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  • Andrew Schroer avatar

    A True Cinderella Story

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 5,132 views

    Ours is a true Cinderella story. God has taken us from humble roots, given us the best clothes and made us heirs of his vast fortune.

    Mexican soap operas crack me up. Nine times out of ten they are about a young, poor maid who falls in love with her employer’s handsome son. After many trials and tribulations, this young, poor maid finally finds the life of her dreams with the man of her dreams. For some reason, we can’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It's Alive

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 1, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,980 views

    Two blessings we have in Christ

    Ephesians 2:1-7 A New Way of Life Introduction Do you remember the famous lines from Frankenstein? “Look! It’s moving. It’s alive. It’s alive... It’s alive, it’s moving, it’s alive, it’s alive, it’s alive, it’s alive, IT’S ALIVE!” “In the name of God!” “ Oh, in the name of God! Now I know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    While Still Sinners Christ Died For Us

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,386 views

    Whether "wretches or worms" type sinners, Christ died so we could have forgiveness. No one can be so bad that the death of Jesus cannot forgive their sins.

    In a few minutes we will be conducting the Ordinance of the Lord’s Supper. It is a tremendous visual display of the love and work of Christ for us. Jesus did not only give us insightful teachings, and incredible miracles --- He demonstrated His love. He put the message into action on the cross. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relationship Builders Pt.1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,874 views

    Qualities and truths that will help us in our relationships.

    INTRO: Thomas Carlyle had married his secretary, whom he dearly loved, but he was thoughtless and absorbed in his own interests and activities, treating his wife as if she were still his employee. Stricken with cancer, she was confined to bed for a long time before she died. After her funeral, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    G Is For Grace Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,084 views

    a study of "grace".

    Introduction 1. (email funny) 2. As we continue to study our ABCs... We come to the letter G... G is for Grace... Grace is one of the great words of the Bible... It is found 115 times in the Bible... It is found in both the Old and New Testaments... And as Christians, learning our Biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Prince Of Peace: The Wounded Spirit Whole

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,641 views

    Advent 1987: Many of us live with deep disappointments, profoundly wounded spirits. Whole nations so live, thanks to the scourge of war. Christ, the Word Made Flesh, does more than tell us to "get over it." He stands beside us, with us.

    Jim, as I will call him, was a successful pastor, acclaimed for his preaching skill, sought out for his wisdom, almost worshipped by the flocks of young adults who came to the church he served. It seemed he could do no wrong and that he had it all together, from here on out. Nothing, it seemed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jesus Was Homeless?"

    Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Feb 16, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,841 views

    A sermon which concludes that how we treat others is how we treat Christ.

    Matthew 8:14-17 “Jesus was Homeless?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor Of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com If we were to compare Mark’s version of this event with Matthew’s, we would see that this happened in Capernaum, on the Sabbath, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sins Against The Holy Spirit: Insulting Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,403 views

    The idea of insulting the Holy Spirit means that you will accept the benefits of God's love; and do not reciprocate with your love and allegiance; but with contempt.

    Sunday, March 8, 2009 Sins against the Holy Spirit: Insulting Hebrews 10: 22 – 31 Many of you may remember the original version of Lorraine Hansberry’s play, “A Raisin in the Sun”, later it would become a movie, and recently it was shown on Broadway with an updated cast. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Goal Worth Of Effort!

    Contributed by Joanna Rose on Jan 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,325 views

    This sermon speaks to a goal worth our time and effort, a goal we see modeled by the appostle Paul himself. That God would have all there is of... (fill in your name).

    Although I don’t always make New Year’s resolutions I do love moments in our lives when pause and evaluate who we are and who we would like to become. It is very easy in the busyness to keep on trekking along without ever stopping to examine where it is that we are headed. There are times when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Devoted Or Distracted?

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 17, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,718 views

    Sometimes we get so busy for the Lord that we lose what is most important: that quiet time before the Lord. Mary and Martha show us a contrast in devotion and distraction, and challenge us to keep Christ first.

    Luke 10:38-42 Devoted or Distracted? My internet went out Friday, so I went through all the troubleshooting. And then it asked me, “Do you want me to reboot the router?” And I hit the “yes” button. By all means, reboot the router, if that will reconnect me with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Paul’s Vision For The Church Helping Each Other Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 1, 2019
     | 4,083 views

    Paul gives instruction on how the church should help each other.

    TWO WAYS: The American way is everyone is on their own; Paul’s vision is that we are there for each other. - 2 Corinthians 8:10-15. - Galatians 6:2. - The American way emphasizes the rugged individual. You pull yourself up by your bootstraps and you mark a path of success for yourself. You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Paradox Of Victory Through Surrender

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 1,250 views

    William Booth said: "The greatness of a man's power is the measure of his surrender." That statement is what you call a paradox. How can power flow from surrender? Keep that statement in the back of your mind as I share my story.

    William Booth said: "The greatness of a man's power is the measure of his surrender." That statement is what you call a paradox. How can power flow from surrender? Keep that statement in the back of your mind as I share my story. One of my first memories, was as a child, around age 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Only You Get To Decide?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 22, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,548 views

    Discouragement, depression and condemnation are some of the best tools, the devil has in his bag of tricks. Statistics show, that everyone will at some time in their life be affected by depression, either their own or someone else’s

    Only you get to decide? 1st Sam 30:3,4,6,8 NKJ 3. So David and his men came to the city, and there it was, burned with fire; and their wives, their sons, and their daughters had been taken captive. 4. Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voices and wept, until they had no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Happy Graduation!

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 28, 2022
     | 7,543 views

    Graduations are great illustrations of the way Christians grow towards perfection in Christ in the here and hereafter. This sermon looks at James 1:12 through the lens of graduates.

    Happy Graduation! James 1:12 (NIV) "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." Graduations are a special time for families and for our children. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    4 Key Points For Christian Growth In 2022

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2022
     | 1,917 views

    Today we’re talking about the topic of Christian growth. What does it look like? How do we go about practically growing?

    “Elizabeth Elliot tells of two adventurers who stopped by to see her, all loaded with equipment for the rain forest east of the Andes. They sought no advice, just a few phrases to converse with the Indians. She writes: "Sometimes we come to God as the two adventurers came to me -- confident ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army