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  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    "Sheep On Automatic Pilot" Or "Measuring Up"

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
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    2nd to Last Sunday in Pentecost: Sheep or Goats? God’s mercy and grace, have filled our hearts so that our good works become the proof that we are his sheep!

    Some weeks ago I was watching the Health Channel on TV. They showed and described different types of plastic surgery procedures. I was amazed at the things that plastic surgeons can do now-a-days. If you need more luscious lips, they can inject collagen and make your lips downright pouty. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    Give Thanks To Our Heavenly Father

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 28, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
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    Thanksgiving Day sermon that focuses on the blessings of Christ as our only Savior from Sin.

    Thanksgiving Day, 2002 James 1:16-17 16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. Give Thanks to our Heavenly Father 1. For good and perfect gifts 2. For a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Divine Hide And Seek

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 25, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 12,400 views

    We hide from God because of our sin. God seeks us because of his grace.

    GENESIS 3:8-15 DIVINE HIDE AND SEEK It is interesting to listen to people talk. You hear about people who eat at McDonald’s two or three times a day, and then blame McDonald’s for their physical problems. We all know who is to blame on that one. You hear about the man who smokes three packs of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Jesus Calls:

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,629 views

    Draw aside and spend time with the Lord. Offload your problems and see how he wonderfully provides

    Binham 20-07-03 This morning, I would like to look at one verse from the record in St. Mark’s Gospel of the feeding of the five thousand. And this is the words of Jesus when he said to his disciples: "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Am I Good Enough? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 26, 2003
    based on 158 ratings
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    First sermon in series "Living Life on Purpose - Christ’s Answers to Man’s Questions". This is a question from John the Baptist.

    Christ’s purpose-driven life was constantly arousing the curiosity of onlookers. Whether His followers or His enemies, people were so impressed with Him, or, in some cases, intimidated by Him, that they wanted to know how and why He had it all together - so they asked Him questions. Jesus used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Godliness With Contentment Is Great Gain

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 20,103 views

    Watch out for the ogre in the pit! Here’s how you can be truly content

    1 Timothy 6:6-12 GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT IS GREAT GAIN I would like to start out this sermon with a story – listen closely, and see if you can get the point. Once upon a time there was a White Knight looking for adventure. He came to a village where legend told of a terrible ogre in a pit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    A Mystery, A Miracle And A Total Life Make-Over

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Dec 14, 2005
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    Mary gets a lot of attention in the Christmas story, but what about Joseph? Video clip suggestion. Easy to use outline and narrative.

    A MYSTERY, A MIRACLE AND A TOTAL LIFE MAKE-OVER. Matthew 1:18-25 Video clip suggestion: “Joseph’s Quill” available at www.sermonspice.com Opening Ilustration: My wife Cambria and I have been blessed with three wonderful kids. We love them equally. They are hilarious to watch. Looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • David Trexler avatar

    Be Shrewd!

    Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,368 views

    Jesus is calling us to start using more of our wits, our brains, our craftiness, our shrewdness that we use to secure our position on earth, and start using these same gifts to the glory of God.

    Sermon for Luke 16:1-13 September 23rd 2007 What do you think guys and gals? Do you want to stick with the text we are dealt today, or maybe search through the Bible and pick one that perhaps is a little easier, at least not quite as challenging? Because, basically every single commentary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Song Of A Free Spirit

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,451 views

    Singing is a matter of skill and practice, but it is only when your spirit is freed that you have a convincing song to sing, only when your life is changed that you have something to share.

    What makes it possible for voices like these to sing music like that? Where do they get whatever it takes to sing with such grace and power and beauty? Of course they have been blessed with a good deal of natural skill. Of course these singers are talented, and there’s no substitute for that. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Cull avatar

    Walk The Talk

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Sep 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,045 views

    Walking the talk of authentic Christianity

    James 1:17-27 Walk the Talk The story is told of five frogs are sitting on a log that is floating in a pond. The five frogs have a committee meeting and decide that they are going to jump into the water. So how many frogs are there on the log? The answer is five because talking about a jump into ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Paul Cull avatar

    The Subtle Sin Of Snobbery

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Sep 10, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,842 views

    Snobbery affects us all but is contrary to - the nature of God, - the law of God, - the grace of God, - and the life of God.

    James 2:1 - 17 The Subtle Sin of Snobbery In his book, "Stay of Execution", the late Stewart Alsop, columnist, tells of an embarrassing moment when he was in London, on a reporting trip for his column. He had an introduction to Lord Salisbury - he was a powerful figure in those days - and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Let The Spirit Move Us To True Discipleship

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,855 views

    We should not be amazed at the Amish response of forgivness. To know the power of Christ’s death and reusrrection calls us to live our lives in forgiveness.

    20th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 24) October 22, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for the gift of your Son, who came among us to reveal your Word for our lives, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Changed From The Inside Out Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 24, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 26,167 views

    2 of 3 messages on the salvation of Saul and his transition into the Apostle Paul

    Changed From Inside Out "Before and after" pictures make very convincing proof of change. The problem is that this kind of change is all on the surface. Beauty is skin deep - Ugly goes all the way through! Saul Changed From Inside Out What happened is that Saul changed dramatically and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Pierce avatar

    The Jesus Parade

    Contributed by Mark Pierce on May 26, 2010
     | 5,966 views

    The triumphal entry into Jerusalem can be likened to our walk with Christ. The Jesus Parade involves preparation, fascination, as well as destination.

    The Jesus Parade – 04.05.09 Introduction – Have you ever been in a parade? It’s a fun thing to do. When I was a boy scout I was in several parades. These days Mary Kay is much more likely to be in a parade than I am. Today I want to talk about one of the most famous parades ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Battling And Building

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 19, 2010
    based on 55 ratings
     | 17,225 views

    They had a tool in one hand and a sword in the other. They had to multitask and keep one eye on the work and the other eye on the enemy. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Battling and Building Nehemiah 4:11-23 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BattlingBuilding.html Building is a battle. Just finding good weather is tough for roofers. It's too hot or too cold, it's raining or there's frost and it's too slippery. It's too steep!! Or the Pastor is too demanding!!! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist