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Parable Of The Sower: God's Word Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 28, 2007

based on 75 ratings

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"He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” is dicussed in depth, with practical application. What type of soil are you? Don’t be so quick to say good soil, most in American Christians are rocky or weedy soil.

A middle-aged man was distraught over his wife’s stubborn refusal to admit she had a hearing problem. One day he asked his family doctor for advice how to convince his wife that she has a hearing problem. The doctor promptly told him that when he got home he could confirm the hearing problem by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bring On The Rain

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 6, 2007

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If my suffering produces the result God desires for my life – when do I pray, bring on the rain?”

Power point is free on request -- jaywmc@aol.com, reference the sermon title. James 1:2-8 “Bring on the rain…” “If my suffering produces the result God desires for my life – when do I pray, bring on the rain?” Sunday morning Sermon 7.29.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) (Advance) 2 Peter ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revival...biblical Style Series

Contributed by Hugh Laing on Jan 19, 2010

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2ND in the Revival Series inspired by the Revivalist Leonard Ravenhill

REVIVAL … Many parts of this message comes from a sermon by Leonard Ravenhill. INTRO...WHAT IS REVIVAL? My dictionary defines it as a restoration to life of consciousness, vigor, and strength. And REVIVAL is our topic today...a BIBLICAL REVIVAL that recovers, repairs, and restores us ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Principles To Build Upon: Involvement Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

based on 7 ratings

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The involvment of every member is vital to the church’s success.

Principles to Build Upon: Involvement Introduction: I heard about an elderly man who went to his doctor for a physical. The doctor checked him out thoroughly. He told the elderly fellow that he was basically in good health for his age, but also gave him some guidelines concerning his lifestyle. A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reasons To Give

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Sep 30, 2007

based on 9 ratings

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Sermon outlines four reasons for Christians to give abundantly. Everyone can give something and the quality of our gift is based on the purity of our heart.

Reasons To Give We are all blessed in many ways beyond our comprehension. Even though we have lousy days, go through tough times, and face more than our share of challenges, we all receive countless blessings. The tendency is for people to tell you more about what is going wrong in their lives ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Becoming A Contagious Storyteller Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

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How do we develop in our lives so that we are effective "storytellers"? This message looks at the promise that we are not alone and that Jesus Himself is always in our corner.

INTRODUCTION A. Beginning of this series, I asked you to decide then to make the series count. a. We can’t get something out of nothing – career, relationship, etc. b. Several prayer cards were turned in – We’ve all been praying B. Through the OneAnother Home Groups I’ve learned a lot in the way ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful Living

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Nov 15, 2007

based on 94 ratings

| 39,102 views

Thanksgiving Sermon

Title- Thankful Living I. Thinking Thankfully a. Prayer b. Worship c. Dwelling on the good II. Talking Thankfully a. Praising others b. Praising God c. Sharing our gratitude III. Acting Thankfully a. Serving b. Sacrificing c. Sharing There is a tradition here at Calvary of talking time on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Plant In Faith, Harvest In Joy

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 11, 2005

based on 36 ratings

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God will bring about incredible yields when we sow our lives in faith, trust, and hope. Putting all our trust in God promises blessings beyond imagination.

Plant in Faith, Harvest in Joy Matthew 13:1-9 July 10, 2005 I want to tell you a story about Bill and Helen, two people now well into their eighties, who have a faith that is rock solid and which serves as an example for any who come to know them. About twenty years ago, Helen was scheduled for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

I'm Not A Vinedresser

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 11, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, series B

5th Sunday of Easter, May 14, 2006, "Series B" Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Nourishing God, wellspring of life, you give us everything we need to sustain our lives. But, we cannot live as you desire unless you give us ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Careful, It's A Trap!

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jan 12, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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Offense involves the conduct of the person who is injured. It denotes the enticement or occasion leading to conduct that brings with it the ruin of the person in question. In our text Luke 17:1, the concept of offense is concerned mainly with the fact tha

Today, I would like to deal with the word “offense.” Used in a variety of ways in Scripture, as it is in English: it is an infraction of law, sin, transgression, and state of being damaged. In addition, it is the act of creating resentment, hurt feelings, and displeasure. The Greek word for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 23, 2006

based on 39 ratings

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There are many different philosophies of life, some more helpful than others. This message focuses on what life is really all about.

14, April 2006 Easter Sunday Service The Meaning of Life We are here this morning to celebrate the greatest event in human history. This is the day that we remember the empty tomb and the final victory over death. John 5:24 "I tell you the truth; whoever hears my word and believes him who sent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:10-11

Denomination: Mennonite

The Whole Enchilada

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Sep 1, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 7,510 views

How a Syrophoenician Woman’s faith overcomes barriers.

Mark 7:24-37 Today I thought I’d take a challenging text and work with you on it. Now it may be perfectly clear to many of you, but I know for at least few it is not. It was one of the questions which came up in the adult Sunday School class last year, and today it is one of our lectionary ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: *other

The Judgment Seat Of Christ Series

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Feb 9, 2005

based on 34 ratings

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Paul tells us that some will enter heaven even though their life work was basically worthless spiritually. This is both good news and bad news.

THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST Warsaw Christian Church, 1/9/05 Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15; 2 Corinthians 5:10 According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fig Tree In A Vineyard

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 17, 2004

based on 26 ratings

| 6,501 views

For the fig tree to be in a vineyard, it was planned and nurchured. Int he parable the owner give a grace period before judgment.

In the scripture before today’s reading Jesus is talking to crowds of people. He warned his disciples about the Pharisees, but they are not the real problem. There is someone else that can mislead you. It is God that you want to be happy with you, not man. He teaches that just because things are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

"Grape Expectations From The Vine To The Branches” –

Contributed by Ramon Muniz on Oct 15, 2002

based on 49 ratings

| 6,592 views

This sermon focuses on the four types of followers that claim connection to Jesus Christ as their Savior. Their proof is evident by the fruits they bear.

“Grape Expectations from the Vine to the branches” John 15:1-8 JN 15:1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch that doesn’t produce fruit, and He prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. JN 15:5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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