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  • Norris Harris I avatar

    Delusional People

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 8, 2004
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    Perhaps we are witnessing a singular moment in history. With the ascent of America as the unchallenged super power, some dubious preconceived misconceptions have ascended also.

    "For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness." 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 [NIV] Perhaps we are witnessing a singular moment in history. With the ascent of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does A Dead Church Look Like?

    Contributed by John Nadasi on May 1, 2003
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    What does the death of a church look like? What does it take for new life to take place?

    Luke 24: 36-48 Paonia United Methodist Church May 4, 2003 A young, ambitious pastor was called to serve in a certain church. He was warned by his predecessor that this congregation was "dead".. It was not even worth trying to save it. But this pastor accepted the call because he believed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Goodfellow avatar

    Zephaniah, Day Of Wrath Series

    Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Jul 17, 2002
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    Continuing a series on the minor Prophets

    Continuing our series on the Minor Prophets, we come to the short book of Zephaniah, which means “the Lord hides.” As one great Bible commentator puts it, there is no hotter book in all the Old Testament. Zephaniah was a man that burned with the Spirit of God. Zephaniah was a prophet of the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Grace Under Fire

    Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002
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    In conversations with people there is one thing I hear too often, and that is: “Boy, the Church sure is in a sad state these days.” When I read the scriptures I sense that I am truly reading about God’s grace. Grace is God’s gift to us. Grace is, then,

    Rom. 11.1-2a, 29-32; Matt. 15:21-28 I. Opening A. In conversations with people there is one thing I hear too often, and that is: “Boy, the Church sure is in a sad state these days.” B. Saddens me because the church has had such an incredible affect on me. C. Why? 1. Jesus shows grace and mercy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Getting America Back To God

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 3, 2004
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    This sermon was preached on Independence Day, Sunday, July 4, 2004, as a patriotic message for our day and age.

    GETTING AMERICA BACK TO GOD, AN INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE --PROVERBS 14:34 Israel is a Jewish nation; Saudi Arabia is a Muslim one; India is a Hindu country; but what kind of Country is America? It may not be the politically correct position to take; but, nevertheless, it is true: “America is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    There's Always Room For One More

    Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 29, 2002
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    Hey, peacock, how broad are your phylacteries and how long are your fringes?

    There’s Always Room for One More A Texas rancher met up with a Wisconsin dairy farmer. The two men began talking about their land and the milkman told the cattleman that he operated his business on 125 acres. The Texan scoffed at such a small parcel of land. He said, "Yankee, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Deliverance From Satan's Influence Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jul 3, 2005
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    Sixth Sermon in a series on the Lord’s Prayer based on a booklet from Partners in Ministry.

    THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST July 3, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 6:13 "Deliverance from Satan’s Influence" It has been nearly 30 years since Psychiatrist M. Scott Peck wrote his bestseller, The Road Less Traveled, and it was well-received and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    Mom's Can Make A Difference!

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on May 11, 2006
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     | 6,003 views

    This is a Mother’s day sermon that not only talks to mothers, but all and how we can influance children.

    Mom’s can make a difference! 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Three ladies were exercising pride in their grown sons. The first lady told of the extravagant birthday parties her son provided her. “Why he even hired a full band for my last birthday.” The second lady bragged about how her son gave such lavish ...read more

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    Funeral Service: New Christian

    Contributed by George Crumbly on May 23, 2006
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    This is a funeral message for a close friend & co-worker of my wifes

    FUNERAL SERVICE FOR: Emily Thomas Stricklin TITLE: Lessons From Death. TEXT: II Corinthians 5: 1-10 CLERGY: Rev. George E. Crumbly DATE: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 TIME: 10:00am – Graveside Service PLACE: Arkansas Memorial Gardens (Jacksonville, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Heart Of A Minister Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,486 views

    If our hearts are right with God, we have an active part in the ministry of God.

    The Heart of a Minister Acts 8:14-25 Intro: A number of questions arise from this passage. Why hadn’t the Samaritans received the HS under Philip’s ministry? When the apostles laid hands on them and prayed that they would receive the HS, what happened? When the Samaritans received the HS, was it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charles Scott avatar

    Celebrating Epiphany Isaiah 60__ 1 – 6

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,563 views

    Where is He born King of the Jews? Where was God in the slaughter of the innocents? God was in a caring Father and Mother who fled to Egypt to protect the precious life of the child. God was in this Christ reconciling the world to himself.

    Celebrating Epiphany Isaiah 60__ 1 – 6 Isaiah 60: 1 – 6, Ephesians 3: 1 – 12 and Matthew 2: 1 – 12. The Christian’s calendar is always out of sync with the secular calendar. And to further confuse Christian children in regard to holidays, the sacred holidays differ from Church to Church. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Quigley avatar

    Unity?

    Contributed by John Quigley on May 29, 2007
     | 10,492 views

    Unity in the church today and yesterday.

    Dealing with people is so very difficult, this week on Thursday as I was working on my sermon for today, my computer system went down. I was no longer able to connect to the internet, I was studying for the sermon and I was no longer able to do so. I called the folks at Wild Blue and told them what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Youth Of Power And Promise Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 41 ratings
     | 92,369 views

    Youth have both the power and promise to play an integral role in the betterment of our society, community and our church.

    Sunday, June 3, 2007 “Youth of Power and Promise” Text: I Samuel 17: 12 - 26 As we begin to recognize our youth during this youth month, I’m proud to announce that in our midst are youth of power and promise. In some instances we see the promise, but do not acknowledge their power. We act as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Core Value 5:- Have A Supporting Community Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,199 views

    In isolation the people of Jesus lose their fire and zeal, but in community we are strong. The church is designed by Jesus to be a place where we can be strong and stand firm.

    Message “A Supporting Community” My mother has a large property and there is a path that leads from the front to the back. It is completely surrounded by trees. At night it is a very scary place. It is absolutely dark, even when the moon is shining. When you go down that path by yourself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    Marriage Is God's Design (Part 2)

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 18, 2009
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    The institution of marriage, as God established it, is under attack.

    Intro. This morning we saw the Principle that Marriage is of God. It was established by Him, and in reality for Him. To pervert it is to defy God Himself. This morning we saw - I. THE DIVINE PATTERN A. Marriage, between a man and a woman, is Rooted in Creation B. Marriage was Reaffirmed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist