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  • William Mouser avatar

    Hedging Our Spiritual Bets

    Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,710 views

    Focusing on John the Baptist’s preaching at the first advent, this sermon exhorts to preparation for the second advent.

    THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT Luke 3:1-17 “Hedging Our Spiritual Bets” In last Friday’s Wall Street Journal, there was a column by a fellow named Vincent Carrol. He is an editor for the Rocky Mountain News. Let me read you the first three paragraphs of his column. “On Christmas Eve, in line with my ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,971 views

    The need for forgiveness

    Intro: We talked last week about Colossians 3:1 - setting our minds on heavenly things. Yet, so often we focus on things on the earth. We are slow to do that which we know is right. One of the areas we struggle is in the area of offering forgiveness. Is there anyone you hold a grudge ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A God-Blessed Church

    Contributed by Gary Shockley on May 1, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 11,256 views

    What are the qualities and characteristics of a church God is searching for and blesses

    The Church God Blesses- Part One Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Pastor March 10, 2002 I believe that God communicates with us in many different ways—but the primary way God speaks to us is through His written word—the Bible. One morning this week as I was reading from the Bible I came ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What's This Baptism Thing All About?

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 239 ratings
     | 4,515 views

    To draw attention to the importance of water baptism in the life of a believer.

    What’s This Baptism Thing All About? Acts 2:22-41 22 "Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23 This man was handed over to you by God’s set purpose and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Da Vinci Code: What Does The Church Really Think About Women? (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,792 views

    Now the question – was Mary really Jesus’ wife and mother of Sarah, the child Jesus supposedly fathered to establish a royal bloodline to rule the earth?

    Many women were also there, looking on from a distance; they had followed Jesus from Galilee and had provided for him. Matthew 27:55 (NRSVA) The DaVinci Code movie will be released this week. The fact that it coincides with Mother’s Day does not surprise me. Part of the conspiracy theory of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Follow Me

    Contributed by Roger Shervington on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,180 views

    A sermon to a group of seminary students on fishing and discipleship.

    "Follow Me" A Sermon by Roger Shervington San Francisco Theological Seminary, Southern CaliforniaJohn 21:1-19 I. Introduction Good evening. Our New Testament reading from the lectionary this evening chronicles the final post-resurrection appearance of the risen Lord in the Gospel of John. Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Reality Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 13, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,420 views

    Sermon for Resurrection Sunday that explains why the resurrection is so important.

    The Reality of the Resurrection By Kenny McKinley Text: Multiple Scriptures (Read Matt. 28:5-6) Christianity stands or falls on the reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Without the resurrection Christianity would be no different than any other religion. Oh sure there would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are You Looking For A Sign

    Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 14,262 views

    A sermon about getting to busy looking for a sign from God that we miss the truth.

    Are You Looking For a Sign? Matthew 12:38-45 So many people are looking for signs. Lord give me a sign to show what you want me to do. Lord give me a sign to show me what you want me to do. Lord give me a sign to get out of bed this morning. We are so busy searching for signs we can’t see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Church Empowered Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 27 ratings
     | 18,398 views

    Sufficient truth had already been revealed to Zechariah to encourage him & to enable him to encourage others. Zechariah though kept inquiring until God reveals that His Spirit will be poured forth through God's two anointed ones so that God's light shine

    ZECHARIAH 4: 11-14 THE CHURCH EMPOWERED [Revelation 11:3-7-13] Sufficient truth had already been revealed to Zechariah to encourage him and to enable him to encourage others in the good work of building the Temple (which the remnant was by that time working on again, Haggai 1:14) and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Easter

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 3, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 32,599 views

    No other holiday is as critical to the Christian faith as Easter. The very foundation of Christianity stands or crumbles on the truthfulness of the assertion that Jesus Christ rose from the dead.

    The Importance of Easter 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-19 Introduction: No other holiday is as critical to the Christian faith as Easter. The very foundation of Christianity stands or crumbles on the truthfulness of the assertion that Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Easter is not about religious ritual or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    When Jesus Comes: No Fear

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,275 views

    Christmas Day 1988: Jesus came into a world full of fears about economics, government, health, and the rest. Our pretty porcelain manger scenes are not realistic. But when Jesus comes today and works through us, He works to drive away all the fears that

    A certain family, a number of years ago, as was their custom, lovingly and carefully set out their beautiful porcelain nativity scene for Christmas. They were so very proud of this delicate, fragile thing of beauty; they had paid a good deal of money for it on a trip to Europe, and its value could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding The Judgment Of God (Pt 1) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,147 views

    The 5th in the series on Paul’s letter to Rome.

    Romans – God’s Glorious Gospel Understanding the Judgment of God Romans 2:1-16 * It was on a Monday in 1994 that I first heard the news. Actually, that Monday was my Mom and Dad’s anniversary (June 13). From the news on the radio I heard, “Last night in Los Angeles the x-wife of O. J. Simpson and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passion Week Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,919 views

    An outline of the events of the passion week.

    PRELUDE TO THE PASSION WEEK 1. Raising Lazarus from the dead (John 11.38-44) 2. The entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21.1-10; Luke 19.28-44) 3. The cleansing of the temple (Matthew 21.12-13) A SERIES OF ENCOUNTERS WITH THE RULING JEWS IN JERUSALEM. 1. The Chief Priests and Elders question His ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Fellowship Of The Church

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 20, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 14,025 views

    The fellowship of the church is critical for our growth. Fellowship is all about relationships, not activity. God is in the fellowship. It is about the meeting of needs.

    The moment we come to know Christ, we are connected. • We are members of God’s household. • Verse 21: “…the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord.” • Verse 22 “you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.” This ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Shall I Give To Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,463 views

    In a season where giving requres so much time and energy, what time and energy has been laid aside to prepare the gifts we will bring to Jesus this Christmas?

    INTRO. A. The Perfect Gift People all around the world at this time of the year go to all extremes to give the perfect Christmas Gift. Some even plan for the full year. Not only do we want the perfect gift but the perfect type of gift. You look at another’s personality, style of living, their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist