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  • David Barnes avatar

    How To Avoid Shipwreck

    Contributed by David Barnes on Jul 20, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,143 views

    Without taking the necessary precautions, even believers can find themselves spiritually shipwrecked; this sermon gives some biblical suggestions aimed at avoiding be "lost at sea".

    HOW TO AVOID SHIPWRECK 1 Tim 1:18-19 INTRODUCTION: MANY BELIEVERS TODAY FIND THEMSELVES LOST AT SEA A. Individuals, corporations, and churches experience life cycles. 1. They go through growth spurts. 2. They experience flat times. 3. They can even observe slumps. B. During these cycles we may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Jesus After The Manger

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,959 views

    Christmas 1: Jesus didn’t remain long in the manger. Where do we find Him today?

    There are certain things that we like to be predictable. We want water to come out of the faucet when we turn the tap. We want the lights to come on when we flip the switch. We want the car engine to start when we turn the ignition switch. Even in this crazy age and time – we want certain things to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Peaceful Passing

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,627 views

    Christmas is not a time when we like to discuss death, but the story of our Lord and the calendar of the church year won’t allow us to ignore it. The question then is how can we face this experience we would rather not discuss with peace.

    Christmas 1 B Luke 2:25-35 A Peaceful Passing 12/29/02 "A myriad of men are born; they labor and sweat and struggle;...they squabble and scold and fight; they scramble for little mean advantages over each other; age creeps upon them; infirmities follow; ...those they love are taken from them, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Jesus: The Word Made Flesh Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,320 views

    Jesus, the Word, became like one of us to redeem us from our sin.

    Jesus: The Word Becomes Flesh Text: John 1:14 Introduction A. Read John 1:14 B. A few weeks ago Newsweek magazine conducted a poll asking questions about Christ and his birth. Here are some of the results: 1. 67% - believe that the entire story of Christmas is historically accurate. 2. 24% - ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus: The Lamb Of God Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 18, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,796 views

    Jesus is the Lamb of God who died in our place.

    Jesus: The Word Becomes Flesh Text: John 1:14 Introduction A. Read John 1:14 B. A few weeks ago Newsweek magazine conducted a poll asking questions about Christ and his birth. Here are some of the results: 1. 67% - believe that the entire story of Christmas is historically accurate. 2. 24% - ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Passing The Test Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,671 views

    PASSING THE TEST WILL MEAN FIGHTING FOR YOUR SPIRITUAL HEALTH.

    Passing the Test January 23rd, 2011 Ephesians 6:10-24 INTRODUCTION Most of us can relate to having been at the doctors for a regular check up and the Doctor says I want to run some routine tests. Check your blood work, your cholesterol, your lipids. As the nurse draws our blood each of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    On Being Hospitable Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,390 views

    Part II of the Four-Part Vision: God instructs his people to practice hospitality. What does this mean as we receive guests in our congregations? Are we ill-prepared to welcome our guests? Or do we receive them as the blessing and gift that God intended?

    Congregations are families. The longer that they are together, usually the harder it is to let other people become part of the inner circle of the church. And yet, we know that – just as we are to be hospitable as families – we are also called to be hospitable as groups of believers. The writer ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christians And Politics

    Contributed by Richard Lee on Jun 23, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,544 views

    This sermon addresses freedom of religion, the separation of church and state, and the level of social and political responsibility a Christian has in the United States today.

    Study more on this topic and other related topics in the American Patriot’s Bible (Thomas Nelson), edited by Dr. Richard Lee, at www.americanpatriotsbible.com. ********* "...Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s." Matthew 22:21 These are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Writer & Readers Of James Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,991 views

    An introductory message to a study of the book of James.

    JAMES 1:1 THE WRITER AND READERS OF JAMES [Hebrews 5:11-14] The book of James belongs to the wisdom literature of the Bible. This sort of literature was common to the writings of the Old Testament but James is the only book of this genre or type in the New Testament. Wisdom literature is ...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
     | 4,141 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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    In The Face Of Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,377 views

    Discouragement. We all experience it one time or another. Discouragement can immobilize even the righteous people of God and hinder them or stop them in their tracks to the point that they stop working on their God given visions.

    Sunday January 27th, 2008 Series: the Fight part four Scripture: Mark 9:23 Sermon: In the face of discouragement Speaker: Pastor Michael West, River of Life Discouragement. We all experience it one time or another. Discouragement can immobilize even the righteous people of God and hinder them ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ricky Johnson avatar

    Calves, Dollars And Idolatry

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,986 views

    The Israelites "golden calf" relates to our idol-worship of the graven images of Franklin, Hamilton, and Jackson.

    The times they are changing, and I am not really certain I like what they are changing into. It appears the demise of our world economic system is imminent. Job loss throughout this country is at an all time high. Our most desperately needed natural resource, petroleum, is difficult to obtain, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Reflection Upon Easter

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,171 views

    A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, Series B.

    7th Sunday of Easter May 24, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Almighty God, Creator of the universe, we give you thanks that you came among us in the person of your Son, Jesus the Christ, to reveal you grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Bringing Many Sons To Glory

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,264 views

    Can we realize how glorious His glory is? And he shares it with us!

    Concordia Lutheran Church Pentecost 18, October 4, 2009 Bringing Many Sons to Glory Hebrews 2 † IN THE NAME OF JESUS † Grace to you and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! A Grand Canyon Passage You stand there, and your mind and your eyes have an argument about whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Keith Shuler avatar

    A Faith That Honors God

    Contributed by Keith Shuler on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,008 views

    Trust is an endangered species.

    01.10.10 A Faith that Honors God Gen. 22:1-14 The closer we get to God the more intense our longing for Him will and should be. Why? We were created to live in time, but destined for eternity. In creation we had a beginning, but the love in which God created us, was in God without a beginning. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist