted, “Look, I want something that goes from 0 to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is Hell Real?

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Mar 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,969 views

    Our vision of a loving God makes the idea of a punitive Hell very unnerving for us. Jesus speaks of God’s love, but he also tells us in the Gospels about God’s punishment for sinners.

    Additional Text: Genesis 15:1-18 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Is Hell Real? Our vision of a loving God makes the idea of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Jesus' Encounter With An Unclean Man Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,639 views

    A look at Jesus’ encounter with a leper and how it relates to us. We all have leprosy, which is symbolic of sin, and only Jesus can make us clean again!

    “Encounters with Jesus: With an Unclean Man” Introduction: When I was a freshman in college I had to preach a sermon in one of my classes, the teacher insisted that we dress up for the occasion. The class was early, like 7:30 early; I rolled out of bed a little bit late and began to get ready for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Showing Compassion

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 22,989 views

    A look at the example of the compassion that Christ showed and how we should imitate His example of compassion.

    Confessions: I Struggle to Show Compassion Like Christ Did Introduction: I learn more and more about the importance of being honest with ourselves, especially concerning our relationship with Christ. I think that sometimes we as the church live an idealistic life. We don’t like to admit faults; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Heros Of The Faith: Moses Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,874 views

    Heros are important, they give us someone to look up to and pattern our lives after. The Bible is full of men and women who are heros of the Faith.

    Introduction: There is a new series on television this year called Hero’s. I haven’t seen it, …Real life Hero’s like the man who threw himself on top of a man who had fallen onto the subway track in New York. Real life Hero’s are important, because they give us someone to look up to, someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Rogers avatar

    Live Victoriously! Series

    Contributed by Danny Rogers on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,144 views

    The message of the cross is this: Satan has been defeated and sin’s penalty has been paid, you have been redeemed.

    Intro: On July 3l, 1838 on the Island of Jamaica, a man named William Knibbs, gathered 10,000 slaves for a great praise gathering. They were celebrating the New Emancipation Proclamation Act that would abolish slavery on the island. They had built an immense coffin and into it were placed whips, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T. Michael Crews avatar

    In The Service Of The King

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 17,670 views

    Exposition of Col. 1:24-29

    Exactly what does it mean to serve the Lord? It was after one of those long sermons that seem to last forever that a father and his son were walking toward the door when the boy stopped in front of a plaque in the foyer. The little boy pointed and asked, “Daddy, what’s this for?” His father ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist