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  • Thomas Dibble avatar

    Thronging Or Touching

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 29, 2003
    based on 92 ratings
     | 10,332 views

    There is a difference in thronging around Jesus and really touching Jesus. There is a difference between just showing up for church and showing up with the intention of touching Jesus.

    In the beginning of the Bible, in the book of Genesis it tells us of a close and personal and intimate relationship that Adam and Eve shared with God. God would make Himself known to them in the cool of the day or the evening time. What an awesome time of fellowship that must have been when ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Holy Catholic Church Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,361 views

    This sermon examines the different uses of the word "Church" in Scripture, the essence of the Church, the definition of the Church, the Church in different periods, the attributes of the Church, and the marks of the Church.

    Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Angels Carried Him To Abraham's Side

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 12, 2010
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     | 5,793 views

    The rich man and Lazarus had quite different lives and quite different deaths. What does this teach us about where to look for happiness?

    Text: Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Angels Carried Him to Abraham's Side A. Beware the alternative B. Find comfort in the promise Season: Pentecost 19c Date: October 3, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Angels-Carried-Him-to-Abraham_s-Side-Luke16_19-31.html Grace and peace to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Approach With Care Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007
     | 2,352 views

    Number 3 in a series looking at how we do evangelism in our communities. This sermon suggests that different techniques are needed for different kinds of people.

    APPROACH WITH CARE Relationships are messy things. They require loads of time, emotional energy, and extreme courage to face the certainty that you will get hurt. And there always is some kind of hurt. In relationships we face the risk of misunderstanding each other; we risk having our feelings ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Results Not Typical

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 3, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 24,872 views

    People are fed up with empty claims and so we as the church, we have to present a different kind of life; an effective different kind of life

    TITLE: RESULTS NOT TYPICAL SCRIPTURE: ACTS 9:20-31 We live in a media saturated culture. Not only saturated with media, but saturated with advertising. Everywhere we look people are trying to sell us something. Seems like more and more websites that are free, now have some kind of advertisement ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Game Of Mutually Assured Destruction Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 11, 2015
    based on 19 ratings
     | 22,031 views

    It's one game board, but two games. Checkers and Chess are not only played differently, but they illustrate for me the difference between how the world deals with conflict and how God would have us do so. Do you know the difference?

    OPEN: (We showed a picture of a checker board on the overhead) What is this game? That’s right, it’s a checkers game. How many of you have ever played checkers? (almost everyone held up their hands) You know, I did not realize it until I began my research for this morning’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Real Christmas Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,873 views

    Different people look at Christmas differently. Christmas is different for a rich man and a poor man. When is the good news of Christmas for you? Yes, what hs Christmas for you personally in your day to day struggle? Christmas has relevance for every one

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured The Real Christmas Introduction: Different people look at Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Honest Gabe Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,852 views

    Gabriel communicated God’s message to different kinds of people in very different circumstances; although he may have explained the content at different levels, he did not change the content. God’s truth is God’s truth: It is to be believed and undertood!

    Honest Gabe (topical) 1. Abraham Lincoln was often called "Honest Abe." His nickname was well-earned; his honesty was extreme. 2. Honesty and integrity are not only virtues of good people, they also characterize the holy angels, including the angel Gabriel. 3. But how do you do the biography of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    The Salt Of The Earth Series

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,671 views

    When Jesus says, “You are the salt of the earth” He is speaking of our conduct and character while yet living in this sin-cursed world. He is saying we are different or we ought to be different and live different than the rest of the world.

    “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” (NIV.) Introduction Salt is a very precious commodity, especially during ancient times. It was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anoop Samuel avatar

    Life Style Of Faith

    Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Sep 27, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,130 views

    Human beings all tend to agree that different people have different styles. Different style for dressing, work, schedules, you name it. Lifestyles define a person, because other people can watch that person in action. what is the lifestyle of faith?

    Human beings all tend to agree that different people have different styles. Different style for dressing, getting work done, schedules, you name it. Lifestyles define a person, because other people can watch that person in action. Clearly the lifestyle of world would be different from that of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John White avatar

    Sinners At Church

    Contributed by John White on Nov 23, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,307 views

    Two sinners attend church, but clearly for two different reasons and the leave church walking in diametrically opposed directions. What happened at church to make this difference?

    Sinners At Church Luke 18:9-14 "And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Is God Just?

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 10,279 views

    There is a difference between how the world responds to life’s darker moments and how God’s best servants react. It is the difference between desiring and deserving.

    OPENING: A magician working a cruise ship had recently purchased a parrot to be part of his act. However, the bird was not only clever but also annoying. It was constantly telling the audience how the magician accomplished each trick. For example, the bird would say to the audience, "He has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    Who Are You Serving?

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,722 views

    This is a sermon about the proper way to serve God. There is a difference between being a cook and a cook in the white house. And there is a difference between being a servant and a servant of God.

    Who Are You Serving 2 Samuel 15:15 Here we read about the loyalty of David’s servants. Absalom (David’s own son) was starting an up an uprising against David. Absalom apparently resented being ignored by his father and resented his brother Ammon going unpunished for the raping Tamar. Absalom ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Christ's Final Week: Hosanna!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,588 views

    As Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem to shouts of Hosanna, there were a number of different people with different views and reactions as to what was taking place. Look at who was there.

    Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. CHRIST’S FINAL WEEK: HOSANNA! MARK 11:1-11 Introduction: Someone has said that everyone loves a parade. Parades and Processions draw crowds. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph McCulley avatar

    Teflon Christians Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,900 views

    Christians are different from the world and it should not surprise them to be teated different by the world. We need to learn to let those things slide off of us.

    1 Peter 2:11-12 Teflon Christians Introduction: History of Teflon® (Taken from Dupont’s Web site) It all began April 6, 1938, at a Laboratory in New Jersey. Dr. Roy J. Plunkett was working with gases related to Freon® refrigerants. Upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible