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  • Kristopher Morris avatar

    Fear Of Death, Hope In The Resurrection

    Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Oct 28, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
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    The fear of death is a burden many carry. Where do we turn? To Christ, and his promise of the Resurrection.

    Resurrection-Daniel 12:1-3 3rd Last Sunday, 11-9-03 We all have things we don’t like very much. We all have “pet peeves”. I suspect many of us might share some common disdains; heavy traffic caused by rubber-neckers, the nerve jarring sound chalk sometimes makes, a pebble in our shoe. These are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Worst Case Scenario

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Nov 20, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
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    The burden of this message will deal with the question, “How does one live with an attitude of gratitude when things could not get much worse?”

    CEL112303 This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth to the Evergreen Church on Sunday morning November 23, 2003. The sermon title is: Worst Case Scenario The burden of this message will deal with the question, “How does one live with an attitude of gratitude when things could not get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Can't You Forgive Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
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    The ability to forgive is the ability to recieve forgiveness.

    Last Tuesday, April 19th, this country observed a very difficult anniversary, and for most of us it passed by without a thought. It was April 19th 1995 that we suffered the atrocity of the Oklahoma City Bombing. As I was thinking about our sermon today I ran across a story from that event that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Does God Have Feelings?

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005
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     | 5,705 views

    The God of the Bible is a God of feelings. God is angry at our sins; God is in tears when he gives up an unrepentant sinner to hell.

    Does God have Feelings? Hosea, 11:8 06/12/05 2410 words 8 How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I hand you over, O Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart recoils within me; my compassion grows warm and tender. Last Sabbath, Rev. Billy Barron delivered ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Father Almighty Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 14, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,148 views

    This sermon helps us understand what it means to affirm God as the Father Almighty in the first affirmation of The Apostles’ Creed.

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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Working Our Hardest... For Satan

    Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
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    Many people are working themselves straight into hell, and satan is cheering them on...

    9/14/02 Working our Hardest for Satan! Introduction… Many people are working themselves straight into Hell, and of course satan is standing their cheering them on… The well known words of W.E. Henley go something like this.. “I am the master of my fate; I am the captain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Focus On The Kingdom

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 17, 2007
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    The preaching of the good news of the kingdom was multi-faceted. It included mercy on people’s earthly needs, but it did not settle there. The real focus is the good news of the Kingdom of God.

    Focus on the Kingdom Luke 4:42-44 Jesus has been doing a lot of ministry. Think about a quick outline of what He has done in Capernaum. • He has been teaching in synagogues • He has been driving out demons • He has been healing the sick We like to think that people were moved by His compassion ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Whitewashed Or Washed White

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Oct 15, 2007
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    The cost of maintaining religious appearances is high.

    Whitewashed or Washed White Matthew 23:25-26, 27-28 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Let Him Reign Supreme

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 114 ratings
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    Our text in Col. 3:15-17 is all about letting Christ reign supreme in our lives. Here is what we should do/must do: 1- Let the peace of Christ rule 2- Let the word of Christ dwell 3- Let the name of Christ live

    INTRO.- eHarmony.com. Have you ever heard of it? They advertise on TV all the time. Here is what their website says: eHarmony is America’s #1 trusted relationship service. That may be but where does the Lord come in? Don’t people realize that the Lord knows more about relationships than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Perfect Priest

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
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    Our High Priest, Jesus Christ, helps believers in two ways.

    Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 2:16-18 The Perfect Priest Introduction A businessman was late for an important meeting, and he couldn’t find a parking space. He frantically circled the block, but no space was open. The man got so desperate that he decided to pray. Looking up toward heaven, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Owens avatar

    The Case For Compassion Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,557 views

    Showing compassion to others is a powerful way to draw them to God.

    A.Let’s talk about the Case For Compassion. 1.I want us to begin with a probing question. 2.In what ways have you, individually, or have we, collectively, shown compassion recently? 3.Our response might be – What do you mean by compassion? 4.The Random House Unabridged Dictionary defines compassion ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    Who Is Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 3, 2008
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     | 4,336 views

    History records that he was a great man. Yet he had humble beginnings. He grew up in a small village, an ordinary boy who did nothing to draw attention to himself. Like most boys his age, he attended school. He also worked in the family business and did

    A Great Man History records that he was a great man. Yet he had humble beginnings. He grew up in a small village, an ordinary boy who did nothing to draw attention to himself. Like most boys his age, he attended school. He also worked in the family business and did his best to grow up strong and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Consider Your Ways

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,649 views

    Consider where you have been, where you are going, what you are doing there, when will you come home to Christ?

    How many of you have dreamed of growing wise and mature? Maturity and development seem to be two of the most necessary traits of human beings and also two of the most neglected after childhood. We hear many things on this subject such as girls mature faster than boys but what about when people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Christians Are Being Transformed Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 30, 2008
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     | 6,907 views

    Christians are not perfect but they are being transformed into the likeness of Christ.

    CHRISTIANS ARE BEING TRANSFORMED COLOSSIANS 3:1-4 SERMON SERIES: A CHRISTIAN IS... Turn your Bibles to Colossians 3:1-4 as we look at God’s word on change. One of the reasons the apostle Paul wrote this letter was to address the issue of change. Can a person truly change? Can a person whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Your Faith In Today's Marketplace Of Ideas Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 4, 2008
     | 2,543 views

    The Ultimate Issue of life is eternal in nature. This message looks at that reality and opens possibilities for sharing the Christian Faith effectively.

    Issues of Life Series Your Faith in Today’s Marketplace of Ideas Pastor Eric J. Hanson October 2, 2005 & February 3, 2008 The issues of life shared two weeks ago were, in some detail, the matter of abortion, and in much less detail, other matters such as so called mercy killings of handicapped ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational