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  • Rich Young avatar

    Someone With Skin

    Contributed by Rich Young on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 4,767 views

    Guidelines from Paul for getting along with others.

    Someone with Skin TEXT: Phil 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION · In a parable she has written, Karen Mains describes the following wedding: DOWN IN FRONT STANDS THE GROOM IN A SPOTLESS TUXEDO - HANDSOME, SMILING, FULL OF ANTICIPATION, SHOES SHINED, EVERY HAIR IN PLACE, ANXIOUSLY AWAITING THE PRESENCE OF HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Can Get With This Or You Can Get With That

    Contributed by William White Jr on Mar 14, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 12,316 views

    This is a sermon designed to sway persons in either a positive or negative direction towards Christian living.

    YOU CAN GET WITH THIS OR YOU CAN GET WITH THAT (THE CHOICE IS YOURS)-DEUTERONOMY 30:15-20 AND MATTHEW 5:27-31 What a world in which we live. It seems as if the world moves at an ironic or opposite path. It seems as if today’s society marches to the beat of a different drum than the past ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    At The Word Of Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 8,126 views

    Jesus and the fisherman: A study on Obedience

    I. The Failure of the Fishermen (verses 1-5; note 3 things) A. They experienced failure despite honest endeavor. 1. These were skilled fishermen (not hobby; trained). 2. They had had success in the past. 3. They were fishing in familiar waters. 4. They had been working hard . . . all night B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disciplining Our Children

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,287 views

    Parents should understand God’s perspective of discipline and follow His example.

    DISCIPILINING OUR CHILDREN Hebrews 12:5-11 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION How would like your children to study with students filled with criminals? There is a High School in Yuma, AZ whose football team’s mascot is the CRIMINALS. Its logo is a caricature of an ex-convict, a crew-cut, square ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    Let Us Return To The Lord

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,386 views

    Funeral sermon for one who has died in the Lord - a sudden death

    Hosea 6:1 Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds. Let Us Return To the Lord IN THE NAME OF HIM WHO IS THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE, DEAR FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VICTOR NELSON: Who knows when death my overtake ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Everyman's Journey

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,681 views

    Challenges people to be ready for the journey into eternity. The journey that everyone will have to take.

    Everyman’s Journey Hebrews 9.27 Heb 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: Every person must come to the end of this life. Whether the number of years is great or few, we all must come to the end of the way. The Bible tells us about many who lived so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clean Sweep Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Jul 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,257 views

    The message looks at how we might clean out our lives to become more Christlike in our listening, speaking, and especially, in dealing with anger.

    Clean Sweep James 1:19-21 Introduction Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Things Your Faith Can Do (If You Let It)

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 267 ratings
     | 58,727 views

    The reason that the church does not achieve as much is not God’s fault, it is our fault of faithlessness. Let us look at serven things faith will do if we just take advantage...

    INTRODUCTION In the scripture read, the disciples were perplexed as to why they could not rebuke the devil and thus heal and restore the boy. Jesus answer was simple—they had a lack of faith. Webster defines faith as “unquestioning belief, complete trust or confidence, loyalty.” Hebrews 11:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Resurrection Of The Body

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,975 views

    Christ is risen. The implications and benefits of this affect all who believe.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Illustration from "The Other Side of the Hedge" by E.M.Forster. Click here to read. 2. Easter is that special time in our lives and the church year when we are called to lift our eyes from our earthly lives and struggles and look heavenward. 3. Col ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Run The Race

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 13,647 views

    Pauls calls Christians to run the race of life

    Run the Race 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 January 14, 2001 Introduction I. The Olympics A. Some of my favorite moments: First Dream Team Men’s Basketball, The lighting of the torch in 1996 B. Michael Johnson in 1996 1. The time trials prior to the games – Johnson broke the world record in the 200 meter ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Fear Not, Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 23, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,469 views

    Sermon for First Sunday in Advent, Year C, based on Lk 21:25-36

    Sermon for I Advent Yr C, 30/11/2003 Based on Lk 21:25-36 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson In the history of the Church, far too much time has been wasted on trying to know when Christ is coming again; and the unfolding of events leading up to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Transfiguration Sunday, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 229 ratings
     | 26,799 views

    How we see Jesus determines our response to him.

    Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday, Yr B, 2/03/2003 Based on Mk 9:2-9 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson There was a man who went to his doctor and expressed the following concern: “Doc, I’m really worried. Every time I drink a cup of coffee, I feel a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus, In Your Home Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,952 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "When Jesus Comes To Your Town". This series is based on the "Passion Week".

    Series: When Jesus Comes To Your Town [#3] JESUS, IN YOUR HOME Mark 14:1-11; John 12:1-11 Introduction: I enjoy almost everything about having company come to my home. I enjoy eating, playing games, talking, etc… The part of company that I don’t enjoy is the preparation. Now most of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holiness Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,273 views

    Second in an eight part series on the attributes of God.

    Webster’s Dictionary: 1) dedicated to religious use, consecrated, sacred 2) spiritually perfect or pure; untainted by evil or sin 3) regarded with or deserving deep respect, awe, reverence, or adoration Bible: The Hebrew and Greek words translated “holy” both mean “set apart” or “separated”. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nine Things Not To Consider When Determining What's Right Or Wrong

    Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 12,401 views

    In the life of every Christian, there will eventually be a struggle between “oughts” and “actions.” Every day has a way of forcing choices upon us, putting us in the middle of things that we should or should not do. When it comes to decision making for

    Nine Things NOT to Consider When Determining What’s Right Or Wrong By Alex McFarland “There is nothing wrong with what we did! Besides, we really love each other.” These were the reasons Jennifer gave for “going to far” with her boyfriend when confronted by her Mom. Jennifer knew what the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational