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  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Stating The Truth

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jun 17, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,217 views

    Stating the truth is a goal for most Christians. This is what sparked the reformation. And one of the events that is turning point in the reformation is the presentation of the Augsburg Confession, which is a statement of how important God is and that Je

    Today we are remembering an important and significant event for Christians and for us as Lutherans. It is when a group of lay political leaders publicly read and supported what was stated in the Augsburg Confession. On this day, 476 years ago, at around 3 o’clock in the afternoon on the 25 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Am Like A Green Olive Tree

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,933 views

    Spiritul Pressing Produces Fruit.

    I Am Like A Green Olive Tree Isa 53:2 For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, [yo-nake’ a twig (of a tree felled and sprouting): - tender plant.] and as a root out of a dry ground: [tsee-yaw’ parch; aridity; concretely a desert: - barren, drought, dry (land, place), solitary place, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Help Someone Who Blows It

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,154 views

    Caring for others is a very personal matter... personal for the other and for oneself.

    Title: How to Help Someone Who Blows It Text: Galatians 6:1-10 Thesis: Caring for others is a very personal matter. Introduction Sometimes it is challenging when we try to care for other people. A teacher in a Christian academy in west Texas was helping one of her kindergarten students put on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Apostolic Perspective

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,221 views

    An apostolic perspective will make decisions based upon God’s purposes, plans and praise. In other words, all of our decisions will be determined by what will bring greater praise, fulfillment of God’s purpose - HIs glory known and given throughout the wh

    Apostolic Perspective And God has appointed in the church first apostles... (I Cor. 13:28) An apostle is one who is a sent forth messenger of truth. Paul identifies himself as Paul, an apostle (not sent from men, nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father. (Gal. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gospel Of Grace Is Approved Series

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,410 views

    Second sermon in book of Galatians were Paul proves his gosple to the church at Galatia.

    GALATIANS # 2 We saw last week how Paul was surprised how fast the Galatians left his teaching when a new false teacher came. So Paul starts showing them that his message came from God and not man. This week he will farther show that his words are the right ones. 1. Gospel of Grace Is Approved by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Glenn Robinson avatar

    Patience In The Face Of Suffering

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 155 ratings
     | 25,101 views

    This is a sermon on James 5:7-11. It explains how we can become more patient in difficult times.

    James was speaking to people in trial. It can be difficult for us to be patient esp. when suffering. I) AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO BE PATIENT Vss 7, 8 A) What is patience ? "Patience is a calm endurance based on the certain knowledge that God is in control." Vs 7,8 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Responding By Faith

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,813 views

    This is a farewell sermon that I preahced to my previous congregation.

    RESPONDING BY FAITH Text: Genesis 12:1-9 It is truly interesting that the last Sunday before moving day in the South Carolina Methodist Conference corresponds to this text of Genesis 12:1-9 that is a suggested text of the lectionary. It was thirteen years ago that I first entered the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    First Sunday After Christmas, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 20,287 views

    The message of Christmas is that we are no longer slaves, God in the person of Jesus adopts us as children and heirs in God’s family.

    Sermon for Christmas I Yr B, 29/12/2002 Based on Gal 4:4-7 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson While working as a waitress at a restaurant in Jasper National Park, Janet Rayner recalls the following incident: “I had the pleasure of serving an elderly ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Faith In The Face Of Fear

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,575 views

    In times of trouble the child of God can keep rejoicing through faith in a God that we know will deliver us. No matter what the circumstances, he is God and he does not change. Faith in the Face of Fear!

    FAITH IN THE FACE OF FEAR -- PSALM 54 Introduction: The title of this Psalm tells us upon what occasion it was penned. This is talking of the time in I Samuel 23:19-23 when the inhabitants of Ziph, men of Judah , betrayed David to Saul. We know that David is already running from Saul. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 9, 2013
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,576 views

    Joint heirs with Christ are rich, and people whose names are written in heaven are famous!

    Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Ephesians 1:1-3 audio: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130109pm That TV program focused on temporal things. The Bible focuses on eternity and things of lasting value. It’s a good thing we can’t choose what family we are born into, for our nature would choose a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    America's Answer Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 29, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,524 views

    The struggles we are facing in America today are not political but are spiritual. Reliance on God is key to our future.

    [The Agenda – Grinding America Down – Video; http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=xQf_QfitmKE Do you think America is in trouble? There is a war going on within our country right now that has nothing to do with the terrorist threat or foreign invasion. It is a war ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    2012 Easter Sunrise Service

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,604 views

    Sermon at Easter on the arisen Christ.

    Easter Sunrise Service 2012 (LHBC) Welcome - The Fire Comes: AN EASTER PRAYER AND THE OUR FATHER Lord Jesus, we greet You, risen from the dead, victorious over sin and death, over suffering and shame, over all evil and wrong. Lord Jesus, we greet You, risen from the dead, overcoming by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Prayer Of Jesus

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 3, 2012
     | 5,172 views

    The power of prayer and Jesus ability to intercede for His children.

    The prayer of Jesus John 17:1-17:18 Introduction- Happy Father’s Day! This morning we look at Jesus praying what is called the priestly prayer to the Heavenly Father. We definitely can tie this to a Father’s day message in the fact that Men, we should be leading and praying for ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Overcoming The Tendency To Blame God For Our Choices (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 22, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,081 views

    The greatest apostle in the New Testament was mobbed, arrested, jailed, and eventually executed. A person might ask, “Why would God do this to Paul?” Isn’t it sad that we look to blame God? People must understand that choices always have consequences. The

    Overcoming the Tendency to Blame God (for Our Choices) – Part 2 Acts 21 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Have you ever noticed how we love to blame others when things fall apart? Did you know that this human characteristic goes all the way back to the Garden of Eden? • When ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Extraordinary Strength Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,762 views

    In life… the greater challenge proves to be not so much how to succeed… but how to last. The course we choose is critical… but so is the strength to stay that course.

    (Note: Some of the structure and portions of this message drew upon ‘A Life Worth Living’ material by Nicky Gumbel and Alpha.) Bob W. Ireland crossed the finish line on Thursday, November 6, 1986, as the New York City marathon’s 19,413th and final finisher - the first person to run a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational