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  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Seek The Lord

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,332 views

    This was a sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent based on the Lectionary old Testament Lesson for Year C from Isaiah 55:1-9. If we seek the Lord in the true spirit of repentance, we shall find Him.

    Seek the Lord --Isaiah 55:1-9 Our Scripture reading from Isaiah 55:1-9 is the Old Testament Lesson from the New Common Lectionary for this Third Sunday in Lent. The passage has always been a favorite of mine. After prophesying the sufferings of Jesus on the cross in Chapter 53, Isaiah bursts ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 3 - Fear Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,128 views

    Part 3 of our series deals with Fear, and how it can cause you to act irrational, make poor decisions or even do nothing at all in times of trouble.

    They Must be Giants 3 – Fear Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 We are continuing our series entitled “They Must be Giants!” Topics over the next few ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Jun 19, 2007
     | 4,151 views

    The world lauds autonomy and strength, but Jesus says those who are truly blessed are the ones who come to him in humility and dependence.

    BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT INTRO NEW SERIES Everyone wants the good life. What does it mean for you? Lifestyle? Stuff? Financial security? Family? ILL: Video Clip ’In the Game’ from the Pursuit of Happiness. The world says, ’take what you want, pursue happiness and fulfillment at all costs.’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    God Alive And Well

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,176 views

    A sermon for the Baptism of Jesus

    First Sunday after the Epiphany Baptism of Jesus Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 "God Alive and Well" 15* As the people were in expectation, and all men questioned in their hearts concerning John, whether perhaps he were the Christ, 16* John answered them all, “I baptize you with water; but he who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    The Spirit Of R.i.p.p.e.r. Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,158 views

    The Spirit of R.I.P.P.E.R. is in many of our churches and needs to be cast out.

    The spirit of R.I.P.P.E.R Mark 16:17-16:18 R.I.P.P.E.R. Mark 16:17-16:18 The Spirit of R I P P E R ... acronym ... Religion = Luke 18:9-10, Mark 7:13, Matthew 23:4 Ignorance = Hebrews 10:26, John 5:3 Poverty = Deut. 8:18, 3 John 1:2 Prejudice = James 2:9, Mathew 27:21, Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    The Substance Of Substance Abuse

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,080 views

    This sermon seeks to provide hope for deliverance to those struggling with substance abuse and understanding for those who love them from The Exchanged Life perspective.

    Would it surprise you that according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 6,390 young people ages 15-20 died in motor vehicle crashes in the year 2,000? Of them alcohol was involved in 2,339 deaths. And as related to drivers – 3,594 young drivers ages 15-20 died in motor vehicle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Emmanuel

    Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,985 views

    Discovering the importance of the title, "Emmanuel", and how it applies to us today

    Text: Matthew 1:21-23; Isaiah 7:10-14 (referenced in Matthew 1:23) Context of Scripture: Matthew 1:23 is a prophecy from Isaiah 7:14 when Isaiah spoke with the wicked King Ahaz after that Pekah, king of Israel and Rezin, king of Syria had attacked Judah. Pekah had killed 120,000 valiant men of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,036 views

    Lift up the name of Jesus everywhere!

    THE NAME OF JESUS! "Then Peter, filled with the holy Spirit, answered them, Leaders of the people and elders: If we are being examined today about a good deed done to a cripple, namely, by what means he was saved, then all of you and all the people of Israel should know that it was in the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Ultimate Motivaiton For Obedience Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,019 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 1:17-21

    Text: 1 Peter 1:17-21, Title: The Ultimate Motivation for Obedience, Date/Place: LSCC, 6/12/05, AM A. Opening illustration: the moor played by Morgan Freeman in the Costner Robin Hood film. Or the black brigades in the Civil War giving absolute loyalty to the nation vying for their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformers

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,303 views

    The Gospel is the power to CHANGE! Here’s how.

    16, June 2002 Dakota Community Church Transformers Introduction: In Many Cases Christianity has been invaded with secular thinking. He’s a controller – She’s a pleaser Those two are co-dependant Abuser and abused –one does the other allows I come from a dysfunctional family All of these are ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Shawn Raloff avatar

    Work Is Part Of The Blessing

    Contributed by Shawn Raloff on Apr 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,824 views

    Happiness / Joy come from knowing your true purpose in life.

    Intro: Have you ever had a case of the Mondays? (Robert Frost Quote) Work is part of the blessing, not part of the curse Go ahead – get it out… Genesis 1:28 28 God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Who's Your Mama? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,289 views

    Exposition of Gal 4:21-31

    Text: Galatians 4:21-31, Title: Who’s Your Mama? Date/Place: NRBC, 4/22/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Talk about imprinting that baby birds do when they are born. B. Background to passage: This is Paul’s culminating argument for living a life based on grace instead of works. The Judaizers were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Asch avatar

    More Than You Ask For Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,433 views

    In this sermon we will see if we ever get more than we ask for from God, and how we should react.

    MORE THAN YOU ASK FOR Mark 7:31-37 INTRO: Once at a fast-food restaurant, I took my burger back up to the counter, pointed to the picture on the overhead menu, and asked, Can I have one that looks like that?” The one I had was smushed, smudged, and generally unappealing. At those places, I always ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fill 'er Up

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,681 views

    A look at hungering and thirsting for God

    Fill ‘Er Up A Look at Hungering and Thirsting for God 2/2/05 I. Introduction Have ya’ll seen the latest Taco Bell commercials boasting of their new Big Bell Value Menu? The customers who eat there boldly proclaim, “I’m full!” How many of you can say that about your relationship with God? “I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Vargo avatar

    Sharing The Good News

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 17,618 views

    There are many elements that are involved in sharing the good news of the gospel. This message encourages the believer to minister to others on many different levels.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Sharing the Good News! Calvary Christian Chapel Pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal