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  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "For God To Be God, The Leader-King-Lord In Our Lives, Requires Our Acquies

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,281 views

    Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “For God to be God, the leader-king-lord in our lives, requires our acquiescence and requires it every minute of our lives.”

    Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “For God to be God, the leader-king-lord in our lives, requires our acquiescence and requires it every minute of our lives.” FIRST READING: ISAIAH 11:1-10 A shoot shall come out from the stump ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    What Would Santa Say? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 460 ratings
     | 18,028 views

    If Santa Claus, a 4th Century Christian, were here with us today, what might he tell us about how to celebrate Christmas?

    Sermons for Christmas CCCH 12-14-97 INTRODUCTION A. The legend of jolly old St. Nick, or Santa Claus, began with a real person: St. Nicholas, a Christian who lived many centuries ago. B. Very little is known about St. Nicholas with great certainty, except that during the early part of the 4th ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Neal Gray avatar

    Angels Are Real

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,342 views

    The Bible is so full of references to angels, we must know for sure that angels exist. But angels are not our guide, nor our god. Let us live holy lives, even holier than angels, that our Father in heaven will be pleased with us. Let us live such that Jes

    "Angels Are Real" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Hebrews 13:1-6 Purpose: The Bible is so full of references to angels, we must know for sure that angels exist. But angels are not our guide, nor our god. Let us live holy lives, even holier than angels, that our Father in heaven will be pleased with ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Whose That Lion

    Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,498 views

    Too often we give the too much credit and too much power. This message’s purpose is to bring his ability into focus.

    I want to talk about what I feel to be one of the most misunderstood scriptures in the Bible- 1 Peter 5:8 This scripture has been interpreted as a warning - be careful your going to get attacked.......WHEN IT WAS GIVEN FOR INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL! Tonight we will find out what this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Overcoming Failure Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,977 views

    We must have the courage to overcome failure.

    OVERCOMING FAILURE Judges 13-16 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO OVERCOME FAILURE. ?: Inductive KW: Component TS: We will find in our study of Judges 13-16 how Samson overcame his failures. The _____ component of Samson’s story is the… I. PRODIGY II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Finding Out Who Really Cares

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,403 views

    Who really cares about you? Not those who, like Herod, are so scared they will do anything to save themselves. Rather those like the wise men, who give gifts for the future, or like Joseph, who make sacrifices for your protection. For Epiphany.

    Some people have friends. Some people have enemies. Some people have acquaintances. But everybody has somebody you do business with. The people you do business with -- usually, that’s not an intimate relationship. It’s a distant relationship, limited just to transactions. Everybody deals with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. avatar

    I Need A Real Friend

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 31, 2003
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     | 46,549 views

    There are times in each person’s life when real friends are needed.

    Luke records a conversation that took place between Jesus and a lawyer concerning the question "What makes a real neighbor, or what makes a real friend?" The lawyer, apparently, was not a good neighbor and was looking for a way to justify himself. And so Jesus, as he oft times did, taught a lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer, Power, And Personal Problems Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,153 views

    Many of our interpersonal problems are actually personal, the resulting of feeling weak. Paul’s strategy was to pray for those with whom he had conflict, and that helped him become whole. The cross demonstrates the power of weakness. For Reformation Su

    When we are in trouble, our first instinct is to pray. And that’s right. That’s as it should be. The only problem is that when we are in trouble, our first instinct is to pray for ourselves. And that’s where something goes wrong. That’s our mistake. Pray for someone else, and we will discover ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Colaw avatar

    Get Into The Wheelbarrow (Assert Your Faith) Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,862 views

    Step out in faith and begin to obey the Word of God. The transformation that will take place in your life will amaze even you.

    Get Into the Wheelbarrow (Assert Your Faith) Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: This is week five in our series “Eight Essential Exercises for Building a Better Body.” The first exercise we examined was “allocating strength.” We investigated our need to find our strength in the Lord. Without His ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    "Make Your Home A Safe Haven"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,329 views

    Ephesians 5:22-33 gives a prescription for making your home a safe haven. The goal is to have an atmosphers in your home that acks like a magnet where your children and others are drawy there because it is a safe place, a safe haven.

    Your Home A Safe Haven Ephesians 5:22-33 Introduction Several days ago I had a Dentist appointment for a regular check up and to see the hygienist. The hygienist is about 27 years old and planning to get married this coming summer. In our discussion we were talking about marriage (it’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Stephen Fournier avatar

    An Ancient Letter

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 13, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,737 views

    Sermon on book of Phil.

    AN ANCIENT LETTER PHIL. 1:1-2 10/06/94 I think that most of us today take the postal system here in American for granted. I am sure that Bob being a postal worker would agree with me. All we have to do is but a little piece of paper, with the number 29 on it, lick the back, stick it on an ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Stephen Fournier avatar

    The Proper Perspective

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,202 views

    Sermon on life and death

    THE PROPER PERSPECTIVE Philippians 1:19-26 12/13/94 How many of you have been up in one of those small airplanes? This fall was the first time that I had the opportunity to go up in one of those little four seat planes courtesy of xxxx. I had been up in commercial airliner and military aircraft ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Scott Bresee avatar

    Looking For A Great Church

    Contributed by Scott Bresee on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 155 ratings
     | 62,873 views

    A look at the Early Church in Acts as the pattern for what makes a truly "great" church today.

    Looking For A Great Church Text: Acts 4:23-33 Today, many people are searching for a great church. A great Church in the minds of many means that it is a church that has many programs and ministries that cover all ages. A great church also means having an upbeat, updated music ministry with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    God's Prevailing Power Sets You Free Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 22, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 23,108 views

    1st of 4 sermons on the stewardship of Life: God’s Prevailing Power creates freedom and opportunity. In God’s plan for your life you become successful in life beyond belief – having all you need to do more than you could ever imagine.

    Slide 1 God’s Prevailing Power Will Set You Free photo of hand holding a rock God’s Prevailing Power creates freedom and opportunity. In God’s plan for your life you become successful in life beyond belief – having all you need to do more than you could ever imagine. On the way in this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Promises From The Great Commission

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 6, 2003
    based on 318 ratings
     | 25,578 views

    Jesus said, "Therefore, Go and make disciples." We can be assured that the Lord will enable, equip and empower us to do everything He asks us to do with the help of Christ who gives us the strength, authority and power.

    Blessed Assurances From Jesus - Matt. 28:18-20 Matthew 28:18-20 Blessed Assurances From Jesus - Matt. 28:18-20 "Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine. Oh what a foretaste of glory divine. Heir of salvation, purchase of love, filled with His goodness, lost in His love." (Fanny ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational