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  • Michael Trask avatar

    To The Distant Country And Back

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Mar 19, 2007
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    The Prodigal went to "a distant country". "The Distant Country" is not a foriegn state, but rather a sinful state of mind....that leads to ruin. But there is a way back.

    “There was a man who had two sons. the younger one said to his father, ‘father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. Not long after that, the younger Son got together all he had, set off for a distant country....” The “distant Country”. The young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brian Black avatar

    Into Your Hands Series

    Contributed by Brian Black on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,459 views

    The seventh and final in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

    Today we will finish up looking at the seven final sayings Jesus made on the cross. As we look in the context of the story of God’s love for us, our need for Him, and his plan to redeem us, we see the heart of the Savior. So Far >> “Father, forgive them.” (Luke 23:34) The Big Idea: Christ gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spirit Of The Disciplines I

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 27, 2007
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     | 2,119 views

    Conversion does not mean arrival. It signals the beginning of a journey of growth. We are to be like Christ, and this growth requires disciplines.

    [Most of the thoughts in this sermon come from Dallas Willard’s book The Spirit of the Disciplines.] Eph 4:12 “…to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Matt 28:19-20 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Out Of The Mouth Of Babes

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 18, 2007
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    The essence of Christianity can be summed up in the children’s hymn, "Jesus Loves Me, This I know." This sermon examines this song, phrase by phrase.

    Out of the Mouth of Babes From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger (Psalm 8:2). IT WAS A COLD JANUARY DAY, a good to visit the mall and engage in one of my favorite pastimes---people watching, while my ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Unlimited, Extravagant Love Of God The Father

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 5, 2006
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    We are living in a loveless, fatherless generation, and God is wanting to give us a new and fresh revelation of the unlimited, extravagant love of God the Father!

    THE UNLIMITED, EXTRAVAGANT LOVE OF GOD THE FATHER (April 2006 - Sunday am at Bible Fellowship) OPENING: Proverbs According To Kids: A first grade teacher collected old, well known proverbs. She gave each kid in her class the first half of a proverb, and had them come up with the rest. As You ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    God Is The Great Planner

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 1, 2006
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     | 8,875 views

    God is not only a Healer, Savior, King, Creator, Protector, Comforter, and other positions we are familiar with Him but He is also a Planner!

    Jeremiah 29:11 For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future and a hope. The verse shows that God is not only a Healer, Savior, King, Creator, Protector, Comforter, and other positions we are familiar with Him but He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 18, 2007
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    This the first sermon in a series through the Lord’s Prayer based on the question of a disciple in Luke 11:1 Lord teach us to pray. Jesus uses the word "abba" it is a word of tender, personal connection.

    In Jesus Holy Name April 15, 2007 Text: Luke 11:1-4 Easter II - Redeemer “Prayer With A Purpose” In Luke, Chapter 4 we have a short version of the Lord’s Prayer. A nameless disciple has been watching Jesus for some time. We don’t know exactly how long he has observed Jesus’ life, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Understanding Freedom In Christ Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,234 views

    A message in an expository series on the Book of Galatians.

    “Understanding Freedom in Christ” Galatians 2:1-10 In our text Paul is continuing to craft his argument to call the Galatians back to the freedom of the Gospel. As we saw in the very first message Paul was greatly alarmed at how easily the Galatians had allowed themselves to be led back into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who's Your Daddy?

    Contributed by Pb Stetser on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,907 views

    This is a message from Father’s Day 2004 that uses a video clip (PowerPoint available upon request).

    Who’s Your Daddy? Preached 06-24-04 by Captain PB Stetser As with all of my sermons, the PowerPoint slides I used are available if you think they would be helpful. Simply email me at PBStetser@use.salvationarmy.org and request the slides for the specific sermon. Blessings! PB (begin with a David ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    A Little Leaven Leavens The Whole Lump Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,392 views

    A small amount of sin can corrupt the thinking of a large group of people at the church.

    A Little Leaven Leavens The Whole Lump Gal 5.7-10 Galatians Series July 31, 2005 Chester FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Lance Armstrong won his seventh Tour de France in a row this last week. A He is sporting legend who comeback from cancer a few years back. 1 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Different Kind Of Free

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,069 views

    A message on true freedom. Written for Independence Day

    A Different Kind of Free John 8:31-36 July 3, 2005 Morning Service Introduction I believe that we have been blessed to live in the greatest nation in all of the world and we have been given, by God, almost matchless freedom. No other nation on earth enjoys the kind of nation that we have and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Having Faith In The Father Series

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,360 views

    Although it sounds elementary, Jesus said it. So, it must be necessary. We have to have faith in God.

    Having Faith in the Father Intro – Last week we learned that the father of Jesus Christ is our father too. God is our Father. The model prayer that Jesus taught his disciples starts off “Our Father.” His Spirit resides within our spirit and cries “Abba Father.” We’ve gone through a name change ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Independence Day - Free From The Bondage Of Sin

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 16,191 views

    The sermon examines our freedom in another realm. The spiritual freedom Christ gives us.

    Independence Day 2005 “Free from the Bondage of Sin!” First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org Good morning and welcome! If you are a visitor today, please be sure to fill out a visitor card and leave it on the pew when you leave. Someone will be by to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    By Grace You Have Been Saved Through Faith

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,345 views

    How we are saved

    I. SALVATION IS AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW. "By grace ARE YE SAVED through faith." Definition of "salvation." Salvation can be a PRESENT POSSESSION. Paul writes to the Ephesians . . . "By grace ARE YE SAVED through faith" (v. 8); "By grace YE ARE SAVED" (v. 5); In other words, "YOU ARE ALREADY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Third Angel Pronouncing Damnation Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,106 views

    The Third Angel pronouncing damnation

    Revelation 14:9-11, “9Then a third angel followed them, shouting, "Anyone who worships the beast and his statue or who accepts his mark on the forehead or the hand 10must drink the wine of God’s wrath. It is poured out undiluted into God’s cup of wrath. And they will be tormented with fire and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible