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  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Words, Words, Words

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,705 views

    Words are powerful. The Word of God is even more powerful to create, forgive, and give new life.

    Sermon for 19 Pentecost Yr B, 15/10/2006 Based on Heb 4:12-16 By Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Words, words, words” Words, words, words. Words are powerful. The older and wiser we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Standing In The Gap

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 17,765 views

    Making a Difference in the world around us.

    STANDING IN THE GAP “The Lord says: Stand in the way and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in; then you will find rest for your souls.” (Jeremiah 6:16) Book of Esther, tells of a plot by Haman to annihilate the Jews through out the kingdom. Mordecai, the Uncle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Writings That Point To Christ Series

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,058 views

    Though the Writings span a great deal of time, they do point us to Christ.

    Job 19:25-27 Psalm 22:1-8; 16b-18 Intro.: Over the years I have dabbled in poetry. 1. In the fall of 1997 I was driving back from church. As I drove along, a leaf crossed my path. It looked as if it were a small animal creeping along the ground. A couple of days later I wrote the following: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Salvation Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,711 views

    A three part Christmas series about Celebration, Salvation, and Reconciliation, based on the book The Purpose of Christmas by Rick Warren.

    In this series- look at three aspects of- Christmas story- Celebration, Salvation, Reconciliation (N) Last week-looked at-Celebration, this week- Salvation, finish up Christmas Eve with Reconciliation. The Christmas story- amazing story of the Christ child. Christmas is the celebration of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Glorious Things Of Thee Are Spoken

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,859 views

    Zion is a symbol not only of Israel's past and future, but also of the born-again Christian's citizenship in the God's Kingdom. Today, as we look at our text, I want you to notice how God takes nobodies and turns the world's competitive, prestige-orient

    Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken Psalm 87 1. I was looking at a list of some fads from the 1990's. Among them were: spandex shorts, Pokemon, Grunge music and fashion, The Macarena, Bowl cut, What would Jesus do?, Pogs, Polly Pocket Toys, and Tickle Me Elmo. 2. In that list, only one fad had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    Sowing Seeds Of God's Kingdom

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,603 views

    Mustard seed and the kingdom with practical examples

    I’ll begin by saying that our second reading is a very complicated passage indeed. Indeed, it’s so complicated and obscure that I’ve decided to say nothing about this morning, and concentrate on our gospel reading, because it would be too long and involved to try and make sense of it now. So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Tongues: A Biblical/Historical Perspective

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,657 views

    A thorough look at the gift of tongues

    TONGUES: A BIBLICAL/HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE There were many reasons for God to cause tongues to be used in early church but as we shall see, the reason for tongues diminished and therefore tongues eventually ceased. (I Corinthians 13:8) 1. Acts 1:6-9- A sign to the disciples that the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Keep The Sabbath

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,652 views

    The Sabbath is not only about rest - it’s about trusting God. If we kept the Sabbath, we wouldn’t need to rest.

    A Roman Catholic priest, a Pentecostal pastor and a Jewish rabbi were talking one day about their belief in miracles. The Roman Catholic said that he did believe in miracles and illustrated this by telling of a recent incident when he had flown to Durban. As the aircraft began it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Parks avatar

    Kid's Stuff 2 – What Kids Need Series

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,717 views

    2nd in A series based on George Barna’s book Thermoforming Children into Spiritual Champions.

    KID’S STUFF 2 – WHAT KIDS NEED Text: Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction: 1. Begin by calling small children up front. Bring out box. Ask them to guess what’s in the box. After they guess bring out the puppies. Let them pet them. Ask them what they think of the puppies. Ask them, “Who made the puppies.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Nature Of Man

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009
     | 7,632 views

    What is the nature of man? 1) He is a marred being. 2) He is a dying being. 3) He is an eternal being.

    THE NATURE OF MAN GENESIS 1: 26-27, 2: 7 1. Illus. of teenager • Went into room and slammed door, saying under breath, “people, people, PEOPLE!” • Mom went to door and said, “what’s wrong?” Girl replied, “people, that’s what’s wrong!” • “Let me in, and we’ll talk about it.” “No, you’re a people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Transforming The Common

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 22, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,921 views

    This is a sermon (used on Maundy Thursday) about how Jesus took common everyday elements and transformed them into powerful means of God

    ME – I can relate to the common items Jesus used: salt; light; darkness; coin; fruit; fish; bread and wine! A common everyday item, that Jesus would pull out and talk about and by transformation in a story it would have new meaning! (Here I had a table (seperate from Holy Communion which was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Jesus Appears To The Disciples Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,628 views

    It’s after the resurrection and Jesus has begun to appear to different individuals. Why was it important for Jesus to appear to people before He ascended into heaven? Does it say anything about the people’s faith?

    It’s after the resurrection and Jesus has begun to appear to different individuals. Why was it important for Jesus to appear to people before He ascended into heaven? Does it say anything about the people’s faith? Last time we saw that Jesus appeared first to Mary Magdalene. (Explain that Mary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Our Part And God's Part In Seeing A Spiritual Harvest

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 21, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,655 views

    Do our modern evangelistic techniques match up to God’s plan?

    - I don’t recall ever hearing a sermon on this passage, which is ironic because when you dig into it, it’s a pretty important one. Harvest Job Assignments: Our job is to sow seeds and bring in the harvest; God’s job is the growth. - Mark 4:26-29. A. We sow seed. - Going back to the four soils ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    In, Not Of The World

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,896 views

    A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Pentecost, proper 8, series A.

    7th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 8] June 29, 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, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, into our world that he might reveal you Word for our lives, and through his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Dean avatar

    In The Image Of God: Male And Female He Created Them Series

    Contributed by Michael Dean on Jan 26, 2013
     | 11,128 views

    “Then God created man in His image, in the image of God He created him, male and female He created them.” This sermon will be an exploration of human sexuality from the standpoint of God’s creation. The Biblical account of creation has timeless lessons

    We have been created in the image of God - which includes both male and female! 27 God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. - Genesis 1:27 If we desire to know God, and to know ourselves, we cannot diminish the reality that male and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite