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  • Laurence Hill avatar

    Faith And Deeds

    Contributed by Laurence Hill on Mar 16, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 14,126 views

    This sermon is about a faith which works

    FAITH AND DEEDS Scripture References : James 2 : 14 - 16 / Matthew 25 : 14 - 30 ; 34 - 46 James 2, Verse 14 :"What good is it brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such a faith save him?" A lot of people might use verses such as this to support their argument that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Died And Left You Lord?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 3,873 views

    An exhortation to pastors.

    A meeting that I had in the doctor’s office while I was receiving my vitamin I.V. inspired tonight’s message. There are a lot of folks that come into his office that are open about their faith. A lady receiving her first ever I.V. was sitting across from me. I found out after she left that she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Matthew 24 Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 20,938 views

    The first in a series of messages on Matthew 24 & 25, this message focuses on understanding that Matthew 24 is primarily pointing to the destruction of Jerusalem and warning us not to waste time predicting the time of Christ’s return. Rather, be prepared at all times.

    Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Understanding Matthew 24" You can’t read the article that appeared in the Atlanta Journal, June 5, 1997 without some remorse and sympathy for Clarence Jackson. "The clock struck midnight and Clarence Jackson didn’t turn into a millionaire." Jackson, who is 24, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sifting Through The Rubble: The Bible Speaks To The Attack On America Series

    Contributed by Michael Milton on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 14,039 views

    A Bible message on the tragedy of September 11, 2001. With introductory thoughts on the Tenth Anniversary of 9/11.

    This morning the September air in Charlotte, North Carolina reminds me of the air that day. As I breath it in, I join in the memory. But I join also in the hope of not only a rebuilding of the Freedom Tower, but a rebuilding of the American spirit that stirred out nation to prayer during those days ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Milton avatar

    The Distinctive Difference Of Jesus Our Lord Series

    Contributed by Michael Milton on Sep 25, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,851 views

    From Mark 1.1, this Introduction to the Gospel of Mark seeks to focus our eyes on the surprising Savior we come to know in Mark and to fire our souls with the reality of God with us.

    INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES AND THE READING It was a day that would live in infamy. Not September 11th, 2001 or December 7th, 1941, but Summer of AD 64: The Great Fire of Rome. If you were alive during that time, it would have had the sort of shock value that we all experienced in our own national ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Sweet Aroma... Or A Foul Stench?

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Sep 27, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 59,746 views

    Shows the ways in which our lives can be pleasing to God: repentance; genuine holiness from the heart; and offering our lives as a sacrifice to God.

    When I was studying for this sermon, I found it very interesting the emphasis put on the sense of smell in Scripture. When we think of the most important senses, we may think of something like sight or hearing. In fact, if you had to give up one of your five senses, it might just be the sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Cause And Solution To Conflict

    Contributed by Richard Smithson on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,376 views

    Shows the cause of conflict and how to solve conflict in our lives

    Cause and Solution to Conflict Matthew 6:13 Introduction: (KJV) “...For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.” (Message Bible) “You’re in charge!” “You can do anything you want!” “You’re ablaze in beauty!” 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Path To The Pasture Of The Promised Land Is Prepared By The Good Shephe

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 3, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 9,626 views

    How Jesus, our Good Shepherd, fulfills his duty as our Good Shepherd - performing miraculous tasks to get us to heaven.

    May 6, 2001 Micah 7:14-20 14 Shepherd your people with your staff, the flock of your inheritance, which lives by itself in a forest, in fertile pasture lands. Let them feed in Bashan and Gilead as in days long ago. 15 “As in the days when you came out of Egypt, I will show them my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Baptism And Grace Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,988 views

    How is Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection related to your freedom from sin? What do grace and baptism have to do with each other?

    We went to visit Jennifer and Brian earlier this week. It was great. They are both doing very well and our grandbaby is kicking. As some of you know, Brian and Jen have two dogs: Clint and Lou. Clint is Brian’s and Lou is Jen’s. They told me that when they leave the house they have to put Lou ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Too Much Of A Good Thing

    Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,403 views

    A sermon about the abuse of Christian liberty and the call to serious discipleship.

    SERMON TITLE: To Much of a Good Thing! TEXT: Luke 14:25-35 What is your favorite type of restaurant? Do you like to dine in those eateries that serve particular varieties of ethnic foods—like Indian, Chinese, or Hispanic? Do you like steak houses that specialize in serving finest cuts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forever Living In A Whatever World

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,946 views

    Living a life that contrasts with the cynicism and darkness of the surrounding culture.

    Forever Living in a Whatever World Philippians 1:27-28; 2:12-16; 3:20-21; 4:11-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Whatever! That’s one of those little “young people’s” words that exists for one purpose and one purpose only—to drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eulogy Elizabeth Williams

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,713 views

    This sermon is for an outstanding Christian woman who died from cancer.

    Elizabeth Ann Williams September 15, 1949 –July 12, 2004 July 17th, 2004 When we think of Elizabeth Ann Williams, how can we not think of the goodness of God. For in Elizabeth God gave to us an incredible beautiful gift. The downside of receiving such a great a gift, is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Lord Is The Father Of Our Father Of Faith

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,178 views

    How the LORD strengthened Abram’s faith when he was weak, and how he strengthens ours through the promise of the stars.

    August 22, 2004 Genesis 15:1-6 After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” But Abram said, “O Sovereign LORD, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brad Froese avatar

    Family Values

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,139 views

    Each decade, the older generation imposes standards. Each decade, the younger generation pushes those envelopes a little further and sets up a standard of their own. Our families need a standard to measure up to, and the Word of God is that timeless stand

    ? What kinds of values did your family pass along to you during the generation when you grew up? ? How did the trends of that generation influence your observance of your families’ values? ? What kind of an influence did the generation you lived in have on your life? Trends reflect the values of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What They Wouldn't Do Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,765 views

    Obadiah addressed his prophecy to the people of Edom because of what they wouldn’t do. What were those things?

    It was a tragedy; the city of God was attacked and destroyed. The holy things were profaned the sacred things were destroyed and the people were imprisoned. It shouldn’t have come as a surprise for over a hundred years the prophets had been warning the people that if they continued in their evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan