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  • David Welch avatar

    Financial Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,399 views

    First of three messages on giving out flowing our of a broader teaching on sacrifice.

    “Financial Sacrifice” Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate spiritual exercises as a way of life. I.What is sacrifice? Sacrifice is a willingness and sometimes even eagerness to give up something valuable for something or someone we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Moore avatar

    How God Turns Mountains Into Mole Hills

    Contributed by David Moore on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,786 views

    This sermon shows how the Lord remembered Israel, and encouraged them through Zechariah to complete the monumental work He had given them to do.

    How God Turns Mountains Into Mole Hills Text: Zechariah 4:1-10 Introduction: The book of Zechariah has been called the Apocalypse of the Old Testament. The prophet was a contemporary with Haggai, who, you will recall from our previous study, ministered to the remnant who had returned from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denis O'Callaghan Ph.D. ,Th.D., D.D., D. Phil. avatar

    The Real Meaning Behind Christmas (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 24, 2011
     | 4,338 views

    It is this fourth word from our dying Saviour that causes me to begin to cry and weep as I see our dear Lord the sinless perfect Son of God who came from the very Throne room of the Most High God.

    And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?" that is, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" (Gospel of Mathew Chapter 27 verse 46) Gentle Reader, It is this fourth word from our dying Saviour that causes me to begin to cry and weep as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Promises, And The Birthright Of Salvation

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 30, 2024
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    GOD’S Promises to Abraham continue in Genesis 25. From Abraham to Isaac to Jacob. While Jacob receives the birthright from his older brother Esau. The true Birthright of Salvation is given through the ONLY BEGOTTEN SON OF GOD, JESUS CHRIST, in WHOM we have the Promise of Eternal Life.

    2024.06.30.Sermon Notes. GOD'S PROMISES AND THE BIRTHRIGHT OF SALVATION. ABRAHAM & ISAAC, ISAAC & JACOB. GOD’S PROMISES CONTINUE WITH THE BIRTHRIGHT. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: GOD’S PROMISES TO ABRAHAM CONTINUE. ABRAHAM TO ISAAC TO JACOB. BUT THE BIRTHRIGHT IS GIVEN THROUGH THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taught By Grace

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Mar 16, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,486 views

    A sermon outlining the work of grace in the believer’s life.

    TAUGHT BY GRACE Titus 2:11-14 TEXT: For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Barbecue, The Banquet And The Gospel Of Christ

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on May 23, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,810 views

    That all are invited to the Wedding Banquet, to the Feast, but will you accept the invitation and dress for the wedding?

    Have you seen the commercial that asks, ”What’s America cooking up for Dinner?” (of course beef). This commercial superimposes an American idea that our favorite meal is beef. (Not arguing against it, and those connected with the beef industry would certainly applaud this commercial). Like that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Misuse Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,190 views

    How wrong motives and wrong attitude leads us to misuse prayer

    THE MISUSE OF PRAYER Let me ask you a question: ‘Do you think it is possible to misuse prayer?’ I mean is it possible for us to pray in such a way that we are actually abusing the privilege which is ours through prayer? I think we misuse prayer far more often than we think or would like to think. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    "It's Later Than It Has Ever Been!”

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 17, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,591 views

    The elderly couple had spent the evening with some friends and time passed rapidly. When they saw that it was past eleven....

    “IT’S LATER THAN IT HAS EVER BEEN!” “And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    God's Plan For Change

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,629 views

    Following God means embracing change

    Intro: *note - will have just finished having communion service Jesus tells us to do this in remembrance of him. Let’s reflect a little on the Lord Jesus, and the earthly ministry he had while he was here among us. We know that Jesus came to do the father’s will. He came to finish the work the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Was Not A Pretty Cross

    Contributed by Eric Smith on May 15, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,738 views

    21st century Christians have made the cross into a showpiece of artwork, but the cross that Jesus died on was never intended to be a showpiece, or fine art.

    It Was Not A Pretty Cross Rev. Eric D. Smith Matt 27:22-35 22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. 23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Witnessing 101: Developing A Desire Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,943 views

    This is the first in a 5 part series on becoming a witness for Christ. This sermon focuses on developing a desire to be a witness.

    You Shall Be My Witnesses Pt 1 ¡V Developing a Desire Acts 1:8 You shall be my witnesses. Those words mark the beginning of the Christian Church. They mark the heart of the church. They represent the calling, purpose, and potential of the church. They also mark the greatest shortcoming in the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Sermon For Palm/Passion Sunday, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 6, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 12,063 views

    The mind of Christ, among other things, involves a life of humility, obedience, and sacrifice.

    Sermon for Palm/Passion Sunday, Yr B 13/04/2003 Based on Phil. 2:5-11 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Humility, obedience and sacrifice. Those three words stand out as descriptors of the tragic, yet holy last week of Christ’s life in this world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Anderson avatar

    Living Bricks

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,859 views

    God builds His people together for their benefit and to show His Kingdom in the world.

     Sermon: "Living Bricks" Anderson Isaiah 62:1-5; I Cor. 12:1-11; John 2:1-11 + + + In the light of Epiphany, as it shines in the words, hearts and hands of God’s people, I would like to share two texts from today’s readings. First from the prophet Isaiah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    Reality Check

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,364 views

    What does it take to keep us going in the right direction, a reality check, an attitude adjustment, or a wake up call? Which will it take for you?

    REALITY CHECK There is three things that the Church needs this morning and that is; 1. A reality check (Refire and refocus on the things having eternal concerns. 2 Cor 13:55 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    The Samaritan Woman At Jacob's Well Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 70,359 views

    Picture # 4 in the series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. The Samaritan woman at Jacob’s Well is a picture of a rational sinner who can come to Christ. A skid row prostitute can become a child of God.

    Picture # 4: The Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well is a picture of a rational sinner who can come to Christ as a new creation.(John 4:1-42). In this picture, we’re going to see that a skid row prostitute drug abuser can become a child of God, and then immediately become an evangelistic witness for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist