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  • David Parks avatar

    Against All Odds

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,537 views

    On its face - at the start of it - it seemed unlikely this new venture (the church) cold possibly suceed.

    AGAINST ALL ODDS: THE CHURCH ACROSS THE AGES TEXT: Daniel 7:9-14 Introduction: 1. If any new venture ever seemed to be striking out against all odds it was the early Church of Christ started on that fateful day of Pentecost in AD. 30 2. How in the world did it survive? 3. Just 50 days earlier their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How We Should Pray

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 22, 2006
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     | 1,881 views

    Example of how the Pray

    W.Maynard Pittendreigh A few years ago I was in a conversation with some folks and we started talking about Sunday morning worship and each of us began sharing what was his or her favorite part. One person said it was the Apostles’ Creed, because it was at that moment that he was able to stand up ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    It Is About Time!

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,725 views

    New Year’s challenge to use time wisely.

    Eph. 5:15-17 It is about time! Intro: There is a story of an "old Norwegian who had kept very careful note of his life in a series of notebooks on the shelf of his business. On his eightieth birthday he went to the store and pulled the books from the shelf and behan to compute his life. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do Not Hate, But Instead, Love One Another Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,793 views

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    1 John 3:11-18 Last week we looked at the previous passage that used very strong language to lalk about God’s over-the-top love for us and our response to that love being holiness and obedience. He ends with the verse “Those who do not what is right are not God’s children; nor are those who do not ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Joy Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,936 views

    Part 4 of a series on Philippians focusing on the formula for unity.

    The Joy of Unity Philippians 2:1-4 I. Introduction A. The Glass Beaker 1. A professor was demonstrating the durability of tempered glass. a) Holding a beaker by the neck the professor pounded a nail into a piece of wood. b) Much to the surprise of everyone in the class that beaker did not break or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Liberation

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,583 views

    As Christians who have been set free by Christ, we are called to be liberating people

    As we bring our series of sermons on life rhythms to a close, we think of the role of liberation in our lives, and when we think of ’liberation’ we think,usually, don’t we, in terms of freedom; of ’setting free’ Now, I think you’d all agree that freedom is an important ingredient in life. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Grace Attitudes

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,672 views

    This tender scene in 2 Samuel lets us look into the heart of a person who understands God as He has revealed Himself to be.

    Passage: 2 Samuel 7:18-29 Intro: Those who believe that God exists are divided generally into three categories. 1. first, those who see God as a angry tyrant whose anger might be calmed through good works. His love must be earned. Il) Islam fits this picture for the most part. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Incredible Confidence

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,916 views

    David’s response when confronted with his terrible sin was to run to the very one he had offended.

    Passage: Psalm 51 Intro: It’s hard to imagine a believer who had messed up worse than David. 1) life filled w/ God’s grace, David blew it. 2) lusted after and committed adultery with a good friend’s wife, Bathsheba, who got pregnant. 3) lured Uriah home to explain pregnancy, but Uriah ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Sin Happens! Forgiveness: Will It Work? Have Faith

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,952 views

    Jesus confronts the Pharisees with their false theology regarding their understanding of God with parables. He then, in Luke 17 speaks to the disciples about reality. Sin happens. Forgiveness will work. It is our duty to imitae Jesus.

    In Jesus Holy Name October 7, 2007 Text: Luke 17:1,3,4,10 Redeemer “Sin: It Happens! Forgiveness: Will It Work? Have Faith” Jesus was a middle-aged Rabbi. People flocked to hear him. They were fascinated. He told stories. He challenged the Pharisees who were filled with self ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Inferior Thinking

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,870 views

    Anything other than keeping our focus on eternity can take us the wrong way!

    Inferior Thinking Text: Revelation 22: 12-17 Anything that an individual sets his or her affections on other than Christ ultimately becomes inferior thinking and living. Anything the world offers or has is substandard compared to what Christ offers, and has in store for us! In other words, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Amazing Grace!

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 9, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,031 views

    Saved by amazing grace is the key phrase associated with our gospel text this morning. In this season of Ephipany we see Jesus Christ revealed in all of his splendor, manifested in all of His glory.

    2nd Sunday of Epiphany John 1:29-41 Amazing Grace by Rev Tim Zingale ’A man stood in the outer court of heaven and saw a glorious crowd marching up, singing hymns and bearing banners of victory, they passed by him’ through the gates into the courts of heaven. "Who are these?" he asked. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Enemy Within: Guilt Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,145 views

    This sermon compares the guilt of Judas Iscariot with that of Simon Peter and draws lessons on how God would deal with our guilt.

    The Enemy Within: Guilt. Ps. 51:1-3 INTRO.: Illus.: Murder trial in Oklahoma. (Illustrations follow this sermon.) From SermonCentral.com contributed by Eric Snyder. The defendant knew he was guilty. His sin found him out. King David also felt a deep sense of guilt when he took Bathsheba and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    The Worth Of A Mom Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,503 views

    Our text offers an insight into the wide-range of responsibilities that a mom shoulders. Moms often cringe when they hear Proverbs 31 is going to be read on Mother’s Day. Who can live up to that laundry list of responsibilities? Some suggest that it ha

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series 2006 The Worth of A Mom Proverbs 31 Moms have to be tough! For one thing, mothers have to survive Mother’s Day. Consider these Mother’s Day experiences. Eight-year-old Mary wrote her mother a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    God Succeeds When Our Plan Fails

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,876 views

    Stranded on a foreign beach, dripping wet and freezing cold, Paul’s plan was definitely on hold. But watch how this man of God continues to be effectively used in the middle of failure.

    Passage: Acts 28:1-16 Intro: Standing on the beach of an unknown island, freezing cold with both seawater and rainwater dripping off his nose, I wonder if Paul was a little puzzled. 1. his plan had been to go to Rome and have an audience with the highest powers of his world. 2. and instead he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    When Is An Empty Chair A Reason For Hope?

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,370 views

    Using an empty chair as the central metaphor we explore how Paul’s exhortation to REJOICE comes alive in our own painful lives - all within the framework of the Trinity.

    In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who pours His Love into our hearts and makes us rejoice. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ About one hundred years before the Reformation, an artist named Andrei Rublev painted a depiction of the Trinity. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran