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  • Dan Erickson avatar

    Back To The Beginning

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 8,054 views

    God addresses the most basic questions we can ask. "Where are we from?" and "Why are we here?"

    The famous musical, The Sound of Music, includes this song which Maria teaches the Von Trapp children. "Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start. When you read you begin with A-B-C, when you sing you begin with do-re-me." When we read the Bible, however, most people start ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Christ Proclaimed: His Birth

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,747 views

    A Christmas sermon

    An unusually hot wind drove sand like needles into the faces of two dusty travelers as they made their way over yet another knoll. As his robe slapped viciously about his ankles, the man peered out from beneath his mantle at the small village that had been their destination. From this distance, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Survivor 1: The Survivor's Guidebook Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 121 ratings
     | 12,101 views

    This is the first message in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon God’s Word as the true guidebook for life (09-15-2002).

    Opening Comments Today we begin our new SURVIVOR series. Our theme will be “Surviving the Challenges of Life.” This is not, of course, an original idea. It is based upon the wildly popular reality TV show called “Survivor.” The fifth installment of that show begins this Thursday night. Now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Christ: Our Head" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,992 views

    He is Head over all things to the church. (#14 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

    As we come to the close of this amazing first chapter of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, we note once again, Paul’s Holy Spirit-inspired propensity for mentioning his Lord’s name as often as possible; for exalting and magnifying His Lordship over all things. All things are under His feet ~ He ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Gregg Strawbridge avatar

    the Covenant Signs And Seals: Communion Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,058 views

    The Lord’s Supper, in the eating of bread and drinking of wine, is a covenant remembrance of Jesus’ redemptive work in which believers communion with Christ and are united more and more in the covenant community.

    INTRODUCTION - People are always looking for the tangible, the use of media, someway in which people can be "touched" - many Protestants whose heritage is founding on a discarding of the use of images in worship have begun making worship visual. They are reviving the arts. Michael R. Keller, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Alan Smith avatar

    Responding To The Word

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 13,316 views

    Josiah teaches us the proper response to God’s Word

    Introduction: I heard a story recently about a young preacher who was very gifted with the ability to speak. But as the congregation began to grow and he received more and more compliments, his head began to swell as well. After delivering one of his sermons, a member of the congregation shook ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • B. D. B Moses avatar

    Missions: A Wake-Up Call Series

    Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 14,610 views

    As Paul rebuked Peter to his face, we sometimes need a challenge in Missions.

    During the time of the Iranian Hostage Crisis of 1979, Greg Livingstone was asked to give a “missions minute” at a large evangelical church on the East Coast. Since he had only one minute to speak, he decided to ask them only two questions. The first one was, “How many of you are praying for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Be Or Not Be

    Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,225 views

    Rather than Judging stand in the gap as a person of mercy interceding for salvation.

    TO BE OR NOT TO BE! WHO ARE YOU ANYWAY? 1 Kings 19 The LORD Speaks to Elijah But the LORD said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” 10 Elijah replied, “I have zealously served the LORD God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Howard avatar

    Transfiguration

    Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,694 views

    How many of you want your lives to be transformed, more like Christ’s, demonstrating His love and power?

    Luke 9:20 Transfiguration How many of you want your lives transformed? - Changed into a life more like Christ’s? - One that demonstrates His love and power? I suggest that that is possible - But it depends on how you answer this question - Who do you say Jesus is? In Luke 9:20-26 - Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Corporate Personality.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 4, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 6,547 views

    The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Corporate Personality.” Isaiah 42: 1-9

    The Baptism of our Lord January 13, 2002 Title: “Corporate Personality.” Isaiah 42: 1-9 The Servant, a Light to the Nations 42 Here ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James May avatar

    Plug Your Leaks

    Contributed by James May on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,328 views

    Paul warns us to be vigilant in protecting the message of the Gospel lest we allow it to slip from us and lose our very soul.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Hereford avatar

    It Is Finished

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 751 ratings
     | 268,305 views

    What did Jesus mean when He said "It is finished" in John 19:30? Join Pastor Steve as He shares the impact of that statement.

    INTRODUCTION Our text this morning is found in John’s Gospel – John 19:30. It is a simple text but profound. Its implications are far reaching and enduring. This text tells us that Jesus had a task to fulfill. John 19:30 says, “So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, b“It is finished!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    The Unknown God

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 42,535 views

    When preaching about the Unknown God in Athens, Paul made known these four basic truths: The Greatness of God, the Goodness of God, the Government of God, and the Grace of God.

    The Unknown God by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ------------------------------------------------------ As Paul approached the great city of Athens, he came not as a sightseer, but as a soul-winner. He arrived with open eyes and a broken heart. Athens was in a period of decline in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Gregg Strawbridge avatar

    Pentecostal Preaching (2) Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,985 views

    Jesus said, in Matt 18: 2, "Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. - and as the people at Solomon’s Porch were told by Peter we are called to repent. If you do no

    INTRODUCTION John Newton said, "I am not what I was, I am not what I am going to be, I am not what I should be, but I am what I am by the grace of God." This is repentance. A deep an ongoing saving grace. One that is at the beginning of our conscious conversion. One that continues each day. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    An Offer You Can't Refuse

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Apr 21, 2003
    based on 139 ratings
     | 11,708 views

    This sermon takes a look at the offers Jesus gives to us this Easter; namely forgiveness from our past, purpose for today, and hope for tomorrow.

    Have you ever heard the phrase, “It sounds to good to be true.” Some incredible offer that promises you great results with little cost or effort. A while back I was wanting to shed a few pounds and sure enough I was walking in Wal-Mart and saw this bottle that said, “Hollywood Miracle Diet…lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist