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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Greatest Power Is Often Simple Patience Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,532 views

    Life outside of Christ, Paul says. It’s angry life. Its confrontational politics and caustic talk shows. It’s accusatory e-mails that appear to have been sent from a flamethrower. As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with patience.

    Opening illustration: This past week I read about a first-grade teacher who was having a difficult day. It had rained that entire day and the children couldn’t go out for recess, so they got more and more restless and hyperactive as the day wore on. The teacher couldn’t wait for the bell to ring ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "A Messiah Who Teaches Part 5: The Atypical Reaction Of A Disciple" Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 13, 2009
     | 3,340 views

    Jesus is calling us to a higher standard.

    A Messiah Who Teaches Part 5: The Atypical Reaction of the Disciple Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Introduction 1. Illustration: The teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is not - Do your duty, but - Do what is not your duty. It is not your duty to go the second mile, to turn the other cheek, but Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Twisted…or Playing Twister? Games Series: 1 Series

    Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Nov 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,130 views

    This is the first sermon in a series on Jonah.

    Sermon 1 of 4: Game Series Twisted…or Playing Twister? (Running from God’s Word) Written By: Captain Tim Gardner Introduction: (Ask for participants to come forward and play a small game of Twister. Ask them how they felt as they were twisting their bodies. Ask the crowd how they felt while ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    “how Would You Spend Your Last Day On Earth”

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 27,121 views

    The final event in the life of Elijah and his departure into heaven.

    “How Would You Spend Your Last Day on Earth” 2 Kings 2:1-14 What if you knew without a shadow of doubt that today was going to be your last day on earth? Suppose you had only 24 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Altar Series

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jan 2, 2011
     | 12,488 views

    The first in a series on holiness/sanctification about the significance of the altar of sacrifice.

    Called Unto Holiness “The Altar” Scripture: 1 Thess. 4:1-8 Text: 1 Thess. 4:3 Take your Bible and turn to 1 Thess. 4:1-8. This is going to be our key passage for messages for the next few weeks on holiness. I don’t know how many weeks. We’ll see how the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    You Want A Hoping Heart: God Has Other Plans Pt4 Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010
     | 3,384 views

    How many of you have ever said, “I never want to go through what I had to go through but I am glad I went through it”? For the hoping heart, God ALWAYS has another plan! It was that way for Jesus on the cross and it is that way for you if you have a hopin

    Title: YOU WANT A HOPING HEART Text: Luke 22:14-18 Before my wife and I were ever married we had discussed wanting four children. After having our first two, we entered negotiations, rethought our journey in life and wondered if we were called to have any more. That lasted four years when enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Look Who's Here

    Contributed by David Moore on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,948 views

    This sermon presents the fact that Christ’s presence is always with us even when we are suffering, sorrowing, sad, stranded or selfish.

    Look Who’s Here! Aim: To show how the Risen Lord is there in times of our need. Text: John 21:1-19 Introduction: Two weeks have passed by since the resurrection. Jesus has appeared unto His disciple twice, and now they have been sitting around waiting for something to happen and nothings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guess Who's Comin' To Town? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 24, 2007
     | 4,662 views

    Advent is a season of waiting for the coming of Christ. He came as a baby, and now we are waiting for His second coming.

    A. How wonderful it is to gather together to worship Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior! 1. If you are visiting with us today we extend to you a warm welcome and hope that your experience with us and the Lord today will be a blessed one. B. I thought we might start with something on the light ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Shepherd And Overseer Of Our Souls Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,347 views

    Friend of Sinners, Pt. 5

    THE SHEPHERD AND OVERSEER OF OUR SOULS (LUKE 15:1-7) An elderly farmer was brought into the hospital because he appeared confused and was thought to have had a stroke. Attempting to assess his mental state, the doctor asked, “If you have a hundred sheep in a pasture and seven escape, how many will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,592 views

    Taming the tongue is a challenge for all of us as James points out. In this sermon I give some helpful strategies for controlling the tongue.

    Introduction: A. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 1. Turn to your neighbor and say, “I’m not surprised!” 2. We are not surprised, because it happens to all of us. 3. All of us have had the experience of saying something, and then wishing we had not said ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord's Prayer – Part One

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,466 views

    Prayer Is Where It Is At For The Real Child Of God

    The Lord’s Prayer – Part One Sunday June 18, 2006 Matthew 6:5-13 5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 “But ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Promised Walk Series

    Contributed by Matthew Wright on May 27, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,208 views

    Joseph

    Title: A Promised Walk Text: Genesis 37; 39-46 Subject: Faith Series: The Walk Series; #4 Introduction: Promises don’t mean too much to people of this day and age. There was a time when a simple handshake and a promise were as good as any legal contract. The handshake was binding. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem And Jesus Clears The Temple Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 29, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,230 views

    Jesus enters Jerusalem on the colt to the praises of a throng of followers and under the scrutiny of the religious leaders, but His mind is focused on the souls of the city of Jerusalem, which represented God's chosen nation.

    Read Luke 19:41-48… Setting the stage: v.41-48 detail the conclusion of Jesus’ journey toward Jerusalem toward the destined sacrifice He was sent here to make for the sins of the world. For many days Jesus had been on a resolute journey toward the city of Jerusalem. He had predicted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear's Poison, Face It Series

    Contributed by James Dorman on May 10, 2016
     | 6,468 views

    Challenge to face the fears which may hinder our service to God.

    Fear’s poison, FACE it! INTRO: IL: As an elementary age kid I received a present which made my life complete. I finally had my very own set of cowboy boots! I was so proud of them, I would have slept in them if my mom would have allowed it. I have 2 cousins who were born the same year ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Save Yourself From This Crooked Generation Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 31, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,917 views

    Peter told the crowd at Pentecost: "Save Yourself from this crooked generation." But there's a few problems with that statement. Do you know what those problems are, and what the Bible says about those objections?

    OPEN: In a third-grade class, the teacher asked Johnnie, “Is the world round?” “No, ma’am,” was the reply. “It isn’t?” exclaimed the teacher. “Then I suppose it’s flat?” “No, ma’am.” “Well, honey, if the world isn’t round and it’s not flat… then what is it?” Johnnie smiled and replied: “My dad says ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ