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  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Staying In Character

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 9, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,723 views

    It is easy to remain in the character of Christianity during Christmas -- but easy to slip our character throughout the year.

    When I was a kid, my favorite television show was Superman. Understand, this was in the 1950s, when every home had only one television set, received only 2 stations, and all shows were in black and white. Superman of my childhood was a low tech show with simple special effects. But he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How High's The Water Mama

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 10, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,096 views

    Looking from the days of Noah to how we can impact today

    Have you ever been on a flood watch? Laura tells of such events in her childhood. They lived up river in Idaho with each years spring runoff bringing a watchful eye on the river level since the area experienced annual flooding. The common question for children who live in flood plains is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Transformer

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 9,293 views

    Jesus is the “Transformer”, and through his abundant grace we are transformed from plain old water into the finest of wine.

    Water into Wine A minister is driving and he’s stopped for speeding. The state trooper smells alcohol on his breath, and sees an empty wine bottle on the floor, and he says, “Sir, have you been drinking?” And the minister says, “Just water.” The trooper says, “Then why do I smell ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Each One Win One

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,842 views

    I use the first Sunday of the year to "cast" the vision for the New Year. Vision 2004 is "Each One Win One" (bearing fruit)

    January 4, 2003 Title: Each One...Win One Text: Colossians 1:1-13 Introduction 1. Happy New Year!!! This time of year, many people look back and evaluate their life in the past year... This is a good exercise. Did you meet your personal goals? How has the Lord blessed you in 2003? Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul George avatar

    Preaching Of The King - Part8 Series

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 15, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,610 views

    Matthew 13 contains the prophetic parables of Jesus.

    Preaching of the King –Part 8 Mathew 13:1-13 Matthew 13 contains the prophetic parables of Jesus. For almost fourteen centuries, as "Church-history" clearly shows, prophecy was neglected. Those known as the "Church fathers," with only one or two exceptions devoted their time debating doctrines and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    You Can Count On It

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,654 views

    This is a sermon that speaks of God’s Promises and ends with the promise of a judgement and how both the saved and lost can be prepaired.

    You Can Count on It 1/13/04 Romans 4:20-21 A promise is a promise. I’ve heard that all my life and yet it seems to be less and less convincing. Any more when someone tells you that they will do something, it’s not written in stone. We will tell our kids something to pacify them for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Who Really Killed Jesus?

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 31, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,325 views

    Today, many people go to great extents to avoid responsibility for their actions. When Jesus was crucified, a great injustice was done. Who Really Killed Jesus? This sermon looks at a list of likely suspects and shows how we have much in common with them.

    Note: I preach from an expanded outline not a manuscript. Also, there is an outline for the congregation to follow along at the end of the sermon. Also I have a bibliography there. WHO REALLY KILLED JESUS? March 28, 2004 Jay Robison Matthew 27:20-26 Have you noticed amazing lengths we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "They Watched Him There"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,991 views

    This message centers around the different individuals and groups of people who surrounded the cross at the crucifixion, and, "They Watched Him There".

    “They Watched Him There” INTRODUCTION: Matthew 27:35-39 – all turn, read. There was a great crowd who saw the scene at Mt. Calvary that day. On Friday, we celebrate an EXECUTION. There were 3 crosses. Over the middle cross as a sign: “This is Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews”. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Over Yourself Series

    Contributed by Michael Biolsi on Apr 7, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 23,390 views

    When we learn to look at life through a telescope and not a microscope, we can learn the secret of true humility.

    Pastor Mike Biolsi pastor@ncfchurch.org www.ncfchurch.org North Country Fellowship Church Attitude Adjustment #1 GET OVER YOURSELF ILLUS: I was thinking, as I prepared this morning’s message… you guys are really blessed to be at this church. And the more I thought about it, the more I realized, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    Why Are You Here?

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 32 ratings
     | 6,447 views

    This sermon deals with the question the angel asked the women, "Why do you seek the living among the dead?" People today are no different and are looking for something this Easter season. This sermon addresses the question, Why am I here, and shows why

    Title: Why Are You Here? Text: Luke 24:1-12 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: A young man from a wealthy family was about to graduate from high school. It was the custom in that affluent neighborhood for the parents to give the graduate an automobile. "Bill’ and his father had spent months ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Peter Davis avatar

    On The Road To Damascus

    Contributed by Peter Davis on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 15,654 views

    A monlogue sermon on Saul’s encounter with the risen Christ on the Damascus Road.

    On the Road to Damascus Acts 9:1-19, 1 Timothy 1:13-15 Published in Preaching Online, February 1998. You could say I know Saul as well as anyone. Saul and I first met as students, studying the Torah together under Gamaliel. They were exciting times. Young, enthusiastic, each day was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lordy Lordy Look Who's Lordy

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 22, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,946 views

    If Jesus is Lord of my life, what does that mean? People want Jesus as their Savior, they want to be rescued from sin’s eternal consequences, but part of the package is receiving Him as Lord of our lives.

    LORDY LORDY LOOK WHO’S LORDY ACTS 2:36-41, 1 CORINTHIANS 8:4-6 INTRODUCTION... Our Daily Bread, July 31 1992 [sharing an article] In 1991 a Gallup poll showed that 78 percent of Americans expect to go to heaven when they die. However, many of them hardly ever pray, read the Bible, or attend ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ed The Trouble Maker

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Apr 23, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,501 views

    How can a people who faught together, lived together, and were friends, all of a sudden go to war with each other? It happened, and it happens in churches today. I show the reason why it happened, and how we can live under God’s Full blessing

    Title: ED The Trouble Maker Text: Joshua 22:1-34 - Key Verse: 11-12 and 30-34 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - In our text this morning we have the birth of a nation, a blessed people who had overcome great obstacles. - A people who were careful to obey the one true living God. - A people ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    The Dinner Guest

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,183 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent Mary and Martha

    5th Sunday in Lent John 12:1-8 The Dinner Guest 12:1 ¶ Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at table with him. 3 Mary took a pound of costly ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard White avatar

    Worthy To Take Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,104 views

    When Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper he gave us some directives. Paul says we are to take in a worthy manner. How are we to take?

    Worthy to take 1 Cor. 11:17-34 1CO 11:17 In the following directives I have no praise for you, for your meetings do more harm than good. 18 In the first place, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and to some extent I believe it. 19 No doubt there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ