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Help For The Hopeless Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 17, 2002

based on 229 ratings

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Two interwoven stories that teach us some fascinating principles on Faith.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 22 Help for the Hopeless! Luke 8: 40-56 The Lord and his disciples had returned to the boats following the casting out of the evil spirits from the demon possessed man. As they began ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56, Luke 8:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

What Did He Say? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2002

based on 234 ratings

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Jesus is God.

WHAT DID HE SAY? John 1:1-2 S: Jesus as God Th: Christmas: It’s About Jesus Pr: JESUS IS GOD. ?: How? How do we know? KW: Qualities TS: We will find in our study of John 1:1-2 three qualities of Jesus that are communicated to us in the description as the Word. The ____ quality that is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

But My Father Gave It To Me Anyway...

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Jun 20, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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A father’s Day Sermon relating how the "prodigal son" didn’t deserve, how I as a child didn’t deserve, and how we and children of Christ don’t deserve, but he gives to us anyway.

Introduction: What can you say to someone who has always been one of the most essential parts of your world; someone who took you by the hand when you were little and helped to show the way? What do you say to someone who stood by to help you grow, providing love, strength, and support so you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-32

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry - She'll Hold Toghther

Contributed by Steven Goulstone on Jun 20, 2002

based on 14 ratings

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Talking from Luke regarding Jesus’ instructions on worrying

DON’T WORRY, SHE’LL HOLD TOGETHER Not many of you guys knew me when I was just a little punk in form 2. Well to tell you one thing about me, I was short. You know short, not short as in a couple of cm’s below everyone – try a head below everyone else. My nick name’s were shorty or short stuff, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Constantly Abiding

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 20, 2001

based on 138 ratings

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Jesus said, "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."

I.“Abide in Me”—Experience Life (verses 1-8) verse 2, “no fruit” verse 2 “fruit” verse 2 “more fruit” verse 5 “much fruit” Where are you and I? Are we still acting like people that are not saved. Are we just barely growing so that we are still struggling with swearing or lying or stealing etc.? ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Do We Truly Love; And How Do We Show It

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Dec 29, 2001

based on 61 ratings

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Genesis 29, showing how Jacob is matured in a Godly manner through over 14 years of service to Laban his father-in-law.

Whom do we truly Love, and how do we show it DBF 12/30/01 A. Jacob’s love for Rachael First Meeting with Rachael First meeting with Laban B. Jacob’s Labor for Rachael Diligence of Jacob Deception of Laban Genesis 29:1-30 Remember your first love, Oh the beauty and wonder of it. Oh that he or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Warning This World Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Jan 22, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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We tend to get so tied up in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives that we can become idolatrous without even realizing it. Make God’s will a priority in your life to aviod the traps of this world.

Warning!! this world can be hazardous to your health John I 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. John I 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Handling Anger

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 15, 2002

based on 19 ratings

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Anger is a big universal problem, so we need help, See Christ’s solution in building us up as new people in Him!

How to follow Jesus without embarrassing ourselves: Handling Anger One preacher once said that we live in a world that has gone mad. I believe this statement. We are now hearing new terms to describe uncontrollable anger. Yesterday, I heard a new term "rink rage"- phenomena of Hockey dads ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Death's Baby

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

based on 45 ratings

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Declare the hope of the resurrection

Death’s Baby It was into a scene of death & destraction and discouragement that our Canaan King found himself in the 11th chapter of John. John 11:20-27 BELIEVEST THOU THIS? Words ordered in heaven & uttered over lips of clay. Speak to the wounded desperate souls of sin. Curse & stinch of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-27, Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Church Of God

What's In A Name Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 3, 2002

based on 289 ratings

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A great sermon to spice up your Christmas offering. This message looks at the significance of the names Zechariah, Gabriel, Elizabeth and John. Much more interesting than it sounds.

What’s In A Name Introduction: My name is Marc, the meaning of my name is ‘Mighty Warrior’. My wife’s name is Michelle it means, ‘Like unto the Lord’, Micah’s name is like it, ‘Like unto Jehovah’. Tabitha’s name comes from a story in Acts, depending on which source book you use her name either ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:57-66

Denomination: Baptist

Building Stronger Families

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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What can we learn from Jacobs family about building a stronger Family

This message began with a clip from Joseph and the Technicolor DreamCoat. The clip was when the brothers sold Joseph into Slavery and then told Jacob the news. Wow that is the family that put the fun in dysfunctional. My Daddy told me once that everybody is good for something even if it’s to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:22-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Apocalypse When Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

based on 14 ratings

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This is the first of a four part series on the end times

Luke 17:20-36 There have been certain events in history that have prompted people to say, I remember where I was when. . . The assassination of JFK was one of those moments, to other folks it may have been the death of Elvis or the Shooting of John Lennon. I was only three when JFK was gunned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Has God Been Faithful?

Contributed by James May on Dec 29, 2002

based on 24 ratings

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A reflection of the past year and the things that God has accomplished through the local church and a look at what is ahead.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Joy Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 3, 2003

based on 94 ratings

| 14,445 views

Today, amid all the laughter of entertainment, parties and such we are a joyless society. I like joy; I like the genuine kind that starts deep down within and bubbles up to the surface. It is irrepressible, unstoppable and it is what Jesus died to bring

January 5, 2003 1And all the people gathered as one man at the square which was in front of the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses which the LORD had given to Israel. 2Then Ezra the priest brought the law before the assembly of men, women and all who ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Walk The Way Of The Wise Men

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 15, 2003

based on 79 ratings

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the visit of the wise men to see Jesus

January 19, 2003 Matthew 2:1-12 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." 3 When King Herod ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

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