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  • Dean Kennedy avatar

    Getting Off Our "Buts"

    Contributed by Dean Kennedy on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 210 ratings
     | 22,554 views

    It’s time to quit the excuses before we miss the party. This sermon was presented at an on-going Breakfast Ministry for the Homeless

    This morning I’m going to give you guys an opportunity to change seats. This will be your only chance though. I want to make sure that you are comfortable where you are. Now for the reason why. I was led to pray over certain chairs here this morning before you came in. I feel God is really ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    A Life Worth Living

    Contributed by James May on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 16,544 views

    Only through obedience to the Word of God can we find the love of life and happiness and a life worth living.

    A LIFE WORTH LIVING It seems that everyone you talk to all have the same purpose in life – at least when it comes to this life upon the earth. Wrapped up in each of us is the desire to have a better quality of life. Everywhere you look people are consumed by their quest of the elusive “American ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rob Peterson avatar

    A Life Changed By God Series

    Contributed by Rob Peterson on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,016 views

    intro to a series on Ephesians

    Today intro on the Apostle Paul, the author of Ephesians and about 1/3 of the NT is either about Paul, or written by him. After Jesus, Paul is clearly the most influential person in the history of Christianity. Some would say Paul wrecked Christianity, more would say that what Paul did prevented ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Bother? Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,223 views

    This is the first in a series on evangelism based on Bill Hybel’s book of a similar title. What is our motivation for reaching out with the gospel of Jesus?

    WHY BOTHER? Who can name the five purposes of the Church? Do you know what they are? Can you name one of the five purposes of the Church? (Worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and evangelism). To be honest, I think that after the three ships most of us start scratching our heads. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Rusty Davidson avatar

    A Good Plan Gone Awry

    Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,873 views

    Sermon examines Genesis 6:1-4 and the impact of not carrying out the plan of God and the consequences of such sin.

    INTRODUCTION “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” (Proverbs 19:21) I remember several years ago as I started and ran my own business for awhile, the plan God laid out for me. It was clear in my mind from the very beginning. I was to work it part-time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    God's Gift—hope! Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,441 views

    IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (Part 3) Someone has said, “Christmas is not about presents but presence—His presence.” Jesus is Emmanuel—God with us. Christmas makes it possible for God’s presence to fill our hearts and lives, and with His

    INTRODUCTION: In the classic Dr. Seuss story, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” the Grinch comes upon a sinister plan to stop Christmas from coming to Whoville. Once the last Who in Whoville had gone to sleep on Christmas Eve the Grinch disguised as Saint Nick sneaks into every house in the village ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    The Benefits Of Presence Not Presents

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,473 views

    I talk about the benefits of Jesus presence in our lives during the Christmas season. Everyone loves to get presents during the holidays, but we should all love the abiding presence that Christ provides, I show why and how this can be accomplished.

    Title: The Benefits Of Presence Not Presents Text: Matt 1:18-23 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: An American Express survey about Christmas gifts found that the fruitcake was chosen most often (31%) from a list of "worst" holiday gifts. It even finished ahead of "no gift at all." When asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Two Ears And One Mouth

    Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,405 views

    The sermon looks at how to pray, when to pray and what to pray.

    TWO EARS AND ONE MOUTH Text: Matthew 6:1-15 "It is hard sometimes in prison to sit and to pray, and to read of those who were in prison, and to read of their prayer, and to how the prison door or roof cracked open, the chains were released and they walked out. [Pause] It’s hard when one has ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Absent Acrimony Alleviates Animosity Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 13, 2008
     | 3,165 views

    The mariners of Jonah have much to teach we Christians on how to get along with others-even if they are impossible people.

    JONAH 1:11 ABSENT ACRIMONY ALLEVIATES ANIMOSITY I. ADVERSITY: A. Accidental. B. Acrimonious. C. Acute. II. ATTITUDE: A. Amicable. B. Accommodating. C. Accountability. III. ADMIRABLE: A. Altruistic. B. Analytical. C. Acceptance. The mariners now pose the second question to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Anger Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,740 views

    The third message in a series on the seven deadly sins.

    Virus – Hidden Infections in the Spiritual Life Anger Review: We’re in a series on the (7) deadly sins called Virus – (7) dispositions if left alone will invite a person to indulge in the desires of the flesh. We’ve looked at the viruses of laziness and lust. Today we’re going to put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Brockus avatar

    Do What You Can

    Contributed by Don Brockus on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,785 views

    It is my opinion that although the gospels of Matt., Mk., Lk., and John record some similar details regarding the alabaster jar, the critical reader will conclude that three separate anointing occur.

    Do What You Can! (Mark 14:3-9) (Mark 14:1-9; Matthew 26:7-13; Luke 7:36-40; John 12:3-8, cf. [confer]) Introduction In our pericope (Pericope is an English word with Greek origins for: a passage from a written work) this morning, I have chosen Mark 14:3-9. It is my opinion that although the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    In The Dark, In The Wrong, And All Alone Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,340 views

    Let’s face it. Most of what we will get this year for Christmas will not really matter 6 months from now. However, God’s gifts do. They last for all eternity. And we are going to be unwrapping His gifts this Christmas season.

    Peace. Love. Joy. Hope. We know that all of these things are the themes of Christmas. We see the ads, the commercials, the programs… Everyone is all smiles and full of joy. And most of us are going to tap into at last some of that. But gathered around your Christmas dinner table or at your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Reassign Your Resources Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 6, 2008
     | 4,038 views

    It is impossible to love from afar. Christians are called to share their blessings and get "down and dirty" in their sharing of the gospel and their service of others.

    Much of the content of this sermon was taken from a sample sermon by Rick Rusaw, author of "Living a Life on Loan" Standared Publishing Luke 10:27-37, Matthew 25:14-30 “Reassign Your Resources” INTRODUCTION We are people who have been created, loved, forgiven and called by God. God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Carroll avatar

    First Responders

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,008 views

    FIRST RESPONDERS--PEOPLE WHO HELP SOMEONE TO BE SAVED.

    FIRST RESPONDERS FIRST RESPONDERS IN THE CHURCH...SPIRITUALLY TO HELP SOMEONE IN NEED. First responder is a term used to describe the first medically-trained responder to arrive on scene of an emergency, accident, natural or human-made disaster, or similar event. Such people may be police or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Playing A New Game Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 21,331 views

    Man has played "Hide and Seek" with God since the Garden of Eden, but God has a different game He wants us to play. Do you know what it is?

    OPENING: What do you think the first game is that a child learns? For my boy Jonathan, his 1st game was "hide and seek." When he was about 1 year old he was sitting with me in the living room and had watched me put his blanket over my head and play "peek a boo." Then with a sly grin he put the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ