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  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    Away In Some Manger

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Dec 2, 2006
     | 4,512 views

    A Sermon for Advent 1-C that calls us to be ready for the coming of Christ and not to be weighed down with the worries of this life.

    “Away in Some Manger” Sermon on Luke 21:25-36 Advent 1-C December 3, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day does not catch you unexpectedly, like a trap.” -Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Smith avatar

    Extreme Widows! (Mark 12:41-44)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 4, 2007
     | 4,289 views

    My focus here is on three widows - Ruth, her mother-in-law Naomi, and a nameless pensioner who puts all her livelihood into the offertory plate!

    A priest by the name of Wes Seeliger was shopping for a motorcycle. The Harley-Davidson salesperson bragged ‘this machine will go from 0 to 150 in 20 seconds. It will hug the road at 150 km/h. It will outrun anything on wheels. What do you do for a living, sir.’ ‘I’m a priest’ Seeliger said. ‘It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    A Wee Little Man

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,625 views

    A sermon for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost Year C.

    When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” -Luke 19:3-5 Have you ever stayed at someone else’s house before? Of course you have. Even the younger ones in our families have probably spent the night at ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark Roper avatar

    The Horrors Of Hell

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,887 views

    Hell is filled with people we love, and our neighbors and friends, who give to Charities, always there to lend a helping hand, people who we would say were GOOD people if they were judged by their works!

    The Horrors of Hell Luke 16:19-31 As beautiful as Heaven is! That is how Horrifying HELL is! The Horror of HELL is NOT only for those who are the Mass murderers, or Hitler, or the really EVIL of this world! But Hell is filled with people we love, and our neighbors and friends, who give ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Tolerance - 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010
     | 4,937 views

    As Christians we want to show love and respect to everyone, especially those outside the faith. What I am talking about here is not tolerating heresy and false teaching FROM CHRISTIAN PULPITS!

    Dakota Community Church July 18, 2010 Tolerance – Part 2 We live in an age of tolerance. This series is not about being intolerant. As Christians we want to show love and respect to everyone, especially those outside the faith. What I am talking about here is not tolerating heresy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Steven Spillman avatar

    Integrity

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,564 views

    Integrity is an interesting word. Everybody wants it. A lot of folks claim to have it. And a lot of folks that claim to have it, turns out, don’t really have so much of it as they led us to believe.

    Integrity is an interesting word. Everybody wants it. A lot of folks claim to have it. And a lot of folks that claim to have it, turns out, don’t really have so much of it as they led us to believe. All you’ve got to do is watch the evening news. Preachers, politicians, business leaders; all folks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Power Of His Resurrection

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,038 views

    In Christ, we have a living Saviour who lives and hears our prayers. In Him, we can experience the power of the resurrection.

    In Jesus, we have the power to change. Let’s read the encounter of 2 disciples of Christ – Acts 3:1-10. And Paul’s words - Phil 3:10 “I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection…” We see here two very confident disciples Peter and John. • They saw a man in need, a crippled man – on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Smith avatar

    Jesus Took The Child In His Arms Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,060 views

    Then they left that place and were passing through Galilee. Jesus didn’t want anyone to know it, for he was teaching his disciples and saying to them, "The Son of Man will be betrayed into human hands. They will kill him, but after being dead for three da

    Then they came to Capernaum. While Jesus was at home, he asked the disciples, "What were you arguing about on the road?" But they kept silent, for on the road they had argued with one another about who was the greatest. So he sat down and called the twelve. He told them, "If anyone wants to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Roger Roark avatar

    Where Have They Put Him?

    Contributed by Roger Roark on May 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,525 views

    Where have we put Jesus?

    John 20:1-2 Where have they put Him? ( NIRV) John 20 The Tomb Is Empty 1 Early on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb. It was still dark. She saw that the stone had been moved away from the entrance. 2 So she ran to Simon Peter and another disciple, the one Jesus loved. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    Pre-Mothers' Day: "... Because Her Hour Has Come ..." Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 6, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,761 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others, in wake of Mothers’ Day, many mothers forget the anguish of child birth.

    6 May 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: Seeing their baby and experiencing the joy of being a mother causes many mothers to forget the anguish of birth. References: John 16:16-22 (RSV); Psalm 30:5 (KJV) For his anger endureth but a moment; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 2: Integrity Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 11,845 views

    The Wisdom of walking in integrity.

    19, October 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week Two: Integrity Proverbs 9:1-6 1 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls from ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Darrell Coats avatar

    Freedom Isn't Free

    Contributed by Darrell Coats on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,225 views

    A brief Fourth of July sermon on the meaning of the word "freedom" and some of its implications.

    Freedom Isn’t Free Galatians 5:13 Introduction: As you undoubtedly know, Independence Day is near. People will be celebrating this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Out Of The Overflow

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,584 views

    At the Last Supper, Jesus spoke out of the overflow of His heart, which had been building toward this moment.

    Do you know what it is to overflow? When you overflow, maybe you say more than you intended to say. Your feelings ran ahead of your thoughts, and blam! There it is, you said it. And you can’t take it back. You spoke out of the overflow. Or maybe when you overflow, you say less than you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Finding Contentment

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 3, 2016
     | 6,797 views

    Ways to find satisfaction and contentment with what we have in our lives. Finding contentment through a relationship with Christ

    Play short clip of U2 Still haven't found what I'm looking for “I have climbed the highest mountains. I have run through the fields. I have run, I have crawled, I have scaled these city walls. But I still haven’t found what I’m looking for.” This song describes our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Am I Forever Trapped?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 13, 2016
     | 3,643 views

    Do you live in the right house? Is everyone right? Are you correctable? Who will take ownership for where you are?

    AM I FOREVER TRAPPED? I LIVE IN THE RIGHT HOUSE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IS LIFE? HOW DID I GET HERE? John 16:33 (MSG) I've told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God