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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Welcome Home

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 16, 2006
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     | 11,027 views

    Jesus told three parables about lost sheep, a lost coin and a lost son. The stories highlight the truth that missing people matter to God. God places tremendous value on every individual. All heaven rejoices when one person repents and turns to God.

    “Welcome Home” Luke 15:11-27 Those of you who have had or currently have sons can closely identify with the story Jesus told about a rebellious son. The rebellious son was the teenager and the other son was obedient and probably in his twenties. In Luke chapter 15 Luke records that Jesus made ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Carla Powell avatar

    What's Love Got To Do With It?

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
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    Discusses Paul’s use of love as the yardstick for Christian living, then turns to several congregational issues to ask what the loving response would be.

    Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany (Year C) 1 Corinthians 13, is a popular passage to use for wedding sermons, because of course the topic is love. Brides and grooms have often chosen this lesson because of the beautiful, poetic prose it contains. But Paul did not write this to the Corinthians so ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    53. Breathing The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 8, 2018
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    Jesus breathing on the disciples is the apostolic commission given by the Father to Jesus, who passes it to the Holy Spirit, who in turn carries it out through the apostles.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 53 - BREATHING THE HOLY SPIRIT This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    An Inspired Outline Of The Book Of Revelation

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 7, 2011
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    This appeals to me, personally, because I like to preach from an organized outline…most of my sermons will have several points...some have several more than they should! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    AN INSPIRED OUTLINE OF THE BOOK OF REVELATION REV. 1:19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/InspiredOutline.html The book of Rev. is the only book of the Bible that gives the reader an outline right from the beginning…it’s right here in v. 19…look again 1, 2, 3! This appeals to me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    When The Rumors Become True: Easter Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 15, 2009
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    EASTER AND THE RUMOR OF THE RESURRECTION AND OUR RESPONSE TO IT IS THE PIVOTAL POINT IN EVERY PERSON’S SPIRITUAL JOURNEY.

    When the Rumors Become True -- Easter INTRODUCTION I’d like you to take a quiz. Which of the following stories is true? Woman Marries Eiffel Tower. Erika Eiffel said Her love of the Eiffel Tower is somewhat recent, and two years ago the San Francisco woman had a commitment ceremony and changed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Jesus - God Became One Of Us!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 8, 2010
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    Evangelistic sermon preached at a Carol Service - email for PowerPoint slides - gcurley@gcurley.info

    “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” (1). An Assumption: “For you know”: • Now in contrast to Paul: • I want to start my talk by telling you some things that you don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Two Feasts, One Story

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 20, 2013
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    There will be an enormous feast in heaven. It will be awesome. Other feasts recorded in Scripture point to the One Big Feast.

    Do you enjoy weddings? I actually love weddings. In the past few years, I've done two weddings in restaurants-quite a popular trend actually. I've done one in a vineyard in Niagara Falls. I’ve done one at a yacht club. I've done two or three in large backyards in the city or suburbs. Perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The 4 Points: #2: I Have Sinned (I’ve Got It Wrong): Story: Peter Denies Jesus (Luke Chapter 22 Verses 54-62). - Sermon By Gordon Curley Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 18, 2024
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    THE 4 POINTS: #2: I Have Sinned (I’ve Got It Wrong): Story: Peter denies Jesus (Luke chapter 22 verses 54-62). - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: English Word #1: ‘debt’: English Word #2: ‘trespass’: English Word #3: ‘sin’: (1). Peter’s love! (2). Peter’s failure! (3). Peter’s hope. SERMON BODY: Ill: • The most famous prayer on the planet, • Also contains the most well-known verses of the Bible. • It is a Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Hope For The Future Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,177 views

    Jesus gives his disciples hope. A sure, certain promise for the future. He’s telling them that their pain will turn to joy.

    Sermon by Rev George Hemmings I wonder how you felt last night as you were winding your clocks back? As you contemplated how great an extra hour of sleep would be. After I’d adjusted the clock on the oven, and the microwave, after Sarah fixed the clock-radio by our bed, as we thought about ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Only When Connected To Our Lord Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 4, 2018
     | 2,821 views

    In a real sense, St. Paul was the sheep that was lost, and Jesus left the heavens to seek him out and find him and turn him toward the truth.

    Thursday of 31st Week in Course At some point in the life of every Catholic theologian, like Saint Paul there comes a time of high clarity. St. Paul’s moment was a time when he realized that all his elevated Jewish theology was just a waste of time. In fact, in the light of Christ’s suffering and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Davinci Code - Faith, Fact Or Fiction? (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 1, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,542 views

    What’s the fuss about? If it’s just a novel that Hollywood turned into a movie, nobody’s going to Hell over it -- are they? ARE THEY?

    Most of the time on Sunday mornings I “teach” through a sermon. Today I will preach this sermon. Teaching is an indirect way to your heart through your head. When the logic and information go through the filter of the brain, God’s Spirit molds it, shapes it into an inspirational reality and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Don't Be A Grace-Faller Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,832 views

    Exposition of Galatians 5:1-6 where Paul turns the corner of his theological argument with practical steps to living out this great faith

    Text: Galatians 5:1-6, Title: Don’t be a Grace-Faller, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/6/07, PM A. Opening illustration: story about me putting my foot in my mouth about the charismatic pastor assistant coach about women pastors and a slide toward liberalism, b/c I expect our Pentecostal and charismatic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Parable Of The Ten Minas

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,404 views

    Interpretation & application of the parable. (PowerPoint slides are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    Rewarding the Faithful Reading: Luke chapter 19 verses 11-27. Quote: Hebrews chapter 11 verse 6: “Without faith it is impossible to please God.’” Quote: “The word ‘Faith’ in the Bible is spelt ‘R.I.S.K.’” In the parable before us: • Nine servants were willing to ‘R.I.S.K.’ that is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Drawing From Our Roots Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 27, 2015
     | 4,130 views

    Jesus' baptism was high point of His life - but it led Him straight to the desert of testing and temptation.

    “Jesus 101: Drawing From Our Roots” Luke 4:1-13 & 6:46-49 The night of my Ordination – the time at which I officially became a Minister of the Word – is still vivid in my mind. The joy, the solemnity, the anointing through laying on of hands – when the night was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    Don't Ignore The Bible

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 24, 2012
     | 6,933 views

    "I take no pleasure in the death of wicked people. I only want them to turn from their wicked ways so they can live."

    Don’t Ignore the Bible In the chapter of 1 Samuel 15 we read that King Saul of Israel receives a Word from God to destroy the entire Amalekite nation, including women and children. The Amalekite people were like terrorists to the young Israelite nation as they escaped Egypt. (Exodus 17:8; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ