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  • Alvan Lewis avatar

    Mugged Coming Home From Church

    Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Dec 31, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,142 views

    What it means to be a Christian in an evil world.

    I want you to listen very carefully. I'm going to describe four people, and at the end of the service I want you to tell me which one of the four your can identify with the most. Which one of the four you are most like. It's a very unusual story. According to the report I have in front ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Don't Be Afraid, Remember The Lord

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on May 29, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,093 views

    Patriotic sermon used for Memorial Day, or modifed for other patriotic events. Deals with issues still worth fighting for as Christians. Interesting statistical illustration of all those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.

    Title: Don’t Be Afraid, Remember the Lord 05/26/02 West Side Text: Nehemiah 4:14,20 A.M. Service Purpose: Memorial Day sermon dealing with those issues that are worth fighting for as a Christian. *************************************************************** Introduction “So to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Complaint Department Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 74 ratings
     | 26,050 views

    But what do we do when we have a complaint in life? Where do we turn? The Psalmist tells us. 1- We pour out our complaints to the Lord 2- We confess the Lord as our refuge 3- We ask for the Lord’s help in time of need

    INTRO.- ILL.- A monk joined a monastery and took a vow of silence. After the first 10 years his superior called him in and asked, "Do you have anything to say?" The monk replied, "Food bad." After another 10 years the monk again had opportunity to voice his thoughts. He said, "Bed hard." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Free To Be The Bride Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,058 views

    Paul’s point in this text is that the only way to be released from the Law was to die to it, and to be united to Christ.

    SET FREE TO BE THE BRIDE OF CHRIST Text: Romans 7:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Evangelist Fred Brown used three images to describe the purpose of the law. First, he likened it to a dentist’s little mirror, which he sticks into the patient’s mouth. With the mirror he can detect any cavities. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Remembering

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 21, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,855 views

    A Memorial Day message that shows our need to remember our fallen heroes for what they have done for our nation, and to remember our Savior, Jesus Christ, for what He has done for our salvation. Audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com/2007.html

    Back in the 1970’s, I was an office manager for General Electric Corporation in Cincinnati, Ohio. The president of our division was Stu Ladow. The first time I met him, he made an impression on me that has never been forgotten. Let me tell you about Mr. Ladow. He knew the one secret ingredient ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Pointing Others To Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,429 views

    “Baptism truly points others to Jesus Christ who is the One who died and rose again for us.”

    POINTING OTHERS TO JESUS CHRIST Luke 3:15-22 Proposition: “Baptism truly points others to Jesus Christ who is the One who died and rose again for us.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to look to Jesus Christ and be obedient to Him in one’s spiritual life. INTRODUCTION: Illus: A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For The Light Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2011
    based on 101 ratings
     | 34,718 views

    This year, Christmas will fall on Sunday. This year people will be faced with a decision of whether Sunday worship will be a matter of "convenience" or "cost." What can we learn form the ministry of John the Baptist that will help us to make the right dec

    Several years back a life-style management consultant surveyed about 1000 people about how they prepared for Christmas. What he found was this: · The average person spent up to an hour and 10 minutes a day during the last week of December bickering over holiday related plans such as what parties ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Veterans

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022
     | 2,225 views

    We live in a nation where respect and honor are not top priorities. For example, respect for the elderly is something today that is missing in our society.

    . We see a lot of rudeness, and much of it is directed toward the elderly. Illus: Did you hear about the grandmother that was going to ride a bus downtown with her grandson? She got on the bus, and the bus driver was very rude to her. As she got on the bus with her grandchild, the bus driver ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Evolution Of Man

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on May 18, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,707 views

    This sermon is about improving our personal relationships with Christ.

    “The Evolution of Man” by Rev. A.LaMar Torrence, Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church, John 15:1-17, Psalm 23, and John 10:11 In the mid-19th century Charles Robert Darwin rocked the world with his controversial theories regarding the evolution of humanity. Darwin questioned the current ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Remember The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,995 views

    how we are to think and talk about the resurrection

    Sermon Series on the End Times: The Resurrection of the Dead It seems that in life we are always looking forward to something. When you’re single, you look forward to getting married. When you get married, you look forward to having children. When you have children, you look forward to sending ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christian Stewardship - Part Four Series

    Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,395 views

    Fourth of four messages on stewardship. Based on UM congregational pledge and UM "Guidelines"

    2 Samuel 24:18-25 On that day Gad went to David and said to him, "Go up and build an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite." So David went up, as the LORD had commanded through Gad. When Araunah looked and saw the king and his men coming toward him, he went out and bowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    "Birth Of Christ A Time Of Joy"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 17, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,172 views

    There area number of people who at the birth of Christ jump for joy at hearing of his birth.

    “Jump for Joy” Luke 2:10-11 “…I bring you good news of great joy.” Luke 1:39-45 There are a number of individuals included in the story surrounding the birth of Jesus the scriptures portrayed as jumping for joy at the birth of Jesus. The Gospel of Matthew gives the story from the point of view ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Don Jaques avatar

    Growing Up: A Challenge To Become A Maturing Church

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,910 views

    Making a few comparisons between an immature church and a maturing church, and see where we think we fit in.

    INTRODUCTION: In just a few days, Christ the King Oak Harbor will turn five. To those who have been here since the beginning, that may seem amazing. It seems hard for me to believe that in just a few months I’ll celebrate my fourth anniversary as pastor here. Birthdays give us a chance to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    A Blessed Attitude Toward People

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 4, 2006
    based on 165 ratings
     | 38,744 views

    1- Demonstrate mercy 2- Pursue peace

    INTRO.- ILL.- Do you remember the 1966 Clint Eastwood movie entitled, “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly”? It’s just one of many cheaply made, Italian films that helped to make Clint Eastwood famous. THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY. Have you had a run-in with any of those people lately? If not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Deep Secrets Of The Enemy

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 22, 2010
    based on 36 ratings
     | 39,656 views

    There are some deep secrets that the enemy does not want us to know. The enemy fights fiercely and his manner of fighting is very deceitful. And this battle goes on in the lives of men day and night. The enemy fights without any mercy.

    Daniel 2:22 says, “He revealeth the deep and secret things he knoweth what is the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.” There are some deep secrets that the enemy does not want us to know. The enemy fights fiercely and his manner of fighting is very deceitful. And this battle ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal