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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    An Invitation Requires Truth Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 13, 2016
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    Inviting others means that we must be willing to tell them the truth. If we aren't willing to tell them about Jesus, how can we ever invite them to experience all that He has for them?

    An Invitation Requires Truth Acts 16:25-34 Invitations, Part 6 Introduction - It is important that you and I understand the power of an invitation -- Whether it’s an invitation to a ballgame, to a BBQ, or even to church -- Everything we do starts with an invitation to be a part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    "The Challenge Of The Coming Of Christ"

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Nov 28, 2002
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    The Post-Easter Appearances of Christ challenge us to take our faith-walk to a different level.

    Perhaps, it is in between the Crowds, between Sunday and Sunday, that Quality and Quantity of our Faith and Walk with the Lord is most often Measured and Manifested for its Authenticity. Because some of us, who are serious about our growth in spiritual maturity, endeavor to put into practice those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Defeating The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
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    This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

    The metaphors of darkness and light are widely used in the world of literature. Dylan Thomas wrote, “Do not go gentle into that good night; rage, rage against the dying of the light.” One of the most often repeated image patterns in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet involves the interplay of light ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Allen Calkins avatar

    The Significance Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Allen Calkins on Nov 24, 2009
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    The gospel transmitted to us is the most significant message ever given to man. It’s ability to transform the lives of those who by faith accept it as true and live in its truth cannot be overstated.

    The Significance of the Gospel Colossians 1:1-8 INTRODUCTION In his book "Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life", Pastor Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th Century agnostic Thomas Huxley. Some of you might recognize the name Thomas Huxley as a man who promoted Darwinism and Humanism ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Descriptive Greeting Continued - Beloved By God The Father Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Oct 12, 2010
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    We are loved by God.

    Intro: 1. In the 1980s, people shelled out thousands of dollars to own a potbellied pig, an exotic house pet imported from Vietnam. Their breeders claimed these mini pigs were quite smart and would grow to only 40 pounds. Well, they were half right. The pigs were smart. But they had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Skeletons In The Closet

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 11, 2018
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    Would they have been the ones you and I, would have selected? Probably not, because human nature has a tendency to see through people for what they are. Instead of seeing people through and what they can be and become!

    Illus. By sermon central The Tale of Star..."a Star is born" Eusebius, (jusbeus) a scholarly church historian of the early fourth century, evidently made a considerable study of the literature available to him, and came to this conclusion about the star: "The star was new and a stranger among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Peter, Feed My Sheep” (3 Of 21)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
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    In Acts 9, we read of the exciting conversion of the Apostle Paul as he traveled to Damascus to persecute the New Testament Christians.

    After the Lord miraculous converted Paul, the Lord told him to go into the city and he would be told what he was to do. The apostle Peter's conversion was unusual as well. The Lord first met him by the sea of Galilee. Look Matthew 4:18, “And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Will Swing The Axe?

    Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 25, 2004
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    This is John’s message of repentance

    Who Will Swing the Axe? Rev. John W. Gerald 9-26-04 I. The Time of John’s Ministry Luke 3:1 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, ... 2 Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Is Your Aim?

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 11, 2008
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    As you read this sermon you will be led to evaluate your aim in life.

    This weekend the Olympics began in Beijing, China. The world will be focused on China for the next several weeks. There are thousands of world class athletes competing for medals. Their aim is to win a gold medal. They have focused their entire lives on this goal. I would like to use the Olympic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Good News Of Great Joy Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 21, 2007
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    In this Christmas Eve message I want you to notice three features about the good news of great joy.

    Scripture In one of Lessons this evening we heard about the shepherds’ visit to the manger in Luke 2:8-20: 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Faith Or Foolishness

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 16, 2010
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    God plans don't always make sense, but they are always the right way. The falling of the walls of Jericho is just an example of the foolishness of God that has a great impact on our faith and ability to see God do great and mighty things.

    Faith or Foolishness Joshua chapter 6:15-20 Introduction- Turn with me to Joshua 6:15-20. The good news is, the Lord has allowed me to move out of Deuteronomy, the bad news it is only ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rob Culler avatar

    Graduation 2009

    Contributed by Rob Culler on Nov 29, 2010
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    Your life is a story involving plot, setting, and character--write well!

    BCA Graduation—May 27, 2009 "The Story of Your Life" Romans 12:1-2 (The Message) Text--Read by a student Introduction If you've had me for class or been in chapel, you know that I love stories. I love to hear them. I love to tell them. I think stories are powerful. I think there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    "Stars In Their Ears"

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 15, 2011
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    How wise lessons from the Wise Men can help us listen to God.

    There were once two men, Pete and Joe out sailing in a boat. A fierce storm blew up. Torrents of rain splashed down. The waves were rocking them. They desperately the rigging this way and that trying to keep the boat up right. "It's at times like this" shouted Pete above the noise the storm, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Welcome King Jesus!

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 19, 2016
     | 5,633 views

    King Jesus was welcomed at the Triumphal Entry. He alone saw something everyone else missed.

    Welcome King Jesus! Luke 19-28-44 There are many protocols for welcoming royalty / celebrities. At the Oscars there is the Red Carpet. When the President emerges, “Hail to the Chief”. Many parades have a celebrity float / Parade Marshall. What kind of welcome would be appropriate for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    When The Guest Becomes The Host

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 18, 2022
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    A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 16

    July 17, 2022 Gen. 18:1-10a; Lk. 10:38-42 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church When the Guest Becomes the Host Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s a joy surrounding hospitality. It’s a delight to welcome people into ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran