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  • Jaco Bester avatar

    Grace!

    Contributed by Jaco Bester on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 351 ratings
     | 38,765 views

    Grace is a terribly misunderstood word and defining it sufficiently is notoriously difficult. E. Stanley Jones once said: “Grace is free, but when once you take it you are bound forever to the Giver.”

    GRACE! SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 2:4 – 9 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ, and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What's The Big Deal About Angels?

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 11,301 views

    Written for St. Michael and All Angels Sunday, this sermon explores the biblical purpose and role of angels. It does not highlight one particular text, but uses a broad biblical overview to confront the popular notion of a fluffy, harp-playing angel in fl

    Today we celebrate the festival of St. Michael and all angels, known in some other countries and traditions as Michaelmas. Michael, the archangel, is mentioned in the books of Daniel, Jude, and Revelation, as well as other Bible-time writings that we do not consider to be part of our Bible. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Perfect Storm

    Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Oct 8, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,915 views

    One thing is given: We will all face storms in our lives. Lets learn how to face them with Jesus.

    THE PERFECT STORM Matt.14:22-27 Rev. R.B.Hughes 07/07/02 Indebted to John Maxwell Matt 14:24 “… the boat was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living With The Enemy Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 254 ratings
     | 25,428 views

    Jesus taught us to forgive our enemies... but I’d just as soon not, thank you. Why is it so important for me to forgive people who have worked so hard at being my enemies?

    OPEN: Clarence Darrow, the famed criminal lawyer once joked: "Everyone is a potential murderer. I have not killed anyone - but I frequently get satisfaction out of obituary notices." APPLY: Now, why would we find that humorous? We find it funny because it comes so close to the truth. Of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doubting Thomas? How About Willing Thomas

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Oct 29, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 11,208 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

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    Jesus - In A Compartment Or In Control? Series

    Contributed by Geoff Etherton on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,626 views

    Asking whether Jesus is merely another compartment in our lives, or if He is in control of all of our lives

    Jesus: in a compartment or in control? Col 1:15-20 Full Script version Key verse: ‘He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together’ (v.17) Big idea: To ask: ‘Is Jesus merely a compartment of our lives, or is He in control’? Service Sheet: Title of talk What’s so special about ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Its A Question Of Ownership Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 13, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 18,468 views

    Jesus uses the occasion of the Pharisee’s question about paying taxes to Caesar to important truths concerning a believers obligations to the State and to God.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 56 “It’s A Question of Ownership!” Luke 20:20-26 Someone once said, “While there are just two certainties in life: death and taxes, at least death doesn’t get worse every time Congress is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Fellowship?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,150 views

    Someone has called it the glue that holds the church together.

    (Earlier in the service, I asked the congregation to be ready to respond to the following question when prompted by me during the sermon. (Overhead) If you were looking for a friend and you placed a classified ad either in the paper or on the Internet for one, what would it say?) “A pastor saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Timing Series

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 25,299 views

    My times are in your Hand.

    God’s Timing (Ps.31:15) One of the most comforting and reassuring statements in the Bible for the believer is Psalm 31:15, our text for the morning: My times are in your hand. Every now and then from some of the most unlikely sources, you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Thirst Quencher Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 12,299 views

    Life can be bitter, but God has a healing for our waters of life as well

    OPENING: There once was an oyster whose story I tell, Who found that sand had got under his shell; Just one little grain, but it gave him much pain, For oysters have feelings although they’re so plain. Now, did he berate the working of Fate Which had led him to such a deplorable state? Did ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Called & Committed"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,306 views

    There will be those who question your motives and there will be naysayers, but David shows us what it means to be called and committed in the name of the Living God.

    As I get older, celebrating the arrival of a new year takes on less and less importance. I’m just as content spending a quiet evening at home. Staying up until midnight is no longer a priority, though my children think it’s awesome. While the celebratory nature of the New Year’s arrival may have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Apostasy Part 2

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,363 views

    This is another in this series on Apostasy or the falling away of believers.

    Apostasy Part 2 By: Pastor Ron Crandall Text: " And then many will fall away, and betray one another, and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray" (Matt. 24:10-11 RSV). Introduction „« The Greek word for "apostasy" means a falling away, a withdrawal. „« The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Hold Up The Light

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,593 views

    We must continue to hold up the light of Christ

    Hold Up The Light Scripture Reference: John 1:4-9 (KJV) John 1:4-9 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came for a witness, to bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is Not Ashamed Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,416 views

    We can pray boldly because we know God is not ashamed to claim us as his own.

    God Is Not Ashamed! [You Can Tell A Lot About God—Part 2] Matthew 22:23-33; Hebrews 11:16 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: We are in the first stages of an on-going series of studies on the Lord’s Prayer. Over the next several weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holy Spirit Worship Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,670 views

    A look at true worship.

    HOLY SPIRIT WORSHIP ROMANS 12:1-2 READ ROMANS 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION… Beginning with Questions What does Romans 12:1-2 mean and how does it impact our worship? What is true worship? Does John 4:23 when Jesus says to “worship in Spirit and in Truth” connect with these verses? What role does the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ