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  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Fix Our Eyes On Jesus

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,481 views

    PENTECOST 13(C) - Fix our eyes on Jesus because Jesus is the Author of our faith and Jesus is the Perfecter of our faith.

    FIX OUR EYES ON JESUS Hebrews 12:1-13 - Sept. 7, 2003 HEBREWS 12:1-13 1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Safe And Secure

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,644 views

    Are we safe since 9/11?

    INTRO.- ILL.- A backwoods boy was about to make his first parachute jump. His sergeant reminded him, “Count to ten and pull the first rip cord. If it doesn’t work, then pull the second ripcord for the auxiliary parachute. After you land, our truck will pick you up.” The paratrooper took a deep ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Woman Taken In Adultery Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,129 views

    Three things true of every encounter with Christ

    John 8:1-11 The Woman Taken in Adultery Introduction In one of our favorite passages in the Bible, John 3, Jesus made a statement that you’re all familiar with. He said, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Songs For The Journey - Psalm 120 Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 16, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 18,396 views

    The Olympic judging scandal reminds us that this world is not our home.

    This past week, the eyes of the whole world were focused on Salt Lake City. The winter Olympic games are being held there, of course, and normally that would be enough to draw attention and provoke discussion. But this week, the drama was heightened even more because of the controversy over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepared For A Sinful World--Secure In God's Promise Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,767 views

    We will walk with Jacob’s family and view the faithful walk of young Joseph. His willingness to go when called of God--I pray that you and I are as willing to place ourselves in service to God and possible in harms way to fulfill God’s perfect will.

    Prepared for a Sinful World Resting Secure in God’s Promise Remembered in Trials DBF 3/10/02 Boy, when you live in a small community like Dillingham or Bristol Bay you can’t afford to lose any friends. What do you think you should do to keep your friends and family happy with you. *Keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Grace For The Guilty

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 17,633 views

    The great thing about God is that though we are all guilty we can still be declared righteous. And the sin is totally forgiven as well as forgotten.

    I. Guilt Exposed A. What he did B. How could he C. Why did he D. What now (consequences of sin) II. Grief Expressed III. Grace Experienced Three keys to handling life’s problems A. You can’t change the past B. You must live one day at a time in the present C. You must trust God for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Learning To Give Honor

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,678 views

    This sermon examines three lessons that are learned in the process of obeying the fifth commandment - to honor father and mother. We learn how to 1- relate to others 2- relate to ourselves 3- relate to God

    Learning to Give Honor 5-12-02 Intro: Text= 5th commandment as recorded in --Deut. 5:16 1. Here we have an INSTRUCTION for living that’s full of promise. How many would like for your “days to be long” and for it to “be well with you”? Sounds like a life full of blessing & ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Here Is God's Final Answer

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 18, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,401 views

    3RD END TIME(C)/SAINTS TRIUMPHANT - Here is God’s final answer: He is not concerned with marriage in heaven but is concerned with eternity with Jesus.

    HERE IS GOD’S FINAL ANSWER Luke 20:27-38 - November 16, 2003 LUKE 20:27-38 27Some of the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus with a question. 28"Teacher," they said, "Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do You Think To Thank?

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 25, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,119 views

    Admonition for us to remember daily the blessings of God and how a life lived with Thanksgiving can bless us and others.

    SPECIAL DAY: THANKSGIVING TEXT: LUKE 17:11-19 TITLE: “DO YOU THINK TO THANK?” INTRODUCTION: A. Rudyard Kipling lived from 1865 to 1936. He was British but born in Bombay, India. He wrote poetry and authored books. You might now some of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mighty God Series

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 4, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 12,315 views

    Isaiah describes the Christmas Gift with four titles that speak to the ministry of Jesus, our Christmas Gift.

    The Gift of Christmas: “Mighty God” Isaiah 9:1-7 There is a heaviness hanging like a cloud over many hearts this Christmas Season. The sounds of Christmas joy are muffled by the kettle drum beats of fear, loneliness, and uncertainty. Hearts that were once full of joy, excitement, and expectation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Expect Death At The Birth Of The King

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 24, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,423 views

    how Jesus birth brought about the sword of Herod, and we can expect the same - a sermon for the minor festival of "the Holy Innocents: Martyrs"

    Jesus once said, “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” (Matthew 10:34) The pictures we see of Christmas seem to portray the exact opposite. With Mary and Joseph gently hovering over a little baby in a manger, it’s a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brian B avatar

    The End Is Near ( And It's Just The Beginning)

    Contributed by Brian B on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,315 views

    In this sermon, I'll demonstrate that there is an end! I’ll show when it will be! What it will be like! also if the end is just the beginning, what is it the beginning of? ends with a closing challenge!

    *disclaimer.. I was a Nazarene pastor at the time of this writing. I have since changed some of my positions but I will leave this sermon here. Brian Then end is near! (And it’s just the beginning!) (This is an original sermon. any similarities are coincidental. most of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Of Chaos And Dignity Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,758 views

    Ther Apostle’s Creed - Maker of Heaven and Earth

    At the beginning of the 21st century it seems that we human beings are faced with a huge dilemma. Our understanding of the world we live in is greater now than at any time in history, yet our understanding of our place in that world is perhaps at its lowest point ever. If you were to come into my ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Theology Of The Future Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,532 views

    The Apostles Creed - From whence he shall come to judge the living and the dead

    Do you remember how paranoid people were during 1999 as we came up to year 2000? I have with me this morning the box from my filter coffee maker. Looks innocent enough, doesn’t it? But it shows how paranoid everyone was. The coffee maker has a Y2K compliance sticker on it. The sticker says ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Part 2: Fasting & Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,296 views

    Fasting is a powerful weapon in spiritual warfare: a type of Christ’s sacrifice. Through fasting, we lay down our life (needs, wants, desires) for a friends...

    “The Weapons of Spiritual Warfare II: Fasting & Prayer” (Roll delicious food footage) When it comes to food, we humans can get pretty territorial, can’t we? Food is an all-consuming passion for people today, especially here in America! We love our food, don’t we? Some of us eat to stay alive, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God