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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Baptism As Epiphany

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 175 ratings
     | 20,191 views

    Sermon for the First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus

    First Sunday after the Epiphany Baptism of Jesus Sermon Matthew 3:13-17 "Baptism as Epiphany’’   This morning, I would like to do something different! I propose to tell you three stories and as you listen to them think about how each of them relate to Baptism. Story 1. A dying judge said to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph Wallis avatar

    The Rich Young Ruler - The Man Who Went Away Grieved

    Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 209 ratings
     | 66,765 views

    Sermon on rich Young ruler that is evangelistic

    THE RICH YOUNG RULER - THE MAN WHO LEFT GRIEVED TEXT - Mark 10: 17 - 22 INTRO. - There have been many sermons preached on the Rich Young Ruler. They have been titled "The Fatal Refusal" and "The Man Who had Everything but the Main Thing" among others. Matthew, Mark, and Luke all record the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practicing Wise Christianity Series

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Feb 10, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 6,861 views

    Jesus said that unless we put into practice His words of the Sermon on the mount, we are like the foolish builder

    Sermon preached on 1/27/02 at Parkview Church of the Nazarene by J. Richard Lord, Jr. PRACTICING WISE CHRISTIANITY Matthew 7:24-29 INTRO: Ravi Zacharias, a well-known Christian author and teacher did a lectureship at Ohio State University not too long ago. As he was being driven to the lecture, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Craig Fenton avatar

    There Is Power In That Name

    Contributed by Craig Fenton on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 12,422 views

    Peter and John, disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. The messiah, that was prophesied about, the God that became flesh and walked with them.

    Peter and John, disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. The messiah, that was prophesied about, the God that became flesh and walked with them. The atonement of sins for the world. Peter and John were doing what they were commanded to do. They were spreading the good news of salvation and when they get ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    Approaching The Altar

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,906 views

    Giving our all for God even when it seems unrealistic or possible.

    In our text for today Abraham is called by God to sacrifice his son Isaac on the altar that they would build on the mountain. Shocking really when you think about it at all! But, Abraham’s faith was such that he did not question God’s wisdom, but rather followed in obedience regardell of how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Raising Godly Kids In An Ungodly World Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 20,763 views

    This is the third of three messages in a series on family growth.

    Growing A Godly Family Raising Godly Kids in an ungodly world 3 of 3 I. You’ve all heard of children fear unseen monsters in their room. (Under the bed, closet, etc.) A. The monster the prowls in our homes isn’t just under the bed. a. That monster is the devil and he wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, Always Give Us This Bread!

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 138 ratings
     | 14,116 views

    This sermon is the lectionary text for 8th. Sunday after Pentecost, Year B, and is really a Salvation message

    LORD, ALWAYS GIVE US THIS BREAD”—JOHN 6:22-35 Bread is the most common of all foods. My Mother always called it, “the staff of life.” Perhaps Leviticus 26:26 is the basis for this designation: “When I break your staff of bread, ten women will bake your bread in one oven, and they will bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Unsung Hero Of The Early Church

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 17,898 views

    Barnabas was perfectly willing to take backseat, to play second fiddle, and to stand in the shadows. He is truly one of the unsung heroes of the early church.

    The Unsung Hero Of The Early Church Acts 4:36-37 I never truly appreciated Barnabas, and his contributions to the church, and the cause of Christ until the last week. I am now convinced that Barnabas is the unsung hero of the early church. The first thing that you’ll notice about Barnabas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Always Near Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 28, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,639 views

    The word “ignorant” occurs 13 times in the Bible and is connected with some important spiritual facts we should all know and never forget. That is why today we cover the spiritual Truth that God is always near.

    IGNORANT SERIES: GOD IS ALWAYS NEAR PSALM 73:21-28 INTRODUCTION According to the American Heritage Dictionary, the word “ignorant” means unaware or uniformed. I would like us, for the next few weeks, to look at some spiritual facts that you may be unaware of or have forgotten. Most of the time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffrey Cox avatar

    Spot, Wrinkle, Or Blemish

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,739 views

    What would we do if we were to get serious? Read the bible, pray a lot, raise our hands, dance, witness, speak in tongues in public. What would we NOT do? Cuss, drink, smoke, lie, lust, glutton, bad attitude, selfish, mean spirited, boastful, quit w

    I. Matthew 25:1-13 We think we have all the time in the world, like the ten virgins. We know that someday we will get serious, but not yet. Not today. Maybe tomorrow. Definitely if I get sick, or am on my deathbed. After all, Matthew 24:43 states that if we know when we are going to meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    As It Was In The Days Of Noah Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,324 views

    A sermon about the Rapture, with a focus on "are you ready?"

    September 7, 2003 Title: As It Was in the Days of Noah Text: Matthew 24:36 Introduction A priest and pastor from the local churches are standing by the side of the road pounding a sign into the ground that reads: ’The End is Near! Turn yourself around now before it’s too late!’ A car ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Peter Langerman avatar

    Learn To Sing A New Song

    Contributed by Peter Langerman on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 24,586 views

    Learn to see and live your life in a new way

    Psalm 98:1-9 The main idea of this sermon this morning is that it is time for us to break out of our rut and learn to sing a new song with shouts of joy. Some of you are singing the same song that you have sung for years and years – in a rut and you need to break out: key is to learn to sing a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Walking Back To Happiness

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 16, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,618 views

    A sermon for Seekers and believers to find the secret of happiness in 1) seeking (God, not happiness) 2) Running (the race, not casually walking) 3)throwing off (anything that hinders)

    ¡§Walking back to happiness¡¨ WBC 18/5/03am 1 Cor 9:24-27 Baptism of Lou Beamish, Walk Wessex present (after ¡§remember your chains¡¨) Classified AD From ¡§The Hayward¡¨, Calif. Review: "Found, false teeth, in parking lot at Daily Review. Please come in and smile at the switchboard operator, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Cook avatar

    Happy Are Those That Are Sad Series

    Contributed by Edward Cook on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,626 views

    Only those who mourn over their sinfulness are truly happy.

    HAPPY ARE THOSE THAT ARE SAD! Scripture reading: Matt. 4:23 - 5:16. Text: Matt. 5:4. I propose to: I. Examine the setting of this verse: in a general way as part of the Sermon on the Mount, and more specifically as one of the Beatitudes. II. Prove that this mourning is of a specific kind, i.e. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Pace avatar

    Unity And Purpose For All

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Jul 1, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,839 views

    Unity in the body of Christ is something that is not always easy to come by. This sermon addresses the need for unity and forgiveness to all. I hope you find it useful... It has not been edited so correct the mistakes

    Unity and Purpose for all Ephesians 1:1-6 One of the most powerful statements that I ever heard was that the Church is always destroyed from the inside and not the outside. It is destroyed by contention in the church. It is destroyed by self interests. It is destroyed by people that are to busy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist