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  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Change & Newness Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 14,249 views

    Change and newness are integral our Christian life and faith.

    Sermon for 5 Lent, Year C Based on Isa. 43:18-19 & Phil. 3:8-14 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Change and Newness” In our first and second lessons today, we are grasped by a reality which many people have great difficulties accepting. The reality I am referring to is change and newness. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Tree

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,357 views

    Choosing truth

    Introduction: The Smith’s were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. Their line had included Senators, Pastors, & Wall Street wizards. Now they decided to compile a family history, a legacy for the children. They hired a well known author. Only one ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Twelve Great Promises From John 3:16

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2003
    based on 474 ratings
     | 61,521 views

    Utilize the power of the twelve great promises contained in the most well known verse in the Bible.

    Why John 3:16 offers the Greatest of the Great John 3:16 gives us twelve of the greatest gifts every given. (See the following list) Illustration:A certain medieval monk announced he would be preaching next Sunday evening on "The Love of God." As the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Paradox Of Persecution" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 73 ratings
     | 5,414 views

    How to recognize spiritual persecution as a blessing.

    “The Paradox of Persecution” Matthew 5:10-12 Beatitudes - #8 Intro: It is safe to say that if you follow and are obedient to the progression of the Beatitudes, you will experience some sort of persecution. -If you are “Poor in Spirit” people will think you are being ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Ron Crow avatar

    Stewardship: A Matter Of Choice Part 2

    Contributed by Ron Crow on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,012 views

    A method by which we must give.

    Stewardship: A Matter of Choice 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 I. Introduction Review last week briefly. “Do we use the gifts that God has given for their intended purpose, or do we distort the intention of the gift?” Illustration: During the monthly meeting of the church’s stewardship committee, one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving Truth

    Contributed by James Groce on May 4, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,748 views

    Pontius Pilate even attempted to engage Jesus Christ in a philosophical discussion of the nature of truth when he asked “What is truth?”

    ******************* Loving truth 2 Thess. 2:10b “…because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.” It is sobering to realize that this statement implies that we don’t naturally love the truth. Nor, for that matter, can we be saved without loving the truth. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Knew That Beliefs Shape Our Perceptions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,647 views

    1. Jesus knew that scriptural faith changes the way we view life.

    1. Jesus knew that scriptural faith changes the way we view life. John wrote of Jesus, "Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of Godo - children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Joseph

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,855 views

    1. The Holy Spirit led Joseph in many ways, but chose to speak to him through dreams.

    1. The Holy Spirit led Joseph in many ways, but chose to speak to him through dreams. Moses wrote, "Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more. He said to them, ‘We were binding sheaves of grain out in the field when suddenly my sheaf rose and stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Love Is The Key

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 8,152 views

    The two greatest commandments and their consequences

    Gunthorpe 20-10-02 Langham & F/D 27-10-02 Mt. 22:34- 46: “The Greatest Commandment” Story: Dr. Robert Seizer, in his book Mortal Lessons: Notes in the Art of Surgery tells this story. He has just removed a tumour from a young woman’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Genesis Sermon 7: Origin Of Marriage

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 12 ratings
     | 1,142 views

    This is a sermon about the creation story.

    A. INTRODUCTION "And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him" (Genesis 2:18). 1. The last act of God in creation was making the woman. a. "The last and best of all God’s works." John Milton. b. Creation was unfinished, therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 5 (23rd Psalm): Walking Through Death's Valley*

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 241 ratings
     | 30,214 views

    Even when you choose to go through dangers and difficulties, the Shepherd goes through them with you to the other side.

    Psalm 23 Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 5: Walking through death’s valley A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT VALLEYS? 1. Surrounded by high mountains. There are cliffs or obstacles that will keep you in shadows or the dark. 2. There are mountain barriers to keep you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Is Preaching So Important?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 29,693 views

    God commands us to preach when it’s convenient and when it’s not, to reprove, rebuke, encourage with great patience and instruction. (2 Tim. 4:2) B. Preaching follows the models of Christ, Paul, and the Prophets. We are told to imitate the faith of thos

    PREACHING’S IMPORTANCE WHY IS PREACHING SO IMPORTANT? A. God commands us to preach when it’s convenient and when it’s not, to reprove, rebuke, encourage with great patience and instruction. (2 Tim. 4:2) B. Preaching follows the models of Christ, Paul, and the Prophets. We are told to imitate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why John 3:16 Offers The Greatest Of The Great

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 8,191 views

    Why John 3:16 Offers the Greatest of the Great

    Why John 3:16 offers the Greatest of the Great John 3:16 gives us twelve of the greatest gifts every given. (See the following list) Illustration:A certain medieval monk announced he would be preaching next Sunday evening on "The Love of God." As the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    How To Handle Obstacles?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,003 views

    We must overcome hinderances and obstacles to advance the Work of God!

    HOW TO HANDLE OBSTACLES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Gen. 24:56 And he said unto them, HINDERME NOT, SEEING THE LORD HATH PROSPERED MY WAY; SEND ME AWAY THAT I MAY GO UNTO MY MASTER. Galatians 5:7 YE DID RUN WELL; WHO DID HINDER YOU, that ye should not obey the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Why Go?

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,285 views

    Why go to the unenlightened heathen with the Gospel? Because they are sinners in need of Savior.

    Why Go? Rom. 2:12-15 INTRO.: When we talk about the mission of the Church to send the Gospel all over the world, the question always comes up; "What happens to the heathen who never hear anything about God?" or "If we are judged by the light available to us, then they can get to Heaven without ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ