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  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    A Sermon For Proper 13, The Bread Of Life Discourse

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,788 views

    Building on the feeding of the 5000, Christ challenges the people to look beyond the physical aspects of the miracle, to behold the Word of God

    9th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 13) August 6, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you know that we suffer from many hungers in which we wish to be satisfied. We have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It All Began In A Manger

    Contributed by Steve Ferber on Dec 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,251 views

    Like a music crescendo, the glorious story of the birth of Jesus builds into an awesome outpouring of praise! Glory to God in the highest!

    “It All Began In A Manger” -- Luke 2:1-20 *During Christmas vacation of my senior year in high school, I picked up a book I just couldn’t put down. It was called “The Hobbit”, written by J.R.R. Tolkien. I was fascinated by the hairy little people called Hobbits who had 6 toes and ate 6 times ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Marriage Made In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,847 views

    Isaac’s Marriage is a type of our own journey to build the bride of Christ (The church) through evangelism.

    After this morning’s message ("Why shouldn’t Happy People Get married") I thought it a good idea to switch back to marriages that are good and right for this evening. I’d like to took at a marriage made in heaven, but not every marriage made in heaven has a Hollywood existence and ends with (Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ Is Our Cornerstone

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,153 views

    Easter 5(A) - Christ is our Cornerstone. On Him alone we build and for Him above we serve.

    CHRIST IS OUR CORNERSTONE (Outline) May 6, 2007 - EASTER 5 - 1 Peter 2:4-10 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: A solid foundation is absolutely essential for the building to stand. The cornerstone is positively critical for the rest of the building to be square and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Out Of The Overflow

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,747 views

    At the Last Supper, Jesus spoke out of the overflow of His heart, which had been building toward this moment.

    Do you know what it is to overflow? When you overflow, maybe you say more than you intended to say. Your feelings ran ahead of your thoughts, and blam! There it is, you said it. And you can’t take it back. You spoke out of the overflow. Or maybe when you overflow, you say less than you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A House Is Not A Home

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 381 ratings
     | 52,923 views

    Christ comes to dwell in our messy, imperfect homes, just as they are, to build love, not a museum-like perfection.

    A house is not a home. A house is not a home. A house is a house, and it may be lovely to look at and fine to visit, but a house, by itself, is not a home. What is the difference? Let me tell you a tale of two houses. These are the best of houses, these are the worst of houses. See if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hearing In Your Belly Series

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 21,182 views

    To build a relationship with God, we must hear His voice. He is speaking to us but are we really listening?

    March 21st, 1999 The Voice of the Spirit Part I “You Can Hear Better With Your Belly Than Your Ears.” Deut 8:3 "So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna which you did not know nor did your fathers know, that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Helpful Hints For A Happy Home

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,137 views

    Some truths that will help us build strong family relationships. (Some of this material was borrowed from Sermoncentral sermons)

    Helpful Hints for a Happy Home Pastor Glenn Newton May 23, 2004 1PE 3:7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. 1PE ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Cracking The Character Code

    Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,917 views

    Based on the Southern Baptist Vacation Bible School theme for 2003, this sermon is about character building to strengthen a church.

    Cracking the Character Code (How I can Help My Church) Colossians 3:12-17, NIV Introduction Our Vacation Bible School begins tomorrow. The setting is London and the theme is "Cracking the Character Code." It seems the coat of arms at Yorkshire Hall is supposed to represent the traits of Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Pain, No Gain-Sometimes The Truth Hurts Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,755 views

    We must speak the truth in all of life, even when it hurts, to build healthy, God-honoring relationships

    No Pain, No Gain! (Sometimes the Truth Hurts) Ephesians 6:10-18 Open your Bibles to Ephesians chapter 6. Introduction: No pain, No gain! We’ve all heard it. We all know what it means. Especially when it comes to the arena of exercising and working out. Without the pain and the stress of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Postive Test!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,588 views

    As a believer God desires for you to understand that every test you face, and go through is to build you up!

    A Positive Test Text: Matthew 4:1-11 When God’s people go through a test it’s positive regardless of the outcome because we belong to God! We need to remember that test, are always failed or passed according to our actions. Also, there are many varies such ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Tale Of Two Builders

    Contributed by William Schalk on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,534 views

    Life can be build from two perspectives, one that will be shaky and insecure and the other which is solid, stable, and sure.

    THE BELIEVERS WELCOME MAT http://pastorpreacher.com INTRODUCTION: 1) Imagine this: Two houses can be built by the same construction company and yet end up as two very distinct houses. That said one comes to the realization that the end product of the house is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    The Church, The Mystery Of The Ekklesia- Called Out. Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,981 views

    A challenge to believers that church is not about buildings or social gatherings, but about those who have been called out

    The church, the mystery of the Ekklesia (ek•klay•see•ah) “called out” Part 2 Text: Eph. 3:1-11, 1:9-10 Introduction: 1. The concept of “church”, having church, being the church has seemed to have gotten skewed in our day. 2. Too often the church has become a glorified holy Club, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Living In Hope And Unity Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,424 views

    When we understand "elpizo" hope and live it out, we will be united and be able to build up one another!

    The Pilgrims left Plymouth, England, on September 6, 1620. Their destination? The New World! Although filled with uncertainty and peril, it offered both civil and religious liberty. For over two months, the 102 passengers braved the harsh elements of a vast storm-tossed sea. Finally, with firm ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Seeing With Our Eyes; Touching With Our Hands Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 23, 2010
     | 3,268 views

    John's sacramental vision was translated into a church building with two centers--a center of the Word and a center of Eucharistic celebration

    Feast of St. John Dec 27 2010 Spirit of the Liturgy It is very appropriate to be preaching on the Spirit of the Liturgy on the Feast of St. John, because both the letters and the Gospel of John are so sacramental. One useful definition of sacrament is Christ touching us through sacred signs. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic