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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "We Need Only Trust God"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,096 views

    There is need not fear coming into the light of Christ.

    John 3:14-21 Ephesians 2:1-10 “We Need Only Trust God” By: Revernd Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org When Martin Luther was printing his translation of the Bible in Germany, pieces of the printed Scripture fell to the floor. A ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Rock N Roll Ressurection

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,493 views

    A Resurrection Sunday Sermon

    The Rock ‘n Roll Resurrection VISITOR – TEACHER - RESURECTION If Jesus had only come to earth, He would merely have been a visitor - God on a holiday. If He had only died, He would merely have been a religious teacher - another Buddha or Mohammed. But He didn’t just come to earth, and He didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Work Of The Riddler

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,570 views

    A message about the masterful work of the Riddler. The sovereignty of God prevails.

    I Kings 6:7 ¡V ¡§And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building.¡¨ l Kings 6:7 ¡V ¡§The Temple was built throughout of stones roughly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Testing Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,207 views

    Sucked in, washed up, and blown over. That about sums up how many of us feel at times isn’t? It describes the certainty of trials and feelings of powerlessness that trials bring.

    FAITH THAT WORKS TESTING OF OUR FAITH James 1:1-18 Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Open Hearted Worship Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006
     | 4,265 views

    True Worship Starts in an Open Heart to God. Open to His Purification and Love

    Sermon: Open Hearted Worship True Worship Originates From An Open Heart Big Idea: True Worship Starts in an Open Heart to God Big Aim: motivate people to seek to worship God with heart wide open to Him Dylan makes it plain when he likes something: I like-a Tom’s Truck, Daddy! I like-a Daddy’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Searching For Milk And Honey And Finding Nothing But Grass?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,744 views

    While we search for a land of milk and honey, we often find nothing but green grass. With patience and love and effort green grass can turn into milk. OBSTACLES ARE WHAT YOU SEE WHEN YOU LOSE SIGHT OF GOD AND THE GOAL. DRY WELLS WILL PRODUCE EMPTY BUCKETS

    THIS LAND OF MILK AND HONEY LOOKS LIKE GRASS TO ME? THIS IS NOT AN OBSTACLE --- THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. Let us ponder a few points before we start. Is not this a land of milk and honey? NO, TO MY EYES IT LOOKS JUST LIKE A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Religion For Today

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 25, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,125 views

    Religion for Today

    A Religion for Today’s Living James 1:19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: James 1:20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. James 1:21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Avoiding Imposters Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,229 views

    How can we spot a religious impostor? What does God think of shallow religion?

    Avoiding Imposters II Timothy 3:5-9 Purpose: To describe what false teachers look like. Aim: I want the listener to be alert to false teaching and turn away from it. INTRODUCTION: Sunflowers are fascinating. These large flowers actually follow the sun from sunrise to sunset. I remember seeing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    No, Never Alone

    Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on May 3, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 47,474 views

    This sermon is designed to reassure believers that God will never forsake them and will see them through their hard times.

    Text: Isaiah 43:1-7 Title: No, Never Alone INTRODUCTION In Matthew 28:20, Jesus the savior of the world promised that He would be with us always until the end of time. Jesus made this promise to the disciples because He realized they were scared and confused and needed comfort in their moment of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Christ In A Crisis

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,092 views

    This is a sermon that deals with troubles and how we should handle them when they come.

    Finding Christ in the Crisis Mark 6:45-51 This week, as all of you are aware is the 6th anniversary of 9/11. A time that will go down in history as one of the top crisis in recent times. Many people lost their lives in this tragedy. But this week as I watched the documentaries of this historic ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Most Important Mission Field

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,429 views

    A sermon on how to S.H.A.R.E. our faith with our families using Jesus’ family as an illustration. (Material taken from Steve Bowen in Rev Magazine article entitled "Family Discipleship")

    Sermon for 2/12/2006 The Most Important Mission Field Introduction: A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her 5 and 6 year olds. After explaining the commandment to “Honor thy father and mother,” she asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    A Great Rule To Live By Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,832 views

    How we treat others will largely affect how they treat us, and understanding Christ’s golden rule will bless us as we deal with others.

    A Great Rule to Live By Griffith Baptist Church – 3/2/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:12 Key verse: The Introduction Life is filled with rules Here are some rules given by different dad’s to their kids: Never underestimate the power of human stupidity. - Rich Constand’s Dad An excuse is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carroll avatar

    The Ministry Of Thornes

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,550 views

    WHEN GOD ALLOWS OR CAUSES US TO GO THROUGH PAINFUL THINGS THAT ACTUALLY BENEFIT US MORE IN THE LONG RUN THAN THE GOOD THINGS.

    THE MINISTRY OF THORNS VS. THE MINISTRY OF THRONES *** The Gospel and the gift of God are structured so wonderfully that the very enemies and forces that are marshaled to fight against us actually help pave our way to success. *** Those forces can be used the same way an eagle uses the fierce ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Truth Or Consequences Series

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,414 views

    The 9th commandment is a specific warning against perjury (lying in legal proceedings) but there’s a principle in this commandment that we often overlook: that we are to be men and women of integrity.

    What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:16 "Truth or Consequences" We’ve been looking at the Ten Commandments for the past few weeks. We’ve compared each of them to the wisdom of our day and found that in every case, our conventional wisdom falls woefully short in providing us with any sort of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peace For The New Year

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 10, 2008
     | 3,361 views

    A sermon on dealing with conflict

    Peace for the New Year Colossians 3:15 The motto of the Apollo 11 flight was "We come in peace for all mankind." This motto was on the plaque which was deposited on the face of the moon. The landing was on the Sea of Tranquility. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin found a tranquil and peaceful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational