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  • Roger Haugen avatar

    4 Lent A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
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    Dealing with the healing of a blind man Jesus confronts the bad theology of the Pharisees. Jesus speaks of love and healing in the face of legalism and rules.

    4 Lent A John 9:1- 41 10 March, 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Words, words, words! There is a long-standing university class exercise where you are to take a long piece of work and capture the meaning in a sentence or two. These 41 verses might be summed up as, “A man is healed, people found it hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Changing Our Behavior In The New Year

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,875 views

    This message confronts Herod’s behavior, and how we as Christians need to change our behvior to be more reflective of a Christian lifestyle.

    This time of year, many people get around to making some "New Years Resolutions". No doubt, some well intended resolutions that may last for a while, but not all resolutions get kept, and most have gone by the way saide within just a few short weeks. But I want us as we approach a New year to think ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    In The Valley Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 23,743 views

    Jehoshaphat and Judah should not have won this battle... under ordinary circumstances. How did they prepare to be used by God in this momentous confrontation?

    OPEN: (We played Don Francisco’s Song "Jehoshaphat" after reading the text... it’s worth buying his CD just for personal enjoyment) One of the oldest books on warfare was written by Sun Tzu. It’s called the Art Of War and in its 13 chapters, Sun Tzu laid down some basic principles of how to wage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Freedom In Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
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    This sermon explores confronting legalism, embracing Christ's liberation, and living in the freedom of God's grace as highlighted in Galatians 2:11-21.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative God is writing in our lives. We are not bystanders, but rather, we are the living epistles of God’s grace, the tangible expressions of His love and mercy. ...read more

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    The Sin Of Unbelief PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 12, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 558 views

    This sermon encourages believers to confront their doubts, seek strength in God's Word, and embrace faith as a confident step into God's truth and promises.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a day of joy and thanksgiving, for we are gathered here to immerse ourselves in the divine wisdom of the Holy Scriptures. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, to engage with the Word that is sharper than any two-edged sword, ...read more

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    Resurrection Power Realized Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 6, 2010
     | 3,342 views

    When you are confronted by a sin, say to yourself, “I have a new life with the power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, sin has no part in me!”

    God gave us brains so we can see, listen, and respond! Some of you have better brains than others. But in spite of the fantastic abilities of our brains, we all have a problem remembering everything. Even those who we may say has “photographic memory” still will not remember everything they see or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why?

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 25, 2001
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     | 1,493 views

    This message was delivered the Sunday following the New York City World Trade Center tragedy.

    Title: ?Why?? Scripture: Lk 13: 1-5 Type: Special Occasion ? Sept. 11, 2001 Bombing Where: GNBC 9-16-01 Intro: On Tuesday morning I was reading the Cedar Rapids Gaz., and drinking my coffee when came upon an interesting editorial for the day. Bill Ferguson, columnist for the Warner Robins ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hollywood Props Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,987 views

    A study of chapter 13 verses 8 through 23

    Ezekiel 13: 8 – 23 ‘Hollywood props’ Part 2 “8 Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: “Because you have spoken nonsense and envisioned lies, therefore I am indeed against you,” says the Lord GOD. 9 “My hand will be against the prophets who envision futility ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Night Time Ain't So Bad Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,135 views

    A message about how the tough "night times" of our lives make us stronger and deepen our faith

    INTRO VIDEO Rocky III Clip EXPLAIN Video Clip - If you're going to survive the battles - If you're going to survive what the enemy throws at you - If you're going to survive... 1. You Need a Tribe You Won't Get Voted Off 2. Can't Go Over the Hedge 3. You Can't Curse Your Crisis 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Since When Did Christians Have Rights?

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 30, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,166 views

    Would Jesus have hired a lawyer to defend Himself? Would Jesus have put “hot button issue” bumper stickers on the back of His donkey? Would He have gotten in a heated political debate? Jesus is our Savior; who cares about rights?

    Romans 12:14-21 Matthew 5:38-42 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN We’ve seen this kind of thing a million times. The headline says one word, in thick black letters right across the top of the front page: REVENGE. Someone has hurt someone else, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Sixth Sense, Angels, Demons, And Ghosts Series

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,198 views

    An overview of things that go bump in the night. What is it about the spiritual world that we are not aware of? Discover four keys to success in waging spiritual warfare with teens.

    OPENER: Foil Face Unscramble For this game all that you need are a couple of rolls of aluminum foil and a cool prize for the winner. Before service starts recruit 5-6 people and make molds of their face using aluminum foil – pick a mix of leaders and students. If they wear glasses, a hat, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Jones avatar

    Overwhelming Good

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,346 views

    EOLS: The greatest weapon the Lord gives us against overwhelming evil is the passion and conviction for overwhelming good.

    Overcoming Good Rom 12:9-21 (9) Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. (10) Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. (11) Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. (12) Rejoice in hope, be patient in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Soul Traders

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 83,025 views

    Beloved, this message focuses on one area, which is not very clear to many people. Soul traders are those who buy and sell the souls of men. Ezekiel 13: 18 says, “And say, Thus saith the Lord God; Woe to the women that sew pillows to all armholes, and mak

    Beloved, this message focuses on one area, which is not very clear to many people. Soul traders are those who buy and sell the souls of men. Ezekiel 13: 18 says, “And say, Thus saith the Lord God; Woe to the women that sew pillows to all armholes, and make kerchiefs upon the head of every ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Good Gardener

    Contributed by David Roth on Jan 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,797 views

    Proper 11 (A). Christ is patient and merciful to all. We are reassured of His victory over evil, now and in the world to come.

    “The Good Gardener” J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. Here it is, mid-July. The flowers, the crops, the vegetables, all are growing. But in the flower beds and the fields, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dispelling The Darkness

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 23, 2015
     | 5,499 views

    What we’re trying to do is push back the darkness.

    So, Matthew says that, “when Jesus heard that John [the Baptist] had been arrested, he withdrew….” What does that tell us? It tells us – doesn’t it? – that there is a force of darkness at work in this world. And we know what that means, of course. It means there ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed