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  • David Lansdown avatar

    The Day I Died!

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,886 views

    In thinking about the baptisms of Jon & Jenny, which we will witness shortly, I entitled this message, ‘The Day I Died’.

    THE DAY I DIED! Romans 6:1-11 I cant forget the first study on baptism that Jon, Jenny and I did together. In that study we were looking at, amongst other things, the baptism of Jesus. You see Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist. And John’s baptism was for those who saw they needed a saviour – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Fast In The True Grace Of God

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,441 views

    The theme of 1 peter is "stand fast in the true grace of God".So how does one begin?

    Text: I Peter 1:1-2 Title: Stand fast in the true grace of God For the next several Sundays we are going to look together at the book of 1Peter. 1Peter was written to encourage the Christians of that day to endure the persecution that was prevalent in the area and to prepare the readers for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus' Legacy Of Love

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,533 views

    Outside the bounds of Jesus’ love, there is a hunger that is never satisfied because it longs for true joy and happiness and yet it never gets fulfillment.

    JESUS’ LEGACY OF LOVE Text: John 15: 9-17 "An ancient clay tablet inscribed about 4000 B.C. tells of a mystic who believed that the secret of life could be discovered by going without food, he died. Those who attempt to live without love meet the same fate". (Herb Miller. Actions Speak ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    It's Time To Celebrate Series

    Contributed by Bud Rose on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,623 views

    The fourth sermon in a series on the power of the Holy Spirit. This one deals with celebration.

    WE’VE GOT THE POWER – 4 “It’s Time To Celebrate!” Text: Deuteronomy 16:5,6,8-12 Introduction: Over the past several weeks I’ve been preaching a series of messages on, “We’ve God The Power”. The 1st message, “Where It All Began”, talked about when the New Testament Church actually began. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Could I Be A Pharisee?

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,206 views

    The Church of the 21st century needs to evaluate itself in terms of Christ’s judgments and demands.

    Matthew 23:1-4, 23-28, 33 “Could I Be A Pharisee?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, www.parkview-umc.org When Ben was a lot younger, he asked me an intriguing theological question—to which I had no answer. “Why,” he asked, “did God create chiggers, ticks, and gnats?” Anyhow, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    End Times

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 25, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,859 views

    So how should we live in the End Times?

    NR 28-11-04 How should we live in the End Times Therefore keep watch because you do not know on what day your Lord will come (Mt 24:42) Story: In the late 19th Century in America, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Hagar Affair Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,465 views

    The birth of Ishmael came about as a lapse of faith. Like Abram & Sarah, we sometimes try to “help God out,” when instead we should be waiting and trusting.

    “The Hagar Affair” Genesis 16 & Galatians 4 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus Massachusetts The Arab world dominates our thinking these days; it’s our major global concern--with the war against terrorism, hostage-taking, beheadings, and the Palestinian uprising in ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    What's On The Inside?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,267 views

    Man is in desperate need of a heart transplant.

    Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. What’s on the Inside? Ezekiel 36:25-27 Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean; I will cleanse you from all your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Restore Unto Me The Joy Of Thy Salvation

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,744 views

    Overcoming the self-centered life

    Sun. Jan. 31/93 II Chron. 33:1-17 RESTORE UNTO ME THE JOY OF THY SALVATION A.W. TOZER Saying over enthusiasm is a problem of the church Is like sending a police squad to a cemetery at midnight in case of a demonstration by the residents. Where is the fire for holiness & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A God's Eye View Of Homosexuality Series

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,065 views

    There is much talk from advocates of gay rights and homosexuality, how does their rhetoric measure up against the true teaching of the Bible?

    A GOD’S EYE VIEW HOMOSEXUALITY Text: Romans 1:24-27 Scripture Reading: Genesis 2:18-26 INTRODUCTION 1. Let me share with you some insight into the mind of gay rights advocates: a. “The main thing is to talk about gayness until the issue becomes thoroughly tiresome…” b. “Seek desensitization and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is With Us: To Give Us Hope And To Help Us Be Hope Deliverers

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,047 views

    At times life can be difficult and even dark, as we prepare for Christmas and Jesus’ second coming we gain hope not by relying on this world but on Jesus. This Advent sermon explores what it means to be a hope receiver and a hope deliverer.

    As we begin the start of the church year, our first Sunday of Advent encourages us to look at being hopeful. This week I read a story about a lady called Susan Duggan. Susan Duggan is a lady with hope. Not because she’s had an easy life or she has received great rewards. Listen to part of her ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kyle Gray avatar

    30 Days To Live

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,301 views

    What does the Bible say about Hell?

    DeathClock.com tells me I have until June 7, 2048. Type in deathcounter on google and watch it go…it has real time deaths ticking away…(start snapping fingers) The unnerving reality of watching this counter go is that at some unknown point, your life …my life…will ultimately collide with it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Casual Christianity

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 9, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,082 views

    A Casual Christian can be described as lukewarm. Casual Christians present a mixed worship, live a mixed lifestyle, and send a mixed message.

    CASUAL CHRISTIANITY Revelation 3:14-16 Introduction: George Barna has written a book entitled “The Seven Faith Tribes: Who They Are, What They Believe, and Why They Matter.” In that book Barna describes the seven tribes as Casual Christians, Captive Christians, Mormons, Jews, Pantheists, Muslims ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Applied Blood Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Oct 21, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,002 views

    The blood of Christ was shed for all mankind, yet just as on the Night of the passover in Egypt, the blood is of no avail unless it is applied.

    Applied Blood of Christ By: Pastor Donny Granberry Today is the first Sunday of the month and we reserve this Sunday to remember the Lord’s Table, or better known to some as Holy Communion. After the message, we will be partaking of Holy Communion. Our Communion service is an open communion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Precious In The Sight Of The Lord

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,423 views

    This is the memorial service sermon for Barbara Garrett, delivered October 24, 2008

    Precious In the Sight of the Lord Barbara Garrett Memorial Service October 24, 2008 2 p.m. Death is where the rubber of our earthly lives meets the road of ultimate reality. Death is where we are compelled, even in our grief, to decide what we really believe about ultimate reality. What do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational