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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    What Did He Say?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 1, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,804 views

    If Jesus really is the Christ, what implications does this have for us?

    Saxlingham/Briningham/Hunworth 02-05-04 This morning’s Gospel reading takes place in Jerusalem during the Feast of Dedication (v.22), which is still celebrated today in Israel as the Feast of Hannakuk. Hannakuk takes place in December each year and for the Jews is their ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Do You Want To Get Well Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 15, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,450 views

    This is the 12th sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

    Series: Light And Life [#12] DO YOU WANT TO GET WELL? John 5:1-15 Introduction: It seems like I say this almost every Sunday- What a week it has been. A close friend of mine’s son died this week at age 32. As each day went by, things seem to get worse and worse. This week, the Governor shut ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lampstand Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on May 12, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,197 views

    This series of 6 messages looks at the design of the tabernacle as a template for drawing near to God. The thrid step in the lampstand which represents the Holy Spirit. The Spirit is the light of God's presence, the light in our prayers and the light of

    TABERNACLE – THE LAMPSTAND A few years ago we moved into our new house here in Leamington. Because we were coming from Kuwait we had to buy all new appliances for the house. I purchased a big new refrigerator from Sears and had it delivered, along with all the other appliances. Imagine my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Behold, Your King Is Coming To You

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,384 views

    Believers are anticipating with expectancy the next parade fit for a king.

    "Behold, Your King Is Coming To You" Zechariah 9:9-10 Palm Sunday * April 9, 2006 (Key ideas from David Dykes) Chester FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A More than a 100 years ago, two sportsmen were sailing along the coasts of Scotland. 1 They anchored ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following In The Steps Of James

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jul 21, 2021
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    A Patronal festival sermon that looks at some of the qualities of James, and how we can be inspired to seek out own gifts (illustration found on http://www.sermonillustrations.com/a-z/e/evangelism.htm)

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962), the world-famous violinist, earned a fortune with his concerts and compositions, but he generously gave most of it away. So, when he discovered an exquisite violin on one of his trips, he wasn't able to buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    An Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 26, 2020
     | 8,328 views

    When we look at how God instructed the Israelites to celebrate TWO harvest festivals we find there is a lot we can apply to how we thank God for his goodness to us. There are some surprises!

    Today we’re celebrating Harvest Festival. This year, coronavirus restrictions have resulted in a rather muted celebration. We aren’t meeting at church and we don’t have the usual piles of food to give to the food bank, or a beautiful harvest loaf. I’m going to take a look at some passages and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Four Stops On The Way To A Christ Centered Christmas

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,468 views

    It seems that Christ is not the center of the festivities. It takes an effort in our culture today to keep Jesus front and center at this time of the year. It is amazing how much Christmas is not about Jesus Christ to many. Most people do not have one s

    Into: The picture in Luke chapter nineteen should be familiar to us at this time of year. No matter where Jesus went he drew a crowd. This time of year we see crowds as well. But it is not necessarily because Jesus is at the center. The Christmas season malls, stores, Wal-Mart, even many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Into The Window

    Contributed by James May on May 23, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,333 views

    Jesus is the Light of the World. He is the open window to eternal life and light and there is no other way. This sermon is told in story format.

    Looking into the Window By Pastor James May There it stood, in the side of the wall; it was just a window. But there was something different about this window that was different from most. Those on the inside could look through it to see the outside world, and those on the outside could look ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Birth Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 4, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,299 views

    The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. The burst of light, God's presence, is the basis of our hope.

    Isaiah 9:1-7 “The Birth of Hope” INTRODUCTION Certain things in life are absolutely necessary. Air is one of them. We need air to breathe. We need water, also. Humans can only live about three days without water. We also need hope. Life without hope is difficult, if not impossible. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Lighthouse

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 77 ratings
     | 7,625 views

    Christians must be Salt and Light in the World.

    The Lighthouse Matthew 5:13-16 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how will it be made salty again? It is good for nothing anymore, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. [14] You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Protecting Your Torch Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001
    based on 271 ratings
     | 12,632 views

    How to keep our light shining

    There is a sense of finality to the scene in Survivor when Jeff Probst walks over to someone’s torch, says, “The tribe has spoken” and snuffs out the persons flame. There is a sense of finality when as believers we see another believer whose life style is in direction contradiction to the commands ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Blessed Is The Nation

    Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,471 views

    A call to be salt-and-light citizens.

    Psalm 33.12-22 Blessed is the Nation.. It was in the middle of a very unpopular war, a conflict noted for its shabby ideology and selfish ends. Besides which, it wasn’t going well. On the night of September 13, he found himself sloshing around in a small boat on a mission: He’d volunteered to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Taking Sweet To The Street

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 21, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,065 views

    A call to being Salt & Light to the world

    TAKING THE SWEET TO THE STREET Matthew 5:13-16 Any of you who have been to my house know that I live in a sandbox. There is sand everywhere. It’s kinda tough growing grass in sand sometimes. Several years ago, my dad and I thought we stumbled upon the solution for his pasture and the yards at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "We Need Only Trust God"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,679 views

    There is need not fear coming into the light of Christ.

    John 3:14-21 Ephesians 2:1-10 “We Need Only Trust God” By: Revernd Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org When Martin Luther was printing his translation of the Bible in Germany, pieces of the printed Scripture fell to the floor. A ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be The Church?

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 4, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,836 views

    How we are to be salt and light in the world

    Brooks Atkinson, an American journalist, said, “I have no objection to churches, so long as they don’t interfere with God’s work”. Why are we here? What does it mean to be the church in Farnham in 2005? Our gospel reading has some ideas for us on what it might be all about, and our epistle ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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