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  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    That Divine Light Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 2, 2008
     | 3,526 views

    John the Baptist came to herald the light of the world that brought salvation to those who believe, receive, and become.

    John 1:6-13 “That Divine Light” I. The Witness (6-8) • Vs. 6 • Background -- *Luke 1:5-17; 36-41; Matthew 11:7-11 • Jesus called him the greatest of all God’s prophets o John was both a prophet and a priest; a prophet represented God to the people, while a priest represented the people to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    0004 Advent Iv: John The Schitzophrenic's Testimony Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jan 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,332 views

    Examining the testimony of John the "Schitzophrenic".

    Sermon: John the Schitzophrenic’s Testimony. Text: John 1:19-34 (yes, I know the BCP stops at v28) Occasion: Advent IV Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, December 18, 2005 Audio link: ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Candlemas

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 13, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 13,437 views

    The Perseverence, the Perception and Prophetic Message of Simeon

    Bale 03-02-02 Candlemas Lk: 2:22-40 The perseverance of Simeon Story: On 12th February 1809 a baby boy was born in a one-room log cabin with a dirt floor on a farm in Kentucky. He grew up to be a man of rugged determination. And although he had less than a year of formal education, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Snake On The Pole

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 8, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,480 views

    Let nothing--nothing!--turn your attention from your snake on the pole--let nothing distract you from your Savior on the cross. Through such seemingly silly ways, God gives to you--not a snake on the pole--but His Son on the cross.

    Introduction That whole snake-on-a-pole thing must have sounded insane to some of the Israelites. Stare at a bronze serpent and you’ll be healed? That sounds ridiculous. It must’ve sounded just silly enough that some Israelites started looking for more reasonable solutions to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Harvey Earls avatar

    Hearing And Responding To The Voice Of God

    Contributed by Harvey Earls on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,699 views

    Designed for those who are seeking to indentify, listen to, and obey God’s voice and calling.

    As I write this sermon, I too admit that I have had times in my life where the Voice of God has been hard to discern. As I look back however, those times in my life are usually when there are so many other voices going on that I have trouble focusing in on what God is telling me. How many times ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Two Kinds Of People In The World Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 10, 2013
     | 7,195 views

    How does God see people?

    What can we say about the God of the Bible?? Now, in relation to these descriptions, how do we as human beings compare to this God of the Bible?? Bigger than the Universe Almighty in power Beauty Love Perfection And so, how should God see tiny, imperfect, and sinful people?? In our passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Thou Hast Done, Thou Hast Not Done Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 22 ratings
     | 5,986 views

    Sermon prepared for observance of my fifteenth anniversary as pastor; confession that, like Joseph of Arimathea, I have waited too long to be bold and then have done my work all to alone; but that the basis for pastor and people is the grace of the Cross

    If I know anything at all about life, I know that all of us want significance. We want to know that our lives have had meaning. We want to know, after we have invested a few years, that we have counted for something. We want significance. Years ago, I heard a lecture by Victor Frankl. Some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Stephen, A Man Full Of Faith And Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,021 views

    This a sermon given to a group of mainly over 60’s, challenging us to think about Stephen. In particular the way he copied Jesus by praying for his persecutors.

    Acts 6: 7-15 At the time of Jesus there was a group of very faithful worshippers. This group of faithful worshippers were utterly dedicated to preserving the ways of God in their community. They loved their Bible (our Old Testament) and they were very vocal in their defence of the faith which had ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Zackie's Story Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on May 3, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,680 views

    This sermon looks at the story of Zacchaeus and the lessons it teaches us

    Zackie’s Story Luke 19:1-10 Zachary S. (Zackie to his friends) seemed to have it made. He had a fancy apartment with a shiny yellow sports car out front. Zackie had a comfortable government job, earning good money. Some people said his job was a little too comfortable, that the money was too good. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Shepherd Psalm

    Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 3, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,985 views

    God cares for his church as a shepherd cares for his flock. Using Psalm 23 we will look at some of the insights into the loving care of God.

    “The Shepherd Psalm” November 6, 2005 Intro: Today we are going to look at how God cares for his church as a shepherd cares for the flock. We are going to look at a very familiar passage and some simple insights into the loving care of God. “The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marys Journey

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,689 views

    For Mary and Joseph their suffering for Jesus came before He was even born. It continued as they accepted the gift of being his earthly parents.

    Mary s Journey Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matt 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:14 Dan 9:21 This second week of Advent I want to look at Mary and her journey to Bethlehem. Last week we learned that Jesus traveled the furthest to be in Bethlehem for He left heaven to descend to earth in bodily form. But what of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Doubting Thomas? How About Willing Thomas

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Oct 29, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 11,106 views

    Thomas was a lot more willing then doubting, this sermon makes a case to change thomas name to willing thomas rather then doubting thomas

    John 20:24-29 Thomas the Doubter? How about Willing Thomas Introduction A. Sometimes we just associate people with what they do. B. Let me give you a couple of Examples C. Larry works for a printer, his real last name is Kosht D. However to me, his last name is printer, middle name is the, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Handling Disappointments At Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 14, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,341 views

    This sermon deals with the reality that Christmas brought disappointment to the lives of the participants in the first century and still does the same for us today.

    Handling Disappointment At Christmas GNLCC 12/16/2001 Isaiah 7:13-14 Luke 1:26-38 Text Matt 1:18-25 Everything about the way the world celebrates Christmas gives the impression of a wonderful time of joy, fun, excitement, and happiness. The lights are beautiful, Santa is a jolly old ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tom McCrossan avatar

    Philip The Evangelist Series

    Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,138 views

    Witnessing in the power of the Spirit

    PHILIP THE EVANGELIST Acts 8:1-25 Intro.: What is evangelism? What is an evangelist? (Wait for answers) Jesus said in His final words, “Go, be my witnesses here and everywhere,” “Go and make disciples of all nations.” To evangelize is to tell the good news of Jesus. “Gospel” = “evangel” = ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,495 views

    For His sheep.

    The Good Shepherd - John 10:1-18 This is my wife’s favorite passage and she has asked me for years to teach on this, but somehow it has never seemed to be what I was being lead to preach or teach. Finally, here we are. I guess that is a lesson in itself on patience. C];-)}|> There are many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist