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The Mustard Seed Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

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Sometimes we feel like we’re outnumbered by people who don’t believe in Jesus. There are times when we’re the only ones who want to do the right thing. But Jesus tells us that his kingdom may look small but in fact it will grow to be like a mighty tree th

A Combined Children’s talk and sermon How big do you think God’s Kingdom is? As big as the Simpson desert or Kakadu? As big as this whole land of Australia? Jesus said the kingdom of heaven was like a mustard seed. Now I can’t show you a mustard seed but I did bring some other seeds with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Anglican

Surviving Life’s Storms

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 17, 2010

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Calamities prompt us to ask, "Why?" There are no pat answers. Yet there are answers for how we can survive these sudden storms. It’s important that we anchor our attitudes in Scripture.

Opening illustration: It seemed like a regular day at the beach. When the blasts of billions of tons of water wrecked the coasts of more than a dozen Asian nations on Dec. 26, 2004, most of the people on the beaches were totally unaware of the looming danger. In its wake the massive tsunami claimed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary: Living A Life Of Purity

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 12, 2007

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Mary’s life reveals the extraordinary blessings and favor that God pours upon those who live a life of moral purity.

Mary: Living A Life Of Purity Luke 1:26-35, 38 Introduction: The Consequences of Wrong Choices Traci stood before the church, tears in her eyes, head bowed to the floor, her mother at her side. It must have been the most difficult situation she had ever been in in her short fifteen years. Yet it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Wheat & The Tares Series

Contributed by James Parker on Nov 16, 2007

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A 5 point illiterated sermon on the parable of the wheat & tares.

The Wheat and the tares Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: 25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. 26 But when the blade was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Through Our High Priest

Contributed by Carl Benge on May 17, 2007

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Revival and getting back to basics of the Methodist foundations of service to God.

This past week I have thought a lot about what our Superintendent said about getting back to the basics, and to the spiritual revival of our communities. So what is the base of our faith? What is the very foundation that our Church is built upon? Our most basic part should be the faith in our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Our Secret Sins And What They Cause

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 2, 2007

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A sermon on why sin no matter how small or large affect not only the individual but the nation as a whole.

Our Secret Sins And What They Cause 1 Kings 11:1-13 Prayer Introduction Two theological students were walking along a street in the White chapel district of London, a section where old and used clothing is sold. "What a fitting illustration all this makes!" said one of the students as he pointed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Practice Of Resurrection

Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 7, 2007

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It occurs to me that a life resurrection that brings one closer to God involves three simple things, Removal, Replanting, and Receiving.

The Practice of Resurrection Sean Lester April 3, 2007 The Christian Mission Adrian, Michigan Text: JN 12:20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. [21] They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where You Spend Eternity Is Your Choice. Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jun 28, 2009

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Call to evanglelism

My fellow good people of all religions and fellow good people of no religions and the children of God; Do you want to find God? Do we want to serve God? You can do this by simply by looking for someone less fortunate than yourself or even someone more fortunate than yourself and point them to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-33

Denomination: *other

“god’s Ministry From The Sanctuary” Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015

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The “Bottom Line” in our Christian walk is not how well we sing, preach, teach, serve but rather how soft our hearts are before the Lord.

Manifest Presence Series “God’s Ministry from the Sanctuary” Part 1 (Inspired by Don Nori Sr.’s Manifest Presence: You Can Live Within The Veil) January 21, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The “Bottom Line” in our Christian ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Believe, Do You Truly Believe?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 5, 2014

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When Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life," He was clearly claiming that He was the source of both After He shares this truth Jesus turns to Martha and says ' Do You Believe This?" Beloved, Do you believe this? Do "You" truly believe.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings of Scripture prior to the Message. The Scripture for this day were Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11 and John 11:1-45 An elderly man who lived alone in Idaho.....wanted to till his sizable potato garden, ....but it was ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4, John 11:1-45

Denomination: Anglican

The Sardis Church Of Christ

Contributed by Doug Conley on May 22, 2014

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Are you clothed in white? What if you aren't? What will be your outcome?

(Rev. 3:1-6) I. Re 3:1 ¶ "To the angel of the church in Sardis write: He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars, A. In the context of these letters 1. The word “angel” means “messenger” a) Minister b) Evangelist 2. He who has a) Is speaking of Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Age Of Un-Thankfulness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 7, 2015

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Paul warns us that there comes a spirit in the church that people will BE UNTHANKFUL. It is God's will for us to GIVE THANKS in everything. Do I really LOVE LIFE?

THE AGE OF UNTHANKFULNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This week I went to Nashville to visit a man in the Medical Center at Vandy. I left the room and headed for home about 8 PM. I knew my wife would have supper waiting when I arrived home, so I knew better than eating. But I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Shepherd & The Sheep 5 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 5, 2017

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A Steward of God’s Voice

The Shepherd & The Sheep 5 A Steward of God’s Voice 1 Peter 4:10 Are you familiar with the concept of stewardship? It means that we manage well somebody else’s property or resources. As believers our lives are not our own. We belong to Christ. (1Cor. 3:23) that means our Time, Talents and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Incapable, Yet Faithful Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 28, 2017

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When it comes to reaping a harvest, we are very limited in what we have control over. All we can do is plant the seed, share the Gospel, but the harvest rests in the Lord's hands. We are not called to produce life, but sow the seed that leads to life.

Incapable, yet Faithful Mark 4: 26-29 Our text today once again deals with sowing and harvest. While the sower must put forth sufficient effort in preparing the soil and sowing the seed, he has no control over the harvest. He can faithfully cultivate the ground, keeping the field free of weeds ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

A New Heart

Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Oct 17, 2017

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We need a new heart and spirit to make lasting changes in our lives.

A NEW HEART Ezekiel 36:26-27 (NIV) Overview of the message This message is about having a new heart and spirit. Year after year, we make different resolutions, and as our experiences would show us, we fail to keep them. Spiritually, what do we really need to be able to follow God’s will ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

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