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  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    You're Richer Than You Think

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,719 views

    The parable of the Shrewd Manager is an unusual story where the crook is commended. But Jesus has some important things to say about money and how we spend it.

    “YOU’RE RICHER THAN YOU THINK” “You’re richer thank you think.” Or that’s what Scotia Bank would like you to think. This is a bit of a deceiving commercial, but duh, that’s advertising for you. If you come to Scotia Bank they will look at your investments and show you what the other institution ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Divine Wind

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,131 views

    The book of Acts opens with a dramatic presentation of three symbols that would characterize the ministry of the Holy Spirit throughout the age of the church. These three symbols are very prominent all through the book of Acts. Mighty rushing wind Tong

    The Divine Wind Acts 8:25-26 Acts 8:25-26… After testifying and preaching the word of the Lord in Samaria, Peter and John returned to Jerusalem. And they stopped in many Samaritan villages along the way to preach the Good News to them, too. As for Philip, an angel of the Lord said to him, "Go ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Is Coming, When?

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 17,776 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent

    First Sunday Advent Mark 13:24-37 "Jesus is coming, When?"   1 Corinthians 1 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I give thanks to God always for you because of the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus, 5 that in every way you were enriched ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Maranatha

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,604 views

    This passage from Isaiah 64 gives us words to express our longing for God to come down and make the world right (and make us right).

    Today is the first Sunday of Advent. It’s the first Sunday of a new church year. Advent, as was said in the Lighting of the Candles, means coming. Advent signals the coming of Christmas. (Only 28 more shopping days left!) But even more so, Advent signals the coming of Christ. The season of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    This We Believe: "The Resurrection" Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,089 views

    The Resurrection is the central tenent of the Christian faith.

    This We Believe “I Believe in the Resurrection of the Body, and the Life Everlasting” 1 Corinthians 15 (selected verses) We come this morning to close our series This We Believe as we take our final look at the foundations of our faith contained in the Apostle’s Creed. We have recounted the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pick Your Prized Possession Wisely

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 26, 2008
     | 3,547 views

    Kingdom choices have eternal consequences.

    Title: Pick Your Prized Possession Wisely Text: Matthew 13:44-52 The Big Idea: Kingdom choices have eternal consequences. Introduction Let’s begin by listening in on a “man on the street” clip in which interviews ask four questions: (Heaven and Hell, Sermonspice.com) 1. Do you believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Fear, Or Not To Fear?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,233 views

    Christians may be at peace despite the cataclysmic events and judgment that will accompany the Day of the Lord.

    Title: To Fear, Or Not to Fear? Text: II Peter 3:8-15 The Big Idea: Christians may be at peace despite the cataclysmic events and judgment that will accompany the Day of the Lord. Introduction There is a 2008 remake in the works that debuts this month. However the original, based on the short ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Does God Use Failure? Yes! Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,487 views

    It’s been said that God is not looking for ABILITY but for AVAILABILITY; He’s looking for a willing and ready heart.

    1. Ever read a book and start to sort of dialogue with the author? a. It happens sometimes in the middle of a good movie too. b. The author has so captivated us & brought us into the middle of a story that we begin to interact with the characters. c. Hey why are you doing that? Don’t go there! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Deepening Faith

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,669 views

    ." When we accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, we begin the lifelong process of spiritual growth called sanctification. The Holy Spirit works in us to become more like Jesus. God’ accepts us as we are but calls us to become like him. (based on outline

    Deepening Faith Colossians 2:6-8, 2 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 6:1 Billy and Ruth Graham were driving through a long stretch of road construction and encountered numerous slowdowns, detours, and stops along the way. Finally they reached the end of the construction, and smooth pavement stretched out ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living In A Windy Place

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,972 views

    If you want to catch the wind of God’s Spirit, you a hve to be where the wind blows.

    Title: Living In a Windy Place Text: Acts 2:1-21 Thesis: If you want to catch the wind of God’s Spirit, you have to be where the wind blows. Background for the Message: We have just concluded the Season of Easter and now we begin the Season of Pentecost. On the Church Calendar, Christ is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Christ Candle"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,797 views

    Christmas sermon on the kind of gifts we receive.

    “The Christ Candle” December 23, 2007 “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." When King Herod ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Fred Schaeffer avatar

    Hope For The Journey

    Contributed by Fred Schaeffer on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,492 views

    Hope is what enables us to see that silver lining around the dark clouds and makes us look for a rainbow during the rainstorm.

    I) Eighteen months ago, I embarked on a journey. I packed up my belongings and headed from Kansas to Northern California to begin a new life. I had been divorced for almost a year, and I had begun a relationship with a wonderful woman from San Diego, CA. The little furniture that I had along with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Right With God, Or Left Behind? [rapture]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 284 ratings
     | 24,457 views

    We must make sure we are "Rapture-Ready." In Rev. 4:1 the church goes "off the air" because the church goes "IN the air!" Link included to Formatted Text version, Handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Right with God, or Left Behind? "Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter" (Rev 1:19). "hast seen" ch. 1: glimpse at glorified Christ, eternity past. "are" chs. 2-3: church age, the present age of Grace. shall be hereafter—begins in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    When Will God Come? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 4, 2012
     | 5,166 views

    We long to be liberated from our brokenness adn to experience redemption for ourselves and our relationships. We keep waiting for God to come and fix things.

    “Questions About God: When Will God Come?” Luke 21:25-28 In that great movie “Field of Dreams”, Ray Kinsella hears a mysterious voice prompting, “If you build it, he will come.” So Ray builds a ball field in the middle of his Iowa cornfield. Soon persons from ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Heflin avatar

    The Mystery Of The Church: Act 5 Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on May 17, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,820 views

    This sermon tells the story of how God planned for the church at just the right time and how the church today makes the manifold wisdom of God known to the heavenly powers.

    The Mystery of the Church—Act 5 Eph. 3:2-11 5/15/11 3KCOC Introduction: George Brumfield tells the story. A few months back, some of us were gathered on these front pews on my right to witness the baptism of Blake Martin. George was doing the baptizing and before Blake up for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ