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  • Steven Davis avatar

    In The Darkness Shines A Light

    Contributed by Steven Davis on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,706 views

    Considering the appearance of the Greeks who ask Philip to "see Jesus," the sermon reflects on this as an Epiphany story, and upon Jesus as the light of the world.

    Words are interesting things. Sometimes all you have to do is look at a word and you can figure out within a few seconds what the word means, even if you’ve never seen the word before. “Christmas” is one of those words. Yes, I know we’ve all heard the word, but take a close look at it written ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Can God Really Meet My Needs?

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 111 ratings
     | 33,509 views

    Experience God’s provision when we trust in his goodness like Elijah

    Be careful what you pray for you just might get it. That is exactly what happened to Elijah. He took on the dubious joy of praying against his own nation as it fell deeper and deeper into sin. Jew and Gentile, young and old, person and livestock were all in the midst of a deep drought and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus On Stewardship

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,318 views

    This sermon deals with Christian attitudes about money.

    INTRODUCTION None of us would argue that money is a necessity. There is virtually no way we can exist without it, at least not in our economy. Many Americans place a great deal of stock in their money. We feel a certain sense of security when we have money or at least material resources we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things Are Looking Up

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 29, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,929 views

    When the going gets tough, look up! It may be the right thing to do.

    March 30, 2003 Morning Service Text: John 12:27-36 Subject: Jesus Predicts His Death Title: Things Are Looking Up I don?t know how many of you have ever had to do this. I consider it to be one of the most difficult things that there is to do. Saying good-bye. I remember as a youngster how ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Surrender: Smack Down 2005

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,907 views

    What is it going to cost you, surrendering to God?

    William Borden. Heir to the Borden Dairy Estate, graduated from high School in 1904 a millionaire. His parents gave him a trip around the world, Asia, the Middle East and Europe. He wrote home saying, I’m going to give my life to prepare for the mission field. When he made his decision, he wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Where To Go

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,084 views

    Sometimes we see Christ as a street beggar, if we throw him some change, we expect him to rejoice. But Christ is not begging, he is giving a choice. Take me or leave me, it is up to you.

    NO WHERE TO GO TEXT: JOHN 6:60-71 THEME: REALIZING THE NEED FOR JESUS. Sipping on Tim Horton’s coffee in New Minas, Stacey and I were having a spiritual conversion. I was a recent convert, having arrived back from Texas, freshly minted as a new Christian. Stacey a friend for years was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Waiting For Christmas

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,435 views

    We are still in the season of Advent, not Christmas. We can’t be ready for Christmas unless we prepare ourselves through Advent.

    Waiting for Christmas Luke 3:1-17 December 17, 2006 Back in the late 1980’s when I was pastor over at First UMC in Morocco, Indiana, I was approached by a gentleman from the congregation asking about my choice of hymns. “Why can’t we sing Christmas hymns?” It has been December for a couple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Life Of Burdens

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,007 views

    A sermon for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 A sermon about Jesus caring for us

     6th Sun after Pentecost A Proper 8 Matthew 10:40-42 "A Life of Burdens"    38* and he who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. 39* He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for my sake will find it. 40* "He who receives you receives me, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Come To Me

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,021 views

    A sermon for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 9 Laying our burdens on Jesus

    7th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 9 Matthew 11:25-30 "Come to Me" 25 ¶ At that time Jesus declared, "I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to babes; 26 yea, Father, for such was thy gracious ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Mountaintop Experience

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,089 views

    Because nothing will ever separate us from God’s love, life can be a mountaintop experience regardless of circumstances.

    I found out last Sunday that for the first time I slept through an earthquake. What I did not sleep through was KC waking me up in the middle of the night to feed her. Many of you know I am taking Japanese lessons. It is coming along slowly and I need lots of practice. So I hope I will be able ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Time Of Trust Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 2, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,739 views

    A Time of Trust 1. Trust God in his promises 2. Trust God in your setbacks

    Lent 2 Genesis 12:1-8 Human beings generally are pretty picky about whom we place our trust in. We don’t give away our trust too easily; it often has to be earned. And once our trust in someone is gone, it is extremely difficult for them to ever earn it all back. We are continuing our series as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "The Cost Of Following Jesus" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 142 ratings
     | 26,540 views

    How do we determine the cost of following Jesus? What does it take to follow Him wholeheartedly.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM church Second Sunday of Lent February 20, 2005 “The Cost of Following Jesus” Mark 8:31-38 INTRODUCTION: At the beginning of this chapter we see 4000 people fed with 7 loaves of bread and a few fish. Jesus told his disciples to feed the people and when they said, “yes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Preaching Is Risky

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,828 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany

    4th Sunday after the Epiphany Luke 4:21-30 Preaching is Risky   21 And he began to say to them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." 22 And all spoke well of him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth; and they said, "Is not this Joseph’s son?" 23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Is Bigger!

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 10, 2007
     | 3,475 views

    What we see here is God is bigger than whatever we are facing.

    INTRODUCTION Text Romans 8:28-30 why do we have to face hard times? I was reading an article in readers digest by a man named Mark Smith • And in that article Mark Like many high school seniors, was filling out a college-scholarship application. • One form asked for any extracurricular ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God's Light Shining Through Darkness

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,581 views

    A sermon with an Australia Day emphasis, that reminds us how God’s light is constantly breaking through darkness to save people.

    How was your Australia Day? How did you spend your Australia Day? Yesterday I was the official pastor at the Australia Day celebrations for the City of Burnie. At this event a number of people became citizens of Australia And one of the things that surprised me, was despite it being a secular event ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran