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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Light Shines"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,602 views

    God has made known the Light of His eternal glory, so that the darkness of sin might be dispelled in us and in the world around us.

    ISAIAH 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 “The Light Shines” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A father told his young son to go to bed. The boy started up the stairs but realized it was dark and he couldn’t reach the light switch. So, he went back ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Using Your Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Joel Santos on May 1, 2005
    based on 95 ratings
     | 19,850 views

    The best investment we can make with our life is to use what God has given us to bring honor and glory to the Father.

    USING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS Luke 19:11-27 Dr. Bill Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ tells this story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool: During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is Better Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 114 ratings
     | 48,346 views

    Introduction to series on Hebrews entitled "Jesus is Better" this first sermon gives seven reasons that Jesus is better than every other religious system.

    A Study of the Book of Hebrews Sermon # 1 Jesus is Better Hebrews 1:1-3 The writer of the book of Hebrews returns again and again to the word “better” which is found some thirteen times in this book to show the superiority of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ignite Our "Wicks" In 2006

    Contributed by Sonny Hyde on Dec 27, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,223 views

    Asking God to help us "burn brighter" in the upcoming year.

    Ignite Our Wicks in 2006 Matthew 5:16 I. Introduction Ok, everyone, I want you to sing along with me if you know this song. Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning. Give me oil in my lamp I pray. Give me oil in my lamp keep me burning, burning, burning, keep me burning ‘til the break of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Runner Up Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,358 views

    Beginning on series on Jesus’ life, actions, words, and ministry. This is a New Year’s message about making Jesus #1 in our lives.

    John 1:6-9 – Runner Up I’d like to begin this morning by reading John 1:6-9. Today is of course New Year’s Day. It’s the 1st day of the 1st month of the new year. Today we are going to talk a little about being first, and being second, and what all that means. I’d like to take us back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believer's New Confidence Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,996 views

    Do you have the confidence in Jesus Christ today, that in any situation "All is well, all is well, with my soul". We should and let us look to our word today for direction.

    Believer’s New Confidence What is involved Whom it involves If there ever has been a time for our confidence to be shaken, now might be such a time. With the War in Iraq and Afghanistan and our daily loss of troops, the prison incidents and the news media’s negative aspect of coverage one might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Joseph Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,196 views

    This is part one of a 4 part advent series. These are stand alone sermons that are tied in to the 4 weeks of advent. This second message is a first person narrative message considering the angels message to Joseph.

    I Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 One of the greatest jobs in scripture for angels is as heralds of God to man- bringing news and help from on high. Angels were the messengers- the Heralds of Messiahs coming The Angel Gabriel brought the message to Mary - telling her “you will conceive in your womb, and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Don't Miss Your Miracles

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 21, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,931 views

    God has some miracles for you.

    Don’t Miss Your Miracles Hebrews 1:1-9 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church Dec. 21, 2005 *Christmas is a time for miracles... -Gabriel’s announcement to Mary... -Joseph’s dream of guidance to take Mary as his wife... -The virgin birth... -Angels appearing to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    See Beyond The Rainbow, See The God Of The Promise.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,449 views

    The rainbow tells much about our God. God signed His Holy Contract with man in a unique way. I am told the right person can tell a lot about a person by their signature and style of writing. You can tell a lot about OUR GOD BY HIS RAINBOW SIGNATURE.

    CAN YOU SEE GOD’S RAINBOW IS A PROMISE?? LOOK FOR GOD! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. GOD IS CALLING HIS PEOPLE TO LIFT UP THEIR HEADS! Luke 21:28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. A. On April ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Calls The Sinner

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,312 views

    Pentecost 3(A) - Jesus calls the sinner unto eternal life and into kingdom work.

    JESUS CALLS THE SINNER (Outline) June 17, 2007 PENTECOST 3 Matthew 9:9-13 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Jesus was always, always busy about his father’s business. That is to say – his heavenly Father. Not matter where Jesus would always seek out and save ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Disciple's Love For Christ

    Contributed by Chew Chew on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,256 views

    Three evidences of our love for God.

    Title: The Disciple’s Love for God Text: Matthew 26:6-13 7 a woman came to Him with an alabaster vial of very costly perfume, and she poured it upon His head as He reclined at the table. 8 But the disciples were indignant when they saw this, and said, "Why this waste? 9 "For this perfume might ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Last Words Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,593 views

    Exposition of Jude 24-25

    Text: Jude 24-25, Title: Last Words, Date/Place: 11/4/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Thursday, December 21, 1899, after cutting short a Kansas City crusade and returning home in ill health, D. L. Moody told his family, “I’m not discouraged. I want to live as long as I am useful, but when my work ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fasting: Why Don't I Hunger More For God?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,137 views

    This message examines some of the reasons we should fast as well as a beginner’s guide to fasting.

    - Many feel that way when it comes to fasting - “I can’t go without food!” But you can and it can have tremendous spiritual benefits. BIG IDEA: “Physical hunger can bring spiritual satisfaction.” - Interest: sometimes we feel so close to God and want more and more of Him; other times we seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    The Presence Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,785 views

    How joyous will our lives be at the end of life’s journey? This is one of the most probing and personal questions that could be asked of every single one of us here today!

    Robert Robinson was just a small boy when his dad died, and this meant that he had to go to work while still very young. Without a father to guide him, he fell in with bad crowd of friends. One day his gang harassed a drunken gypsy. Pouring more whiskey into her, they demanded she tell their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Song Of Mary - Magnificat Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 17, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,097 views

    Mary’s soul magnified the Lord at the sign of His coming to institute a revolution of love!

    “Mary’s Song” Luke 1:46-55 Introduction “A Call to Revolution: Mary’s hymn of response to the angel is the famous Magnificat, so named by the Roman church for the key word in the Latin translation of the first line of this prayer of praise offered by Mary. Mary, in her naturalness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church