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  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    The King Carried The Cheese

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,809 views

    A challenge to all Christians to submit themselves to doing the menial jobs.

    PP0231 DATE THE KING CARRIED THE CHEESE! 1 Samuel 17:12-22. 1Sa 17:12 Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Bethlehemjudah, whose name was Jesse; and he had eight sons: and the man went among men for an old man in the days of Saul. 13 And the three eldest sons of Jesse went and followed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Unlikely Harvester

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 18, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,166 views

    In the account of the woman at the well in John 4, we will see that she serves as a good example, to all who truly desire to be a Harvester for God.

    "AN UNLIKELY HARVESTER" INTRODUCTION As she walked over and looked out the window, she saw the sun high in the sky and she knew it was near the sixth hour (12 noon). It was going to be another hot day and there wasn’t even a small breeze to break the heat. She knew that this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Good News And The Bad News Of The Good News

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Feb 23, 2007
    based on 123 ratings
     | 51,557 views

    God’s free grace may be good news for a dying backslider; but what about the dying missionary? Doesn’t he deserve at least equal treatment? Analyzing the parable of laborers in the Vineyard from Mat. 20, we continue to be astonished at God’s way of worki

    The Good News and the Bad News of the Good News A man and a women had been friends for many years, had died and gone to heaven. They told St. Peter that they wanted to be married. - “Take your time and think about it,” said St. Peter, “you have eternity so take fifty years and see me ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Facing Your Giants

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,541 views

    This sermon takes the story of David & Goliath and compares it to the difficulties we face.

    Introduction: Last Sunday we talked about the fact that the reason God chose David to be the next King of Israel was not his outward appearance or his physical abilities. Instead God chose David because he was a humble man, who was passionate about his relationship with God, and trusted Him with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avoiding Spiritual Emptiness Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 10, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,261 views

    In part three of series Jesus, Post-Resurrection, Dave looks closely at Colossians 2:1-10. We learn how to identify an empty belief system, and how to avoid spiritual emptiness.

    In 1996 I was a graduate student at Oakland University. I was doing an internship at a counseling center in Flint to finish up my Master’s degree in Counseling. I was new and very inexperienced, and was working in my office one day when the phone rang. All the “real” therapists were busy, so I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Consider The Power Of God's Word

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 23, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,142 views

    Easter 6(C) - Consider the power of God’s word as it works miracles and as it reveals and explains all truth.

    CONSIDER THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD May 21, 2006 - EASTER 6 - Acts 14:8-18 * * * * * * * * * Dearest Friends in Christ and Beloved by the Lord: Today, we are going to consider the absolute power of God’s word. God’s word has already had a powerful effect on us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Guard Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,125 views

    Solomon, the world’s wisest man, gives us a charge that we need to guard our hearts above all else.

    Guard Your Heart Spiritual Heart Surgery Proverbs 4:20 – 27 When I was in junior high, I played on the football team. What position did I play? Well, it could be said that I played three positions – guard, tackle and end. I sat on the end of the bench, guarded the water bottle, and tackled ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Must Break Down The Walls

    Contributed by Riley Turner on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 13,838 views

    If the Body of Christ is ever to be the true example of reconciliation that God wants us to be, we must break down the walls of racial, ethnic, and cultural segregation that currently exist within the church.

    (This sermon was preached at a Unity Workshop at the Sterling Blvd. Church of Christ in Sheffield, AL, held in September of 2000. The Sterling church is predominately African American; however, they have been moving toward becoming a more racially mixed church. Following this sermon, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    Christ Plays No Favorites Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,597 views

    What do you know about prejudice? Have you ever experienced it? What was that like? Have you ever been guilty of it? Be careful how you answer – you might be surprised at the truth.

    One of the things that I so enjoy about the study of God’s Word is how it is knitted together so finely that there is nothing that doesn’t fit, nothing that is out of place. Our story today demonstrates this quite well indeed. Preparing for our time together today, I ran into a problem that occurs ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Get To Heaven

    Contributed by Roy Sommerville on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,289 views

    The inadequeacy of the moral plan to get to heaven, demonstrated by the rich young ruler

    How To Get To Heaven There are two ways to get to heaven. The first is God’s plan, and the second, the Moral plan, or man’s plan. We could call God’s plan the D.O.N.E.-Done- plan. Everything that needed to be done to assure you a place in heaven was done by Jesus Christ, through His death and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jelle Horjus avatar

    Simon The Pharisee

    Contributed by Jelle Horjus on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 87 ratings
     | 35,469 views

    While reading this story we are all focused on what the woman does. It is Simon however on whom I would like to put the spotlight: the reality is that we are like the Pharisee, and not like the woman!

    Simon, the Self-righteous Pharisee - sermon on Luke 7: 36-50 - The sinful woman. That is the name the translators of our translation gave to this paragraph in Luke’s gospel. Another title would have been more appropriate however. Maybe something like ‘Simon, the proud Pharisee.’ For the deepest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Build Your House On The Rock

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,069 views

    A profession of faith apart from obedience is worthless.

    Scripture One of Jesus’ best-known sermons is coming to an end. Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain is one of the most important sermons in his early ministry. Jesus opened his Sermon on the Plain with a description of the blessings that belong to those who have entered the kingdom of God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    In The Service Of The Master – Part 9 - Judas, The Betrayer Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,925 views

    Do you know what it is to be betrayed? Betrayal means disloyalty and treachery have been used to expose you to an enemy, to expose you to harm, or simply just to expose you. How does betrayal happen?

    Traitor. Deserter. Turncoat. Defector. Betrayer. Betrayal. Do you know what it is to be betrayed? Betrayal is a profound word loaded with volatile and angst-ridden emotional implications. Betrayal means disloyalty and treachery have been used to expose you to an enemy, to expose you to harm, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Repenting Of Racism, Sexism And Classism

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,237 views

    The Word of God calls us to a brotherhood and sisterhood that transcends our differences. This sermon addresses three "ism’s" that work against God’s Kingdom: Racism, Sexism and Classism

    Sermon for CATM – February 17, 2008 “Repenting of Racism, Sexism, Classism” James 2:1-6; Galatians 3:26-28 What thoughts come to mind as you look at this photograph? [Photo is of 9 red gummy-bears standing separate and apart from one green gummy-bear. What’s going on here? What are the figures ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mother's Day From The Father's Perspective Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,342 views

    God's love for His people is like a MOther's love for her children.

    May 9, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 Subject: Happy Mother’s Day Title: Mother’s Day From the Father’s Perspective Happy Mother’s Day to all you wonderful Moms in the congregation! You may not consider yourself wonderful, but you are. Where would any of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God