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The Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 22, 2007

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This is the fourth message of five from the text in Isaiah 9:6 for Advent, Christmas, and Ephiphany on the Names of Jesus. As our Everlasting Father, Jesus is always faithful to us.

WHAT’S IN A NAME?: HE IS THE EVERLASTING FATHER! --Isaiah 9:6 The highest honour a nation can bestow upon one of her sons is to name him “The Father of his country.” This is a title given to heroes as far back in history as the Roman Empire. “When a Roman citizen had done some brave, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Methodist

Between Two Worlds

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

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Jesus gives us an example of how to speak to those who are outside of His family in a way that communicates with clarity the message that will change their lives.

Between Two Worlds Matthew 13:34; 7:28-29 View “Huh!” Does that hit close to home? This little clip gives us a vivid portrayal of one of the greatest fears of many Christians. However, it also gives us a vivid portrayal of one of the greatest fears of many non-Christians. Everybody but Sam ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Empowering Of The Holy Spirit: The Spirit Is Upon Us And Within Us

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

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other texts are within the sermon. We receive the Holy Spirit at conversion,then we are impowered over and over again.

Antonio The Garbage Man. Antonio’s huge truck would arrive, backing up with that horrific big truck back up sound. Ding ding ding ding! He would jump out and start pounding on the door, shouting over the unbelievably loud truck, "Garbage Man, Garbage man, Garbage man is here!" Well, no kidding, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:3, Job 5:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ The Great Divider Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 7, 2007

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# 23 in series. There are some things in life that you can be neutral about but Jesus is not one of them.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 23 “Christ the Great Divider” John 7:40-53 There are some things in life that you can be neutral about but Jesus is not one of them. Yet many ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-53

Denomination: Baptist

"Have You Seen Jesus Lately?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 18, 2005

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We are to see and serve and come to know Jesus in loving others.

“Have You Seen Jesus Lately?” Matthew 25:31-46 Ephesians 1:15-23 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In his current number one best selling book “Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis” born again Christian and former ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Insurance (Ephesians, Chapter 6) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Dec 19, 2005

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Without the strength and power of God, we are no different than the unbeliever that is running around lost in the world.

Series Title: The Heavenly Reserve Bank of God (Ephesians) Message Title: Insurance (Ephesians, Chapter 6) Scripture: Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. There is much to learn about in this short epistle to the Ephesians. In chapter one, we were able to see ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It All Began In A Manger

Contributed by Steve Ferber on Dec 22, 2005

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Like a music crescendo, the glorious story of the birth of Jesus builds into an awesome outpouring of praise! Glory to God in the highest!

“It All Began In A Manger” -- Luke 2:1-20 *During Christmas vacation of my senior year in high school, I picked up a book I just couldn’t put down. It was called “The Hobbit”, written by J.R.R. Tolkien. I was fascinated by the hairy little people called Hobbits who had 6 toes and ate 6 times ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Displacing Fear With Grace Series

Contributed by Duane Brown on Feb 11, 2006

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6th sermon in the joseph series with a salvation twist

As we begin this sermon this morning Simeon is still being held in an Egyptian prison, Joseph other brothers have gone home, reasoned with dad, ran out of food and now on our their way back with Benjamin. This time they are coming hoping to accomplish four things: • To show their good faith • To ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

0818 Trinity Xviii: Loving God: The Hardest Commandment Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Sep 26, 2005

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Sometimes loving God can be the hardest thing we do.

Sermon: Loving God: The Hardest Commandment Text: Matt 22:34-46 Occasion: Trinity XVIII Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, September 25, 2005 Audio link: http://providencerec.com/Sound%20Files/Matt22;34-46TrinityXVIIILovingGodTheHardestCommandment.mp3 May the words of my mouth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Soul Asylum Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 24, 2005

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22nd in series on Joshua. This is about the cities of refuge: 1) Jesus is our refuge 2) The church is part of God’s plan to provide refuge 3) Not everybody wants refuge.

Joshua 20:1-9 – Soul Asylum A young lady who occasionally walked through the park after work, stopped to have her picture taken by a photographer on this particular day. She was very excited about her picture being taken. As she walked out of the park, she looked at the Polaroid picture in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Win Your Kin Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

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It’s hard to witness to them "cuz" we have to live with them. But if we don’t we’ll have to live without them forever, and until you do it will be hard to live with yourself. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

How to Win Your Kin John 1:35-42a http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WinYourKin.html Every time we see Andrew in scripture he is bringing someone to Jesus...he was a great soul winner. But who was his first convert? His own brother. Naturally, our hearts are more burdened for our lost family ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

It Can Be Hard When Everybody Knows You

Contributed by David Haun on Jan 9, 2004

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When Jesus went home to Nazareth, he took his disciples with him. Why? What did they learn from the trip? What message does it offer for us?

"IT CAN BE HARD WHEN EVERYBODY KNOWS YOU" (Mark 6:1-6) Introduction There is an unwritten "rule" that exists in ministry. It’s a "rule" most ministers recognize. The rule: "Never return as pastor to your childhood church." So often going back home just won’t work, because folk in your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He's Coming

Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 23, 2004

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Applying God’s example of ’getting Lot out of Sodom and Gommorah’ to our lives today.

I. Introduction God is waiting for you!! For those that are not Christians, His outstretched hand of salvation has been extended for some time. And, it will continue to be extended until you either accept Him or reject Him, or, Jesus returns. For those that are Christians, His outstretched hand ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Preaching Is Risky

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 27, 2004

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A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany

4th Sunday after the Epiphany Luke 4:21-30 Preaching is Risky 21 And he began to say to them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." 22 And all spoke well of him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth; and they said, "Is not this Joseph’s son?" 23 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

When Jesus Steps Into Your Life Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 31, 2004

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When was the last time you were keenly aware of the guilt of your sin and deeply aware of God’s presence? That will change your life.

When Peter met Jesus... (Introduction: This passage is probably the first time Peter meets Jesus. The section in Luke 4:38-44 seems to be out of chronological order. Matthew and Mark arrange the order differently. It is my conclusion that this passage corresponds to Mark 1:16-20 and Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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