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  • Dr. Travis Campbell avatar

    Will Somebody Help Me?

    Contributed by Dr. Travis Campbell on Dec 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,238 views

    The lame man needed someone else’s help to get to the pool. Many people today need our help to get to Jesus. How shall they hear if we never tell them.

    Intro. A study of the Gospel of John will reveal that the author is the Apostle John, one of four books of the Bible he wrote. This is of course the fourth and last Gospel. We can see that Matthew presents Christ to the Jews as the Messiah-King, Mark to the Romans as the Conquering Servant, Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    Preparation By Repentance

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 13, 2009
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     | 5,674 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent preached 12/6/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It is a revision of a sermon I preached in 2003 on the same text.

    Well, here we are, today is the 2nd Sunday in Advent. We’re one week closer to the big day! Christmas! You can tell its closer! Maybe you thought that this morning as you entered the church, and you noticed that the Christmas trees are now up here in the chance,, wreaths are hung outside the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Role Reversal Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,918 views

    You are who you are, very, very, specifically, so God can use you in His particular circumstance. Don’t be ashamed of your background, or where you come from.

    Note to reader: I have hot-links to various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is titled the same, "Role Reversal"), the links are not active in this document. May our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Sanders avatar

    The Ingredients For Believing God Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 10, 2009
     | 3,313 views

    This sermon series helps the believer position themselves in place where God can manifest Himself

    THE INGREDIENTS FOR BELIEVING GOD PT 4 T.T. Hebrews 12 The first ingredient for believing God 1. Matt 17:20…..if you can understand faith functioning as a seed, 2. AND - If you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, … and it shall remove; and nothing shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Cook avatar

    Jepthah: From Zero To Hero

    Contributed by David Cook on Jun 21, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 37,913 views

    God can raise great people up from the toughest of circumstances.

    Introduction: A man is known for five things in his lifetime. He’s known for his character. That’s who he is. He’s known for his conduct – that’s what he does. He’s known for his conversation – that’s what he says. He is known by his creed – that’s what he believes. He’s known by his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shaken Not Stirred Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 1, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,749 views

    Don’t ask God to change the situation, ask God to give you the courage to make it through the situation AND ask for the Holy Spirit to work through you.

    I have a friend who started this church in the lower 48 that was so successful that they had a difficult time finding a place to meet for Sunday services. They had so many people showing up on Sunday they were literally standing in the parking lot waiting for a seat in the next service. The church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fine Art Of Not Paying Attention

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,052 views

    Sometimes it is best to ignore the voices of doubt and the naysayers.

    THE FINE ART OF NOT PAYING ATTENTION TEXT: Mark 5:35-36 Mark 5:35-36 KJV While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further? [36] As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Falling Away Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 25, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,909 views

    Can a Christian who walks away from the faith come back to repentance? Can we lose our salvation?

    Hebrews: Chapter 5B-6 October 5th, 2008 Falling Away Today we are going to talk about one of the most interesting and controversial texts in the book of Hebrews and perhaps even the entire Bible. Is our salvation secure? The Calvinists believe in a concept called the perseverance of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus - The Ultimate Survivor

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,536 views

    A Sermon looking at how Jesus survived opposition to be able to give his life for us

    Jesus - The Ultimate Survivor Gladstone Baptist Church - 27/3/05 am Idea for sermon came from “The True Survivor” Tract published by the Bible Society in Australia 2002. We live in a society where surviving is held in highest regard. Being an ultimate survivor is a characteristic that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    Something Old - Something New

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,347 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Positioning yourself for a victorious New Year...

    Something Old, Something New Isaiah 43:19 This morning I want to try to wrap up 2008 well for us, and then launch effectively into a 2009 filled with promise, filled with potential, filled with power. I asked the Lord this week for something that would help us, inspire us, perhaps even change us. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Rahab In Us Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 11, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,842 views

    On Mother’s Day we need to learn about the faith of a woman we find in the the lineage of Jesus.

    TITLE SLIDE THE RAHAB IN US Joshua 2:1-11 May 10, 2009 Have you ever looked into your family tree? It can be a lot of fun if you look deep into your family history and origins. Most likely you’ll discover there are some pretty strange and odd characters in your family’s background. Maybe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Is Jesus The Son Of God? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 2, 2010
     | 4,843 views

    Is Jesus really the Son of God?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Who is Jesus? • The 2004 release of the movie, “The Passion of The Christ” has stirred up a lot of controversy. The movie has also touched the lives of many people in a profound way. • There have been over 100 known movies made about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    God Still Speaks To His People

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,087 views

    Does God still speak to his people today with an audible voice, visions and dreams....looking at the Life of Abraham and the "mission God wants to accomplish...seeking the lost or doing a good work. "Experiencing God"Henry blackaby was a great help for t

    In Jesus Holy Name February 28, 2010 Lent II Genesis 15:1,4-5 Redeemer “God Still Speaks to His People” The book of Hebrews begins with these words: “In the past God spoke to our fore fathers through the prophets, at many ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Feeling The Weight Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 8, 2010
    based on 67 ratings
     | 25,835 views

    Why would Jesus use an instrument of death to represent His kingdom and His power? And how do I "carry" my cross daily?

    OPEN: The year was 1889 on the continent of Africa. Menelik II became emperor of Ethiopia and reigned for 20 years. He was a powerful ruler who transformed his country from a collection of semi-independent states into a united nation. As part of his efforts to modernize his country he ordered 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Kolb avatar

    The Perfect Father

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 58 ratings
     | 86,692 views

    A Father’s Day message based on John 3:16

    John 3:16 "The Perfect Father" Good morning, and Happy Father’s Day! Today’s message is entitled "The Perfect Father." I’m not the perfect father. But what’s reassuring is that neither are any of you. I don’t say that to slam any of you, it’s just a fact. None of us are perfect fathers. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational