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  • Carla Powell avatar

    Rejoice Always

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,953 views

    Sermon highlights joy in the midst of pain, defines the Latin word Gaudete. Reflection on the difference between joy and happiness.

    Grace be to you and peace from the One who was, and is, and is to come. Amen. Today is the third Sunday in Advent, which was historically called Gaudete Sunday, from the Latin word for ‘rejoice’. Gaudete Sunday is the Sunday, if we had a pink candle in our Advent wreath, that we would light the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    Let Us Celebrate Our Savior's Coming With Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,747 views

    Series of 9 sermons for advent on the fruits of the spirit. Sermon 8 of 9

    Christmas Eve Service December 24, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Let Us Celebrate Our Savior’s Coming with Gentleness I. Christ came as our gentle Savior II. Let us live as gentle ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    5 Easter A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,060 views

    In a time of change the words "do not let your hearts be troubled" can be difficult words to hear but these are the words that direct us to Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life. Jesus, the only one we can depend on when all else is changing.

    5 Easter A John 14:1-14 28 April 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen These words are so often read at funerals that it seems odd not to have a casket and flowers. These words are so often used to assure the family and friends of the deceased that the deceased is in a better place, a place assured from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Judah Thomas avatar

    Building An Effective Team

    Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 15, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 8,763 views

    Ideas for building an effective team.

    1. Have a Vision When the Crystal Palace Exhibition opened in 1851, people flocked to London’s Hyde Park to behold the marvels. One of the greatest marvels back then was steam. Steam plows were displayed. Steam locomotives. Steam looms. Steam organs. Even a steam cannon. Of all the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    He Is Risen. He Is Risen Indeed!

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 13,981 views

    What makes Jesus stand out from other great religious leaders?

    Swanton Novers 31-03-02 Stiffkey 20-04-03 He is risen. He is risen indeed. (Acts 10:34-43) One of the things that has really struck me is the number of churches here in the countryside - especially in Norfolk (England), where there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    I Would Be Happy If...? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,666 views

    To live in daily happiness and Joy, we must make the right decisions.

    I WOULD BE HAPPY IF? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I often ponder, -- I would be happy if ? -- Then I try to fill in the blank. I have asked friends, what would it take to make you happy? The answer varies greatly, but after accepting the answer, I press would you be happy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Have Good News

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 10,636 views

    A Simple Discription of The Gospel Message and How It Applies to Our Needs.

    Scripture: Romans 1:16 Title: “I Have Good News!” Introduction: It has been said by scholars that the book of Romans is the PRINCIPLE part of the New Testament. Throughout the centuries this Epistle has been able to furnish the impulse for SPIRITUAL RENEWAL. When the CHURCH has drifted away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dale Miller avatar

    Running For Gold

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Jul 31, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,371 views

    Press on to the goal, never give up.

    ZEPHYR CHRISTIAN AUGUST 1, 2004 PHIL 3;12-14 INTRO; I WANT TO THANK DOUG FOR ALLOWING ME TO PREACH TODAY. DOUG IS A DEAR FRIEND WHO I HOLD IN HIGH ESTEEM. IT IS GOOD TO HAVE MY FAMILY HERE TODAY. IT IS SO GOOD TO SEE OLD FRIENDS AND NEW FRIENDS, AND TO BE BACK IN THE SUNSHINE STATE. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fifteen Tactful Tips Enabled By The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 3,908 views

    The Holy Spirit allowed Paul to leave a legacy of diplomacy for all people to learn from. Paul left a record of how to approach men of authority with tact, respect and statesmanship.

    Fifteen Tactful Tips Enabled by the Holy Spirit (Acts 26:1-26:28) Illustration: Dave and his wife Sue were asked about the delicate art of constructive criticism. Sue said, "I think Christ’s example in John 1:14 is helpful. That verse describes Jesus as being ’full of grace and truth.’ I see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Christian Interpretation Of Sex In Marriage (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jun 11, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,266 views

    2 But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband. 3 The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Defense And Weapons Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 22, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,553 views

    The final section of 2 Corinthians begins here. Paul’s toughest words in scripture are in this section as he goes to war for the souls of the saints in this church.

    1 Corinthians 10 7 Do you look at things according to the outward appearance? If anyone is convinced in himself that he is Christ’s, let him again consider this in himself, that just as he is Christ’s, even so we are Christ’s. 8For even if I should boast somewhat more about our authority, which the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Cale avatar

    I Peter

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,320 views

    This is a first person Easter message from the perspective of the Apostle Peter.

    I Peter 2 Peter 3:10-12 My given name is Simon son of John but you will know me as Peter. Many of you will know me from my reputation as one of the Twelve disciples of Jesus. I would like very much this Easter morning to share with you about my experiences with our Lord. I’ll never forget the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Christmas Eve/Day, Year C Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 63 ratings
     | 8,516 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve/Day, based on Isaiah 52:7.

    Sermon for Christmas Eve/Day Yr C, 2003 Based on Isa 52:7 Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta Way back in about 539 B.C., ancient Babylon fell to the armies of King Cyrus of Persia. Then, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gary Smith avatar

    Thou Preparest A Table Before Me In The Presence Of My Enemies

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 41,408 views

    A sermon based upon Psalm 23:5

    “Thou Preparest a Table before Me in the presence of My Enemies” Psalm 23: 5 I think that we can all agree that a table is for eating. However, a table can also make a statement. I can remember when my Grandma received a set of Franciscan Desert Rose Dishes for her and Grandpa’s 50th Wedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Discourager Or Encourager

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,730 views

    We live in a world where people are finding themselves being put down, rejected and held back in so many ways. We must help them find Jesus so they can discover themselves.

    DISCOURAGER OR ENCOURAGER 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Sunday, July 28, 2002 In the book "Growing Deep in the Christian life", there’s a great story explaining how we face opposition. It tells about a man getting ready to make an around-the-world voyage in his homemade boat. Without exception everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God