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  • Richard Goble avatar

    Why Should I Be Thankful?

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,848 views

    Fours reasons to be thankful as illustrated by the ten lepers who were cleansed.

    Why Should I Be Thankful? Luke 17:11-19 Introduction Illustration: Things To Be Thankful For * for automatic dishwashers. They make it possible to get out of the kitchen before the family comes in for their after-dinner snacks. * for husbands who attack small repair jobs around the house. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parables Of Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,097 views

    To whom should i be a neigbour?

    Luke 10.25-37 The Good Samaritan We often say of someone “they are a good Samaritan.” We have ‘The Samaritans’ who help people in crisis find a listening ear. The term ‘good Samaritan’ has become part and parcel of our everyday vocabulary. No doubt we all know the parable but I am also quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    What Do I Expect To Hear?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,811 views

    A Sermon for Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time(A) "As for what was sown on good soil, this is he who hears the word and understands it; he indeed bears fruit" Matthew 13:23

    let me ask a question of all you who are here today—What did you come expecting here to hear? In a fascinating story of his journey across the United States with his pet dog, John Steinbeck tells of a Church service he attended during his travels in the State of Vermont. Tongue in cheek, he says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Smith avatar

    John 12:1-8 (The Erotic & The Domestic)

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,593 views

    It doesn’t take long at this dinner party before the chaos breaks out, this time through the surprising appearance of Mary, pouring a ludicrously expensive jar of perfume.

    We’re turning to John’s Gospel today, which, quite frankly, is a little unnerving for me, as I find John’s Gospel more difficult to deal with than the other three John retells the story of Jesus in such a way that things are rarely as they appear to be. Jesus speaks of being born ’from above’ and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Shaping Your Legacy Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,288 views

    Jacob's blessing of his sons provides an opportunity for hearers to think about their legacy. A legacy is built by choices. Our legacy does not control us. In Christ, we create a new legacy.

    SHAPING YOUR LEGACY—Genesis 49 Have you thought about what kind of legacy you will leave for your descendants? I’m not talking about wealth or property, but about the impact we have on the lives of others. We have all inherited a legacy. (Note to preacher: Personalize this!) I am a cheap ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Does Truth Matter?

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Feb 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,147 views

    This sermon discuss three important ways to proclaim the truth to our culture today.

    Message for Feb. 03, 2013 “Does Truth Matter?” 1 John 1:1-10 Introduction: Recent US TODAY article about all of the scamers, cheaters and liars that are part of the news.. Lance Armstrong is a cheater. Manti Te’o is a liar. And Beyoncé, it seems, is a pretender. Heck, even Storage Wars is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope For The Season

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 2, 2012
     | 6,366 views

    Only when Christ is the OBJECT of our hope can EXPECTATION be realized. Find your hope in Jesus this Christmas.

    Dakota Community Church December 2, 2012 Hope for the Season Isaiah 59:1-11 Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear. For your hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Born With The Odds Against You Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013
     | 7,125 views

    This is the first message in a series over the life of Moses which shows that being God's man is never easy. This message examines how Moses was born with the odds against him.

    Introduction: As Tebow mania has swept across the country, Tim Tebow has become the most talked about player in the NFL. His improbable success as an NFL quarterback has silenced many of his critics who said that he could never play quarterback in the NFL. Tebow is definitely not the most talented ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tearing Down 4 Wall Theology

    Contributed by Dwight Hord on Apr 13, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,859 views

    A message for the churches of today. Take your ministry to the streets.

    TEARING DOWN 4 WALL THEOLOGY TEXT: ACTS 3:1-11 BY PASTOR DWIGHT HORD Into: I am sure everyone sometime in life has missed out on a great opportunity. We miss out on some fun or great adventure because we weren’t available to take a phone call or we were at the wrong place at the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Nevertheless Of His Caring Series

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on May 31, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,419 views

    This is the first sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.

    THE NEVERTHELESS OF HIS CARING John 11 (KJV) Introduction • [Illus] – A bank was opening a new branch office and flowers were ordered to celebrate the occasion. After the ribbon cutting an upset business man was on the phone with the florist. “Charles”, he said, “we will never do business with you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Naaman's Miracle

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 27, 2012
     | 10,623 views

    Everyone likes a happy ending. Do we put ourselves in a position to receive a miracle from the Lord and do we position ourselves to be a part of someone elses miracle? Naaman did not receive until he did what the prophet had told him to do.

    Naaman’s Miracle 2 Kings Chapter 5:1-5:16 Introduction- 2 Kings Chapter 5:1-5:16- Read Everyone likes a happy ending. Everyone like the guy who gets the girl. When justice prevailing over wickedness. Everyone likes to hear about a miracle. What I question is do we put ourselves in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Responses To The Resurrection: Confusion

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 5, 2012
     | 3,993 views

    Many emotions make an appearance in the Scriptures during Holy Week and only the resurrection of Christ brings their resolve.

    Responses to the Resurrection: Confusion Luke 24:1-35 It all happened so fast! The arrest, the trial, crucifixion, the strange testimonies of Jesus’ resurrection – it all came with a flurry – it was like a time warp. And then there were moments of lucidity; followed yet again by ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Responses To The Resurrection: Joy

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,209 views

    Many emotions make an appearance in the Scriptures during Holy Week and only the resurrection of Christ brings their resolve.

    Responses to the Resurrection: Joy John 20:19-20 Mother Teresa once said, “Joy is prayer - Joy is strength - Joy is love - Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. … She gives most who gives with joy. The best way to show our gratitude to God and the people is to accept everything with ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    From Bitter And Better Ii Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,839 views

    Troubles will make you better if you do not allow it to make you bitter.

    Exodus 1:14 begins with the phrase, “And they made their lives bitter…” • According to the Strong’s Concordance the root word used for “bitter” can also mean “stronger.” • As a matter of fact, according to the Bible Reader’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    No Excuse

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,024 views

    Moses had a burning bush experience with God and had no excuses that would be acceptable to God for not doing what He was called to do.

    No Excuses Exodus chapter 3:1-10 Introduction- I want to talk to you about a God that desires to communicate with us every day. We live in a society that believes that God is distant and uncaring and not wanting to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene