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  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Happy The People The Lord Has Chosen To Be His Own

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,092 views

    EPIPHANY 4(A) - Happy are the people who seek Jesus’ salvation, who imitate Jesus’ life and who suffer for Jesus’ sake.

    HAPPY THE PEOPLE.... Matthew 5:1-12 - February 1, 2004 MATTHEW 5:1-12 51Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them, saying: 3"Blessed (HAPPY) are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wake Up And See The Glory!

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Feb 24, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,132 views

    We want to see what the disciples saw at the Transfiguration and say with them,"It is good to be here!"

    February 22, 2004 — Transfiguration/Last Sunday after the Epiphany Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 9:28-36 Wake Up and See the Glory I. Christ’s True Nature II. A Taste of Heaven III. The Source of All You Need Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jake The Snake Wrestles With God

    Contributed by John Stensrud on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 7,842 views

    Jacob suddenly meets something in his life that he is powerless over.

    Jake the Snake Wrestles with God By Pastor John Stensrud Immanuel Baptist Church Elgin, IL October 1, 2000 If he was alive today, hi-tech head-hunters would be on the phone to him regularly. Better yet, he would be well-suited as a shifty-eyed used-car salesman. I can just hear him say: Hi my name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Survivor:how To Overcome Your Peninnah? Series

    Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 30, 2001
    based on 204 ratings
     | 94,852 views

    This sermon uses the story of Hannah as an example of Overcoming obstacles through effective prayer

    A lot of times in our lives we are faced with trials an obstacle that threaten to end our very existence, so we think. We are so beaten down that we don’t how we are going to survive. you have tried to do things your way and the more you put your hands in it the more you fail. What obstacles are ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Conquering Life's Fears & Doubts! Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Apr 30, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 8,926 views

    We go through life with fears and doubts. We ask ourselves, what is the meaning of life? Why am I here? As we journey through life, we all end up somewhere. When the final chapter is written about you, what will it say? Where will you "end up?"

    "Conquering Life’s Fears & Doubts!" "More than a SURVIVOR" series part 1 of 4 Text: Rom. 8:35-39 & Selected "FRIEND DAY" Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - April 29, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! The American culture has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Perfect Portrait Of Paradise Is Painted For You

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 17, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 5,285 views

    john paints a perfect picture of heaven - it’s security, it’s foundation , and it’s contents

    May 20, 2001 Revelation 21:10-14,22-23 10 And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. 11 It shone with the glory of God, and its brilliance was like that of a very precious jewel, like a jasper, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Does It Take To Be Great In The Eyes Of God? Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,989 views

    Disciples of Jesus was given a new perspective on greatness. We learn to (1) find greatness in serving and (2) make Jesus the benchmark of true service.

    To be great is to serve. We don’t ASCEND to greatness, but descend into greatness.  To be great in this world is to put importance on oneself; to be great in God’s Kingdom is to serve the needs of man.  The world sees greatness in those who exercise power and authority but God sees ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Great Goodness Series

    Contributed by Patrick Shealy on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 21,527 views

    This sermon looks at God’s goodness to us and asks "how do we respond to his goodness?"

    Series: The Book of Romans 11/21/2004 The Goodness of God Text: Romans 2:4-5 Introduction: How do you respond when someone asks you, “how are you doing?” Most of the time you probably give the common answer, “I’m doing fine.” We answer “fine” even if we really aren’t fine don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running The Race Of Life

    Contributed by Ray Estes on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 14,646 views

    This sermon is about forgetting the past and pressing on toward Christ-likeness.

    Running The Race of Life Philippians 3:12-14 Do any of you ever make out “To Do” lists? – a list of things that need doing throughout the day. Do you always complete your list everyday or do you sometimes have to carry over some things to the next day? If you seldom complete your list, then I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Believer Is Not To Continue In Sin (Part 1): Series

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,663 views

    The believer who is justified is to work toward holiness and righteousness. The believer is to live a holy life and become a servant of righteousness. A genuinely saved person cannot abuse the mercy of God. He cannot walk in sin; he cannot make a habit

    By: Mark Engler Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon MO. Sermon done with help from the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible. The Believer is Not to Continue in Sin (Part 1): He is to Know His Position in Christ Rom. 6:1-10 Intro: Saving Private Ryan clip (scene on bridge when Captian Miller tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Believer Is Not To Continue In Sin (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,013 views

    There are Christians who have drug and alcohol problems, who get divorces, who have affairs, who cheat on their taxes, who steal, cheat on test in school, who lie, and the list could go on and on and on. Paul knows of these problems, Paul knows of these

    By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO Sermon done with help from The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible. The Believer is Not to Continue in Sin (Part 2) He is to Live Out His Position in Christ. Romans 6:11-13 Intro: There is no doubt that as a believer we know that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fear Of Foolishness Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 37,785 views

    If you aren’t willing to look foolish you’re foolish.

    Wired For Worship 09.20.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional continues the Wired for Worship series. To subscribe to the podcast, visit www.theaterchurch.com. This week’s video, Chaos Dance, is also posted @ www.evotional.com. I’m also posting additional thoughts on my daily blog ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 23, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,986 views

    4 of 5 on home and family. This message is on the importance of controlling the tongue. The empahasis is on how choose carefully what you say.

    Heaven Help the Home The Power of Words People will be rewarded for what they say; they will be rewarded by how they speak. What you say can mean life or death. Those who speak with care will be rewarded. Proverbs 18:20 This morning we speak of the power of words and the critical importance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Stop Worrying And Start Living Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 268 ratings
     | 31,549 views

    The faith principles are:1. Focus on the fact that God will see you through anything. 2. Focus on what is unseen. 3. Focus on the fact that God is in control.

    Kim Reichelm is the “extreme skiing” world champion. You may have seen her on television skiing down the peak of a treacherous mountain that looks like certain death for anyone trying to go down it on snow shoes, let alone skis. Some have died on these attempts, and others have become seriously ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Is Audience Of My Worship - Pt 2

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,300 views

    Recognizing the every moment of my worship is directed towards God changes every moment of my worship. When we read from the Pslams it is quite obvious that the object of their ’obsession’ was not themselves!

    God is the Audience of My Worship Gordon Dahl said, “Most middle-class Americans tend to worship their work, work at their play, and play at their worship.” William Temple, the renowned archbishop of Canterbury, defined worship as quickening the conscience by the holiness of God, feeding the mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational