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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    User's Guide To The Bible - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
     | 4,721 views

    Introduicing a series that helps us see how each smaller part fits into the big story of the Bible

    A police inspector went to visit a primary school, where he’d been asked to take a Religious Education class. He thought he’d begin by checking what they knew about well known Bible stories. So he asked, ’Who knocked down the walls of Jericho?’ There was a long silence as the children shuffled ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Parable Of The Sower Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,992 views

    An illiterated sermon on the Sower & the Seed.

    The Parable of "The Sower" Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. 2 And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. 3 And he spake many things unto them in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Praise Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Cindy Breadner on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,317 views

    Proverbs is a book of wonder ... use it to its fullest

    What is wisdom? In the dictionary it is defined as “knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight, the quality or state of being wise;” So I go further what is wise? Having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Because I Said So!

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 8,422 views

    Learn about the principles for obeying your parents in this sermon about proper attitudes towards mom and pop.

    Because I Said So Principles for Obeying Your Parents 10/15/03 I. Introduction PN’s Top Ten Dumb Things Parents Say 10. Because I said so! 9. Clean up that pigsty you call a room! 8. What part of "no" don’t you understand? 7. When I was your age... 6. Money doesn’t grow on trees. 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Know Your Oponent Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,749 views

    This is the 1st of 4 on winning the spiritual war

    INTRODUCTION • Life can be tough at times. It seems like there are times when nothing seems to come easily. It seems in our spiritual walk that we take two steps forward and three back. • I have seen people who would just give up and quit when things got tough for them. I see other people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stuff Happens Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 26, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,713 views

    What lessons do we learn from the book of Job?

    I began by playing the “Bricklayers Song” by Ray Stevens. Maybe his name was Job Murphy, cause it seemed that anything that could go wrong did go wrong. You might recall the story from the Old Testament book that bears the name of Job. If you have your bible with you then you can find it by ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Wise Or Otherwise?

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Mar 5, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,030 views

    True wisdom - the whos, hows and whys!

    WISE OR OTHERWISE? James 1:5-11 INTRODUCTION A man was pulled over by a policeman and asked if he knew he was going too fast. He said, ‘I’m sorry officer. I had my cruise control on and just forgot the speed limit changed.’ His wife said, ‘Harry, I told you two miles ago that you were speeding.’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing In The Gap

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 315 ratings
     | 24,022 views

    What is Intercessory Prayer, and why is it necessary for our church, our community and our nation?

    This morning we want to prepare for the coming New Year with the most important topic a Christian church can entertain – the ministry of Intercessory Prayer. What I want to place before you this morning is based upon Scripture and has formed the most firm belief inside me that the most important ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Don't Miss The Point

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,411 views

    This sermon challenges listeners to evaluate thier comprehension of the truth of Jesus birth.

    Did you hear about the farmer that decided to buy a chain saw? A logging foreman sold him one that he guaranteed would cut down 15 trees in a single day. A week later, a very unhappy farmer came back to report that the power saw must be faulty - it averaged only 3 trees a day. The foreman grabbed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satan' Great Lie: God Knows My Heart Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,133 views

    Discusses the belief that we can sin because God knows we really do love Him.

    Satan’s Great Lie Part 8: “God Knows My Heart” Last year during bible study when we were discussing sin and our ability to live a perfect life, Bro. DeWayne recommended that I make this subject a part my series on Satan’s Great Lies. Now let me explain this first, the statement is not a lie, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Can Build The House

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,974 views

    This is a sermon about building up the church

    2 Chron 2:1-6 2:1 And Solomon determined to build an house for the name of the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. 3 And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Celebrate!

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,938 views

    We all do it. Every day, all day long, everywhere you go, you do it. I do it, your parents did it and their parents did it as well. Whether you consider yourself that kind of person or not, you still do it. What is it? Worship. We cannot help but worship…

    Celebrate! Isaiah 6:1-8 We all do it. Every day, all day long, everywhere you go, you do it. I do it, your parents did it and their parents did it as well. Whether you consider yourself that kind of person or not, you still do it. What is it? Worship. We cannot help but worship…..something. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Inspiration Series

    Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 27, 2009
     | 10,702 views

    We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament were given by inspiration of God and that they only constitute the divine rule of Christian faith and practice.

    God’s Inspiration – Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr. (The Salvation Army Doctrine 1 - Sermon Series) 2 Timothy 3:16 http://pomonacorps.blogspot.com/2009/01/gods-inspiration-salvation-army.html What is a Doctrine? According to the dictionary it is defined as a code of beliefs, or tenets, especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Trust In The Lord

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,407 views

    A nation that trusts in the Lord will be led and blessed by the Lord.

    A Different Kind of Declaration Jeremiah declared in Jeremiah 17:7-8 “Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters...” Today is a special day for our nation. Exactly 234 years ago, today, the Continental ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prayer Keys - Sincerity Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 15, 2011
     | 10,701 views

    Prayer keys are not ways of manipulating God. Rather, they are like a boat hook. If I am in a row boat and cast a hook to shore, does pulling move the shore to me or does it move me to the shore? Prayer keys do not pull God to our will. They pull us to Go

    “These people come near to me with their mouth & honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is made up only of rules taught by men.” Isaiah 29:13 Before saying anything else to introduce sincerity as a prayer key, I want to repeat something about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist