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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Difficulty In Following Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 187 ratings
     | 54,087 views

    Jesus tells us what to do in the face of opposition. 1- Stand your ground. 2- Follow the leader. 3- Panic not.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The mother of four young boys often had difficulty curbing their energy, especially in church. But when her minister preached on "turning the other cheek," the boys gave him their undivided attention. “No matter what others do to us,” he said, “we should never try to ‘get even.’” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nearly Bankrupt Of Love

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 3,089 views

    Love. A nice thought. But genuine love is not shown as much as we might like to think. Our love account is not as full as God would like. May He help us.

    "Nearly Bankrupt of Love" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7, KJV Purpose: Love. A nice thought. But genuine love is not shown as much as we might like to think. Our love account is not as full as God would like. May He help us. INTRODUCTION Opening Why would I call this ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Blessed Are You Poor! - Jesus' Sermon On The Plain

    Contributed by David Smith on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,075 views

    Father Dave on Jesus’ Sermon on the plain, and the blessings of the poor.

    I’ve had a tough week: On Monday I was robbed again. My wallet has been stolen by the same guy two weeks running! I had to deal this week with the painful letter written in our Diocesan Newpaper regarding our legal situation. More serious by far is my dad’s situation in hospital Perhaps most ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Focus Your Faith

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,409 views

    This encounter between Jesus and a leading Jewish religious leader named Nicodemus deals with focus questions. Who is Jesus? What is His purpose? What exactly does Jesus come to do?

    Focus Your Faith John 3:1-17 (New International Version) 1Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Preaching The Truth In Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,704 views

    Sermon 2 of 14 based on Bob Russell book. The truth MUST be preached and taught in love

    INTRODUCTION „X As our church grows, it is important that we cling to certain principles that will ensure we are building God¡¦s Church God¡¦s way. „X Last week we looked at principle of truth. We looked at how important it is for us to first believe the truth. We will not build on or proclaim ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Take A Load Off Your Soul, Brother!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,175 views

    Message regarding the peace and rest offered by Jesus.

    Take a Load Off Your Soul, Brother! Matthew 11:25-30 March 19, 2006 Introduction I went to some of the games at the State “B” basketball tourney this weekend. My nephew Bo, all 6’ 3” of him was playing for the team from Hurley. During the Friday game I commented to my brother’s friends that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Lost In Translation

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,087 views

    Based on Kenneth Bailey’s interpretation this sermon puts a different spin on the parable of the lost sheep - coin - Son

    LOST IN TRANSLATION Daniel Boone was a man, he was a big man. Eye of an eagle and tall as a mountain was he. Yes, Daniel Boone was a big man. Daniel Boone explored the great wilderness of Tennessee and Kentucky. It was Boone who marked the Wilderness Road that brought settlers into the new land. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    What Is Christian Love Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,753 views

    This sermon defines Christian love as caring, helping, paying the price and expecting no reward.

    cThe Christian Life Week 2 (A) The Foundation of Love Luke 10:25-37 1 Cor. 13:1f WHAT IS CHRISTIAN LOVE? The Parable of the Good Samaritan “A man from Samaria then came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Talents, Money And Judgment

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,831 views

    Let’s examine three key points to this parable about talents, money and the judgment. 1- God entrusts His property V. 14 2- God requires accountability V. 19 3- God punishes the wicked Vs. 28-30

    INTRO.- Talents, money and judgment. Do these sound bad? In the light of this scripture they sound somewhat bad. ILL.- A young Bible college student was witnessing in Atlanta, GA. As he approached one house an elderly gentleman was sitting in his chair on the front porch. He asked, “Are you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Greatest Thing Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,645 views

    Looking at the Greatest Thing we need as we build the church.

    In case you haven’t heard we’re building a church. Actually we’ve been building a church for 10 years and now we are constructing a Church facility. And I really need to thank those who are working with me on that, Mike Kneebone, John Greenough, Heather Stubbert, Bruce Barteaux, Louise Caza and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Are Euthanasia, Abortion And Suicide Options For The Christian? Series

    Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,413 views

    Some answers to a tough question.

    INTRODUCTION Today we come to the first in a series on Hard Questions. The question we’re asking this morning is this, “Are abortion, suicide and euthanasia option for the Christian?” 1. Abortion Abortion is an emotional issue and even Christians are divided on how to handle it. But nevertheless ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Satisfied People Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,044 views

    Message 4 of 5 on John 5 & 6. Let’s talk about Jesus today… Let’s see him today the way he described himself. Jesus said, “I am the bread that gives life.”

    There is something about bread and its ability to satisfy you. It’s not just a full belly! It’s that sense of security and comfort that comes from the smell of warm bread and the fullness of the soul. There is something about a piece of warm bread that satisfies the heart of a person. Maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Do I Know There Will Be Saints In Heaven?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 17, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 9,767 views

    Saints Triumphant sermon - based on the answer to the Sadducees challenge whether there was a resurrection or not.

    November 18, 2001 Luke 20:27-38 27 Some of the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus with a question. 28 “Teacher,” they said, “Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man must marry the widow and have children for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do All Religions Lead To Salvation?

    Contributed by Basil Banyasz on Sep 25, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,091 views

    This sermon tells that Christ is the way, the truth and the life and that only Christians who accept and believe accordingly will have salvation available to them.

    Do all religions lead to salvation? Jesus, Himself, said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through Me.” [John 14:6] In my Study Bible, there is a footnote that says: The way, the truth, and the life is a Person, our Lord Jesus Christ: He is so because ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Knowledge Vs. Love Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,160 views

    This sermon is to remind us that love is even more important than being right.

    1 Corinthians Knowledge vs. Love 1 Corinthians 8 March 16, 2003 INTRO: A. Now in chapter 8 of 1 Corinthians, Paul turns to the second of the questions that the Corinthians had posed to him. 1. You’ll recall that I have told you that 1 & 2 Corinthians are two letters that Paul wrote the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational