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  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Your Adversary The Devil? Again?

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 13, 2013
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     | 4,665 views

    This sermon is for the text Luke 4, the Temptation of Jesus, Lent I Jesus is tempted constantly to deny his mission. ((Matt. 1:21) The key is Luke's phrase: "until an opportune time" the same remains for us. some illustrations are from Leonard Sweet and

    In Jesus Holy Name February 17, 2013 Luke 4:1-13 Lent I “Your Adversary the Devil, Again?” When I was a boy, I was told, "Baptists don't do Lent." No one knew why. I suspect that it was an anti-Catholic thing which I pray we are over. It was the old argument, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Run Turkey Run

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,125 views

    Our rush to commercialize Christmas, even before Thanksgiving, shows that we have become unthankful for what we have, and greedy for more. Christmas has trampled Thanksgiving.

    Trampling Thanksgiving (Run, Turkey, Run) Psalm 100:1-5 I know some of you will find this hard to believe, but I don’t like to be controversial and cause a stink or alienate people. I will. And I have, and I probably will again… today… but I don’t like it… I like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trampling Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,722 views

    A lament over the way commercial Christmas has trampled Thanksgiving until we hardly even recognize Thanksgiving

    Trampling Thanksgiving (Run, Turkey, Run) Psalm 100:1-5 I know some of you will find this hard to believe, but I don’t like to be controversial and cause a stink or alienate people. I will. And I have, and I probably will again… today… but I don’t like to do it… I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ascension : Jesus Works With Us As We Do His Will. Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,669 views

    Part 1 of a two part series, both being topical sermons on the Risen Saviour and his place at the Right Hand of the Father. Active and supporting us in life!

    Mark 16:19-20 Jesus works with us as we do his will. Mystery, I enjoy a good mystery, a Touch of Frost (David Jason is a brilliant actor, and there’s a mystery there what is his real name, Sir David John White), some suspense, intrigue, a who done it, or even an unsolved crime. Personally I ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Thankfulness Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,886 views

    A defense, from Scripture, of the positive value of Thanksgiving as not only good but necessary for our individual and corporate spiritual, emotional and societal health!

    THANKFULNESS Series: “7 Spiritually Healthy Habits” Perth Bible Church Sunday, November 22, 2009 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving week is upon us. As both a holiday and a 'national spirit' this concept of Thanksgiving has both been taken for granted and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Glorifies Our Merciful Lord

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 17, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,981 views

    Consider the ten lepers Jesus healed. What can we learn from them? How can we act like the one who returned? Parts: A. With our pleas for mercy. B. With our public thanks.

    Text: Luke 17:11-19 Theme: Faith Glorifies Our Merciful Lord A. With our pleas for mercy B. With our public thanks Season: Pentecost 21c Date: October 17, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Faith-Glorifies-Our-Merciful-Lord-Luke17_11-19.html Grace and peace to you from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do You Want To Be Healed?

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Apr 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,714 views

    This is an expository sermon based on John 5, utilizing a narrative style. Sometimes we seek out fake solutions to our problems because perhaps we don’t like the implications of what being healed might require of us.

    Everybody likes to hear stories about people like Dustin Carter. Dustin was born a normal, healthy baby, but when he was 5 years old, he suffered a bacterial blood infection. As a result of this blood infection, most of his limbs had to be amputated. Like anyone else would feel, Dustin first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Transformation Choice Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 12, 2010
     | 5,640 views

    Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do.

    Title: The Transformation Choice Text: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 Thesis: Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do. Lenten Series: Life’s Healing Choices (Saddleback ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Triumphal Entry Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 28, 2010
     | 9,606 views

    Truly a perplexing event in the ministry of Jesus, the Triumphal Entry marked the beginning of Jesus' last week before His crucifixion.

    Sermon for CATM – March 28, 2010 – The Triumphal Entry – Matthew 21:1-10 Over the past number of weeks we have been travelling with Jesus on His journey to the cross. We’ve seen Jesus being tempted in the desert, we’ve seen the transfiguration. Lazarus was brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pressing On Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,701 views

    Life can be hard. Christianity can be a struggle. But the strength to go on comes from God

    Hebrews: Chapter 10b November 16th, 2008 Pressing On It is not about how you start. It is about how you finish. Have you ever seen a young couple in love? It can be one of the most beautiful things to watch. Seeing these two young people that are absolutely captivated by each other is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Spiritual Giftedness Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,092 views

    The problem with Spiritual gifts is that they were intended to empower and unify the church and yet somehow we have allow the things that were designed to bring us together tear us apart. What are Spiritual gifts and what is their purpose?

    5: A Life of Meaning Series February 1st, 2008 Spiritual Giftedness The subject of Spiritual gifts may be one of the more controversial issues in the church today. There are many different opinions as to what they mean and how they are visible in the body. Rather than focusing on the existence ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Kyle Gray avatar

    The Christmas Story From Revelation 5??? Series

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,840 views

    Jesus is exactly who He says He is, the Christmas story told from Revelation Chapter 5

    With over 700 names and titles given to Him, all you need to do is Google His most popular name…Jesus… and you get 159 million hits! Jesus of Nazareth is the most well known, most documented figure in all of history. Jesus has been the most studied person in human history. No historian would ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Conflict Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 29, 2008
     | 5,353 views

    A part of the Romans series. How did Paul deal with the conflict over "salvation?"

    DEALING WITH CONFLICT Romans 4:9-12 * What comes to your mind when you hear this word; Conflict. For the normal person, the very word brings about some physiological changes which correspond to apprehension and stress. Perhaps your heart races, your blood pressure raises a bit, maybe your hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Bradley avatar

    A Thief In Your House

    Contributed by Don Bradley on Dec 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,862 views

    This sermon stresses the personal benefits of tithing.

    A Thief in Your House Malachi 3:8-12 Intro: When most people hear this verse, they think the preacher is about to ask them to give more money. They already believe that the church is only interested in them for their money. They ask, “Why should I give them money when I don’t have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    Love Came Down At Christmas Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Dec 16, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 26,715 views

    Christmas is a time to reach out and love one another

    Last year while at the mall with his Mom, a seven-year-old boy watched as children lined up excitedly to see Santa Claus. Having been taught as a little boy that Christmas is the holiday that Christians celebrate the birth of God’s Son, with the innocence that only a child can have, he asked his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church