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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    "I Am Christian!”

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
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    “I Am Christian!” A Cry of Thankfulness for God’s Faithfulness In Preserving Our 1) Body, 2) Mind, and 3) Soul.

    “I Am Canadian!” It’s too bad a beer commercial had to popularize that slogan. A beer company shouldn’t have to tell us that we have much to be proud of and thankful for in this country. No, Canada isn’t perfect but it’s better than many other countries. At least here we don’t have to hire an armed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeremy James avatar

    Where Are You Going?

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,665 views

    How do we and the church find our direction?

    Hebrews 11:8-10, 13-16 Last week we came to understand that we must understand our purpose if we are to ever be what God wants us to be. We have come to understand that in our lives we must strive to answer the question, Why? No more are we going to walk through life without a clear sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Debt Of Love Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,062 views

    When we present ourselves as a living sacrifice to God, we join the fellowship of those who choose to focus upon loving God and loving others. How to love can be confusing. We need some hands on principles about Biblical love. Biblical Love does not ju

    The Debt of Love (Romans 13:8-14) 1. Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has me." Dr. Crane ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Who, Me

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,317 views

    This is a sermon used for a licensing service.

    Series: “Special Services”(Licensing Of John M. Small) WHO, ME? Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction: After a church service on Sunday morning, a young boy suddenly announced to his mother, "Mom, I’ve decided to become a minister When I grow up." "That’s okay with us, but what made you decide ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Schäve avatar

    God's Three-Step Approach To Handling Life

    Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,051 views

    When when you want to see better days and you don’t know what to do, follow the advice of Palms 34:14, which is God’s three step approach on how to deal with life’s difficult situations when you are angry, hurt, scared, tired or confused.

    God’s Three-Step Approach to Handling Life     When when you want to see better days and you don’t know what to do, follow the advice of Palms 34:14, which is God’s three step approach on how to deal with life’s difficult situations when you are angry, hurt, scared, tired or confused: “Turn from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Neilly avatar

    Down To Earth Series

    Contributed by Mark Neilly on Sep 5, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,499 views

    This was the first of a series of sermons from John’s Gospel.

    John 1:1-18 Down to Earth The story is told about General Schwarzkoff during the gulf war, that he loved nothing more than to sit down and eat with the ordinary soldiers. How wonderful it was to see a 4 star general coming down to the level of an ordinary private. He was much admired for the fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Pahls avatar

    Jesus Christ: The Sound Of A New Story Series

    Contributed by Michael Pahls on Apr 8, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 3,479 views

    Using St. John’s lyrical prologue, frames the agenda of the Church setting the whole of her worship, teaching, fellowship, and outreach activity in the context of bearing witness to the new story of the reign of God established by the Incarnate Christ.

    JESUS CHRIST:THE SOUND OF A NEW STORY INTRO: THE WRONG STORY Before we look more carefully into John’s Gospel I want to speak with you about an event that happened to the stepson of a friend over the holidays. Derrick was thirteen years old and was spending the night at the home of a friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Gluttony - A Deadly Sin

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 98 ratings
     | 10,878 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. We have been talking about deadly sins. Sins that plant themselves deep within us and can take over our lives. Sins that lead us to other sin and sins that separate us from God. 2. Today we look at a fifth deadly sin. And as we consider this sin - it may seem harmless ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Where Is Your Center?

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,507 views

    When I told friends and acquaintances in Minnesota that I was moving to New Jersey, one of the commonest responses was, "How close will you be to Atlantic City?" This seemed to me to be an odd reaction, it certainly isn't something I'm particularly attuned to.

    When I told friends and acquaintances in Minnesota that I was moving to New Jersey, one of the commonest responses was, "How close will you be to Atlantic City?" This seemed to me to be an odd reaction, it certainly isn't something I'm particularly attuned to. But now every time I turn the corner ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ken Harris avatar

    Giants, Keep On Coming"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 11,602 views

    This sermon is designed to motivate the hearers to become victorious in their battles and WARS WITH GIANT SPIRITUAL STRUGGLES.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia REFERENCES: Isaiah 40:31 (But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount with wings as eagles; they shall run,and not be weary and they sall walk and not faint); 1 Samuel 13:14 (“a man after God’s own heart); ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • WILLIAM WHITE JR avatar

    Hold Up The Light

    Contributed by William White Jr on Jan 20, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,501 views

    It is a textual sermon for I only use the one biblical text I supplied to the congregation.

    HOLD UP THE LIGHT-ISAIAH 49:3-6 I remember some three years ago I visited a nursing home with my mentor, Melvin Black. I was captivated by the singing, moving, and ongoings of the patients there but I took great interest in an African American man pushing himself in a wheelchair. After the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    The Individual Most Essential For Church Growth

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,829 views

    The characteristics of the Holy Spirit that make Him uniquely essential to help grow the church.

    [Note: this sermon is largely based on Calvin Miller’s work: "A View From the Fields".] Any attempt to grow the church apart from the Holy Spirit will be disastrous! We can have the most clever programs conceivable, plan the most motivating promotions available, sing the sweetest songs and preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Three Lessons From A Thief

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 175 ratings
     | 30,395 views

    What can we learn from the thief on the cross? Today we will find out.

    THREE LESSONS FROM A THIEF There is a minor debate among theologians and Bible historians as to why Jesus was hung between the two thieves. Some say that it was Pilate’s doing. Since Jesus took the place of Barrabas it was Pilate’s way of saying, “if were going to do this lets do it all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Essential Equipment - The Bible Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002
    based on 421 ratings
     | 33,851 views

    Why should I need the Bible to teach, rebuke, correct and train myself? I’m pretty sure I know the difference between right and wrong without it. Isn’t that OK?

    OPEN: In Washington D.C. there is a building called the "National Institute of Standards and Technology." This facility is responsible for storing perfect samples of weights and measurements. They have what are called “prototypes” of pound weights and kilograms. Measuring rods for feet, yards and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Beehler avatar

    Declaration Of Dependence

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 4, 2002
    based on 116 ratings
     | 16,793 views

    We are a nation "Under God". Always have been. Always will be.

    Declaration of Dependence In what could be considered, at best, extremely poor timing (8 days before our nation celebrated it’s 226th birthday) the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of appeals ruled saying the Pledge of Allegiance in public school is unconstitutional because ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed