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  • "O Worship The King, The New Born King

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 3, 2008
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     | 6,519 views

    There were two reactions to the birth of Jesus. The Wisemen came and worshiped. Herod was disturbed and sought to kill the child, others were indifferent. Modern nations and some world religions are still afraid of the infant born in the manger at Bethl

    In Jesus Holy Name January 6, 2008 Epiphany Matthew 2:1-3 Redeemer “O Worship the King, The New Born King” In the Lutheran Hymnal there is a hymn with a similar title as the one chose for the message today. The words of the hymn, “O Worship the King”, could well have ...read more

  • The Change Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,971 views

    Did the resurrection make a difference to those first disciples? How? Can the resurrection make a difference today? I believe so! Let me spend the balance of our time together this morning with two areas of our thinking in which the resurrection

    In the midst of “Desert Storm,” Sept. 27, 1991, Ruth Dillow from Illinois received a heartbreaking message from the military. Her son, Private First Class Clayton Carpenter, had stepped on a mine in the Persian Gulf and had been killed. Mrs. Dillow wrote, “I can’t begin to describe my grief and ...read more

  • Who's The Greatest In The Kingdom? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,779 views

    This is a message in a series based on questions that Jesus asked and that were asked of Him.

    There seems to be a fundamental human urge in all of us that causes us to want to be the greatest at doing or being something James and John are really a good representation of the human race when they ask Jesus to let them sit on each side of Him in His kingdom. . If left to go unchecked this can ...read more

  • "So, You Want To Become Famous?"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,928 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that “obedience” to God’s instructions leads to “name” popularity with God.

    Genesis 12:1-9 8 June 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: Christians with desires to become famous need to become more obedient to the Words of God. REFERENCES: Genesis 12:1-9 (The Call of Abraham and his journey); Hebrews 11:9 (NIV) By faith he ...read more

  • Do We Pass The Test?

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,594 views

    The disciples had been with Jesus for a while. They reported all the wonders and miracles they performed. They participated the the miraculous feeding of the 5000, yet they failed to recognize Him when He walked on the water towards them. The disciples f

    DO WE PASS THE TEST? Or Have We Learned the Lesson of the Loaves? I chose this morning to begin reading about how the disciples gathered together with Jesus. They had just heard about the beheading of John the Baptist. We can imagine the sadness they were experiencing, and perhaps too, a little ...read more

  • God's Holiness

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,210 views

    God is a Holy God. Understanding His holiness should not bring only bring us experience but action as well.

    TOPIC: GOD’S HOLINESS Text: Isaiah 6:1-13 vv. 3, “…they were calling to one another: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.’” Introduction: Yesterday I was in San Pablo to facilitate the 2nd Bayanihan Church Planting Network; part of the lesson ...read more

  • Blessed Believers

    Contributed by Phillip Schrimsher on Sep 12, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,431 views

    The attitudes that should be present in the life of the believer

    Blessed Believers Luke 6:20-26 Introduction: The setting for our text today took place on a mountain plateau not far from the city of Capernaum, thus the phrase (sermon on the mount). The section of that sermon that we will examine today is called the (beatitudes) taken from the word “beati” ...read more

  • The Wise Follow The Epiphany Star

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,419 views

    Epiphany (B) - The wise follow the Epiphany Star. Who are the wise? What do they find?

    THE WISE FOLLOW THE EPIPHANY STAR (Outline) January 6, 2008 - EPIPHANY - Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: Happy New Year! Merry Christmas! Today, January 6, is known as the Gentile Christmas. It is the day celebrated as Epiphany. Epiphany means appearing, revealing, or brought to light. It is ...read more

  • God Solves Real Life Problems

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,251 views

    Many people think God only did great things in the past, but he doesn’t do big things today.

    God Solves Real Life Problems 2 Kings 18-19 (paralell passages Isisah 36, 2 Chron. 32) Many people feel like God is a nice idea, and that he helps people get through life better. But when it comes to real life problems you are on your own. They think the Bible is a wonderful book of ...read more

  • Life's More Than A Coincidence Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,764 views

    Life seems to be full of coincidences. I really believe that life is really full of God-cidences. That is where God reveals Himself to us through His mighty works, marvelous wisdom and matchless ways.

    Life’s More Than a Coincidence It came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove. Then a voice came from heaven, "You ...read more

  • Marriage Busters Series

    Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,124 views

    Why is it that the divorce rate in the church is not any better than those outside the church? This message looks at the worldly mindsets that destroy a marriage in or out of the church.

    An Associated Press story printed 10 days ago on Valentine’s Day reported a woman who had just celebrated her 50th anniversary. While that is commendable in itself, what made the story unusual was the fact that all 6 of her older siblings had also been married 50 years or more. Collectively, these ...read more

  • Genesis 40 Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,666 views

    verse-by-verse

    Last week we saw how Jacob got tricked by his uncle to marry both of his daughters even though he only wanted to marry one. And right away there were problems in the marriage because Leah wasn’t loved by her husband Jacob while Rachel was. This is what moved Leah to have kids by Jacob hoping that ...read more

  • Worship And A Wedding

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,605 views

    A wedding homily.

    Wedding Homily I ask him to strengthen you by his Spirit—not a brute strength but a glorious inner strength—that Christ will live in you as you open the door and invite him in. And I ask him that with both feet planted firmly on love, you’ll be able to take in with all followers of Jesus the ...read more

  • A Picture Of A Church Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 17, 2009
     | 4,600 views

    This sermon describes the unity believers had in the early church of hearts and minds.

    Intro: Calgary has a new piece of public art. It used to be in Vancouver, where it was temporarily on display, and now it has moved to Calgary for the next little while. It is officially part of the Glenbow museum, on display in a park close to the Saddledome. The piece is entitled, “Device to ...read more

  • Understanding What Leaders Do Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,549 views

    This message looks at three main things a good leader does.

    “Understanding What Leaders Do” Selected Scripture Journalist Brock Brewer wrote that if Martian spacemen were to descend to our planet and demand, “Take me to your leader,” the earthlings would not know where to direct them. This confusion about leadership not only exists in the world but in the ...read more