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  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    Whatever It Takes

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,323 views

    Doing whatever it takes to spread the Gospel

    Epiphany 5—1 Corinthians 9 19-23 - Whatever it takes Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Sermon For Pentecost 3, Proper 4

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 1, 2008
     | 3,218 views

    The Gospels have a communal as well as a personal dimention.

    3rd Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 4) June 1, 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, Creator of the universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we give you thanks for our life, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Discipline Of Simplicity Series

    Contributed by Sue Richard on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,072 views

    Simple living is freeing based on Matthew 6

    The Discipline of Simplicity Mt 6: 19-21, 25, 31-34 May 11, 08 Today is not a Simple day. -First, it’s MOTHER’S DAY and we’ve recognized mothers. - It is also Pentecost Sunday and we’ve sung about the gift of God’s Holy Spirit to us. -Then today is the Sunday that we’re introducing ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Question Of Temporal And Eternal Consequence: Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,157 views

    What we say about Jesus will not only affect our lives here but hereafter.

    What do you think of this man, Barak Obama? Some see this contender for the U.S. presidency as a breath of fresh air. Others view him with suspicion. Some treat him like a rock star. Others mock him for this celebrity status when he’s done seemingly nothing to earn it. The truth is even if Obama ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Capturing The Joy

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,611 views

    Where is the Joy? Is it really that elusive? Is it only to be captured for the moment to slip away from our grasp? I am amazed at the number of gloomy faces in the Body of Christ today. This is not part of God’s plan for us. I believe God intends his

    Where is the Joy? Is it really that elusive? Is it only to be captured for the moment to slip away from our grasp? I am amazed at the number of gloomy faces in the Body of Christ today. This is not part of God’s plan for us. I believe God intends his children to live a life full of joy; a joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer - A Mark Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,314 views

    Prayer is one of the seven marks of discipleship our elders have identified for our church. But in our prayer life, we often struggle over the issue of unanswered prayer.

    I read a story once about a woman who was dying in a hospital bed. Her two daughters were by her side. All day one of the daughters had been praying vigorously and passionately. But when the family’s pastor came to the hospital room, one of the daughters whispered to him, "I just can’t seem to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Blessed Assurance

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,817 views

    Many Christians today sing "Blessed Assurance" but do not have it in their hearts. This sermon explores false ideas concerning the assurance of salvation and then looks at what the Bible say concerning how we can come to know that we are saved.

    Blessed Assurance I John 3:23-24 We sing “Blessed Assurance” but do we really mean it? We see Christians today that apparently do not have any assurance that if they died tonight they would go to heaven. As a result, they have no joy; their lives are filled with worry; they serve God grudgingly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    House Cleaning

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 14, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,318 views

    Giedon - had to clean house befor God could do great things with him for Isreal.

    Last week we started learning about Gideon, and how he was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. The angel of the Lord tries to send Gideon to deal with the problem. Gideon wonders here God is in the current oppression by the mideanites and when sent by the angel, gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    God's Team Selection

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,729 views

    Gideon Narritave - How God chooses for His glory. When chsen we must respond so that God can do great things.

    God’s team selection - Narritave Judges 7 Greetings people of God, My name is Jerub-Baal. It’s a nickname it means contender with Baal. My real name is Gideon, son of Joash. Please feel free to call me Gideon. I know it is not quite as impressive. I am here to tell you about a time when ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Worshiping God In Song Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,354 views

    Looking at the history and scripture concerning music in worship.

    Worshiping God in Song Ephesians 5:19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord. (Ephesians 5:19) So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian A&p 101: The Unity Of The Body Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 4, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 9,296 views

    The first in a series of 4 sermons reflecting on Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ. In this message we reflect on the unity and diversity in the body of Christ.

    CHRISTIAN A & P (Anatomy & Physiology) 101 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 1. Last Sunday afternoon, on our drive back home to Issaquah, Anne and I stopped in at our middle daughter, Gabrielle’s home to visit with her, her husband Scott, and our little grandson, Kyle. • Barely 3 minutes into our ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    The Importance Of Love

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,311 views

    Love is important because it is essential, expressive, and eternal.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF LOVE 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (NRSV) 1/ If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2/ And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Danny Pinksen avatar

    Father's Day - Duct Tape

    Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,280 views

    This sermon is about godly/biblical alternatives to fixing life’s problems for fathers.

    Title: Father’s Day (FATHER – acrostic) {Display a roll of duct tape.} What are some other uses of duct tape that you can think of? (Ask congregation!) {WATCH: Duct Tape Video} [ILLUS: Duct Tape is one of those invaluable items that is able to solve many of life’s little problems. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Fight The Good Fight Of Faith

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 56,905 views

    God’s Word tells us to fight the good fight of faith. We are called to be spiritual warriors in God’s kingdom. We are soldiers in the Army of God.

    1 Timothy 6:12. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. God’s Word tells us to fight the good fight of faith. We are called to be spiritual warriors in God’s kingdom. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Because Of The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jul 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,753 views

    Are you saved, because you are better than the rest – that you are not “self-seeking” and you embrace the truth and follow what is good? Did God save you, because you are not stubborn?

    “You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. So when you, a mere ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist