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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    A Visit To The Upper Room

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 18, 2012
     | 7,511 views

    A dramatic monologue with Thaddeus after the resurrection. For use with communion.

    A Visit to the Upper Room A Dramatic Monologue The setting is the upper room. The character is Thaddeus, one of the 12. He is straightening the room. Opening: Thaddeus turns is acts surprised to see someone. Oh, Hi there! You startled me. I did not expect anyone to be up here with me. My name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifts For The Lord

    Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Dec 25, 2012
     | 5,291 views

    The magi brought extravagant gifts for the baby Jesus even though they could not know what this child would do. We know that Jesus the Christ is God and saves us from our sin. What gifts do we bring to our Lord?

    Today we observe Epiphany, the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles, with the visitation of the magi to the baby Jesus. The visit of the magi is probably the most misunderstood part of the Christmas story. The magi are often depicted in nativity scenes as if they arrived for the birth of Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Big Mess. Boundless Mercy.

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 16, 2013
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     | 7,727 views

    Lessons from Manasseh’s Memoirs

    You’re familiar with David, the Goliath-killer and shepherd king of Israel. You know a few things about his son, Solomon, the builder of the temple in Jerusalem and the guy who had 700 wives. But can you name any other Israelite king? Saul (the first king of Israel), and Ahab (the wicked king ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jelly Beans

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 1, 2013
     | 7,705 views

    A sermon on Romans 12:17-21 on the Christian's response to evil (Outline and material adapted from Mark Copeland's sermon titled "Responding To Evil" at: http://executableoutlines.com/ro2/ro12_17.htm; Jelly Bean illustration came from Sermon Central)

    HoHum: Day after day John Jr. came home from school complaining about a classmate who sat behind him in 5th grade. "Bob keeps jabbing me when Miss Smith isn’t looking. One of these days, when we’re out on the play ground, I’m going to jab him back,” John Jr. said. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Occupying Bethlehem (With Love)

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 31, 2011
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     | 3,412 views

    A sermon about the significance of simple occupation by Jesus into our world.

    OCCUPYING BETHLEHEM (WITH LOVE) Matthew 1:22-23 One of the things for which this year will be remembered is the power of occupation. The power of letting your presence be known and your existence be felt. Beginning last January, Time magazine details 27 different points of occupation around ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Spiritual Drop-Out (The Victim Of Discouragement)

    Contributed by Michael Gates on Jan 9, 2012
     | 6,399 views

    Helps believers guard against discouragement in their daily walk

    A SPIRITUAL DROP OUT- THE VICTIM OF DISCOURAGEMENT Take your Bibles again and turned to 1st Kings 19:1–12 From a spiritual point of view the early verses of 1st Kings is one of the saddest stories and all the word of God. Here… One of the most fearless and faithful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Last Thing God Gets Series

    Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Jan 21, 2012
     | 4,809 views

    Sermon on surrending our finances to God. How we spend our money, How we Make our Money, and Do we honor God with our tithing?

    Two weeks ago we began a sermon series on surrendering. First we talked about the importance of surrendering to God’s Word. Not only reading it, and knowing it, but acting on it. Last week we talked about surrendering our habits. Specifically our bad habits. And this week we are continuing ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Who Attacked The Church?

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 24, 2012
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,821 views

    To understand where the real attacks are coming from and how to combat them.

    I am not sure how many of you noticed all the damage to our church this morning as you were walking in. We have been attacked. Any one hear of this? I am truly surprised that none of you knew about this. It was in all the papers and on the news. For those of you that hadn’t read the paper, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Good Man

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 1, 2013
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     | 27,797 views

    This is a funeral service for an older believer in our congregation. He was indeed a good man and an encourager as was the bible character, Barnabas.

    Song – How Great Thou Art “Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Words For An Elijah Generation Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,743 views

    The truths that stood true in Malachi’s day as the curtain dropped on the OT still stand true as we near the end of this age.

    Words For An Elijah Generation Malachi Series (12 of 12) August 11, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Speaker Introduction: A The Bible is always relevant, even when it teaches about history. 1 Malachi 3:6 (NASB) 6 "For I, the LORD, do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thy Word

    Contributed by Mike Aldaco on Oct 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,294 views

    God’s word is a treasure in your heart.

    THY WORD Ps 119:9-11 How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. 11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psa 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    The God Of Angel Armies Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 15, 2018
     | 14,447 views

    Under spiritual and physical attack can be frightening. Elisha's account of his experience with the army of Aram ought to give us faith, knowing the God of Angel Armies is with us.

    THE GOD OF ANGEL ARMIES 2 Kings 6:8-23 2 Kings 6:8 Now the king of Aram was warring against Israel. Elisha served as the prophet of God for 50-60 years. During that time Israel faced many problems. Drought, famine, diseases, and constant wars with their neighbors. During this time, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Forward To Eternity

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 19, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,391 views

    The Day of the Lord is coming! While we do not know the day or hour, the signs of the times are showing that we are getting closer to the return of our Savior. Will you be found doing the Lord's will?

    Looking Forward to Eternity 2 Peter 3:1-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Christians, are you looking forward to spending an eternity with Jesus? Even in the absence of the signs of severe famines and wars (Matthew 24:7) here in North America, has not seeing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    A Secret Weapon For Getting People To Want Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 19, 2018
     | 3,592 views

    In this passage Paul speaks of throwing his "heart wide open" to the Corinthians. Could it be that the deep relationships that will come from doing that might be the church's secret weapon for attracting people to Jesus in a culture overwhelmed by loneliness?

    DANGER SIGNS ON CHURCH FRIENDSHIPS: Shallow conversation, safe prayer requests, and busy pastors. - Sometimes church members can be mean to each other, but even in good times many church friendships are characterized by their lack of depth. What are some of the signs? a. Shallow conversation. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    All Or Nothing Faith

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,123 views

    When Jesus shows up at Peter's work, Jesus destroys the artificial divide between sacred and secular. Wherever the Lord is, is ripe for a miracle. And if our life belongs to the Lord, he is welcome to any and all of it.

    All or Nothing Faith Luke 5:1-11 [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] We have this artificial divide in our world between “sacred” and “secular,” between things that are of God and everything else. And so often we fall into the trap of holding God aloof from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist