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  • Mark Edwards avatar

    By This Will They Know You Are My Disciples Series

    Contributed by Mark Edwards on Mar 29, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,803 views

    by loving one another with authentic love, people will see we are following the teachings and example of Jesus

    We are continuing our journey towards Easter with our next statement that Jesus said that changed the world. Last week we heard how when Jesus said, come follow me, it started off a chain reaction which would eventually lead to their being 1 and a half billion followers of Jesus all around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    You Are What You Eat

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,625 views

    In a world of fad diets, cooking shows on tv, and gourmet grocery stores everywhere, Jesus reminds us not to work for the bread that perishes. We are reminded that Jesus is the bread eternal!

    "You Are What You Eat!" Sermon on John 6:24-35 Pentecost +9-B August 6, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world. They said to him, ‘Sir, give us this bread always.’ Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    Wonder Bread

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,850 views

    A Sermon on the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000. The crowd failed to see the true miracle in the meal, and this sermon invites followers of Jesus to focus on the meaning behind the miracle.

    "Wonder Bread" Sermon on John 6:1-21 July 30, 2006 Pentecost +8-B Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks,he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted…When the people saw the sign that he had done, they ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Richard Vartenisian avatar

    Narnia: A Lion's Tale

    Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,313 views

    A sermon about Aslan from CS Lewis’ The Lion,The Witch and the Wardrobe

    A Lion’s Tale He was the most unlikely person to write a children’s novel. He was a 50 year old professor who had not married and had no children. He determined he would write a kind of fairy tale. Yet he had never even read a fairy tale until he was an adult. It was really unlikely he knew how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Jesus Will Meet You There

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,883 views

    The promise that Jesus made to His disciples “and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age” has brought peace and assurance to many a troubled heart.

    JESUS WILL MEET YOU THERE Then go quickly and tell His disciples: ’He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ Now I have told you." (Matthew 28:7) I regularly read “A Pastoral Letter” that I receive bi-monthly from Paul W. Powell of George W. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Invitation

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,986 views

    Some call this the greatest invitation ever made. Like every invitation is contains three parts: the invited, the inviter, and the invitation itself. Let’s break our text down and consider it from three directions.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Invitation Mt 11:28-30 Introduction: Robert Kirkpatrick had some good news and some bad news. The good news: he had been extended a written invitation to a dinner with President Bush in Washington, DC. The invite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Smith avatar

    Extreme Widows! Mark 12: 41-44

    Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,947 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! As ever, the characters the Bible brings before us as heroes of the faith are persons whom the community at

    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. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • David Smith avatar

    John 12:1-8 (The Erotic & The Domestic)

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,299 views

    It doesn’t take long at this dinner party before the chaos breaks out, this time through the surprising appearance of Mary, pouring a ludicrously expensive jar of perfume.

    We’re turning to John’s Gospel today, which, quite frankly, is a little unnerving for me, as I find John’s Gospel more difficult to deal with than the other three John retells the story of Jesus in such a way that things are rarely as they appear to be. Jesus speaks of being born ’from above’ and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • David Smith avatar

    Advent Sunday (Luke 21: 25-36)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 25,902 views

    Sermons by Father Dave ...

    Welcome to the first day of the church new year -Advent Sunday. You may have noticed that today we change the church colours to purple instead of the more regular green. This is a special Sunday. This is ’advent’ Sunday, from the Latin word ’advenio’ meaning ’coming’. This is the time of year ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Easter

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 23,859 views

    THE WORD "EASTER" HAS NOTHING TO DO AT ALL WITH THE RESSURECTION OF JESUS CHRIST:

    The TRUTH ABOUT THE WORD “EASTER” THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE IN THE BIBLE WE FIND THE WORD” Easter,” I have read behind many commentators on this word, “Easter” and most of them say something along the line, that it’s a miss translation, but that is not so, the HOLY SPIRIT had the holy men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Greater Things

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 23, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,674 views

    How can you do more than Jesus?

    GREATER THINGS John 14:12 John 14:12 12 I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. (NIV) How can you do more than Jesus? Jesus never traveled more than 100 miles from where He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    No More Excuses: State Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,907 views

    This is a "State of the Church" address encouraging listeners to attend church often and be a "culture carrier."

    INTRO: * 2007 has been an event-filled year * Technology continues to improve -- with the iphone * Home foreclosures are at an all time high * Global warming has gotten more attention o As Al Gore got his place in the spotlight again * Problems in the middle east continue to cause stress & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Davon Huss avatar

    A Beautiful Lady

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 25, 2008
     | 4,052 views

    A funeral sermon for a lady who died at 103 years of age.

    Funeral for Clara Wagoner 3/23/2008 Think about the changes that have occurred during Mrs. Wagoner’s lifetime. Portions of this were read when Mrs. Wagoner came to church on her 100th birthday. I believe that was the last time she was able to attend. The year was 1905! The average life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    ‘baby's Mama' Drama

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 23, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,495 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage single parents handling the difficulties of parenthood

    "How to Handle the Drama of Being a Baby’s Mama" -Reverend Antonio L. Torrence Acts 1:14 When American Idol’s Fantasia release her latest single, called “Baby Mama”, all of black America took turns giving their various opinions about what they perceived to be the negative message behind some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Fletcher avatar

    No Such Thing As A Maintenance-Free Home Series

    Contributed by Michael Fletcher on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,111 views

    Intro: (Michael) If you look up the phrase “maintenance-free home” or “maintenance-free house” on the internet you’ll find no fewer than 125 million articles.

    Intro: (Michael) If you look up the phrase “maintenance-free home” or “maintenance-free house” on the internet you’ll find no fewer than 125 million articles. It seems everyone wants to live in the build-it-and-leave-it-alone structure. But one article stood out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational