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  • James Bryant avatar

    Deserving Our Thanks

    Contributed by James Bryant on Nov 20, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
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    This message helps us to refocus our thanks to the one who all is praise is due.

    DESERVING OF OUR THANKS Psalms 100:1-5 1. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. 2. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can't Always Trust What You See

    Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
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    Objective: We, above all, must trust who Jesus is, because on our own, things are just not what they seem!

    THINGS AREN’T ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM TO BE! Subject: Jesus Theme: Jesus going on ahead of us! Text: John 18:15-27 Time: Sunday morning October 22, 2000 Introduction: It’s not always what it seems to be. Our national pride is not always what it seems to be: On the sixth day God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Building Up Christians

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,528 views

    Our Purpose - Building Up Christians

    Our Purpose - Building Up Christians 5-5-02 Ephesians 4:11-16 The Last Few weeks we have been learning how to build a strong Godly church and its purpose in our community. The questions we are asking are: "Why does the church exist? What is our purpose Here in Hermosa ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Praise Is Not A Luxury.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
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    July 14, 2002 -- EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST --Proper 10 Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-14 (Psalm 65: [1-8] 9-13 NRSV) Your paths overflow with plenty. (Ps. 65:12) Color: Green Title: “Praise is not a luxury.”

    July 14, 2002 -- EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST --Proper 10 Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-14 (Psalm 65: [1-8] 9-13 NRSV) Your paths overflow with plenty. (Ps. 65:12) Color: Green Title: “Praise is not a luxury.” Psalm 65 This psalm is usually categorized as one of thanksgiving, yet the word “thanks” never ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Cost – What Are You Carrying?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 29, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,141 views

    Who is in control of your life? Is it you to Jesus...can you pay the cost for your salvation?

    Cost – what are you carrying? Mark 8:31-38 In the beginning of this chapter we see 4000 people fed with 7 loaves of bread and a few fish. Jesus told his disciples to feed the people and when they said, “yes, but how?” He provides a miracle. Now it should not have been a shock to the disciples, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Lessons Learned For The Easter Story Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,790 views

    Looking at the Easter story from our point of view.

    Lessons Learned From The Easter Story Scriptures: Matt. 21:8-9; Matt. 26:14-16; Luke 22:42-44; 47-51; Luke 23:12 Introduction What does the celebration of Easter mean to you? Is it about the Easter eggs hunt for the kids? Is it about the new clothes that we go out and purchase just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Son Power Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 16, 2007
     | 3,456 views

    We each have choices to make today. We want either the Light on or off. We’re going to explore what those options will mean for us.

    I have had occasions when I would awaken in the middle of the night having had a bad dream or unsettled sleep. In these moments the darkness momentarily overwhelms me. I’d climb out of bed and fumble in the darkness for a light switch so I can come out of my disturbing slumber. Of course, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Prayerful Tribute

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
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     | 3,669 views

    A memorial day sermon focusing on the power of prayer and national security.

    A PRAYERFUL TRIBUTE TO OUR TROOPS A Sermon for Memorial Day Sunday / May 27, 2007 Intro: The custom of placing flowers on the graves of the war began on May 5, 1866, in Waterloo, NY, and Waterloo has been recognized by Congress as the official birthplace of Memorial Day. In 1868, Gen. John A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    Your Servant Departs In Peace

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Feb 13, 2008
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    A funeral sermon for a 71 year old man who passed away just a few weeks after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. I was at his bedside as he took his last breath and based my message on the liturgical canticle the "Nunc Dimmitus" which I sung at his beds

    Sermon Text: “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.” Just a few short months ago, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Have I Got Something For You!

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,628 views

    Many think that the laying on of hands was for the early church only. I believe that God is still working through ministers to impart His blessing on His people

    June 3, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Acts 19:1-7 Subject: The Anointing of God By the Laying on of Hands Title: Have I Got Something for You! I’ve shared with you before from one of my favorite book series – The Chronicles of Narnia – and I want to begin today by telling a story from the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Want What You Have – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 31, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,067 views

    Philip’s journey continues as he meets the Etheopian and offers what he has...knowledge of scriptures.

    I want what you have – Part 2 Today we are picking up with the second half of Chapter 8. Last week we learned about the dealing of Philip in Samaria and in particular with Simon the Soarcer. The main focus of last week was that when Simon say the success of Philip he was impressed and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Free Indeed

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,105 views

    The cry of freedom is what America celebrates this week. Freedom, however, comes in many forms. The political freedom Wallace heralded and that America celebrates is but one. We would do well to remember the others. That is at least part of what Je

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Free Indeed! John 8:31-36 Introduction: William Wallace knew freedom’s value. If you saw the movie Braveheart, you will likely never forget the climactic ending. Bravehart told the story of William Wallace, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Barnhill avatar

    Unspectacular Faith: The Story Of Esther

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,084 views

    Often times our attempts to be faithful servants of God make us feel so alienated from those around us, that it seems impossible to both “serve God” and “be in this world” at the same time.

    Scripture: Esther 9:20-22 I Peter 4:7-11 Dean Willimon of Duke University tells of a conversation he had with a student who had recently transferred to the university and joined their Bible study. Willimon relates: “The student told me how much he was enjoying his Bible study group here at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Andy Payne avatar

    To Boldly Go!

    Contributed by Andy Payne on May 4, 2009
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    Jesus’ disciples struggled to understand what he was talking about. Through Scriptire, see how we need to look at the bigger picture in how God works.

    Space the final frontier. These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise; its five year mission to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before. I was never really a Star Trek fan growing up as a kid. I always wanted to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Re-Discovering The Resurrection

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,620 views

    Emotions ran high for those who witnessed the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. How those emotions changed and what changed them made the difference between faith and disbelief.

    For many of us, when I say the word "Easter" or "Resurrection Sunday" or even "Third Day" it brings things to mind. If you are a Christian you may think of the empty tomb, or of the angels and Jesus’ visit to the disciples. If you are not a Christian you might think of the Easter Bunny or "maybe I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel