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  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    Before Abraham Was, I Am Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jan 14, 2026
     | 228 views

    For thirteen weeks we traced God's I AM from the burning bush to Bethlehem. Tonight we face the ultimate claim: Jesus declared Himself eternal God. Your response determines everything.

    BEFORE ABRAHAM WAS, I AM The Divine Christ Demands a Response John 8:58 INTRODUCTION Church, we have come to a crossroads Today. For thirteen weeks we've journeyed from the burning bush to Bethlehem, watching as God unveiled His glorious name, the great I AM. We've seen how the God who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Memory Of Nanny

    Contributed by James May on May 7, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 5,515 views

    This sermon is being posted for a limited time as a tribute to a dear soldier of Christ who went home to be with Jesus on May 4, 2001.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Harold Blattenberger avatar

    What You Need To Do To Get God's Attention!

    Contributed by Harold Blattenberger on Oct 20, 2001
    based on 82 ratings
     | 21,286 views

    Most people miss what Jesus did immediately after he and Peter walked on water. He and his disciple went to Gennesaret and healed many people

    Do what you need to do to get God’s attention! Mark 6:53-56 Today we are going to be looking at about the smallest passage of scripture I believe I have ever preached from. It is just 80 words and it is only 4 verses in length but what great truth it contains! The part of the chapter that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What's A Body Good For?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 2,796 views

    A message concerning how the church can have an impact for Christ in an area.

    What’s a Body Good For? Various Scriptures (May 27, 2001) Introduction We’ve all heard the phrase, “good for nothing.” Some of us have been called that. It is never a compliment, is it? It hurts to be called that, especially by those we care about. Too often the church, the Body of Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • John Hamby avatar

    The Problem Of Procrastination Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 26,807 views

    A message for those who are in a place that they need to make a decision or decisions that may effect how they will live the rest of their life.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 39 “The Problem of Procrastination” Acts 24:1-27 (key vv. 22-27) Dr. John R. Hamby The prophet Joel described life as a valley of decision, (Joel 3:14) “Multitudes, multitudes in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Waguespack avatar

    The Abundant Life Of Jesus: # 2 Series

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,682 views

    Confusion keeps many people from the Abundant Life, we need to figure out Who doew What and When and we’re there!

    The Abundant Life of Jesus Part II - The Greatest Life Introduction: Well, if you were living on "Depression Avenue," have you moved; have you moved to the "Abundant Acres of Jesus." John 10:10 invites all to come, the place is paid for, come on and see, what the Lord can do. A friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Who Will Save The Pagans: A Survivor's Tale

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 23, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 3,409 views

    God’s angry at sin. But mercy triumphs over judgment. What a hero!

    Who will save the Pagans: A Survivor’s Tale by Andrew Chan, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC May 20, 2001 Text: Jonah 3:1-10 (NLT) 3 Then the LORD spoke to Jonah a second time: 2 “Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh, and deliver the message of judgment I have given you.” 3 This time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    One Plus One Plus One Equals One

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 24, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 12,429 views

    A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter

    7th Sunday of Easter John 17: 20-26 One Plus One Plus One = One   We have a wonderful mystery to contemplate this morning, and it is summarized in a strange formula. It’s not really all that complicated, but it is worthy of reflection for it has implications for our lives together. Here is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 29, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,877 views

    Remembering the Past calls us to live by faith in the present and to leave a legacy for the future!

    “WHO’S GONNA FILL THEIR SHOES” HEBREWS 11: 13-40 MAY 27, 2001/ MEMORIAL DAY INTRODUCTION #1: “MEMORIAL DAY” A POEM BY DICK GAYAN NC P2 Lend me your ear, I have something to say about this celebration we hold for Memorial Day. Do you know why we do it? Do you know what was done, that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rob Short avatar

    Who Wants To See The Light?

    Contributed by Rob Short on Mar 14, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 5,132 views

    Evangelistic youth message.

    You Wanna See the Light? 1 John 1:5-7 One of the things you notice working in schools is all the in things. Something that is definetly in at the moment is skateboarding. And this helps me to feel like I am back at high school since skateboarding was in when I started High school. Not that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayde Wilson avatar

    Every Life Is Precious

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 7,774 views

    Sanctity of Life, abortions

    INTRODUCTION: Illustr. ¡V Man¡¦s recollection of trainloads of Jews headed for Nazi concentration camps that passed by a German church every Sunday. Sound like us in the United States in 2001? Are we tempted to just ¡§sing a little louder¡¨? Notice it all began with ¡§the attitude that there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Russ Noland avatar

    Kick The Dust Off Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Russ Noland on Mar 24, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,100 views

    Has your faith gotten dusty over the years? Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus shows how to kick the dust off our faith.

    When I was a child, I used to go visit my aunt Mary. Mary lived most of her life as my spinster aunt, but in her late 50’s she consented to marry one of my second cousins. That’s not as bad as it sounds, incidentally. She was my aunt on my father’s side and married Albert Lee, one of my mother’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Gehrels avatar

    Smelling Like Jesus

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 7,862 views

    A challenge to Christ-like living; considering the ramifications of our behaviour to our witness

    "Smell," said Helen Keller, "is a potent wizard that transports us across thousands of miles and all the years we have lived. The odors of fruits waft me to my southern home, to my childhood frolics in the peach orchard. Other odors, instantaneous and fleeting, cause my heart to dilate joyously or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Stafford Miller avatar

    The First Word , Father, Forgive Them; For They Know Not What They Do.

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 38,475 views

    While on the cross, Jesus made seven utterances and the first word of " fire " of those statements was " Father forgive them for they know not what they do.

    (I wish to thank God for the inspirational writing of A. W. Pink’s book, The Seven Sayings of the Savior on the Cross, which guided me in the writing of this sermon.) The First word of Christ....... Father forgive them for they know not what they do.. Text....Luke 23: 34 Introduction: This ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Jesus Is Risen Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,454 views

    Mary and the disciples discover true belief in Jesus and are sent out to proclaim his resurrection

    It’s early Sunday morning, and she can’t wait any longer. Jesus had been taken down from the cross late on the Friday and buried in Joseph’s tomb, but the Jewish law prohibited them from travelling as far as the tomb on the Sabbath, particularly this Sabbath, being Passover. So they’d had to wait a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican