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  • Michael Belcher avatar

    An Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Michael Belcher on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 1,225 ratings
     | 333,640 views

    The powerful lesson of gratefulness as taught in the account of the 10 lepers.

    Introductory: Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a prayer, John. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Risk On The Front Lines Series

    Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 22, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,180 views

    To posess the promises of God you will have to put complete confidence in God for deliverance not matter what enemy appears to be in front of you.

    Breakthrough 4: Taking Risks on the Front Line 1. Confession of Faith 2. Review (build enthusiasm for each): A. Ownership -vs- Possession B. God loved you so much He sent Jesus so that you might have C. Turn to God and not away from God - we’ve all fallen short of the glory of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Seeing The Harvest

    Contributed by Michael Belcher on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 406 ratings
     | 28,976 views

    A challange to look at the harvest through the eyes of Jesus.

    Introductory: The Barna Research Group has been involved in gathering and analyzing information concerning the church since 1984. Many of their findings are startling and eye-opening. They have found that 33% of Americans are unchurched; they have no church affiliation whatsoever. While it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daryl Bahn avatar

    Forgiving When Your World Falls Apart

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,768 views

    An important step to healing after tragedies like 9-11 is forgiveness. But how is it possible? (17th Sunday after Pentecost)

    FORGIVING—WHEN YOUR WORLD FALLS APART (Matthew 18:21-35) (Review the Gospel lesson, Matthew 18:21-35. Peter asks, “How many times should I forgive?” Jesus gives a number, but his point is that we should ask another question: “How many times does God forgive me?” Put yourselves in the shoes of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "God's Role For His People.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 15, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 5,119 views

    Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent December 2, 2001 Isaiah 2: 1-5 Title: “God’s role for His People.”

    Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent December 2, 2001 Isaiah 2: 1-5 Title: “God’s role for His People.” The Book of Isaiah looks back on three centuries of Jewish history from about 750 to 435BC and portrays God’s interpretation, his view of that history. Three general periods- pre-exile chapters one to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stay In The Presence Of The Lord!

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 5,596 views

    A call for people to get into and stay in the presence of the Lord. More light on the mark of Cain and other interesting facts in Gen 4.

    Stay in the presence of the Lord! Cain’s mistake! Let’s walk through Gen 4 tonight and see what we can learn from this powerful book. I will expose the scripture verse by verse for you. Genesis 4:1-24 [1]And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    So, What's Wrong With Avis?

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,062 views

    There’s nothing wrong with being #2 as long Jesus is #1.

    So, What’s Wrong With Avis? To say John the Baptist was unique would be an understatement. He had taken a Nazirite vow. Now a Nazirite vow contained 3 main conditions: refrain from wine and other intoxicants, not allow a razor to touch one’s hair, and not go near a dead body -–not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Round Yon Virgin Mother And Child Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,802 views

    Part 2 of 2 in series "Why a Virgin?" This involves theological and practical reasons why Jesus had to be born of a virgin.

    Matthew 1:18-25 – Round Yon Virgin Mother and Child Pastor Ben Patterson tells the following story: My 5-year-old niece, Olivia, and her best friend, Claire, were participating in a nativity play at school. Claire was playing Mary, and Olivia was an angel. Before the show, a young boy was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harper Brady avatar

    Narnia: "In Other Worlds: Beyond The Wardrobe” Series

    Contributed by Harper Brady on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,448 views

    First of series of 3 sermons on "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe". This one focuses on the Wardrobe, and the reality of the worlds beyond what we see or experience (i.e. both the spiritual dimension and the larger world).

    “IN OTHER WORLDS: BEYOND THE WARDROBE” Ephesians 6:10-20 [Sermon 1 of 3] In a little over a week, movie theaters will be showing the new movie The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The movie is the portrayal of the first of C.S. Lewis’s series about Narnia, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bob AuBuchon avatar

    Did The Magi Do Magic? Series

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,567 views

    Making sense of Christmas.

    Christmas, have you felt the on rush of it? It’s been coming for a long time now, and here it is December! Our calendars are quickly being filled with parties to go to and bonus’ to think of, as well as presents to buy, places to go and people to see and food to prepare! This “Christmas” stuff ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    The High Priest

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,624 views

    A sermon for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 A sermon on the second Lesson

    23rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18) 19-25 "The High Priest" 11 And every priest stands daily at his service, offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12 But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    The Time Has Come...to Pray #4 Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 12, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,071 views

    1. Jesus said, "I have revealed You". 2. Jesus said, "...to those whom You gave Me" 3. Jesus said, "...out of the world". 4. Jesus said, "...and they have obeyed Your Word".

    October 29, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come...To Pray #4 Text: John 17:6 Introduction 1. As we look on, with those early disciples, we have a wonderful opportunity to observe Jesus as He is praying to His Father. We have seen how He approaches His Father with such ease... which only comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Kevin Litchfield avatar

    Christmas Spirit

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,610 views

    This sermon is in a Christmas series

    The Christmas Spirit This morning I want to ask you two questions; First What is the Christmas Spirit? And second do you have it? As together we explore this question, listen to this story entitled the “Christmas Spirit. “Pardon me, Sir, I’m a stranger in town. I thought you might be able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Barnard avatar

    Would Jesus Celebrate Christmas Series

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,022 views

    Celebrate Christmas like Jesus would. viz. without the religious trappings.

    Would Jesus celebrate Christmas? Christmas is possibly the most religious time of year. It is a time when people who don’t usually think much of Jesus, find themselves humming Carols and they even go to church. Christmas is classified as a religious holiday. holiday noun 1 an extended period of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Harris avatar

    There's Nothing That God Cannot Do"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,325 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to strengthen the faith of believers to trust God.

    21 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Understanding Elisabeth’s infertility (along with the knowledge that with God nothing is impossible) will strengthen the FAITH of believers to TRUST GOD. REFERENCES: Fourth Sunday of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal