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  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    When Human Barriers Come Down, Heavenly Blessings Come Down! Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,361 views

    We all have built-in prejudices that God must break down before we be truly effective with the Gospel. We see Him doing just that in our text.

    When human barriers come down, HEAVENLY BLESSINGS come down! Acts 10:1-34 Have you ever noticed that the guy driving slower than you is always a jerk, whereas the guy driving faster than you is always a maniac? By fallen nature, we’re all prone to justify ourselves and to condemn those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Food Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 25,606 views

    Jesus didn’t need the 5 loaves and 2 fish to feed the multitude. So, why did He tell His disciples to feed the 5000 with food they didn’t have?

    OPEN: An English teacher and her class were studying well known Proverbs. One day she gave them a test to see well they were understanding what she taught. She would state the first half of a proverb and then asked the students to come up with the rest of what it said. These were some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Trip To Heaven Must Be Earned Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,827 views

    If you asked people how do you get to heaven they would say by living right. But is that right?

    A Trip to Heaven must be earned Romans 3:10-24 When asked about Christianity, actress Sophia Loren was reported as saying several years ago in the USA Today, “I’m not a practicant, but I pray. I read the Bible. It’s the most beautiful book ever written. I should go to heaven; otherwise it’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Rahab: God Loving The Unlovable

    Contributed by David Scudder on May 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,288 views

    Rahab proves that you cannot out-sin God’s grace. When God saves us from hell, He then gives us much more. Rahab went from harlot to royalty.

    Rahab: God Loving the Unlovable Joshua 2:1-21; 6:20-25 Purpose: To show God’s grace toward a harlot. Aim: I want the listener to be overwhelmed by God’s grace. INTRODUCTION: ➔God is so great that He can forgive and use anybody! One pastor recently wrote about one of his heroes: “Nate ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Let Your Hands Be Strong Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,093 views

    The “Lord of the angel armies” speaks, and says “I am here… you are not alone… I will give you strength – I will strengthen your hands – to finish the task.”

    Let Your Hands Be Strong Sept 14, 2008 Zech 8:9-17 Intro: Can you recall a time when you wanted to quit? Throw in the towel, pack up your stuff, and walk away? The situation was hard, you were tired, you felt like you’d had enough, taken enough, worked hard enough, and you were ready to just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life To Respect Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,215 views

    What is the proper framework for a marriage?

    Introduction I said before that the subject of authority itself is a minefield because of the emotional reaction we have towards the subject. Even the most conservative of us recoil at the idea of ourselves being under authority. We may acknowledge that we are under authority in certain cases, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Church At Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 31, 2014
     | 4,892 views

    A study of the book of Revelation chapter 2 verses 8 through 11

    Revelation 2: 8 – 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Living With A Difficult Boss Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013
     | 5,087 views

    We are to live out the Gospel even with people who make it difficult.

    Living With A Difficult Boss Text: 1 Peter 2:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Rick Warren ("Purpose Driven") accurately observes: "We can measure our servant’s heart by how we respond when others treat us like servants. How do you react when you’re taken for granted, bossed around, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It Ain't Easter, Preacher Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013
     | 3,887 views

    Every time a believer comes to faith in Jesus Christ, it points back to the first Easter almost 2000 years ago. We celebrate that Jesus is risen from the dead. God, the angels, and we rejoice when a former unbeliever rises from the dead to life in Christ.

    It Ain't Easter, Preacher John 20:1-10 First preached in November, 2004 Introduction Last week we learned about how Jesus fulfilled the Scriptures even in death. He gave up His life voluntarily at 3PM, at the exact hour the Passover Lambs started to be slain. The lambs had to be completely ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When You Want To Give The Very Best Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 20, 2015
     | 5,704 views

    What would your life be like if you were giving Jesus your very best?

    “When You Want to Give the Very Best” Mt. 2:1-12 Are you giving Jesus your very best? What would your life be like if you were? What might be different – perhaps even radically different? As you reflect on that, let’s look at the Magi - the Gentiles – who made a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Boaz And Ruth

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 10, 2015
     | 7,145 views

    To show the relationship of the LORD JESUS CHRIST with the Church - the Bride of CHRIST.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a believer? Do you have a local church? Yes, I'm a believer of the JESUS IS LORD WORLDWIDE CHURCH. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the relationship of the LORD JESUS CHRIST with the Church - the Bride of CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Ruth 2:5 (Amplified ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Choices, Choices, Choices!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 30, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,023 views

    Choices, choices, choices! – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Choice #1: Slavery or Freedom? (vs 1). Choice #2: Law or Grace (vs 2-6). Choice #3: Circumcision or the Cross (vs 7-12) Choice #4: The Spirit or the Flesh (vs 13-15) SERMON BODY Ill: • Herbert Asquith was British Liberal prime minister from 1908 to 1916, • He was in charge and ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Swearing Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jul 18, 2016
     | 7,120 views

    Let your Yes be yes, and your no, no

    everything. By this time I was hiding behind my monitor quaking red-faced. I started to type, "Leave me alone!" They both jumped back, silenced. "What?!" exclaimed the teacher. I typed, "I said leave me alone!" The kid got real upset. "I didn't do anything to it, I swear!" It was all I could do to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulogy Rebecca Glover --Funeral Service

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 24, 2020
     | 5,174 views

    This is a eulogy for a believer who was dearly loved by her family, loved children, and was very active in the life of the church. Her home was the home all the kids wanted to visit. She was known as Aunt Becky to many.

    Eulogy Rebecca Becky Glover 2-/15/2020 Psalms 139:13-139:16 There was one commandment that God gave that Betty and Henry Thornton took to heart to obey with all their body, soul and strength and that was “to be fruitful and multiply.” They ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,730 views

    We are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. We are not called to withdraw from public life into our safe and cozy Christian circles. We are called to make a difference in a world full of darkness, fear, violence, and foolishness.

    [Sermon preached on 21 October 2018, Reformation Sunday / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] We sing it almost every Sunday in church with the kids: “This little light of mine—I’m gonna let it shine. Everywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine.” But I wonder how many of us really think about what we sing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran