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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Priestly Piety

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,163 views

    A devotion for church leaders

    (A brief devotion on prayer) “In the days of His flesh, He offered up both prayers and supplications with loud crying and tears to the One able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His piety.” The primary theme that this author seems to have chosen and adhered to throughout ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Jesus The Humble King

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 11,004 views

    A Palm Sunday Sermon

    Palm Sunday Matthew 21:1-11 Philippians 2:5-11 "Jesus the Humble King"   The following is an adaptation from a sermon that was heard on Lutheran Vespers many years ago. "It was a day young Jacob would not soon forget. It was Passover week and Jewish people from all over the world were streaming ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Verdades Que Desarrollan Un Mayordomo

    Contributed by Gabriel Cortes on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 4,670 views

    3 verdades principales que nos ayudarán a ser los mayordomos que Dios quiere que seamos.

    INTRODUCCIÓN Es un placer para mí volver a estar con ustedes hoy. Su pastor me pidió que hablara acerca de la mayordomía, pero más que yo hablar, permitamos que Dios hable. ILL Un nuevo pastor llegó a una iglesia y todo el mundo estaba muy emocionado. El primer domingo que predicó dijo, “Si ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Small Town Man"

    Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,660 views

    This is a funeral I delivered for the newspaper editor in our small community.

    2 Timothy 4:6-8 “For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, will award ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Jesus Died For You? True Of False

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,852 views

    did Jesus die for you? or did He just die? This sermon looks at why Jesus died

    John 19:28-37 Jesus Died For You – True or False? Introduction A. Why? B. Why did this happen? C. After reading our Scripture passage that is a normal reaction D. When something happens we want to know the whole story behind it E. Often when I watch the news on TV we do not get the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Welcome To The Neighborhood

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 13,395 views

    This message answers the question who is my neighbor?

    Welcome to the Neighborhood Luke 10:29-37 March 2, 2003 Introduction A plain sweater, white canvass sneakers, a warm smile and a simple song welcomed us every day to Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and Fred Rogers became a PBS legend. This past week Fred Rogers passed away but his work will live on ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Extravagant Love Or Foolish Waste? Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 21, 2004
    based on 198 ratings
     | 21,048 views

    Mary anoints the feet of Jesus as an act of extravagant love and generosity.

    Sermon for 5th Sunday In Lent Yr C, 28/03/2004 Based on Jn 12:1-8 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta The couple enjoyed dinner parties and they hosted them often. It was a chance for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It's About Jesus

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,503 views

    A look at the centrality of Jesus to everything and an encouragement to keep on discovering him.

    Introduction Do you ever ask yourself the question “what on earth am I doing?” Like the man who spent all his money on a sleek new Mercedes roadster and was out on the motorway for an evening cruise. The top was down, the breeze was blowing through his hair and he decided to open her up. As wnet ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • 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
     | 7,628 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

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    Wonder Bread

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,854 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

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    ‘baby's Mama' Drama

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 23, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,532 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

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    The Curse Of Pornography

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 164 ratings
     | 27,879 views

    The curse of Pornography has invaded the church. The Cure for the Curse is found in C.A.P. - Confession, Avoidance, and Partnering

    Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledgethese sources whenever possible. THE CURSE OF PORNOGRAPHY MATTHEW 5:27-30 Introduction: Have you ever done a web search on your computer only to be shocked and embarrassed at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Examining The Evidence Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,859 views

    Become Crime Scene Investigators and study the evidences of the resurrection of Christ. Today, lets look at some of the preliminary facts theories concerning Jesus’ death and resurrection.

    CSI: Easter 1 of 5 in series Examining the Evidence INTRODUCTION The importance of Crime Scene Investigators has been shown recently on the hit television series CSI and CSI:Miami. CSI’s are the experts called to gather and study the evidence found at a crime scene. The CSI’s then make ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • 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
     | 13,838 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

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    No Room In Our Hearts

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 17, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,196 views

    A Christmas Eve sermon

    Finally! Christmas Eve is finally here! I thought I would never make it! I actually thought that sometime during the past few days some desparate shopper would drive me off the road. I mean, people are driving like maniacs out there. Of course, it is not as if traffic is always good in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed