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  • Chris Mason avatar

    Living By The Word

    Contributed by Chris Mason on Jun 12, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 28,192 views

    When life has you down, when all your strength is gone, when all hope seems lost. No matter the situation, let this sermon encourage you to "live by the Word"!

    “Live By The Word” Hebrews 4:12 INTRO. Growing up my grandmother had one favorite phrase that she would often use: “No matter the situation, I’m Living by the Word” In Jeremiah 37 the prophet Jeremiah has a small problem. He could see that the nation of Israel is in turmoil, that things are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prepare To Follow

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,722 views

    How well do we follow when Jesus calls us to follow? Oftentimes it requires an abrupt stop, an about face, and then a totally new direction.

    Sermon Title: Prepare to follow Sermon Text: John 1:43 Sunday, June 25th, 2000 – Evangelical Church of Oskaloosa Scripture introduction: I think most young Christians are told when they ask what they should read first in the Bible, is to read the book of John. It tells quite clearly that Jesus ...read more

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    I Want To Test Your Sincerity

    Contributed by Paul Workentine on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,386 views

    What principles does the Lord give us for determining our offerings?

    Text: 2 Corinthians 8:8-12 9/22/02 8 I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Satisfaction Guaranteed

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 3,870 views

    Jesus said He came that we might have life and have it to the full. Here is the path to abundance.

    21, March 2004 Dakota Community Church Satisfaction Guaranteed Introduction: Jesus promised abundant life. Psalm 91: 14-16 14 "Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. 15 He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    The Pathway Of Palm Sunday Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004
    based on 494 ratings
     | 45,815 views

    For others, it was a path, but for Jesus a journey. So, it is with our lives.

    THE PATHWAY OF PALM SUNDAY Cornwall April 3, 2004 Read Matthew 21.1-11 If we ask people to describe life, most will depict it in the same way- as a path or a road. The reason is simple: life is like a journey. It’s a voyage from one experience to the next – from one tribulation to triumph and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Real Message Of Easter

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 16,579 views

    Boil it all down to the most important message of Easter and it will affect your past, present and future.

    "The Message of Easter " Matthew 28:1-10 Recently the local newspaper in Artesia, New Mexico ran this article: “Mary Bratcher accidentally ran over her son’s young pet dog, Browny. The family tearfully buried the mixed-breed dog in a field near their ranch home. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being A Disciple Ofthe Most High God

    Contributed by Joshua Minisci on Jul 25, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,669 views

    What it takes to be a disciple of Jesus Christ!

    Being a disciple of Christ Matthew 4:19 Jesus called out to them, “ Come and be my disciples, and I will show you how to fish for men.” Pray After hearing how My god was beaten over and over. How could I not serve him. After hearing how my God was whipped with the cat o nine tails, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Become A Committed Follower Of Jesus

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,714 views

    Our lifelong goal is to become more and more like Jesus. Hebrews 12:2 helps us on that journey.

    Become a Committed Follower of Jesus Hebrews 12:1-2 Philippians 3:12-14 As we “Go for the gold” in our Christian life our goal is Christ-likeness. The Hebrew writer challenges us to keep the goal before us and not forget it. “We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, on whom our faith depends ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Thief

    Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,248 views

    The enemy comes but to kill, to steal, and destroy, and he is out to get you and your family

    THE THIEF John 10:10 “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.” LET US PRAY Who is this thief? He is one who desires to be like the Most High. How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground. You who weakened the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Devil Has A Plan For Your Life

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 6, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,703 views

    God’s plan promises love, joy, peace, and fruitfulness, but too few people choose correctly. Instead, they subtley surrender to the devil’s plan for their lives and suffer as Adam and Eve did in the garden. Nine points.

    The Devil Has a Plan for Your Life (Gen. 3:1-20) Jesus said, "The thief comes only to steal, slaughter, kill and destroy, but I came that you might have life and have it abundantly." (John 10:10) The devil sought to distract Eve and Adam from the goodness of God. They enjoyed 99% of the desires ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Use Five Kernels Of Corn

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,456 views

    Every believer has reasons to give thanks to God.

    "How To Use Five Kernels Of Corn" (Adapted from a message by Bruce Howell) Psalm 103:1-5 Thanksgiving Message Chester’s FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker INTRODUCTION: A The Pilgrim fathers who landed at Plymouth Rock over 300 years ago knew nothing of the affluent times which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Faith Helps Us Overcome Sin

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,369 views

    An explanation of the New Testament words for sin: harmatia, parabasis, paraptoma, anomia, and opheilema and means of overcoming them.

    How Faith Helps Us Overcome Sin (I John 3:9,10) "No one born of God continues to deliberately, knowingly and habitually practices sin, for God’s nature abides in him. His principle of life, the divine sperm, remains permanently within him and he cannot practice sinning because he is born of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breakfast With Jesus

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,162 views

    A sermon on learning to accept the forgiveness Christ offers.

    John 21:1-19 “Breakfast with Jesus” A chicken and a hog were walking past a church building one day when they noticed the Sunday morning sermon title posted on the sign. It read “Helping the Poor.” They walked a ways when the chicken suddenly came up with a suggestion: “Say, brother hog, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Breakfast With Jesus (Revised)"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,728 views

    Learning to forgive ourselves as Jesus has forgiven us.

    John 21:1-19 “Breakfast with Jesus” A chicken and a hog were walking past a church building one day when they noticed the Sunday morning sermon title posted on the sign. It read “Helping the Poor.” They walked a ways when the chicken suddenly came up with a suggestion: “Say, brother hog, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Me Can't Stands No More! The End Vs The Beginning

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,346 views

    We look at Popeye’s critical mistake to not prepare before the crisis. Hardships of life are not sent by unkind destiny to crush, but by God to challenge.

    ME CAN’T STANDS NO MORE... IS THIS THE END? OR THE BEGINNING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let me invite you to be a missionary and go where few dare to go: Sit on the first two pews! Hardships of life are not sent by unkind destiny to crush, but by God to challenge. I. WE HAVE A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God