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  • Wayde Wilson avatar

    Blessing Or Curse: The Choice Is Yours

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 29,375 views

    Sin

    Everyone grab a pen or a pencil. Now, take your bulletin and I¡¦m going to practice ¡§Preacher¡¦s Prerogative¡¨ and re-title my sermon. I gave this sermon its original title a month or so ago when I went away on a retreat day. I read this chapter, drew up an outline and the title printed in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does God Really Think About Divorce?

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 5,326 views

    Divorce

    Matthew 19:3-9 (READ) In Matthew 19 the Pharisees tried to trick Jesus by asking Him what they thought was a tough question about divorce. ¡§Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?¡¨ (vs. 3). To put it in modern-day language, ¡§Can you get a no-fault divorce for any ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Consider This

    Contributed by Rob Mcqueary on Mar 18, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 7,157 views

    Times of loss are wonderful opportunities to consider how we stand before Almighty God.

    Consider This Introduction Why do we do this? It is certainly not exclusive to our American culture. Funeral services will take place all over the world today… hundreds upon thousands of them. A thread of similarity will run through each one. Among the many things we do at funerals, perhaps the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Favoritism

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 19, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 10,821 views

    Favoritism is a serious mistake because: 1. It is a sin. 2. Appearances can be deceiving 3. God opposes the proud.

    I vividly remember talking with another pastor one day who had been given a very impressive appointment to one of the largest churches in our conference. As he was talking to me and a couple of other pastors, he was explaining how different this church was from his previous experiences. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Did He Get What He Paid For ?

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 5,430 views

    The great price of Salvation and the quality of the product.

    Sometimes when an ordered meal is presented to you, it is not prepared correctly or served properly, and you send it back. Maybe an item purchased does not perform as it was advertised, so you return it for a refund. Thank God He does not throw away the clay. Remember that we are predestined to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tough Love

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,611 views

    We must love everyone, even our enemies.

    Tough Love 1. Valentine’s Day. Candy, flowers, Hallmark cards. Day for people “in love”. What is love? Emotion? Feeling? Physical desire? What is love? 2. Young adults discussing how to say “I Love You”. Group, suit, knelt, ask to marry. Mom, tough ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living An Intentional Life Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 129 ratings
     | 27,112 views

    First of six sermons about living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

    Living An Intentional Life Introduction This week we are starting a new series titled, “Living An Intentional Life”. During this series, it is my desire to focus on the priorities of life and what we can do to assure that they are accomplished. To begin my study for this series, I went to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Intentional Spiritual Life Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 6,513 views

    Second in a six part series of living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

    Living an Intentional Life: SPIRITUALLY Introduction: This week we will continue our series on Living an Intentional Life. Remember that the three key words in describing an intentional life are purpose, discipline and vision. Living intentionally means that we have an agenda for our own lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Reviving Your First Love

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 220 ratings
     | 20,847 views

    This sermon explores how Christians, over a period of time, have a tendency to stray away from JESUS CHRIST, their first love, and offers encouragement to return to HIM.

    TEXT: Revelation 2:1-5 1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Those Who Know God Must Abide In Love Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 4,767 views

    For those who know God, love will be the evident characteristic of their lives.

    I. Love is a Persistent Theme (verses 10-11) A. John 13:34-35, “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” B. John 15:12, “This is my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Those Who Know God Must Love Their Brother Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,748 views

    Those who know God must exhibit brotherly love.

    I. Declaration of the Commandment (verses 7-8a) Old Testament – 10 Commandments Last 6 deal with social relationships (a true expression of heart attitudes – LOVE) New Testament – John 13:34-35 Jesus said 3X John 15:12-13; 17 John said 6X 1 Thessalonians 4:9 Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gullick avatar

    God's Cure For Hiccups

    Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 24, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,716 views

    A sermon on how John 3 - 16 can point to God’s cures for the various hiccups we face in life,

    God’s cure for Hiccups.. Today I would like to give a sermon on how God can cure Hiccups. Drink a glass of water - have someone creep up behind you and burst a paper bag - Stand on your head and drink a glass of water - there must be a book somewhere called a thousand and one cures for hiccups. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Attend Every Service

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 76 ratings
     | 14,816 views

    What is the point of attending church services each and every time.

    "WHY ATTEND EVERY CHURCH SERVICE?" INTRODUCTION 1. In my life as a Christian, I have noticed the following in every church... a. There are some Christians who attend every service of the church whenever possible 1) They are present for Bible study on Sunday morning and Wednesday ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Independence Day

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 22,414 views

    Declaration of independence - declaration of our freedom from the law and death

    Independence Day This weekend many people will be celebrating Independence Day in a variety of ways. Some people travel to see loved ones, and others just stay home with the family. There is a lot of BBQ going on all across the country. There are fireworks, parades and all kinds of celebrations ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What Is Heaven Like?

    Contributed by W F on Aug 5, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,113 views

    A look at some of the benefits Believers will enjoy in the next life and how these effect the way we live today.

    What is Heaven Like? “When I get to heaven, I shall see three wonders there: The first wonder will be to see many people there whom I did not expect to see; The second wonder will be to miss many people whom I did expect to see; the third and greatest of all will be to find myself there” (John ...read more

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