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Not As Clean As You Think

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

based on 71 ratings

| 5,785 views

Based on the Dial commercial, you’re not as clean as you think, we take the congregation to a realization of our need to experience forgiveness. I have a powerpoint available with video clips, via email upon request.

From late-night, insomnia-driven infomercials to risque nude shower commercials, we are bombarded with the marketing mantra of cleaners claims as they try to siphon money out of our wallet. Listen to a few examples of these messages that have been rehearsed into our memory: New Ultra Clorox ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-21, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Top Ten: Honor Thy Father And Thy Mother Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 17, 2002

based on 98 ratings

| 9,519 views

Christians are without excuse, if they do not obey, honor, respect and care for their parents.

Central Christian Church St Petersburg, FL October 17 2002 Joe Bedy Commandment # 5 has a promise with it. God’s promises are often conditional if you do this, then I will do this for you. Exo 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Can Walk On Water??

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 26, 2002

based on 38 ratings

| 5,992 views

Jesus can take us through the trials of life.

INTRODUCTION • There are times in life in which we face difficult challenges. How we face those challenges says a lot about us. • Are we the type of person who can only act upon what they can see before them or are we the type of person who can allow our faith in Jesus to stretch us further that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:23-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unhindered Good News Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on May 27, 2004

based on 45 ratings

| 9,908 views

The primary hinderance to the Good News being taken to all the world is our willingness to share it.

I’ve told you about Myrtie Howell in the past, but she is such a perfect example of what I want to talk about his morning that I want to remind you of her inspirational story. Myrtie was a deeply Christian lady, but she lived a tough life from the start. Her family was very poor, so when she was 10 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:17-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A G-Rated Life In An R-Rated World

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 2, 2004

based on 114 ratings

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This message is a call to holiness and purity.

“A G-RATED LIFE IN AN R-RATED WORLD” Eph. 5:1-14 INTRO – How do we live a G-rated life in an R-rated world? I’m not going to spend a great deal of time expounding all of the sick, depraved things that are going on in our world. Unless you’ve been living like an ostrich w/ your head stuck in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Practice What He Preached

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 18, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 7,431 views

How often do we practice what Jesus preached?

Practice What He Preached First of all, let’s suppose that you’re a Jew walking down a street in Jerusalem, & you see some folks gathered over here talking politics. And they’re arguing about some changes Herod wants to make in the Welfare program. And you know some of them, so there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Participate In Christian Cloning Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 22, 2001

based on 51 ratings

| 3,781 views

Part 4 of 4 in series that gives the marks of a healthy Christian.

You Might Be A Healthy Christian If......You Participate In Christian Cloning. 4 of 4 FBC Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1 In Le Lavandou, France it is a grave offense to ......die. A The Riviera town’s only cemetary is full and ecologist (people who study the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Ways To Lose A (Spiritual) Fight

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 22, 2005

based on 25 ratings

| 4,579 views

What exactly is Paul getting at with each of these things that God has given us? This message tries to dig out the importance of each.

- This passage is often preached, yet I never felt like I understood what exactly Paul was getting at with each piece that’s mentioned. What are the specific needs? What are the specific dangers? What specifically has God given us? - In preparing, I tried to dig deeper. For instance: “having ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

based on 109 ratings

| 7,802 views

How can a God of Love allow so much suffering?

Why Does God allow Suffering? by Randy Croft We’re in a sermon series now on "Questions We’d Like to Ask God." I don’t think that God is afraid of our tough questions. Isaiah 1 "Come and reason together." One of the top questions asked by Christians and non-Christians alike deals ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom From Discouragement 2 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 5, 2003

based on 18 ratings

| 3,999 views

Because of the work of the Holy Spirit we can have freedom from discouragement

INTRODUCTION • A couple of weeks ago we started looking at the issue of discouragement. One of the freedoms we can enjoy as Christians is the freedom from discouragement. • One of the reasons we looked at as to why this is true is because of the hope of better things to come that we have in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Leads And Guides His People Through

Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Apr 2, 2003

based on 14 ratings

| 6,823 views

God leads his people through difficulties to the promised land

I often think that change and the future are two things that strike fear into a person’s soul. It is the uncertainty of not knowing what lies ahead. For in the familiar there is security. We have all experienced it I am sure. There are times when our relationships suddenly seem to be uncertain ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-4, Exodus 16:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

Father's Day - Duct Tape

Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Jun 28, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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This sermon is about godly/biblical alternatives to fixing life’s problems for fathers.

Title: Father’s Day (FATHER – acrostic) {Display a roll of duct tape.} What are some other uses of duct tape that you can think of? (Ask congregation!) {WATCH: Duct Tape Video} [ILLUS: Duct Tape is one of those invaluable items that is able to solve many of life’s little problems. We have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:14

Denomination: Holiness

Respond Humbly Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 12, 2006

based on 1 rating

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This message explores the contrast of the Pharisee and the tax collector, helping us see why humility matters.

“Respond Humbly” (Luke 18:9-14) Humility. It seems to be a distant character trait in our world today, doesn’t it? Even in our circle of churches, pride can creep in and become way too evident in our midst. Sometimes when I look around at our Christian culture, it reminds of this video… [Show ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Protecting Life And Offering Hope

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 16, 2006

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Message discussing abortion. We are facing a ballot issue here in South Dakota that will outlaw all abortions used as birth control. It’s more complicated than that, but oh well...

Protecting Life and Offering Hope Psalm 139:13-16 October 15, 2006 Introduction I’m going to repeat something I said last week, because some of you weren’t here, and because I want to reinforce it for those who were. I would just as soon avoid these topics. But as much as I try to run away ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Super Models

Contributed by Clint Davison on Oct 16, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 3,575 views

The Christians in Corinth were a model for the other Christians aroud them - and for us as well.

Super Models – 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10 A. We live in a world devoid of role models. Who’s your role model going to be? Kobe? Arnold? Ladies – Martha Stewart? Hopefully, the answer that comes to all of us is some fine Christian man or woman we know. B. As Christians, we need to find a model to serve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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