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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 5, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
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    The younger son wanted blessing without relationship. So did the elder son. And so do we today.

    This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ. As we’ve noted before, a parable is a short story which is intended to teach or illustrate some spiritual truth. Parables are small but powerful, and this is demonstrated by their familiarity. Few of us, I imagine, could explain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prodigal Father

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
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    Who was the prodigal?

    Sermon: The Giving Father Mary Vs. Eve Opener Joke One week a Sunday school teacher had just finished telling her class the Christmas story, how Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem and how Jesus was born in a stable and laid in a manger. After telling the story the teacher asked, "Who do you think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cofidence In Purpose

    Contributed by Patrick Bissig on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
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    Having the confidence in His call on our lives to serve and reach others

    1 John 3:19-24 19This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence 20whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. 21Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Reason For The Season Is What?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 30, 2002
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    What is the reason for the season? Salvation!

    Our advent series is entitled "Why Jesus? "Why Christmas?" and we have spent two weeks asking, and answering, the questions regarding Jesus. This morning, we look at the second question - "Why Christmas?" Last week we asked the question, “Who Was Jesus?” and one of the answers to that question, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Rogers avatar

    Why Revival

    Contributed by David Rogers on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
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    This is a sermon that explains why we have a need for revival and what it is.

    Why Revival Hos. 6-2 Prayer Good morning everyone. I hope that God has blessed you this week in fact I know that He has because we are all here this morning. Next Sunday night we will be starting our revival. Some of you may be asking the question why are we having another revival. We just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Y Christian?

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 14, 2006
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    Why are we so concerned that people should become christians?

    Y CHRISTIAN Romans 10.1-13 George Barna, a market researcher on Christianity, recently revealed that 51%, or 1 out of 2 people, believed ‘good people’ went to heaven. Sophie Loren, some of you are old enough to know who that is, said this when asked if she was going to heaven: “I should to heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Surviving Christmas

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
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    Life is hard. Sometimes so is Christmas. This is about more than surviving it.

    Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-7 – Surviving Christmas These two Grand Mananers took a ferry off the island and went deep into the woods on the mainland, searching for a Christmas tree. After hours of subzero temperatures and a few close calls with hungry wolves, one Grand Mananer turned to the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost People Matter To God

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006
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    The cause of Christ is “to seek and save the lost”. This can seem simple enough…but sometimes the human heart can miss the heart of God.

    The cause of Christ is “to seek and save the lost”. This can seem simple enough…but sometimes the human heart can miss the heart of God. This is precisely what we discover in Luke 15:1-2, a showdown between RELIGIOUS PERCEPTIONS AND DIVINE PASSION: “Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    After The Glory

    Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 110 ratings
     | 11,946 views

    A Sermon for After Christmas.

    We are living in the waning moments of another year. The “holiday season” is quickly drawing to a close. The rush of preparation has culminated in a few hours of “quality time” spent with friends and family. The gifts have been opened, the food has been devoured; and for some, the house has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Allen Hern avatar

    "Jesus, The One Who Will Reign Forever” Series

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Feb 14, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
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    On his deathbed, old Jacob received a wonderful promise of the coming Messiah and His eternal reign

     200357.ser “Jesus, the One Who Will Reign Forever” CLBC November 30, 2003 a.m. Subject: Jesus, Kingdom of Theme: His Kingdom Announced Passage: Genesis 49: 8 - 10 A Kindergarten ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Evidence

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
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    If we believe that God hears and answers our prayer, then it must be demonstrated somehow. If we believe that God is forgiving, then it must be demonstrated somehow.

    May 17, 2003 I. Introduction: A. The Evidence 1. April, 1999, Dwight Nelson, senior pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church in Berrien Springs, Michigan, joined the “Faith for Today” team as host of the newest production, The Evidence. The Evidence is a half-hour news magazine/docudrama television ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Noah Prepared An Ark To The Saving Of His Household

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 29, 2002
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     | 36,426 views

    A salvation message, not of an individual but of a family, and a dad’s responsibilites in that regard.

    Noah prepared an ark for the saving of his household. Text: Hebrews 11:7. Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Maurice Schaus avatar

    Road Construction Ahead! Series

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 13,435 views

    John the Baptist brings the word of the Lord: There’s Road Construction ahead! This is a sermon for Advent 2, Year B.

    “Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go!” Although this isn’t a Christmas song, it certainly highlights two elements that play such a big part of many people’s holiday celebrations: traveling, and family. Our first and deepest memories of Christmas are often tied up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Eric Sellgren avatar

    Study 7 - Jesus At The Centre Series

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 8, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,458 views

    Study 7 - St. John`s Gospel and his letters countering false teaching about Jesus

    The Jehovah`s Witnesses have vacillated in their teaching down the years between calling Jesus a man, and calling Him a god. It is quite evident that the Bible sees Him as far greater than just a man (although it does see Him as totally and completely Man), and present day Witnesses accept this, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Pregnant Virgin Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 444 ratings
     | 22,124 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Christmas Surprises". This sermon is about Mary’s reaction to the news of her pregnancy.

    Sunday Evening November 25, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Christmas Surprises [#2] A PREGNANT VIRGIN? Luke 1:26-56 Introduction: This morning we looked at 4 bad girls of the Bible that were relatives of our Savior. Tonight I want us to look at yet another Christmas Surprise. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist