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  • Roger Haugen avatar

    2 Advent A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 420 ratings
     | 20,995 views

    John the Baptist calls us to repentance which calls us to live differently, as the body of Christ

    2 Advent A Matthew 3:1-12 9 December 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen Once there was a man who was a bit of a bum. Talented and successful, he neglected his wife and his children, his work and his friends, his community and his colleagues. He drank too much, lost his temper too often, was cruel too many ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sacrificial Investments

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,073 views

    To be a Christian, it takes a life-time of effort, obedience, and sacrifice.

    IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT “THERE IS POWER IN THE PRESENCE OF A RISEN SAVIOR TO SOLVE OUR DIFFICULTIES, REMOVE OUR PERPLEXITIES, CALM OUR FEARS, EASE OUR BURDENS, DRY OUR TEARS, MEET OUR EVERY NEED, TRANQUILIZE OUR MINDS AND SATISFY EVERY CRAVING OF OUR HEARTS.” THE POWER THAT RAISED OUR SAVIOR FROM ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Walking In Purity, Pt. 2

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 10, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,361 views

    The old nature is not eradicated...rather, a new power/new man comes to live inside as well, and the old man fights with him.

    Walk in Purity, pt. 2 Ephesians 4:21-25 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130710.mp3 Put off, put on, and put away. Put off the grave clothes, put on the grace clothes, and put away things that don't belong. In John 11, Lazarus had been dead for 4 days when Jesus finally arrived and raised him from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sign For A Desperate People

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,260 views

    King Ahaz and Judah were in serious trouble. Isaiah is sent to confirm God’s covenant with Judah with the message to “stand firm.” [7:4] God offered King Ahaz a sign which included four impossible things.

    Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Isaiah 7:14 – 17 “The sign for a desperate people” Situation: King Ahaz and Judah were in serious trouble. They were at war with not prospect of even competing let alone winning [7:2]. Isaiah is sent to confirm God’s covenant with ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Seeing Yourself As God Does Series

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,814 views

    Israel had repeatedly witnessed God’s power; why were they intimidated? It’s a perception problem called low self-esteem, and it’s how the enemy prevents you from winning. The Israelites quickly forgot their Red Sea deliverance...

    Seeing Yourself As God Does Numbers 13:1-2, 30-33NKJV A man in the prairie observed an eagle fatally wounded by gunshot. He writes: “With his eyes gleaming…he slowly turned his head, giving one last…longing look towards the sky. He’d often swept those starry spaces ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Walk In True Wisdom - James 3:13 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 24, 2025
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     | 420 views

    Wisdom is often measured by how many books you’ve read, how many degrees you have, or how clever your answers sound. But James—the half-brother of Jesus—reminds us that true wisdom is not about showing off knowledge but about living it out

    Go! And Walk in True Wisdom - James 3:13 James 3:13 – New Living Translation “If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honourable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.” Introduction – The Question of Wisdom Let me begin with a question: How do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bustin' Barriers

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013
     | 3,841 views

    Our fears of sharing our faith often revolve around how people will respond. What if they reject us or worse raise questions and issues for which we have no answer? Then what do we do?

    Bustin’ Barriers I Peter 3:15b-16 and 1 John 1:5-7 Our Scripture today commands us to always be ready to share the hope we have in our lives, that is, the Good News of Jesus Christ. Those moments can come to us spontaneously. But more often than not, they happen when we are intentional about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dealing With Loneliness Series

    Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013
     | 6,748 views

    As children we are orphans no more.

    If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Getting Back To God

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,816 views

    A message on reclaiming a relationship with Christ.

    GETTING BACK TO GOD John 21:1-25 INTRO: The man asked to see me privately. I agreed to see him. As soon as we were alone, he confessed, “I am a Christian, but I have gotten away from the Lord.” After a pause, he asked, “Can I come back?” What a joy to tell him out of the biblical witness and out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Freedom

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 21, 2003
    based on 236 ratings
     | 20,471 views

    We can experience true freedom.

    TRUE FREEDOM John 8:31-36 S: Freedom Th: Truth Pr: WE CAN EXPERIENCE TRUE FREEDOM. ?: How? KW: Concepts TS: We will find in our study of John 8:31-36 three concepts that will show us how we can experience true freedom. The _____ concept is… I. DISCIPLESHIP (31-32) II. DECEPTION ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Revival Of Authenticity Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Nov 10, 2008
     | 3,238 views

    Part 2 of our Fracture series looks at law vs. gospel.

    Fracture Part 2- The Revival of Authenticity Sermon #141 Pastor Ryan Akers As the Scriptures say, “No one is righteous—not even one. No one is truly wise; no one is seeking God. All have turned away, all have become useless. No one does good, not a single one.” “Their talk is foul, like the stench ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Seized With Fear While Glorifying God

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 5, 2010
     | 2,352 views

    Mixed reactions to the miracles of Jesus.

    Luke 7: 11 – 17 / Seized With Fear While Glorifying God Intro: Throughout our lifetime we ask “why?” As children we ask, “why is the sky blue and the grass green?” As we grow older the “why-questions” become more difficult to answer. “Why do bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    Justice

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 16, 2021
     | 3,916 views

    Justice is important to God so it should be important to us. This is about standing up for your beliefs. Some people die for theirs and some get into arguments over them like Peter and Paul.

    Sermon Title: Justice Scripture Text: Isaiah 1:17; Micah 5:8 Gandhi was a practicing Hindu, but Christianity intrigued him. In his reading of the Gospels, Gandhi was impressed by Jesus whom Christians worshiped and followed. He wanted to know more about this Jesus that Christians referred to as ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    Jesus Delivers A Man From An Unclean Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 24, 2024
     | 701 views

    In this miracle story Dr. Vorce highlight's the authority in Jesus' teachings and His power over unclean spirits. He further challenges us to embrace Jesus an experience His authority in our lives.

    Mark 1:21-28 Introduction Today, we are focusing on a miracle of deliverance from Mark 1:21-28. Picture yourself amidst the expectant crowd in the synagogue of Capernaum. The air is filled with anticipation as Jesus steps forward to teach. Unlike the familiar scribes, His words carry a weight and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Who Is This Guy? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 9, 2021
     | 2,098 views

    When something new and striking happens, we immediately focus on it. When someone appears unexpectedly and begins to do unusual things, he or she garners our attention. Jesus Christ is such a person.

    Monday of the First Week in Course 2021 About a half-century ago a hit movie was in the theaters called “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” Robert Redford and Paul Newman played outlaws that were constantly eluding law enforcement. But after one train holdup a different posse began chasing them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic