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  • David Anderson avatar

    Mystery Hidden For Ages

    Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 5,337 views

    The many mysteries of Old Testament prophecies come together pointing to Jesus as Messiah.

    Sermon: "Mystery Hidden for Ages Past" 2 Sam. 7:1-11,16; Ro. 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38 + + + Listen again to these fascinating words inspired upon the lips of the Apostle Paul by the omniscient Holy Spirit: 25 Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    (Resurrection) Life Is Full Of Surprises

    Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 19, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,000 views

    Peter’s explanation of the events leading to the conversion of Cornelius (a Roman soldier and Gentile) bears witness to the surprising and yet familiar ways of God and points us to the new possibilities for surprise that the Resurrection message opens in in our lives.

    Fifth Sunday of Easter - Year C May 13, 2001 Acts 11:1-18 1st CENTURY PALESTINE: A WORLD WITHOUT SURPRISES This passage is all about the surprising works of God but to get the surprise you must have the back story. Hang in there, the payoff in this passage for your life is worth the extended ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Call To Praise God

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 356 ratings
     | 30,978 views

    Psalm 111 calls on beleivers to praise God for His greatness and goodness.

    A Call To Praise God Psalm 111 Two young newlyweds were preparing to enjoy their first baked ham dinner in their new apartment. After unwrapping the meat and setting it on the cutting board, the wife chopped off both ends of the ham with a knife and tossed the two small ends in the garbage ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Paul Made The Most Out Of His Difficulties

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,432 views

    Follow Paul’s example as one who learned how to turn difficulties into catalysts for Godly change

    Learning How Paul Made the Most of the Life’s Difficulties (2 Cor. 6:3-13) Illustration:John Quincy Adams held more important offices than anyone else in the history of the U.S. He served with distinction as president, senator, congressman, minister to major European powers, and participated in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Our Lifeguard

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Jun 25, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 8,122 views

    God is the ultimate lifeguard because he saves us from eternal death and he is always on duty.

    The series “Baywatch” has ended after almost a decade of being on television. How many here are familiar with the show “Baywatch”? Supposedly it was about the lives of life guards on the beaches of California (but in all reality it was more about scantily clad men and women running on the beach). ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Constitution Of The Church Of The Living God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,133 views

    THEME OF 1 TIMOTHY: THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD MUST BE STRUCTURED AROUND APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT AND THE COMMON CONFESSION OF UNION WITH CHRIST

    BIG IDEA: THEME OF 1 TIMOTHY: THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD MUST BE STRUCTURED AROUND APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT AND THE COMMON CONFESSION OF UNION WITH CHRIST INTRODUCTION: Importance of Structure in the Local Church -- not just do whatever you please, however you want; There are standards ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Dueling With The Devil"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 12, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,838 views

    Only through Christ can we have victory in life.

    Matthew 4:1-11 “Dueling With The Devil” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor, Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA If I recall correctly through my very limited knowledge of Greek mythology, Achilles was the guy who was dipped head first into the River Styx, and this made him ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    You Belong Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,383 views

    When Jesus was crucified in the flesh, we lost our capacity to distinguish ourselves from one another based on what we can see. We belong because we belong to him.

    You Belong Pastor Jim Luthy Ephesians 2:11-22 Let me introduce you to Dain. It’s not hard to tell that Dain is a Christian. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior when he was a child and grew up in the church. He went to Sunday School every week, winning perfect attendance pins more often ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The World Of Words

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 257 ratings
     | 21,952 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday after the Epiphany Jesus casting out of an unclean spirit and teaching with authority

    4th Sunday after the Epiphany Mark 1:21-28 "’The World of Words" 21 And they went into Capernaum; and immediately on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught. 22 And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. 23 ¶ And ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Go Therefore, And Teach Them Series

    Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,492 views

    This sermon, the third in the series, is meant to encourage the person to live up to the Commission that Jesus gave us in "teaching them to obey all things"

    Go Therefore, and Teach Them Church of God Seventh Day Meridian, ID November 11, 2000 INTRODUCTION Greetings Over the last two Sabbaths, we have been talking about the last words Jesus spoke in the book of Matthew. Today, we pick this up again, looking at these words. Matthew 28:18-20 “(18) And ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William Baeta avatar

    Our Choice, The Holy One Of God

    Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 1, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,363 views

    The most important decision in life

    Theme: Our choice, the Holy one of God Text: Jos. 24:1-2, 15-18; Eph. 5:21-32; Jn. 6:60-69 There is a poem with the title “The Road not taken”, in which the author, Robert Frost, describes how he discovered two roads during a walk in the woods. He knew he had to make a choice as he could only ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    What Puts The Tiger In Our Tanks? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,986 views

    It is tough to stay motivated to serve the Lord. We all gravitate toward room temperature – being lukewarm. How can we stay motivated?

    What Puts the Tiger in Our Tanks? (Philippians 1:20-30) 1. Let me talk to you about Ants. Not the kind that marry uncles, but the kind that live outside. According to a CNN article, 2."Like humans, fungus-growing ants are true farmers and the survival of the colony depends on the food they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Who Will You Follow?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 20, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,647 views

    Jesus calls us to follow Him.

    Once in every lifetime something happens on the world stage, which shapes the course of human events. It seems we have lived a lifetime in four years: September 11 and the Tsunami in Asia and Hurricane Katrina for us, have given us more than any one generation should endure. Four years ago today a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Questions About Tithing (Part I) Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 111 ratings
     | 13,621 views

    This sermon is the first in a two part series which answers six common questions about tithing.

    This month we have studied one of the most delicate subjects a church can study. That subject is money. The subject of money and religion has been hotly debated over the years. There have been abuses of this subject. There have been distortions of this subject. No matter which way you examine the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Problems, One Solution

    Contributed by Robert Rose on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,563 views

    Are we slaves to sin or righteousness?

    THREE PROBLEMS, ONE SOLUTION ROMANS 6:12-23 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. 13 And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness