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  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Zacchaeus: A Sinner In A Sycamore

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 19, 2004
    based on 115 ratings
     | 27,776 views

    The biblical account of Zacchaeus is far more than an exciting tale to be told to children in Sunday School. This wonderful story is packed with theological truth concerning sinners, the Savior, and salvation.

    ZACCHAEUS—A SINNER IN A SYCAMORE Text: Luke 19:1-10 Intro: I could ask almost any child present today to tell me the story of Zacchaeus and receive a pretty detailed account. Perhaps this story is so popular with children because it involves one of their favorite activities—climbing trees. Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Prepared For Christ's Coming With Goodness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,488 views

    Series of 9 sermons for Advent on the fruits of the spirit

    3rd Midweek Advent Service December 18, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming with Goodness I. Goodness according to God’s standard II. Goodness displayed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Tear It Down! Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,392 views

    A look at Josh and Jericho and removing obstacles in your life

    TEAR IT DOWN JOSHUA 6:20-27 INTRODUCTION The story of Joshua and the city of Jericho (found in chapters 6 and 7) is one of those stories that are familiar to all of us. It is an amazing story. As I have looked at this passage, I have found some very profound spiritual lessons, but one more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are Your Expectations Of The Messiah?

    Contributed by Philip Gill on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,494 views

    If John the Baptist had to make sure Jesus was the Messiah it may well have been because there were several examples upon which the expected messiah could be modelled. What are our expectations of the Messiah?

    When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, "Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?" Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 21,655 views

    Personal Application Prayer is one of the strongest and most fundamental aspects of the Christian life and we cannot expect growth in grace, without time in prayer.

    SERMON—PRAYER—Luke 11:1-13 TEXT Luke 11:1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." 2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: " `Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Overcoming My Three Greatest Fears

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 12,315 views

    You can’t argue with God. He has a calling upon your life.

    Text: Exodus Chapter 4 1And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee. 2And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. 3And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Folded Clothes

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 13,519 views

    There is a lot to be learned from folded clothes!

    FOLDED CLOTHES (An Easter Sermon) SCRIPTURE : "Then cometh Simon Peter following him and went into the sepulcher and seeth the linen clothes, And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. Then went in also that other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Man Is The Sum Of His Relationships

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,665 views

    The quality of a man’s relationships with his children, his wife, others, and Jesus; indicates the kind of man he is.

    Sermon preached by Pastor Larry on June 20, 2004 Title: A Man is the Sum of His Relationships Text: Eph 6:4 et al Introduction 1. Happy Father’s Day!! • As I was praying and thinking about this special service… • And thinking about what Father’s Day means to me… • And what I feel like I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Echoes From Eternity

    Contributed by Jack Harris on Dec 15, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,173 views

    More than any other teacher who ever lived, Jesus was qualified to provide a glimpse into the scenes that shall unfold in eternity.

    ECHOES FROM ETERNITY. Luke 16:19-31 Int: The verses that are just before this story, contain an emphasis that Jesus placed upon the importance of making provisions for the day of death. He showed that it is possible for a person to make friends that will be of use to him when death sweeps him out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    First Things First: Know Your Identity Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 28,657 views

    A look at the life of Daniel and knowing who we are to be identified with.

    Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: First Things First: Know Your Identity June 2, 2002 Daniel 1 Introduction: Are you a thermostat or a thermometer? [Are you one who impacts your world, or merely an indicator of what the climate is?] In today’s ever changing culture we as ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Peace Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 8, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,086 views

    This is the fourth sermon in the Series "The Fruit of the Spirit."

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS PEACE—GALATIANS 5:22-26; ISAIAH 26:1-6; AND JOHN 14:22-31 What does peace mean to you? What comes to your mind when you read or hear the word? All of us can picture the five finalists in the Miss America Pageant being asked their final question which might be phrased ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Will You Forgive?

    Contributed by Millie Pisano on May 27, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,733 views

    “I will forgive-but I will not forget” is a well worn out phrase some people often use. Even the smallest of offenses can cause someone to carry a grudge against another person.

    “WILL YOU FORGIVE?” Open with the Lords Prayer “I will forgive-but I will not forget” is a well worn out phrase some people often use. Even the smallest of offenses can cause someone to carry a grudge against another person. The Lord’s Prayer is repeated by some with all most no thought to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    Building Blocks For Civilization

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,686 views

    This chapter highlights some of the fundamental facts and the basic experiences of human life for the centuries and generations to come. Remember, this is a book of beginnings, so naturally Moses is putting in order by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit,

    Some hold that this is an account of God remaking the cosmos a second time. Chapter 2 is not a re-creation of chapter 1 in any stretch of the imagination. This chapter is simply a natural sequel to chapter 1. This chapter highlights some of the fundamental facts and the basic experiences of human ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Daughter Devoured The Mother

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,347 views

    A sermon for Independence Day on Deuteronomy 8! (Outline adapted from material in Pulpit Commentary Volume 3 Page # 157- 158)

    Sermon for 7/1/2007- Independence Day Deuteronomy 8:10-20 The Daughter Devoured the Mother! Introduction: In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln said: WE have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of Heaven. We have been preserved these many years in peace and prosperity. We have grown in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Is Everything

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,398 views

    Jesus says that the point of the Bible and the point of life is love. Is it really that simple?

    Homily for Retirement Suites by the Lake - July 7, 2007 --This is a message for an ecumenical service at my parent’s retirement community-- "An expert in the law, tested (Jesus) with this question:"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" Jesus replied: "’Love the Lord your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational