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  • Tim Huie avatar

    How To Experience Supernatural Christianity Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,001 views

    James tells his readers how to move from "ho-hum" Christianity to supernatural living.

    1. Illus. of phone call • When my friend asked me what I was doing, I replied, “you know- just the same old same old.” • When he asked what that meant, I said, “nothing tragic, nothing tremendous, just the same old same old!” 2. You might say, “pastor, you’ve just described my walk with God. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Picture Of Grace! Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,407 views

    This section from the life of David perfectly illustrates God’s grace toward us.

    1. Illus. of horse thief • Back in days of old west, a man was accused of stealing a horse. • His lawyer said to him, “Don’t worry, I’ll see that you get justice in that courtroom. • With a guilty look on his face the man replied, “Mister, I don’t want justice, I want mercy!” 2. Isn’t that what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Then They Came"

    Contributed by Chris Carter on Jan 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,427 views

    Things that control us, by the power of Christ, we can control.

    “Then They Came” Mark 2:1-12 - The Bible is full of real and imperfect people. Noah was a drunk; Abraham was too old and a liar; Sarah laughed at God’s promises; Isaac was a daydreamer; Jacob was a liar; Leah was ugly. Joseph was abused; Moses had a stuttering problem and a short fuse; Miriam was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vine And Branches

    Contributed by Donald Jewell on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,030 views

    A biblical definition of the spirit filled life

    1 I am the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away. And every one that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now you are clean through the Word, which I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in Me, and I in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Usual, The Unusual

    Contributed by Bob Coulter on Sep 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,917 views

    Call to be Faithful to God

    I would like to examine a well known bible character named Daniel to learn some great lessons from his life. My subject is, “The Usual, The Unusual”. According to Webster’s Dictionary the word ‘usual’ means ‘common, ordinary, commonplace’. As we consider ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Becoming A Catalyst For Changed Lives (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 8, 2016
     | 4,218 views

    Many times Christ’s disregard for tradition infuriated the Pharisees. But He wasn’t about pleasing them or keeping their rules; He desired to give the Father praise and uphold His standard of righteousness. Jesus never let men’s traditions hinder His min

    Becoming God’s Catalyst for Changed Lives – Part 3 John 4 Introduction: 1. The last two weeks we have studied and analyzed Christ’s meeting and conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well. 2. Christ’s actions provide believers today with a great example of how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    "Stepping In The Light" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,359 views

    To walk in fellowship with God, believers must walk in the light as he is in the light.

    In the book of 1 John, John explores two issues pertaining to our relationship with God. The first is the issue of SONSHIP. John shares several tests to help one determine if they have truly been born into the family of God. The second is the issue of FELLOWSHIP. All Christians have SONSHIP; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Entering The Upper Room (Or) Countdown To Pentecost

    Contributed by Steven Angus on May 31, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,603 views

    The Upper Room is not just a geographical location. It is any where we encounter the Living God.

    Countdown to Pentecost ENTERING THE UPPER ROOM Acts 1:6-14 (Preached at FUMC, McMinnville Tn 5/28/2006 by Dr. Steve Angus Whenever a Christian visits the Holy Land one of the places he wants to visit is the Upper Room. There were so many significant things that occurred in the Upper Room. It ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Benefits Of Unselfishness

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,926 views

    Jesus gives us the ultimate gift and teaches us unselfishness as the path of true joy and victory.

    Benefits of Unselfishness Romans 13:8-10 The following illustrations come from Sermon Central's Illustration collection. A fascinating study on the principle of the Golden Rule was conducted by Bernard Rimland, director of the Institute for Child Behavior Research. Rimland found that "The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Outcome Of The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Jesse Roncales on Mar 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,800 views

    The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit assures us that we are in the closest and most intimate relationship with God -being His children.

    Introduction There are many things in nature that are completely mystery for some of us. Let’s say for example the caterpillar which becomes a beautiful butterfly. How can such creature that crawls on the ground be changed into one that flies? How can a black, fuzzy, rather ugly creature be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pure Religion

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 4, 2012
     | 6,664 views

    A sermon about the contradiction between vain and pure religion.

    “Pure Religion” James 1:22-27 Scripture Reading James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let The Sap Flow...and Don't Be A Sap! Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014
     | 4,777 views

    A message about being part of the True Vine, Jesus Christ. Let the sap flow!

    Let The Sap Flow...And Don't Be A Sap! John 15:1-11 1 "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 "Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 "You are already clean because of the word which I ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Resident Evil

    Contributed by Michael Walther on Jul 29, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,399 views

    Based on the Parable of the Weeds, this sermon examines how Satan works within the church and how the church overcomes.

    Resident Evil Matthew 13.24-43 Introduction Jesus prepares the disciples and the church for troubles that lie ahead. The Bible tells us that Satan attacks the church constantly. We usually think of those attacks coming from the outside as Peter said, “The devil prowls about like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Neighborhater - Pt. 2 - Labels Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018
     | 4,284 views

    Neighbors. There are good ones and then those we wished would move. Have we become Neighborhaters? Can’t we get along?

    Labels I. Introduction The colorful sweaters hand knitted by a mom for a colorblind son. The shoe change although thought to be a cute touch was really done because the tennis shoes were much more quite than the dress shoes on the set. The trolley. The life lessons. All the songs he sung, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "was I There?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 11, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,080 views

    A sermon for Good Friday.

    “Was I There?” John 18:1-19:42 With the death of Jesus on Calvary, we witness, amid the noise of soldiers and criminals, gawkers and passers-by, what looks like the final triumph of evil. All the ugliness and violence we can imagine takes place in the events that lead-up to the six hours during ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist