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  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Signs Along The Way Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 4, 2007
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     | 3,052 views

    There are signs that point to the "good news" of God’s promise to send his Son, to be our Savior. Isaiah said: "A child will be born..." A couple of illustrations...the old Burma Shave signs, Bell ringers in front of department stores...the light from th

    In Jesus Holy Name December 5, 2007 Mid Week Advent I Isaiah 9:6 Redeemer “Signs Along the Way” I grew up in Missouri before the creation of the interstate highway system was in place. We would travel on Highway 24. It’s one of those two lane highways that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When The World Seems Enticing

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 6, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,035 views

    The answer to these questions is clear. Righteousness cannot mix with lawlessness; light can have no communion with darkness; Christ and Belial cannnot be of one accord; a believer cannot have part with an infidel; and there can be no agreement of the te

    When The World Seems Enticing Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? Genesis 3:1 a[serpent] The Serpent of Eden "Serpent" comes from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ: Our Peace

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,183 views

    In light of terrorist threats, possible nuclear war, the threat of economic collapse, and denuci- ation of Christians and Christian values, we des- perately need peace with God.

    CHRIST:OUR PEACE Text-Ephesians 2:14 "For he is our peace..." Introduction- We are now living in one of the most trying times our nation has ever faced. There are threats of terrorist activities in our homeland, fears of nuclear war globally, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Message For Those Living In The Land Of Shadows

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 14, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,044 views

    Third Sunday in Advent: We live in a land of shadows. But God calls us to live joyfully - to let Christ’s light come into our land of shadows.

    Have you ever walked into a room and said, “Good morning” only to receive a roomful of, “What’s so good about it?” It’s that way in the land of shadows – people live with anger and frustration. Yesterday I was driving up West Avenue. I signaled to make a left-hand turn. A lady driving an SUV from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Play To Your Potential Series

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 31, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,094 views

    Paul tells us to live up to what we have already attained. This is a crucial obligation of every believer. We must walk in the light that we have.

    Play To Your Potential Philippians 3:16 -- Don’t worry about what you don’t understand. "What I don’t understand about the Bible does not worry me; What I do understand does!" Mark Twain --God gives understanding. -to those who have ears to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How Do You Taste?- Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,659 views

    God calls us to be salt and light, but what does that mean? Learn how Christians like salt are to silently be preserving, seasoning and cleansing in our walks with Christ.

    The Power of the Parables Part 3- How Do You Taste? Pastor Ryan Akers Matthew 5:13-16, Luke 11:33-36 (A very small portion of the historical research was taken from Jose Marin’s sermon, Salt and Light Witnessing.) Matthew 5:13-16 13"You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Gospel According To... The Grinch Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,560 views

    The Grinch has an extremely relevant message that is important to remember about the gospel as well as Christmas. Let’s examine this Christmas story in light of the real Christmas story.

    The Gospel According to… The Grinch Luke 2:1-7 December 14, 2008 The gospel according to… the Grinch. Adapted from Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” or what might be a better title, “How the Grinch Tried to Steal Christmas.” The Grinch hates Christmas and he hates the Whos and their ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Complete Honesty? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 20, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,738 views

    Our dishonesty with God is like a veil between us and the light, we can interfere with God’s love (although God’s love is always there)!

    A police officer pulls over a speeding car. The officer says, ‘ I clocked you at 80 miles per hour, sir.’ The driver says, ‘Gee, officer I had it on cruise control at 60; perhaps your radar gun needs calibrating.’ Not looking up from her knitting the wife says, ‘Now don’t be silly dear, you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Religion And Government

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 6, 2009
     | 4,208 views

    We need to restore to society a common moral code by being a light of Christ actively involved in our communities. Religion should be in government but government must not be in religion

    As we struggle to understand to live out our faith and God’s will in our lives, we know that God does in fact care about all of the issues we will address during our Tough Issues Sermon series. Can anyone who is a believer truly think that God does not care what we think regarding criminal justice ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Coming Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009
     | 3,415 views

    We tend to ask: How does the Bible fit my life? But in reality the question is: What does my life look like in the light of scripture?

    Acts 2:1-21 Flames today - tongues of fire dancing over every head and all of us - every single one of us is filled with the Holy Spirit - everybody speaking a different language - right here, right now, in church - "that is not the way to behave in church" - Scary! Flames back then - people from ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What Would It Matter?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007
     | 1,915 views

    Influence - famous people influence lots of people. Advertising influences people. Christians are salt and light and they infuence flavor...What influence does OUR church have?

    What would it matter? SLIDE - influence This morning we are focused on one topic….influence perhaps considered power. It is one of the many words that can easily have a double meaning. It can be used to mean and ability to influence someone or something in a good or bad way …depending on your ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Possibilities Are Limitless: When You Are Turned Over To God. Series

    Contributed by Aubery Moore on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,283 views

    Fifth in the series, which looks at the new year in the light of limitless possibilites as modeled by the election. In this sermon Saul is introduced and his emergence on the scene is a reflection of limitless possibilities.

    The Possibilities are Limitless: When you Are Turned Over To God. Samuel 10.1-25 Last week Senator Obama took the lead in total committed delegates as he moves toward the nomination for the democratic ticket. Presently Senator Obama has 1262 of the 2025 delegates while Senator Clinton has 1213 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    Cain & Abel

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,592 views

    Why Cain’s offering rejected, Abel’s accepted, why Cain killed Abel, how God responded, how we should live in the light of this

    Children’s Talk • Sisters: Carol (13, going into year 9) & Abbie (10, going into year 6) • It was day before Mother’s Day • Both girls got a card for their Mum  Abbie went and bought the nicest… coloured card, glue, glitter, colouring pens…made the card (drew some sheep- Mum likes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Make Your Way Pure Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,515 views

    We are all called to repentance and in answering the call we are sanctified by God; called out of the world and into the Kingdom, called from death into life, from darkness into the light.

    Make Your Way Pure 10/19/08 AM Text: Psalm 119:9-16 INTRODUCTION: In our lesson last Lord’s day we examined the idea that all have been called by God. We are all called to repentance and in answering the call we are sanctified by God; called out of the world and into the Kingdom, called from death ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Did His Feet Smell That Bad?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 16, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,770 views

    John 12 brings us a perplexing situation. Is Jesus giving the green light to personal jets for evangelists who preach the prosperity gospel? Or is there another point altogether?

    John 12:1-8 “Did His Feet Smell that Bad?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I must admit, this can be a very perplexing passage of Scripture. Wouldn’t it just be easier to ignore it? Of course, if we ignore it… …we loose the incredible insight ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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