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  • Travis Johnson avatar

    A Contrast Of Commitment

    Contributed by Travis Johnson on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,981 views

    This sermon examines the two Saul’s, King Saul & Saul, later Paul, the apostle, & their contrast of loyalty to God.

    A CONTRAST OF COMMITMENT 1 Sam. 26:21 2 Tim. 4:7 Intro: The Bible is a book of contrasts. In the NT, especially the teachings of Jesus, we find many contrasts. i.e.- 2 roads-1 broad, that leads to destruction; 1 narrow, that leads to life. 2 went to pray—a Pharisee & a publican…. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Things Are Not Always As They Appear.”

    Contributed by Paul Weidner on Jan 17, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,849 views

    Our lives are turned upside down at times and things are not as they appear to be.

    This morning’s reading from the gospel of John details a very familiar story, the wedding at Cana. But as I have done in the past with many of our scripture readings, I ask you to travel back to this wedding feast to see exactly why it so important to us. But before we can put ourselves among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Perryman avatar

    Are You Serving A God Of Convenience?

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,652 views

    America is a land of convenience and comfort. With this comes a great temptation to the people of God.

    INTRO: I was pondering the other day about how truly blessed we as Americans are. Everything is so convenient. Think about it, you drive up to a pump and you slip in your credit card to pay without even going in the store. You can travel the world via the TV. You can find almost any fact you want ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Folly Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 21, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,469 views

    Folly is useless thinking and action and comes from rejecting God’s wisdom. Solomon describes folly through a series of proverbs.

    Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “Folly” &Ecclesiastes 10 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Jesus makes a strong statement in His Sermon on the Mount; He warns, “Anyone who calls someone a fool is in danger of the fire of hell” ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    What Will I Wear

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,537 views

    What are some of the most difficult decisions you make every morning? For some of you to get out of bed is difficult. For many the first decision you make is to hit the snooze alarm at least once if not several times before you get up. For some what

    What are some of the most difficult decisions you make every morning? For some of you to get out of bed is difficult. For many the first decision you make is to hit the snooze alarm at least once if not several times before you get up. For some what you will eat for breakfast is the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Cox avatar

    Saul!

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,664 views

    From Blessed to Cursed!!!

    1 Sam 15:1 Samuel also said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His people, over Israel. Now therefore, heed the voice of the words of the LORD. 2 Thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘I will punish Amalek for what he did to Israel, how he ambushed him on the way when he came up from Egypt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Meaning Of Righteousness Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
     | 2,670 views

    Jesus emphasizes the importances of truth and entregrity.

    Matthew 5:33 through 37 Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, YOU SHALL NOT MAKE FALSE VOWS, BUT SHALL FULFILL YOUR VOWS TO THE LORD 34But I say to you, make no oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35or by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet, or by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turn,turn,turn

    Contributed by Kermit Reaves on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,550 views

    Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people may know that thou art the Lord God, and that thou hast turned their heart back again."

    TURN, TURN, TURN Biblical Text: 1 Kings 18: 24 and 37 "And call ye on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of the Lord; and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all the people answered and said, ’It is well spoken.’" "Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Eggers avatar

    Thank God Jesus Didn't Take His Own Advice

    Contributed by Robert Eggers on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,625 views

    Luke 14:25-33 is usually seen as Jesus’ advice to his disciples to be committed to him above all. But Jesus didn’t follow that advice and we thank God he didn’t because he went way beyond human logic and calculation to become our Savior and Lord.

    Luke 14:25-33 Thank God Jesus Didn’t Follow His Own Advise Jesus said, “Anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. "Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? For if he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Oh, The Depth Of The Riches...of God!"

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,976 views

    Pentecost 14(A) - Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of our God! We cannot always understand God’s ways but we can always glorify God’s wisdom.

    OH, THE DEPTH OF THE RICHES…OF GOD! (Outline) September 2, 2007 - PENTECOST 14 - Romans 11:33-36 INTRO: The more we learn the less we understand. Our simple lives of decades ago are overshadowed by the complexities of an educated society. Even those basic components of education have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    When Life On Earth Ends.... What's Next? Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,502 views

    This is the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Jesus helps us understand the there is life beyond this earthly life. The message compares some quotes by Dr. Elizabeth Kuebler-Ross and Fidel Castro and their opinion about life after death verses the word

    In Jesus Holy Name September 30, 2007 Text: Luke 16:22-23, 26…. between…, 31 Redeemer “When Life on Earth Ends – What’s Next?” In our gospel lesson today, Jesus pulls back the curtain to help us catch a glimpse of life on the other side of death. This story is unique to the Gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Christ The Rock Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,674 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 2:6-8

    Text: 1 Peter 2:6-8 Title: Christ the Rock Date/Place: LSCC, 7/17/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Joseph Smith—a prophet to some, and great deceiver to others. Martin Luther—a great theologian and reformer to some, and a heretic to others. Mohammed—a prophet to 1.2 billion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Nelmes avatar

    I Know Your Deeds

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,287 views

    Are you spiritually dead or alive? Your "deeds" answer for themselves.

    Revelation 3:1b-3 “I know your deeds, you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God. Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; obey it, and repent. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    Yielding To God's Will Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,739 views

    This message deals with us as believers running away from God instead of yielding to His will.

    JONAH SERIES “Yielding to God’s Will” Jonah 1:1-17 INTRODUCTION: This morning, I am going to start a series of messages from the book of Jonah. When you think about the book of Jonah, the first thing that usually enters your mind is the great fish or whale swallowing Jonah. But there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Entrusted

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,499 views

    Dominion – authority – brings with it responsibility. Angelina Grimké, the American abolitionist once said, “Duty is ours and events are God’s.” God has given us dominion over this earth, yes, and with it comes the responsibility to act on God’s behalf.

    Entrusted, Genesis 1:26 Introduction This summer many of us watched the story unfold of animal cruelty charges being raised against Atlanta Falcons football player, Michael Vick. The 19-page federal indictment, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, alleges the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church