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  • Kyle Meador avatar

    The Sower's Diagnosis

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 126 ratings
     | 4,769 views

    In this simple parable the great physician offers listeners a straight-forward heart exam.

    (A note to those reading this material: This manuscript follows the presentation of the material as it was originally given. What may be difficult to tell by just reading the original text is the presence of a thick, southern accent – deliberately used in the introduction to make the material more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Peace On Earth Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 9,644 views

    God offers us peace with him, with each other and peace from worry.

    It was dark and cold and the small group of men huddled around their fire to keep warm. In the social strata of the day, you’d have to say they were near the bottom rung. But still, despite their lack of education and social status they were aware of much more than the intelligentsia might have ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Jesus And Nicodemus Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 13, 2001
    based on 228 ratings
     | 65,542 views

    We learn that Jesus came to offer answers to our deep and longing questions

    TOWARDS EASTER 2001: JESUS AND NICODEMUS John 3:1-21 INTRODUCTION This morning I want us to meet a man and get to know him a little better than we might have before. His name is Nicodemus. There is a lot we don’t know about this man, but I think we can learn a lot about him and about Jesus from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Through The Valleys Of Life

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,259 views

    keys to making it through the many trials life has to offer each of us.

    Intro: plastic Christianity is when people try to act like when you become a Christian there are no trials, no problems, no disappointments and no valleys. David was a realist, His Psalms told it like it was: his ups and downs, his victories and defeats, his mountaintops and his valleys. Psalms 23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Different Reactions To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 23 ratings
     | 16,066 views

    God offers to the followers of Jesus something worth selling all else for.

    Scripture Introduction Pastor Douglas Webster wrote a provocative book entitled, Selling Jesus. He described the American church as taking a foolish route to attract an audience. While the claims of Christianity can and should compete in the “marketplace” of ideas, we must be careful of “selling ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ray Waldo avatar

    Here I Am Series

    Contributed by Ray Waldo on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,199 views

    Jesus offers deliverance that enables us to “straighten up” and live life to the full.

    Title: Here I am! Ref: Luke 13:10-14 Summary: Jesus offers deliverance that enables us to “straighten up” and live life to the full. Too many people today are over-medicated. In some cases, the issue is not physical but spiritual. Only Jesus can heal the spiritual issues in our lives. Jesus came ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    A Fresh Start Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 164 ratings
     | 68,072 views

    Sometimes in life we need a fresh start and Jesus offers us that.

    The Journey of Life – A Fresh Start Slide This is an exciting time for Hickory Creek. This new facility provides a perfect opportunity to make a fresh start in our ministry. It is an opportunity to minister to new people and begin new ministries. It is exciting to have these opportunities to start ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Walking With Jesus In Newness Of Life Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 1, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,636 views

    New life in Christ: how it is acquired, what it offers, and what are its evidences.

    Walking with Jesus in Newness of Life Rom. 6:1-9 INTRO.: there is a distinctive life style for the Christian; a “Christian walk”, if you will. Col 2:6. “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him,” It is different from the way the world lives. Eph 4:17 “you must no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Absolutely Free!

    Contributed by Jerry Kistler on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,583 views

    That the Gospel’s offer of free grace is never qualified by the demands to keep the Law.

    “Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity, 2008 Text: Galatians 3: 16-22 The Rev. Jerry D. Kistler St. Stephen’s Reformed Episcopal Church Montrose, Colorado “Absolutely Free!” “Brothers, let me give you an illustration from ordinary life: Even though it is only a man’s will and testament, when it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    A Summary Of The Lord's Ministry Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,744 views

    We often refer to the offer of salvation as an invitation and it is but it’s also a command.

    A summary of the Lord’s ministry John 12: 44-50 Someone in a seminary class once asked the professor, “How many points should a message have?” And he wisely said, “At least one.” And I hope to fulfill the dreams of all my professors this morning because there’s nothing worse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Goble avatar

    A Personal Invitation From The Master Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,234 views

    Jesus offers the benefits of salvation to all who will come to Him on His terms.

    Title: A Personal Invitation From The Master Series: The Harvest Is Ripe Text: Matthew 11:28-30 Introduction When Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden, they tried to cover their sin by sewing fig leaves together to hide their nakedness. Since that time, man has worked relentlessly to provide ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Having Healthy Hopes Helps Humanity Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,762 views

    The Old Covenant could not offer the new and better hope that came with the arrival of Jesus.

    HEBREWS 7:8-21 HAVING HEALTHY HOPES HELPS HURTING HUMANITY I. THE HAPPENINGS: A. Humiliated. B. Hated. C. Hungry. II. THE HEALINGS: A. Hurts. B. Hindrances. C. Hollowness. III. THE HORIZON: A. Harmony. B. Happiness. C. Hope. The writer to the Hebrews picks up the theme of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    What Is Faithful Prayer?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,744 views

    Isaiah offers us one pattern of prayer: adoration, confession, affirmation, and commission.

    What is Faithful Prayer? Isaiah 6:1-8 October 21, 2007 This is the second sermon in the series for our annual stewardship emphasis. Just to remind you of what I said last week, and what I have been saying ever since becoming your pastor, stewardship is so much more than money. If we think only ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Douglas Vincent avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,954 views

    We will be talking about Seeking Forgiveness, Finding the way to Forgive, and offering Forgiveness.

    Today we are talking about Forgiveness and even as a young pastor I have come to realize that most people are uncomforted with Topic. We don’t like to think that we need forgiveness. We can’t bare the thought of letting those hurtful unchanged people off the hook. When we talk about forgiveness we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    No Rubber Crutch

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,239 views

    The Bible is no rubber crutch, but offers real and substantial support for living the Christian life.

    No Rubber Crutch John 17:14-17 INTRO.: In times of testing, we all need a crutch. A place of last resort. I recommend the Bible. Your test may be health crisis (Cancer), tragic accident. loss of job or business, divorce after many years. Sometimes you really need some help that no man can give. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ