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  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    The Weak Strong Man. #1

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Apr 24, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,100 views

    Sampson was physically the strongest man who ever lived. Yet, he was also a very weak man, and his weakness overcame his strength.

    The weak strong man. (1) The retrogression of Sampson. Judges 13: 1. 04/10/05 I want to start a series of sermons on the man Sampson. I am calling it the weak strong man. I believe we can learn a lot as we look into his life and see his ups and downs. I will start out by introducing Samson ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Love Of God

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 97 ratings
     | 94,947 views

    A message about the love of God

    THE LOVE OF GOD Malachi 1:1-5 INTRO: One of the men who most influenced D. L. Moody was a young preacher named Henry Moorehouse. He once preached for Moody for an entire week using the same text every night—John 3:16. The preaching of Moorehouse, according to Moody, was much different from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Empty Handed Request Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 11, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,454 views

    The story of the woman with a hemorrhage teaches us about God’s inclusion of all people, the melding of faith and grace, and the necessity of faith driving us to action.

    Matthew 9:20-22 “An Empty Handed Request” INTRODUCTION A fascinating characteristic of Scripture is that any given passage can have several meanings and interpretations. One day we will read a passage and we will be touched by a particular message. Another day we can read the same passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living In Laodicea

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,808 views

    We need to be living lives of hot love for the Lord.

    INTRODUCTION -Hot water is useful for a drink -Add finely ground coffee beans or tea leaves -Cold water is a wonderful drink -Especially on a 90+ degree day -Warm, room temperature water is not a very desirable drink -Unless we are extremely thirsty -My question to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Shining Lights Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,106 views

    Giving your Best Effort

    Proclaiming His Majesty Series 2006 Shining Lights Matthew 5:14-16 (Only a small portion of this story is true, I’ll leave it to you to figure out which part. The meaning however is everlasting.) Last week Sheryl and I were spending a quiet evening at home, the children were all in bed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    The Christ Code

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,888 views

    Uncover the secret and blessing of Abiding in Christ

    - Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code - The search for the Holy Grail is generally considered to be the cup from which Christ drank at the Last Supper and the one used by Joseph of Arimathea to catch his blood as he hung on the cross, said to possess miraculous powers. - Tom Hanks as religious symbology ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Can The Lord Help Us When We Have Been Betrayed?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,040 views

    Remember how the Lord came to the rescue of Paul the apostle who was betrayed and forsaken by close companions. Paul writes, "Do your best to come to me quickly, for Demas because He loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica.

    How Can the Lord Help Us When We Have Been Betrayed? by Paul Fritz 2 Timothy 4:9-4:10 What are some of the ways we can deal with human betrayal: 1. Remember how the Lord came to the rescue of Paul the apostle who was betrayed and forsaken by close companions. Paul writes, "Do your best to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    The Great Gift Of Christmas

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 29, 2006
     | 2,501 views

    Song so beautifully depicts all that was involved in receiving the greatest gift of all time. For centuries now gifts and giving have become synonymous with Christmas. Our family discovered a change (Travis). Kid’s tear open, “You never hear kids say,

    Song so beautifully depicts all that was involved in receiving the greatest gift of all time. For centuries now gifts and giving have become synonymous with Christmas. Our family discovered a change (Travis). Kid’s tear open, “You never hear kids say, O no, you shouldn’t have. And yet the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    My Ear You Have Opened

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 30, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,097 views

    A message about God helping us to hear right. Jesus often said, "Be careful how your hear."

    My Ear hast thou opened Text: Isaiah 50:4,5 Jesus often said, "him that hath ears to hear..." How is your spiritual hearing? We will address 2 main points from this passage of scripture: 1. My ear hast thou opened 2. I listen as a disciple My ear you have opened, I listen as a disciple. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Graeme Lamb avatar

    The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jun 15, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,495 views

    The parable of the sower and the mustard seed from Mark’s gospel, and what they reveal to us about God’s kingdom and God’s world

    Becoming a father for the third time over the last couple of months has reminded me again of the wonder of creation. Throughout the natural world, in humanity and in animals and plant life, the same story can be seen – of amazing growth and beauty coming out of something that begins so small. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "What Meaneth These Stones?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 30, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,492 views

    This makes for a great message to be given at a funeral as people are considering the thoughts of the memorial stones left on ground at the cemetery!

    Title: “What meaneth these stones” Introduction: It was the changing of the guard, Moses had departed, now Joshua took the reigns of giving leadership to the children of Israel. In this text, we find them at the Jordan River. It was the time when this muddy, churning river, was at it’s highest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Hamlin avatar

    Five Things We Must Do To Reach People With The Gospel

    Contributed by Craig Hamlin on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 417 ratings
     | 24,684 views

    Jesus exemplified His passion for seeking the lost through His experience with Zacchaeus and gave us five things we must do to reach lost people.

    "Five Things We Must Do to Reach People with the Gospel" Luke 19:1-10 Intro. Howard Hendricks said, “In the midst of a generation screaming for answers, Christians are stuttering.” Bill Bright, Founder of Campus Crusade for Christ, said, "Millions of surveys which we have helped to take around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Shubert avatar

    An Unmistakable Aroma

    Contributed by Steven Shubert on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,067 views

    There are some fragrances that have unique associations to each of us; there are others, however, that are unmistakable. The aroma of worship is an unmistakable aroma to God.

    An Unmistakable Aroma John 12:1-7 I. Introduction A. Each of us has certain fragrances that are almost instantly recognized by our sense of smell. 1. Not so long ago, when I applied a small amount of Stetson® cologne (which I don’t usually wear), my daughter told me “You smell like ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • JERRY GATSON avatar

    What Are You Waiting For?

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Nov 25, 2004
    based on 83 ratings
     | 27,041 views

    The delay to recieving from the Lord is often because we are waiting for God to do something when we should be doing something.

    What Are You Waiting For? TEXT – Isaiah 40:31 There is not one place in the bible that tells you to wait for the Lord. It says wait upon the Lord. The revelation of the difference between waiting for the Lord and waiting upon the Lord is the attitude with which we wait. There is waiting and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • DeWayne Howard avatar

    Changed Lives, Caring People, Sharing Christ

    Contributed by Dewayne Howard on Mar 25, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,524 views

    This is a great sermon dealing with sharing our faith in Christ after having a life changing experience.

    Changed Lives, Caring People, Sharing Christ Acts 3:1-10 Introduction: Our world today is so interested in changed lives. If you don’t believe me, try watching an episode of What Not To Wear. They begin by taking someone who seems so plain or wild, but has no sense of fashion. They begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational