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  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    The Cross Has Two Beams

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 4, 2009
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    Ordinary Proper 18: What is the relationship between saving faith and works of righteousness? Sometimes an inability to distinguish can create confusion. But we look to Saint James to answer the question!

    There are vocations that endeavor to deal in certainty. Take engineering: I’m not certain that I would feel comfortable driving over a bridge designed by a person who simply ‘felt’ that their design would have integrity. I want somebody who will crunch the numbers and who understands beam and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Securing Our Nation Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007
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    How should Christians view national security

    Series: America Bless God My goals for these sermons are 1) Convince you to register and vote this November 2) Help you to sort through what criteria are most important. 3) Equip you to help others. 4) Influence you to join with others in praying and fasting for our nation. Securing Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    The Individual Most Essential For Church Growth

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 2, 2005
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    The characteristics of the Holy Spirit that make Him uniquely essential to help grow the church.

    [Note: this sermon is largely based on Calvin Miller’s work: "A View From the Fields".] Any attempt to grow the church apart from the Holy Spirit will be disastrous! We can have the most clever programs conceivable, plan the most motivating promotions available, sing the sweetest songs and preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expectations

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 9, 2008
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    What do I expect from God? What does He expect from me? What "CAN" I expect from Him?

    Expectations Micah 6:1-8 * One of my favorite Pastor/speakers is Dr. Fred Lowery, pastor of FBC Bossier City, LA. Bro. Fred has the gift of communication like few people that I know. Several years ago in a series of messages on marriage I have him make a statement which will stay with me until I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    Jesus Is Coming! (A Sermon For Advent Sunday)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
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    It’s the season of goodwill, is it not? Well ... not according to the ecclesiastical calendar! In the church year we’ve just celebrated the first Sunday in Advent - a time ...

    Happy New Year everybody! Yes, it’s the first day of the ecclesiastical new year - the first Sunday in Advent - and as you’ll see, everything is a bit different today. The colours are different, the hymns are different, and there’s a sense of festivity in the air … well, maybe not a sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
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    Grace to put the past behind us. Grace to Become what our Lord whould have us be. Grace to face the future.

    Amazing Grace 2 Corinthians 8:7 KJV 1. God’s Amazing Grace for Spiritual Warfare We are engaged in a great spiritual battle. Satan’s cannot outright defeat us, but he will work on us until we lose our first love if we allow him. Great sorrow can stun, and it can make you forget the best source ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Peas And Carrots Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2008
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    Exposition of Acts 11:1-18 about the preservation of unity in the early church in the wake of Cornelius’ conversion and Peter’s return to Jerusalem

    Text: Acts 11:1-18, Title: Peas and Carrots, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/24/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Forest Gump, peas and carrots B. Background to passage: As we mentioned last week, the entrance of the Gentiles into the Christian community through the providentially arranged meeting of Peter and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Courageous Living Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 16, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
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    The right kind of courage is an indispensable part of the Christian life.

    Courageous Living Griffith Baptist Church – 5/18/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 31 Main Verse: Psalms 31:24 - Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. The Introduction “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear—not absence of fear.” - Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    Jesus Is Coming!

    Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006
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    A Sermon for Advent Sunday

    Happy New Year everybody! Yes, it’s the first day of the ecclesiastical new year - the first Sunday in Advent - and as you’ll see, everything is a bit different today. The colours are different, the hymns are different, and there’s a sense of festivity in the air … well, maybe not a sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Rejoice In The Power Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Mar 5, 2009
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    There is room for everyone in the Spirit!

    Rejoice in the Power of the Holy Spirit Matthew 28:16-20 and Various Verses from the Epistles The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, February 15, 2009 Introduction: Our passage today is made up of phrases from Paul’s letters to the early churches. It is an inspiring array of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Xmas Factor

    Contributed by Paul Green on May 9, 2017
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     | 7,472 views

    If the X-factor is about uniqueness then remember that the birth of Jesus was unlike any other birth and Jesus was unlike any other baby who came into the world.

    Its finally almost here – after weeks and weeks of waiting, after weeks and weeks of eager anticipation, after weeks and weeks where the excitement has grown and grown, after weeks of hype - It’s finally so close you can almost taste the excitement in the air. Of course you all know what I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Powerful Truth Or Don’t Let Your Heart Be Hardened

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Feb 16, 2018
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     | 4,671 views

    Our response to the Truth of Jesus determines how we will receive His blessings, and how well we will extend God's love to this generation.

    POWERFUL TRUTH Or Don’t Let Your Heart be Hardened There’s only one point today: If you want to know the power of God’s Truth, You have to soften your heart. How do People respond to the truth? John 12 37 Even after Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still would not ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ken Henson avatar

    One Angel's Opinion Of God's Judgement Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 26, 2013
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    When we have the perspective of heaven we'll see that God's judgment is right.

    The third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and springs of water, and they became blood. Then I heard the angel in charge of the waters say: “You are just in these judgments, you who are and who were, the Holy One, because you have so judged; for they have shed the blood of your ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Kingdom Is For Kids

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,668 views

    A sermon about the simplicity of salvation.

    “The Kingdom Is for Kids!” “Mark 10:15” Mark 10:13 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard L. Brown avatar

    An Awesome Purpose

    Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Oct 31, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,911 views

    This sermon explores the question, What is the meaning of life? With the answer being found in God and his purpose for our lives.

    “An Awesome Purpose” Jeremiah 1: 1-10 A little boy came home from church looking visibly upset. His mother asked what was wrong. "We learned a stupid song in Sunday School today." "What was the song?" the mother asked. "It says Jesus wants us to be his sunbeam." ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed