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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Faith Heals Our Sin Sick Soul

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,144 views

    To lead the people to understand that they can be forgiven of their sin sickness and made whole by placing their faith in Jesus Christ.

    The Bronze Serpent – Numbers 21:4-9 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that the can be forgiven of their sin sickness and made whole by placing their faith in Jesus Christ. Illustration:Chuck Swindoll reports that a seminary student in Chicago faced a forgiveness test. Although he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Games People Play - Aggravation Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,052 views

    Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. This sermon deals with anger.

    The Games People Play Aggravation INTRODUCTION: Anger is probably the most powerful emotion we feel. Mickey Mantle had a friend who would let him hunt on his ranch. One day, along with teammate Billy Martin they went to the ranch to hunt. Billy stayed in the car while Mickey checked with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Games People Play - Sorry Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 12,548 views

    Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. This sermon deals with repentance.

    The Games People Play Sorry – Repentance CHANGING THE HEART INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: Towards the end of the nineteenth century, Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel awoke one morning to read his own obituary in the local newspaper: “Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, who died yesterday, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can The World See The Difference Series

    Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 6,038 views

    Objective: As Jesus looks to the future, his desire is for the church to primarily be the place where the world finds God.

    Can the World See the Difference? Subject: The Community of Believers Theme: Being the Place where the world finds God Time: Sunday Morning July 30, 2000 Question: Can the World see the Difference? Introduction: How do we define “being different?” - in the past this has been shaped by what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Hector Rodriguez avatar

    Un Viaje Con Dios

    Contributed by Hector Rodriguez on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 39,859 views

    There are times in our lives that we need to take a trip with God, places that are going to be of alot of help to you.

    Un Viaje Con Dios Texto: 2 Reyes 2:2-14 Josué 5:9; Isaías 55:8 Pastor: Hector.M. Rodriguez Introducción: La Biblia dice que hay caminos que le parecen al hombre ser caminos derechos, pero su fin es camino de muerte. ( Proverbios 14:12 ) por esto necesitamos tomar los caminos que son ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Adoring God In Worship Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 24,021 views

    Everything that takes place on Sunday morning is considered worship ­ the sermon, the offering, the songs, communion, and our prayers.

    Making an Impact: Adoring God in Worship INTRODUCTION: This morning we’ve decided to change our regular order of service in order to better accomplish our purposes. Since our topic is “Adoring God in Worship,” we wanted to allow time for us to worship and to hear from God’s Word. And, since ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does A Dead Church Look Like?

    Contributed by John Nadasi on May 1, 2003
    based on 160 ratings
     | 21,834 views

    What does the death of a church look like? What does it take for new life to take place?

    Luke 24: 36-48 Paonia United Methodist Church May 4, 2003 A young, ambitious pastor was called to serve in a certain church. He was warned by his predecessor that this congregation was "dead".. It was not even worth trying to save it. But this pastor accepted the call because he believed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Derrick Strickland avatar

    Hell Is No Joke

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 14,664 views

    Jesus already gave us the final word on the matter… Hell is a Real Place of Real Torment.

    “Hell is No Joke” Luke 16:19-31 INTRO: 1. Hell is a difficult topic to preach on. Like you, I take no pleasure considering that place called “Hell.” For that very reason I must tell you that Hell is real today and Hell is no joke! a. Bible refers to hell 162 times ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andy Patterson avatar

    From The Mire, To The Choir

    Contributed by Andy Patterson on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,462 views

    When He saved us, Jesus lifted us up out of the mire, and placed us in the Choir!

    brought me out of the mire and into the choir! Psalms 40:2 - 3 As we look here in Psalms 40, I want to share with you how that God brought us out of the mire and placed us into the choir. I want to share with you two points from these verses this morning. First of all I want you to notice: I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    We Have This Treasure

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 19, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,023 views

    Believers should understand the incredible treasure that has placed in their hands--the gospel and the thrill of sharing it in ministry,

    We Have This Treasure 2 Cor 4:1-7 1 Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. 2 Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Women In The Life And Teachings Of Jesus

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 10, 2005
    based on 206 ratings
     | 58,545 views

    Jesus placed high value on women during His earthly ministry. We should do the same.

    Women in the Life and Teachings of Jesus Mark 16:9 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 8, 2005 Introduction (see footnote for credit) “Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.” I find it interesting and very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    Everyone Can Tell The Good News

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,985 views

    Because the gospel is for all people, God calls believers to take the good news to people in other places.

    #2005-25 Title: Everyone Can Take the Good News to Others Text: Acts 13:1-3, 26-33a, 38-39, 44-48 Truth: Because the gospel is for all people, God calls believers to take the good news to people in other places. Aim: To help you participate in taking the gospel to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    God's Treasure Chest

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,111 views

    Out of all His creation, what could God possibly value enough to place with his treasures?

    God’s Treasure Chest (Adapted from an article by Larry Libby, “Discipleship Journal” Issue 139) SCRIPTURE READING: Malachi 3:16-17 INTRODUCTION: While growing up, I kept a cigar box hidden away in the bottom of a drawer. That cigar box was filled with my TREASURES. These were important ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Lowe avatar

    God Can Change You

    Contributed by James Lowe on Nov 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,564 views

    God can change any man who is willing to change. By placing his trust in Jesus Christ.

    God can change you 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new. Another translation says, “Therefore, if any one is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, behold, the new has ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    It's Off To Work We Go! Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,156 views

    Message #3 in Series: "Pursuing Excellence," focus is on serving the Lord by demonstrating excellence in our work places.

    Series: Pursuing Excellence Message #3: “It’s Off To Work I Go” -- Pursuing Excellence In the Workplace Colossians 3:23 - "But whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men,knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist