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  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Reflect / Display God's Glory

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,134 views

    ADVENT 3(B) - Believers want to reflect and display God’s glory in this sin-darkened world as lights of the true Light.

    REFLECT/DISPLAY THE GLORY OF THE LORD JOHN 1:6-8; 19-28 - December 12, 2004 - Third Sunday of Advent 6There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. 7He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. 8He himself was not the light; he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Power Of Gods' Word

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Dec 21, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,665 views

    This sermon will help you see that there is power in truth, there is power in Gods’ standards, and there is power in His word to guide you in victorious living.

    THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD Hebrews 4:12 Introduction: Read Hebrews 4:12 Today I have a word from God. If you came here today with a hope in your heart That you might hear from God, Then you’ve come to the right place Today I want to tell you that there is power in God’s Word! (pause) The Word of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Together With The Right Conduct Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,523 views

    There are two results to living together with the right conduct.

    LIVING TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT CONDUCT Philippians 1:27-30 INTRODUCTION A. We often fail to live with the right conduct in the church. 1. One day a little boy complained that his new shoes were hurting his feet. His teacher looked down at his feet. No wonder they hurt, his shoes were on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Through The Eyes Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Dec 2, 2007
     | 4,669 views

    First of a four part series looking at the birth of Christ through different eyes.

    I think that if you talk to any married couple with children...they will tell you that when their kids came along that there were some major changes in their lives. Some of us are getting ready to find that out for the very first time and others are getting ready to be reminded....and I have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Samuel: The Partner Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,137 views

    Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible that made a difference and how prayer truly is the difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

    Samuel: The Partner in Prayer 1 Samuel 3: 1-10; 12:16-25 Readers’ Digest has a section called All in a Day’s Work where people write in humorous things that happen at work. Confiding in a co-worker, I told her about a problem in our office and my fear that I would lose my job. She was concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being And Making Disciples

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,979 views

    A biblical explanation of why being a follower is not enough. We need to first be disciples of Christ, and then make disciples.

    By a show of hands this morning, how many of you have ever played golf? That includes on a course, at the driving range, or even putt putt. Now, how many of you like golf? Trust me, playing golf and enjoying golf do not always go together. I seem to enjoy golf much more when I in my office ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What Are Your Commitments?

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,083 views

    A look at the extreme commitment of Ruth, and how we should do likewise.

    I have had the privilege of officiated two weddings this summer. Since being ordained last May, I have officiated a total of four weddings, and two of the four have been relatives of my wife. Jen has a big family, and by family I am not referring to brothers and sisters. She only has one ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Reliable Evidences Of Saving Faith Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,826 views

    In this sermon we examine some reliable evidences of saving faith.

    Scripture In our study of Romans we have observed that Paul has emphatically insisted that we come into a right relationship with God only by his grace and not through our own effort. We deserve God’s wrath. We deserve God’s condemnation. We deserve God’s sentence of hell. But, God extends ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Advent: Joy

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 37,241 views

    The good news of great joy for all people is shocking news that we dare not get used to.

    Humans are complex creatures, aren’t we? Those we love we tend to hurt. We love God and yet we sin against God. We have goals and aspirations that are noble and strong , and yet we get tripped up by our own weakness along the way to fulfilling our goals. We can never seem to outrun the allure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Separational Season

    Contributed by Maria Saunders on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,776 views

    God isn’t a God of normalcy. He doesn’t perform according to the standards of the world. Therefore, we at times will endure the Separational Season (a season of the wilderness).

    The Separational Season (Matthew 1:18-25) At a Friday Night Prayer Service, I received confirmation that the message this morning is truly not only for me, but also for the House of Transformation. This year we’ve experienced some wonderful times and some low times. There’s some stuff that many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Buried Under The Oaks Of Shechem

    Contributed by Fred Parker on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,782 views

    As we peer into the subdued shadows of our pasts, it is often extremely difficult to discern those indiscriminate things that are disturbing our devotion to God in the present. ___ E. Fred Parker (November 6, 2004)

    BURIED UNDER THE OAKS OF SHECHEM Written by Rev Fred Parker November 6, 2004 FOCUS As we peer into the subdued shadows of our pasts, it is often extremely difficult to discern those indiscriminate things that are disturbing our devotion to God in the present. ___ E. Fred Parker (November 6, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Christ Clause Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 20,256 views

    Revelation seems like an unlikely place to see a Christmas story, but here it is!

    “The Christ Clause” Series: Stories Hollywood Missed December 25, 2005 In the movie “The Santa Claus”, well kept secrets of the North Pole are revealed when Scott Calvin (played by Tim Allen) accidentally kills Santa, and suddenly finds himself stuck with the job of being Santa Claus because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Make Me A Blessing Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,643 views

    Abraham, Pt. 7

    MAKE ME A BLESSING (GENESIS 20) A non-profit organization’s survey of 81,355 people 18 and older, reveals that Americans are a neighborly lot, says a national study that finds 76% trust most or some neighbors, 16% say they trust them all, 44% talk to them frequently and 65% exchange favors. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Launch Out Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
     | 4,512 views

    Apostles, Pt. 5

    LAUNCH OUT (MARK 4:35-41) Schroeder was playing his piano oblivious to the watchful and adoring eyes of the feisty but unrequited Lucy before him. Lucy asked Schroeder, who was doing his own thing and ignoring her as usual, what love is. Schroeder than stood up and quoted: “Love: a noun referring ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,028 views

    Apostles, Pt. 19

    SAY WHAT YOU MEAN, MEAN WHAT YOU SAY (LUKE 22:54-62) What would it take for you to change or switch your long-distance telephone company service? Several years ago, telephone companies battle one another for the lucrative long-distance market, offers included 20% discount on calls to your 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible