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  • Dr. Keion Parrish avatar

    I'll Shout If From The Mountaintop

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,805 views

    Missions Sermon

    MISSIONS SERMON Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 I’ll Shout It From the Mountaintop Introduction: A British writer named Derek Ratcliffe recently analyzed our television viewing habits. He spoke of "the mindless, shallow hedonism that seems to be the way our society is heading: a restless search for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who's Your Dance Partner?

    Contributed by Paul Johnson on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 21,081 views

    To move the congregation into a closer, more intimate, more passionate relationship with our LORD.

    Sermonic Text: 2 Samuel 6:14 / Mark 6:22 Do you like to dance? I don’t mean going to a night club because I know most of us are too saved, too sanctified and too Holy Ghost filled to ever step foot in a night club again. I am just asking do you like to dance? Do you ever dance at home when ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Beware: Falsehood Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,400 views

    It’s our job as Christians to appraise viewpoints as to whether they come from God or some other source. We need spiritual discernment to assess the validity of voices we hear.

    Sermon Series on First John, “Collecting Evidence of Faith” “Beware: Falsehood” I John 4:1-6 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I enjoy watching Antiques Roadshow on PBS. One of the show’s most famous discoveries was a Seymour mahogany card table from ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Integrity An Important Ingredient For Effective Leadership

    Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,744 views

    Integrity is a rare commodity in almost all areas of life the government, the press, Education and even the church has been hit hard by scandal. In every case, the lack of credibility can be traced back to the level of integrity of the individuals within

    INTEGRITY AN IMPORTANT INGREDIENT FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP Introduction/Definition Integrity is a rare commodity in almost all areas of life the government, the press, Education and even the church has been hit hard by scandal. In every case, the lack of credibility can be traced back to the level ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Spell G-R-E-A-T?

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,065 views

    A message on greatness learned from one of the disciples of Jesus.

    Mark 9:30-37 “How Do You Spell G-R-E-A-T?” 1. [Someone else reads text]. (Preached as the “other” disciple) Hello. Good morning. I’ve been asked to speak to you today on a very important topic; the topic of greatness. You see, I’m one of the disciples there when the events you heard today ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    "What Then Shall I Do With Jesus?"

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 26, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,958 views

    An overview of the trials of Jesus

    The plot of Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill A Mocking Bird” revolves around the courtroom trial of an innocent black man unjustly accused of raping a white woman. In spite of his innocence and in spite of the valiant efforts made by his attorney, Atticus Finch, the fate of the defendant, Tom Robinson, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building Smart Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 2, 2007
     | 4,599 views

    2 of 4 messages on Nehemiah. We are in a building campaign and we want to make sure that we are building wisely.

    Building Smart February 25, 2007 Nehemiah – Cupbearer to the King Begin with the Goal in Mind 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Peace?

    Contributed by Richard Jumper on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,489 views

    Is peace possible at Christmas, if not, I wonder if it was really peaceful on the 1st Christmas?

    Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant, so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. Whenever Christmas carols are sung, this hymn is sure to be among them, for it has long been one of the best loved. For me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Jesus Turns Our "Boohoos” Into "Yahoos!”

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 23, 2009
     | 2,568 views

    Jesus Turns Our “Boohoos” Into “Yahoos!” 1) By cleansing our hearts 2) By calming our hearts

    Have you ever dreamed of being that kid who comes off the bench at the end of the game and hits the winning homerun, or is the person who safely lands the plane after the pilot has had a heart attack? Sure, who doesn’t want to play the part of hero some day, and to be cheered by adoring crowds for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Can You Do That In Worship?

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 10, 2010
     | 3,085 views

    This is a light hearted look at what we should and shouldn’t be doing in worhsip.

    Psalm 100:1 - 5 A psalm. For giving thanks. Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Background To 1 Peter

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,237 views

    If we are called to suffer as Christians, God's grace is more then sufficient to enable us to endure.

    Intro: 1. One man sarcastically writes, “Every Christian shall sit in his flower-bed. He shall find a heaven upon earth and all things shall work together for good to provide him with a garden like life. Thorns and thistles shall be unknown to him and he shall sit in his flower-decked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministry And Money: When The Budget Wants To Bully You

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,279 views

    Discover two gems helpful to balancing ministry and money in this short sermon aimed to help church leaders stay faithful not fearful.

    Pastoring in America means dealing with the dollar. It’s what we have to come to grips with in a culture where “church” has largely become a business. In fact, some shepherds tragically view Washingtons and Lincolns just as necessary, if not more, than the Holy Spirit, people, or the Bible. Which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    The Key To Sharing The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Jun 20, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,141 views

    Jesus used the physical to reach the spiritual needs of men, gave us the pattern for evangelism, and allowed God to work around Him to accomplish His purpose.

    The Key to Sharing the Gospel John 9:35-41 * Review chapter 9:1-34 * Remember, he followed the light he had. He obeyed the instructions he was given. * Read text. * I want to talk about three things this morning found in this passage. * I. Serving the Lord. * II Seeking the Lost. * III. Shedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Great Mission

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 5, 2008
     | 2,277 views

    Humans tend to one of two extremes when we look at the problems plaguing this world. One extreme declares, “We can solve these problems. We can clean up this mess if we all work hard enough.” The other extreme cries out in despair, “We will never solve

    Introduction: “Before you were born, God planned this moment in your life. It is no accident that you are [here this morning]. God longs for you to discover the life he created you to live – here on earth, and forever in eternity.” Citation: Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life, © 2002, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Entering God's Rest Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,700 views

    True rest only comes when he place our lives entirely in the hands of Jesus Christ in faith. Then and only then will we have complete spiritual rest.

    Entering God’s Rest Hebrews 4:1-13 Intro Hebrews 4 continues the warning to the informed, but unresponsive Jews from chapter 3. These Jews not only knew the basic truths of the gospel but had even renounced Judaism. Still they did not trust in Christ. The warning, of course, applies to anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist