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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Holy Catholic Church Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,571 views

    This sermon examines the different uses of the word "Church" in Scripture, the essence of the Church, the definition of the Church, the Church in different periods, the attributes of the Church, and the marks of the Church.

    Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Saints?

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 31, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,392 views

    A sermon for All Saints Sunday

    All Saints Sunday Luke 6:20-31 "Saints??"   20* ¶ And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: "Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21* "Blessed are you that hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. "Blessed are you that weep now, for you shall laugh. 22* ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Healer Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,206 views

    2d in series "Miracles in Matthew." Looks at Jesus identity as the Healer.

    In the morning of November 30th 2001, Daniel Ekechukwu, the pastor of the Power Chapel Evangelical Church in Onitsha, with his friend Kingsley took a Christmas present of a goat to his father in a village near the town of Owerri. Daniel drove his 20-year-old Mercedes. On the way back home, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Death For Sin Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,668 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the Easter Series "The Three Crosses".

    Sunday Morning April 20, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: The Three Crosses [Easter Series]#3 DEATH FOR SIN Mark 15:21-47 Introduction: 1. When we think of Calvary, we only think of the cross of Christ. We must remember there were three crosses at Calvary. There are three great truths ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying The Hard Prayers Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,376 views

    2d in the series "Patterns for Prayer." The disciples’ prayer in Acts 4:23 gives us a pattern for praying for boldness in the face of persecution.

    Introduction Zig Ziglar story of boy that went with his mother to the old general store. He liked to sneak away from his mother and when no one was looking he would dip his finger into the large barrel of molasses. The storekeeper caught him doing this and decided to teach the boy a lesson. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Said You Were Naked Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 165 ratings
     | 14,038 views

    This is number 2 in a series that teaches that God want us to be honest with Him and ourselves

    WHO SAID YOU WERE NAKED We are looking at Life Changing Questions. Last week we saw 2 questions. One is from the Devil and one is from God. “Did God really say?” and “Where are you” There was a young man that got his first apartment. His parents visiting him noticed a large GONG and Hammer. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Is God Unjust?

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,432 views

    How many times have you challenged God’s Justice or even wondered what you would do if you were God? That was the mindset of God’s people. God helps us see that His ways are indeed Just.

    Hi, thank you for looking at this sermon. I hope it helps. I appreciate your opinion. However I do ask that you not provide a negative just because the sermon did meet your particular need or because you did not like the style. Please only hit that ’negative’ button if you think God’s people would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Do You Have An Attitude

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Nov 19, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,899 views

    God knows us totally and completely, nothing is hidden from Him. God looks at our heart and sees things that no one else sees. He knows what you are thinking and what motivates you, and these things do matter to Him...

    Psalms 139:1 O LORD, You have searched me and known me. 2. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. 3. You comprehend my path and my lying down, And are acquainted with all my ways. 4. For there is not a word on my tongue, But behold, O Lord, You know it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Call Of Foreign Missions Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,847 views

    This sermon explains the motivation behind a call to foreign missions.

    This year, I have been using a devotional book compiled by Beth Moore entitled, “Voices of the Faithful.” The book is a compilation of devotional testimonies written by foreign missionaries. This book sheds light on some of the trials, blessings and inspiration that goes into the life of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surely, Not I!

    Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,620 views

    This sermon examines the betrayal of Jesus in Matthew 26 and proposes that there are different ways to betray Jesus. Perhaps the more incipient danger is the indifference of the eleven. The sermon also portrays the manner in which God handles human failur

    SURELY, NOT I! Matthew 26:20-50 I was marooned in a seemingly forsaken place, or so it felt. I did not know anyone. The place was isolated from life. The nearest village was miles away and I had to walk several kilometres to the nearest bus pickup point. There was no running water or electricity. ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    On The Edge Of Greatness

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 119 ratings
     | 42,312 views

    Three characteristics of moving on to greatness taken from the Children of Israel’s refusal to cross over into the Promised Land.

    On the Edge of Greatness Numbers 13:17-20 (Basic Sermon idea from a sermon by Pastor Eric Goodman) I believe that it is God’s desire for every church to enter into greatness. You may be thinking, “Now, hold on Bro John, that can’t be right! Are you saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Buriff avatar

    7 Dips? Why Not Just 2 Or 3?

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,136 views

    With each dip (and the progressive laying aside of Naaman's weapons, armor, clothes, and undergarments) Naaman was progressively and completely stripped bare to the core of his soul - to that point where God could not only heal him physically, but spiritu

    2 Kings 5:1 – Story Of Naaman James 1:21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. I. JAMES 1:21 -- TWO LITTLE WORDS THAT PACK A MIGHTY PUNCH: “LAY ASIDE” apo ý= away ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Robert Hudson avatar

    God Answers Prayer

    Contributed by Robert Hudson on Feb 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,251 views

    A message on prayer based on one of Jesus' prayers, Matthew 7:7-11.

    Prayer This morning I would like to talk to you about prayer. To do this we are going straight to the source, we are going to look at one of Jesus’ teachings. Our scripture this morning is Matthew 7:7-11. These verses are part of Jesus’ teaching from the Sermon on the Mount. "Ask, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Wr4th Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,285 views

    Wrath is the fourth deadly sin that tempts us. By wrath, we are talking about God’s wrath or judgment but about our anger and what we do with it.

    SE7EN: WR4TH June 1, 2008 Various Scriptures The fourth deadly sin that we will look at is wrath. Now if we remember the purpose here is to help us look at ourselves to understand ourselves and to seek God’s strength and forgiveness to change our character one decision at a time. This was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Gethsemane - "Not My Will"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,169 views

    Message about Jesus’ time praying at Gethsemane and His ultimate surrender to the Father’s plan.

    Gethsemane – “Not My Will” Matthew 26:36-46 August 16, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I can be rather selfish and self-seeking at times. Okay, a lot of times… I like having my way most all the time. I can be honest here, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan