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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "We Have This Treasure"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,196 views

    The treasure of the Gospel of Christ is what enbles us to persevere.

    2 Corinthians 4:3-7 “We Have This Treasure” by: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview united Mehtodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org A story is told of an old estate auction where some of the finest china, linens, furniture, and other things of great value were being ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    From Broke To Oak

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
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    From the Gadarine Demoniac we learn how much Jesus cared about broken people by observing his attitude and his actions. We can also learn what our own responsibilities are towards these same downtrodden folk.

    FROM BROKE TO OAK (Ideas from DISCIPLESHIP MAGAZINE: Dan S. Baty “No Hopeless Cases) Castle Hills Christian Ch. 04-28-2002 Isaiah 61: 1-3; Mark 5:1-20 Scripture reading: Isaiah 61:1-3 Introduction: Although I generally take Monday’s off, I arrived at the office one recent Monday, and before I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Whole Wheat Or White?

    Contributed by David Wilson on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,020 views

    They did not recognize Jesus for who He is. Do we?

    Whole Wheat or White? 11-13-05 Have you been to a Subway restaurant lately? There’s lots of reason’s to go. There’s that menu where all the sandwiches have 5 grams of fat or less, made famous by that Jarred guy. I’m sure you have heard his spiel: I used to weigh 378 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Regular People"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 5, 2009
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     | 6,308 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to inspire the hearers to affirm to others that God uses regular people to do His work.

    5 April 2009 Sixth Sunday in Lent/PASSION Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: One of the common themes throughout the Bible is that God uses regular people to do His work. REFERENCES: Jeremiah 29:11 ESV ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rechargeable

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 5, 2012
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    Just as rechargeable batteries have revolutionized our communication world, being regularly recharged by the Holy Spirit will revolutionize our spiritual life. We need it.

    RECHARGEABLE Acts 4:29-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HUMOROUS CHURCH SIGNS 1. “Salvation Guaranteed -- or your sins cheerfully refunded." 2. "God does not believe in atheists, therefore atheists do not exist." 3. "Forgive your enemies -- it messes with their minds." 4. "Don't be so ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Super Cool Or Super Real?

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 27, 2011
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    Are you real? That might seem like an obvious question but consider the lengths you go to in order to present yourself as "all together" to your friends and brothers and sisters. Being impressive by appearance can actually impede both your growth in the L

    We talk a lot about natural human behavior and how that often runs counter to the real life given to us in Jesus Christ. Today I want to talk about your image. In our natural state we try really hard to present a good image to the world. We try to clean up, dress well, and act civilly. Beyond that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Career Change Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 9, 2011
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    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 5 verses 1 through 11

    Luke 5: 1 – 11 Career Change 1 So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, 2 and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets. 3 Then He got into one of the boats, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Sound - Pt. 5 - Sound Warfare Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 10, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,074 views

    We underestimate its power. It can change the outcome and the atmosphere. It can determine victory. What sound is your life producing?

    Sound Pt. 5 – Sound Warfare If you have been here the last 3 weeks then you are surely becoming convinced that there is power in sound. They say a picture is worth a thousand words and that is probably true. However, as powerful as sight is sound rivals its impact. You simply change the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hidden… With… Christ… In… God.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 2, 2024
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     | 1,803 views

    The world system we were raised in taught relative truth. Self-reliance, and only that which can be perceived through the natural is real. 2 Corinthians 4:18, teaches us that the unseen world is more real than the seen world.

    Hidden… With… Christ… In… God. Colossians 3:3 Colossians 3:3KJV ”For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.“ Several years ago, a pastor made appointment to see me. The pastor told me he had struggled for 13 years in his Christian experience, going through one trial after ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Survival, Sufficiency, Or Super-Abundance?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 19, 2025
     | 1,031 views

    We can settle for survival, sufficiency, or super-abundance. Which would you rather have from God? Are we making our plans only considering what WE can do, or are we making plans considering what GOD can do?

    SURVIVAL, SUFFICIENCY, OR SUPER-ABUNDANCE? John 6:5-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man died and went to heaven. Peter brought him in and guided him down a hallway with 1,000s of clocks on the wall. The hands of the different clocks were moving at different speeds. 2. Peter explained that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Divine Direction Connection

    Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,097 views

    Do you realize if you are God’s child and are trying to do something that is against His plans for you that it will fail or make you miserable? How can I know what God’s plans are for me?

    The Divine Direction Connection I Kings 22:48-49 2 Chronicles 20:35-37 Intro: Text about King Jehoshaphat making ships to haul gold from a distant land. In 2 Chronicles see not God’s will him join forces with Ahaziah the wicked king of Israel. So God ruined their plans and destroyed these expensive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Saga Of Desert Pete

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 17,339 views

    An abandoned Desert well and a note found by it have some analogies with how Christians handle Faith.

    The Saga of Desert Pete A note Found in the Dessert beside an old rusty pump- "Dear Friend, This pump is all right as of June 1932. I put a new sucker washer in it and it should last for at least five years. But the washer dries out and the pump has to be primed. So under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sharing In The Kingdom Of Heaven

    Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,358 views

    The story of Mary and Martha gives us a perspective on what is truly important in our lives.

    Sharing In The Kingdom Of Heaven Luke 10:38-42 What pictures come to mind when you think of the story of Mary & Martha? Sibling Rivalry Jealousy Doing Vs. Being I have heard many sermons on this text, as I’m sure most of you have also. There are many twists to this very short pericope or short ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    How To Beat Spiritual Depression

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,251 views

    What do you do with those "tough weeks?" Does everyone have them, or is it just me? How can I climb on top when I feel like God is 1,000,000 miles away? We find answers in Elijah’s story... *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    I Kings 19:1-6, 9-12 INTRODUCTION: How many of you have a Christian person you really look up to – someone you really admire as a Christian? Perhaps it’s someone you admire because of the way they’ve been used by God. Perhaps you can just sense a closeness to God in them. Now, when you feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Shrouds Don't Have Pockets

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,792 views

    Lessons from the Parable of the Rich Fool

    05-08-01 Morston/Stiffkey Sermon – Luke 12:13-21 – Shrouds don’t have pockets Father, I pray that you will take my words this morning and use them to speak to us all from the Gospel reading. I ask this in Jesus Name. Amen. Introduction Story: An atheist was sitting under a tree one ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican