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  • Kevin Litchfield avatar

    A Closed Door

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,900 views

    This sermon is a short story called A Closed Door.

    The Closed Door- Over the last few weeks we have examined the life and ministry of Nehemiah. How when he received a report of the devastation of Jerusalem was faced with a choice. He chose to get involved and risk his life and go before the king and ask first for permission to go to Jerusalem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wood avatar

    "When God Met The Guy At The Gate"

    Contributed by Larry Wood on Apr 29, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,883 views

    Outline on the story of Peter healing the man at the temple.

    "WHEN GOD MET THE GUY AT THE GATE" ACTS 3:1-11 I. THE MEN IN TOUCH (1) [THE PRAYERS] A. The Team (1a)"Now Peter and John went up together..." B. The Temple (1b) "...into the temple..." C. The Task (1c) "...at the hour of prayer,..." D. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David McGowin avatar

    What Is Love, Really?

    Contributed by David Mcgowin on Feb 9, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,384 views

    You may recall the story of the Velveteen Rabbit...

    What is Love, Really? 1 John 4:7-12 11/13/05 You may recall the story of the Velveteen Rabbit who wanted to know what it meant to be real. He was a new toy and wasn’t like many of the other toys in the nursery of the house. He was looked at as different because he was shiny and new and all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Community: The Ones That Return

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,108 views

    story of the one leper that returns to give thanks

    Intro: if you could be anyone in the Bible who would you choose? David, the giant killer, Samson, the strongest man, Solomon, the wisest man, Peter, Paul, John giving the revelation. Today, I will tell you who I want to be, I want to be the one that returns. A lot of people get touched by the Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Troy Horne avatar

    Come Off The Mountain

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,909 views

    The Mount of Transfiguration story does not stop on the Mountain.

    Mark 9:2-9 “Come Off The Mountain” For the past eight weeks, we have been in the season of Epiphany. The importance of this season is the way in which we see Christ revealing who He is, or we might say, the way we see God making Himself known in our world. This revelation began ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • John White avatar

    What Jesus Did About Seeking Sinners Series

    Contributed by John White on Oct 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,101 views

    The story of Jesus seeking and saving a lowly sinner.

    What Jesus Did About Seeking Sinners John 4:1-15 This particular incident in the Life of Christ has come to be accepted as the ultimate example of skillful soul winning. For those who desire to learn to be effective and fruitful soul winners, studying and understanding this true story is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    "Truly You Are The Son Of God!"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,338 views

    Message based on the story of Jesus’ walking on the water

    “Truly You are the Son of God.” Matthew 14:22-36 November 5, 2006 NOTE: this sermon format is different from my normal style. I’m experimenting with some things, and this format is according to that suggested in "Communicating for a Change," by Andy Stanly. I can tell you that the book was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Lee Henry avatar

    Forgive Me For I Have Sinned

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    The story of the prodigal son is presented as an example of repentance.

    Forgive Me For I Have Sinned Luke 15:11-32 Introduction: At some time in the distant past, someone decided to divide a circle into 360 equal parts and call them “degrees.” Terminology related to the circle has wormed its way into our language. For instance, when we come to a street corner and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Burton avatar

    Faith Of A Father

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,368 views

    A look at the story of Jairus and the raising of his daughter.

    When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came there. Seeing Jesus, he fell at his feet and pleaded earnestly with him, “My little daughter is dying. Please ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The End Before The Beginning

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Mar 16, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,584 views

    This message looks at the crucifixion story told by Mark...

    Next week is Easter. I’m sure you have already been making plans. Plans to attend Easter egg hunts, and have family over for dinner, maybe you’ve even selected a special outfit to wear... This morning, I want us to look at something a little darker - as I thought about my message this week, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Dominican Mission Team Report

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,660 views

    The Team tells stories and reflections of their time in the Dominican

    DR team presentation 2008 Mike Hosts Begin with Steve’s Video - http://youtube.com/watch?v=wOrKxLiLkgk Wednesday & Thursday – Arrival & Orientation Mike talks about Los Algadones & hope for housing Friday – Construction and Poncho Mateo Dawn shares about young mothers in Poncho Mateo Saturday ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Paul Decker avatar

    You Are No Accident Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,084 views

    Realize your significance in God’s story.

    YOU ARE NO ACCIDENT Exodus 2.1-25 S: God’s Plan C: Following God’s Call Th: Movin’ On Up! Pr: REALIZE YOUR SIGNIFICANCE IN GOD’S STORY. Type: Inductive I. DELIVERED II. PREPARED III. FIRED IV. HUMBLED PA: How is the change to be observed? • Realize that you are an unfinished work • Don’t take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,850 views

    The story of love coming from an unexpected source.

    The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 We’ll read the passage a little later but turn to Luke 10:25-27. Do you like rules? For the most part I think rules are good for keeping other people in line but most of us only like them when they work to our advantage. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    The Prodigal Son - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,548 views

    This is a wonderful story of repentance, forgiveness, reconciliation and redemption

    Sermon Brief Date Written: November 5, 2008 Date Preached: October 29, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Part 1) Sermon Text: Luke 15:11-24 (NKJV) 11 Then He said: “A certain man had two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alex Perednia avatar

    A Second Look At Jesus' Birth

    Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,053 views

    A second look at an all-too-familiar story.

    I) The Circumstances of Jesus’ Birth Christmas “cards stress sunny words like love, goodwill, cheer, happiness, and warmth…we honor a sacred holiday with such homey sentiments…. In contrast to what the cards would have us believe, Christmas did not sentimentally simplify life on planet earth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist