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  • Ralf Bergmann avatar

    Decision Time

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,812 views

    One of the greatest problems that follow conversion, as well as the process of coming to a relationship with Jesus, and even throughout our walk with the Lord is the problem of self-forgiveness. WE have all had those thoughts: Jesus can’t possibly forgi

    Sermon Title: Decision Time Text: Romans 8:1-9 Date: July 6, 2003 - EVENING Context of Scripture: As we prepare for what the Lord has for us in this section of the 8th chapter of Paul’s letter to the Roman church, the first nine verses, let me share the words of Charles Wesley in the Hymn “And ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Introduction To 1 Peter Series

    Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,347 views

    A general introduction to the book of First Peter

    August 29, 2004 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr 1 Peter 1:1-9 “Introduction to 1 Peter & the Greeting” Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2who have been chosen according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Experience Pure Love Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,878 views

    Part 1 of a series based on Mel Gibson’s film "The Passion of the Christ." Portions of this sermon were derived from sermons given by Sermon Central designed with the same intent.

    Experience The Passion… Part 1: “Experience Pure Love” Isaiah 53:1-12 It’s a blood-fest. In fact, it’s probably one of the most violent films that’s ever been made. Full of disturbing images of evil and horrific scenes of brutality it’s stirred up more controversy than any other film since “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Todd Fetters avatar

    Love It Up! Series

    Contributed by Todd Fetters on Feb 26, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 15,992 views

    God, our Heavenly Father, commands that His children are to love one another deeply.

    INTRODUCTION: The Difference between Mediocrity & Greatness in the Church 1. Just before Jesus told His disciples that the world would hate them (John 15:18—“If the world hates you, keep in mind it hated me first”), He commanded them to “love one another just as He had loved them. The Apostle Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Journey Up And Down The Mountain With Jesus

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 27, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 12,277 views

    what Jesus transfiguration meant to him and his disciples - straight forward stuff so don’t expect anything flashy

    March 2, 2003 Mark 9:2_9 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. And there appeared before ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Black avatar

    Honor Marriage! Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Mar 14, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,566 views

    Christians are called to submit to one another; to put the other’s will over & above your own out of reverence for Christ; especially in the marriage relationship.

    Honor Marriage! Ephesians 5:21-33 Focus: Christians are called to submit to one another; to put the other’s will over & above your own out of reverence for Christ; especially in the marriage relationship. Function: To honor the institution of Christian Marriage. Open by recognizing folks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Follow Or Not To Follow The Prophet Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,483 views

    Our need to follow the example of John the Baptist.

    Luke 3:1- 20 – To Follow or Not To Follow the prophet? Last Sunday night, we began to talk about John the Baptist’s message. We found out that people from all over the country were gathering to hear this guy. John had achieved a cult status and all sorts of people were coming out to hear him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worldviews

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 20, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,292 views

    A look at the religious groups of Jesus day and how they were affected by their culture (as might be): 1. Zealots 2.Phariasees 3. Saduccees 4. Scribes 5. Herodians 6. Essenes

    How would you like it if someone spit on you? In our cultural setting it would be a sign of disrespect, an attempt to shame and humiliate a person. But for some cultures, it has an entirely different meaning. I am reading a wonderful book entitled Christianity Rediscovered. It is written by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Serve One Another

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 31,414 views

    In our relationship with Christ and our fellow believers, God has given us a call to demonstrate our love to both by serving one another. Service is love in action. Service ought to be a natural product of the Christian life. Service is selflessness.

    SERVE ONE ANOTHER Galatians 5:13 - 14 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Introduction: In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ingredients For A Worry-Free Life

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,521 views

    This gives peace of mind by letting us know that life can be lived worry-free.

    Each and everyday of our lives are filled with or surrounded by the busyness, uncertainties, and problems of this world. The hustle and bustle society we find ourselves moving through can sometimes cause you to run and hide. Our daily schedules are so cluttered with job responsibilities, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zukas avatar

    Worshi[ Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 17,745 views

    Building God’s Church through Worship (Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

    There are many different kinds of church. One unique form has been dubbed the Missouri Church. Here is how you can tell if your church is a Missouri church. You might be in a Missouri country church if... 1. The doors are never locked. 2. The Call to Worship is "Y’all come on in!" 3. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Maintaining Your Integrity In The Wilderness?

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,576 views

    This is a series on the life of David and what made him a man after God’s heart. Here we find David’s faults and weaknesses a puzzling companion to the great title "Man after God’s own heart"

    MAINTAINING YOUR INTEGRITY IN THE WILDERNESS? David is on the run. In this part of the story of David’s life everything has broken loose. Quiet suspicions that Saul is trying to kill him are now loudly in the open. Even Jonathon who struggled to grasp how his own father could possibly consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Fine Tuning Your Focus On God Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,446 views

    The unique way that Abraham’s offering of his son on Mt. Moriah parallels our spiritual journey with God.

    We’re continuing the series on Second Chances by evaluating another of the times the Bible uses the phrase "second time." Our focus today is on Abraham. Abraham waited until he was 100 years old for Isaac to be born but he never gave up on God’s promise of a son. Remarkable. That’s why we still ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Garment And The Groom Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,175 views

    God compares our wedding to Christ to marrying a Lamb.

    January 25, 2004 Revelation 19:5-9 5 Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, both small and great!” 6 Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Proverbs For Living

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,855 views

    This book of Proverbs is a fathers’ counsel to his son. Every young person and young at heart ought to read a verse from this book on a daily basis. This book speaks to life and how it can be lived.

    Living the Life Series: Proverbs For Living (PFL) Scripture Reference: Proverbs 2:1 – 10 Introduction We are a culture that is overwhelmed with acronyms, initials, abbreviations, and catchy phrases that paint the picture or tell the story of people, places, or things. There is no shortage of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational