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  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Be Strong And Courageous

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 15, 2010
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     | 17,295 views

    God will grant us His success if we follow the advice of Joshua, doing what is commanded in God’s word, holding His word in our hearts and mouths, and meditating on His word day and night.

    Resolve to Live in the Word 01/20/08 PM Reading: Joshua 1:1-9 Introduction At this time, the beginning of a New Year, many look back and examine their lives and resolve to make some changes, changes which it is hoped will lead to success in the New Year. This is what we are going to examine today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Make Your Way Pure Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,959 views

    We are all called to repentance and in answering the call we are sanctified by God; called out of the world and into the Kingdom, called from death into life, from darkness into the light.

    Make Your Way Pure 10/19/08 AM Text: Psalm 119:9-16 INTRODUCTION: In our lesson last Lord’s day we examined the idea that all have been called by God. We are all called to repentance and in answering the call we are sanctified by God; called out of the world and into the Kingdom, called from death ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Has Spoken.. And The Word Was Made Flesh

    Contributed by Jerry Kistler on Sep 5, 2009
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     | 4,436 views

    Jesus is everything God has ever wanted to say to the world.

    Christmas Eve, 2008 Texts: Heb. 1:1-12; Jn. 1:1-14 The Rev. Jerry Kistler St. Stephen’s Reformed Episcopal Church Montrose, Colorado “God has spoken… And the Word was made flesh” God who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When The Storms Come

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,198 views

    God reveals His Fatherly love to His children, but it remains our choice to respond to that love.

    Introduction: A couple of months ago I showed you a short film from the Nooma series by Pastor Rob Bell called “Lump.” It was about his son, and a little white ball, and hitting his brother, and to top it all off lying to his parents. Do you remember the young boy curled up under the covers on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Politically Incorrect Message For Wives

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,972 views

    In Eph. 5:33 there is one command for men - love, but twelve directives for women to respect their husbands. Even if this is an unpopular passage it must be preached.

    The Politically Incorrect Message for Wives (Eph. 5:33) One old church member said, "There are two sides to every question in our household: My wife’s side and the wrong side." Or as one man said, "The average man lays down the law and then accepts his wife’s ammendments." Yet, let us take ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Happy Is The Person

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 31, 2011
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     | 4,214 views

    Happy Is the Person 1) Who is sad and hungry 2) Who is meek and merciful 3) Who suffers for Jesus' sake

    Last fall the British government announced its intent to create a “happiness index” to gauge just how cheerful its citizens are. The plan has since been scrapped, as one British politician explained, “You cannot capture happiness on a spreadsheet any more than you can bottle ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Remember Him Who Is Your Life And Light

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 10, 2011
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     | 3,581 views

    Deadness ruled over us. See how the Christmas tree reminds us of him who brought us life and light.

    Text: John 1:1-5, 14, 16-18 Theme: Remember Him Who Is Your Life and Light Season: Christmas Eve Date: December 24, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Remember-Him-Who-Is-Your-Life-and-Light-John1_1-5,14,16-18.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Remember Him Who Is Your Life And Light

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 10, 2011
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     | 3,732 views

    Deadness ruled over us. See how the Christmas tree reminds us of him who brought us life and light.

    Text: John 1:1-5, 14, 16-18 Theme: Remember Him Who Is Your Life and Light Season: Christmas Eve Date: December 24, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Remember-Him-Who-Is-Your-Life-and-Light-John1_1-5,14,16-18.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    As A Result Of The Resurrection, Miracles Still Happen

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 17, 2010
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    A sermon for the 3rd. Sunday of Easter, Series C

    3rd Sunday of Easter, April 18, 2010 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you defeated sin and death, and brought us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Looking Toward Heaven

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 18, 2010
     | 3,645 views

    We are in the middle of a spiritual war that many Christians are unaware of. We need to learn to look toward heaven as Jesus did in Matthew 14.

    Looking toward Heaven Illustration: Current Event Headline: Judge declares NDOP Unconstitutional. US District Judge Barbara Crabb said the holiday violates the “establishment clause” of the First Amendment, which creates a separation of church and state. Comments- have nothing to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Malcolm Rogers avatar

    Mark 9:2-13 Series

    Contributed by Malcolm Rogers on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,708 views

    The transfiguration points us to Jesus the Son of God, to the cross and is an encouragement to persevere in prayer.

    There are moments, often extremely rare, when the scales fall away and we see reality as it is. It is a bit like looking through a microscope or telescope. What we thought was a blob suddenly appears transformed into something wonderful. Well, in a sort of way, that is what happens here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God Has A Purpose For Every Problem

    Contributed by Victor Ortiz on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 30,095 views

    An incouranging word that our GOD is in control.

    God has a purpose for every problem! • How many are here this morning that are experiencing some type of • Problem, (let be honest this morning, lets be for real,) • some sort of trouble, • in some type of pain? Isn’t it true? That all of us here today have come to Christ when we were * ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life And Family

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,259 views

    Let me share with you a couple verses that illustrate the power of a ‘Visual’ Testimony, then I want to share with you Five Contagious Characteristics that your children are able to not only witness but will provoke them to good works – cause them to crav

    The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life & Family “What is ‘Quality Time’ with Your Family” Three weeks ago, we began a new sermon series entitled: The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life & Family Three weeks ago, we talked about the topic: “Leaving a Legacy” …and I pointed out Four Lies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    See The Glory Of The Coming Lord

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,041 views

    Advent 2(B) - See the glory of the coming Lord. I. Hear God’s gracious comfort. II. Prepare the desert highway. III. Believe his everlasting word.

    SEE THE GLORY OF THE COMING LORD (Outline) December 9, 2007 - ADVENT 2 - Isaiah 40:1-8 INTRO: Another week has quickly passed. We draw ever quicker and closer to the blessed celebration of the baby Jesus born in Bethlehem. In the midst of Jesus’ humble birth we look and see the glory of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christ's Baptism And Ours

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,246 views

    A sermon for the Baptism of our Lord, Series A

    The Baptism of Our Lord, January 13, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to a deeper appreciation of your saving grace in Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran