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  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Innocent Suffering Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 8,163 views

    In today’s psalm, first lesson and gospel, the theme of innocent suffering gives us the opportunity to ponder what this means for us today.

    Sermon for Palm/Passion Sunday, Year C Based on Ps. 31:9-16; Isa. 50:4-9a; Lk. 23:1-49 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Innocent Suffering” Preaching on Palm/Passion Sunday is like trying to see and appreciate the details of a beautiful landscape, while, at the same time, you’re traveling 500 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Claiming The Name

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 3,269 views

    By following Christ’s example we can know that there is a BIG difference between "saying" that we’re a Christian and BEING a Christian.

    ONE OF THE GREATEST ABUSES OF TITLES TODAY IS "CHRISTIAN." TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE USING THIS TITLE AS IF IT WERE ONLY A SUMMATION OF THEIR LIVES AS BEING A GOOD, DECENT, CHURCH-GOING, LAW-ABIDING CITIZEN. CHRISTIANITY IS NOT A "TITLE" TO BE ABUSED OR USED AS LEVERAGE. A CHRISTIAN IS WHAT ONE BECOMES ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Roger Haugen avatar

    3 Advent C

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,317 views

    "You brood of Vipers!" and still they come.

    What do we do with this John the Baptist? Here is the third Sunday in a row with him. Such a strange man. "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?" Heaping abuse on the people. And still they came in droves to be baptized. John had that charisma that attracted people ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • MOHAN THOMAS avatar

    Imminent Return Of Jesus!

    Contributed by Mohan Thomas on Oct 15, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,064 views

    JESUS IS COMING ANY MOMENT, ARE YOU READY?

    JESUS’ IMMINENT RETURN - Are you ready? Mohan C Thomas Matthew 24:42-51 42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. 43 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Respond To Difficult People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,634 views

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us speak the truth in love to deceitful people.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us speak the truth in love to deceitful people. Paul wrote, "Speaking the truth in love, let us grow up in all aspects into Him who is the Head, even Christ." (Eph. 4:15) Ask the Lord to help you speak the truth in a loving way to people who are prone to deceive, cheat or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going Too Far

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,458 views

    What exactly does it mean to "sin against the Holy Spirit"? Why does God hold this offense to be so serious?

    GOING TOO FAR Matt. 12:22-37 INTRO. (Prov. 29:1) -- He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy." The Bible indicates that God has 3 points which, if you go beyond them, you go beyond the point of redemption. To exceed these points ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Palm Tree

    Contributed by Rex Deckard on Mar 18, 2006
    based on 243 ratings
     | 89,242 views

    The Palm tree serves as a vivid symbol of the Christian.

    The Palm Tree Psalm 92:1-15 INTRODUCTION: There are over 300 species of Palm trees growing from 3 to 100 feet tall with over 3,000 species. 1. The date palm produces over 300 pounds of dates annually. 2. The African oil palm, very widely cultivated in the tropics, gives a higher oil yield per ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lesson 4: The Best And Worst Of Times

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,345 views

    The top ten Best and Worst of Times in regards to Christ’s return.

    A. THE TOP TEN BEST OF OUR TIMES 1. More people to reach for Christ. “Most assuredly, I say to you . . . the works that I do he will do also; and greater [works] than these he will do, because I go to My Father” (John 14:12). 2. Easier travel from any place to all places. “Many shall run to and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Either Mercy Or Justice

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,515 views

    Give mercy and live!

    It’s Either Mercy or Justice "Whoever takes the life of any human being shall be put to death. A life for a life! Anyone who inflicts an injury on his neighbor shall receive the same in return. Limb for limb, eye for eye, tooth for tooth! The same injury that a man gives another shall be inflicted ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Millie Pisano avatar

    When Enemies Attack

    Contributed by Millie Pisano on Apr 14, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,757 views

    Have you killed the lion and bear in your life?...Are you ready to slay the Goliath that stands and challenges you?

    “WHEN ENEMIES ATTACK” “The battle of David & Goliath is a pretty familiar story to some and I would like to share with you some parts of that story today. I think some of you might be able to say; “Yes I am just like David in a battle with a giant!” For those who are not familiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kemuel Travis avatar

    A Godly Father

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on May 24, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,237 views

    To show what it takes to truly be a Godly father in today’s world.

    INTRODUCTION -Here we stand on another Father’s Day, this third Sunday of June -We do not honor them today simply because we honored our mothers little more than a month ago -We do not honor them today because Sonora Smart Dodd came up with the idea in 1909 -We do not honor them today because ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    I Do, For Now

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,847 views

    The permanency of marriage

    "I Do, For Now" Matthew 19:1-12 11/9/97 Intro: Those of you who are married, think back to the songs you used on your wedding day. As you look back now, years later, what song would best typify your feelings: We Are One in the Spirit, Satisfied, More Love to Thee, or would it be Make us One, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    What Are You Willing To Give

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,897 views

    Christmas Message

    What Are You Willing To Give? Scripture: John 3:16 Tomorrow is Christmas day and many kids will awaken to the presents that they have been longing to receive for the last few months. But this morning I want to ask you a question. What are you willing to give? Now before you answer this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • R. Escoanyelin Ortiz avatar

    Is God A Monster?

    Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,416 views

    TO TRY TO EXPOSE SOME MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT GOD

    IS GOD A MONSTER? DARWIN PRAYED THAT HIS DAUGHTER MAY SURVIVE THE TERRIBLE SICKNESS THAT SHE WENT THROUGH. HIS DAUGHTER DIED. DID HE BECAME ANGRY WITH GOD? MAYBE. THIS EMOTIONAL STATE COULD HAVE BEEN THE FUEL BEHIND THE THEORY OF EVOLOTION. (WELL IT IS JUST A THEORY, RIGHT?). ANYHOW, MANY PEOPLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Parenting: The Forest View Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,999 views

    Good parents want what is in the long-term best interest of their children, not what makes them happy for the moment. God’s Word offers us some balanced principles of parenting.

    Parenting: The Forest View (Ephesians 6:1-4) 1. Parenting has its challenges. Part of the reason parenting is so challenging is that no two kids are exactly alike. Proverbs 22:6 is a principle, not a promise. Freewill. 2. (CBS News) Jake Barnett is one in 10 million. The Indianapolis 13-year-old ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible