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  • Dan Campbell avatar

    God's Throne Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,980 views

    The first vision of Revelation is complete, now we start the second vision. In the first vision John saw and heard Christ on the earth. The second vision begins with John being taken to heaven.

    THE REVELATION OF JESUS GOD’S THRONE Revelation 4: 1-11 The first vision of Revelation is complete, now we start the second vision. In the first vision John saw and heard Christ on the earth. The second vision begins with John being taken to heaven. As he wrote the vision down, John ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Are God's Gifted People

    Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,772 views

    May your heart be filled with joy as you remember God’s many gifts to you.

    1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Epiphany 2 Series C Grace, mercy and peace are yours from God our Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. (1 Cor 12:1-11 NIV) "Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. {2} You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Prophetic Parables Of Matthew 13

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,379 views

    The thirteenth chapter of Matthew opens with these words "That day Jesus went out of the house, and was sitting by the sea.”

    The thirteenth chapter of Matthew opens with these words "That day Jesus went out of the house, and was sitting by the sea.” This statement clearly looks back to the preceding chapter, where Matthew records Israel’s rejection of their King. At the beginning of Matthew 12 we find the Pharisees ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Great Works Of God

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 106 ratings
     | 29,443 views

    This is about worshipping God.

    “I prefer to worship God at the lake. After all I am surrounded by his creation. And the creation is beautiful. I mean isn’t great to be able to worship God out in creation.” Have your ever heard that? I have. Now I am one who has marveled at the incredible creations of God. From the Rocky ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Roaming Around Rome With The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,711 views

    Since the church is about God’s people, God’s people need to focus on God’s truth. Sharing the Gospel produces the church, and the church shares the Gospel reproducing the church. Paul shares two key truths we all need to embrace with enthusiasm.

    Roaming Around Rome with The Gospel (Romans 1:8-17) 1. This week, the movie, “The Passion of the Christ” will open in Kokomo. 2. Christians all over the country are excited that so many people want to see this graphic depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. 3. I would like to share three ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Truth About The Church Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,689 views

    Using Matthew 16:15-18 I share some lessons about what Jesus mean’t by "the church."

    Intro: A family was sitting in church on Sunday morning. The little brother was fidgety and whiney. Big sister looked at little brother and said, “why don’t you be still?” “Because church is boring”, he said. The big sister looked and at him and said, “church is supposed to be boring.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Peter's Confession & Ours Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Aug 18, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,621 views

    A sermon on the implications of Peter’s confession of faith in Jesus and ours.

    Sermon for 11 Pent Yr B, 24/08/2003 Based on Jn 6:56-69 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson One day a few years ago, I went into the local paint store to get some keys for the church cut. The storekeeper told me the following story. A woman came into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Big Empty Series

    Contributed by Clark Bates on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,294 views

    Many an empty life could be filled if they just opened it up to the risen Lord.

    THE BIG EMPTY MARK 16:1-8 Before movie companies were careful about Swahili translations--assuming no one in the U.S. would understand--a director needed an African messenger who was to gasp out a sentence to the big chief, collapsing as he delivered his message, since he had run for days with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bold Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,412 views

    A look at the boldness of Jesus and how we can imitate Him.

    17, August 2003 Dakota Community Church Bold Like Jesus Week 2: Imitate Christ Series Hebrews 12:2-3 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Without Love

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,764 views

    It is possible to be a soulwinner, a deep Christian, or a sacrificial giver, and yet miss out on the blessings of God because you lack the most important thing, love.

    Without Love I Corinthians 13:1-3 Preached Sunday, January 19, 2003 – AM Service Introduction: True agape love cannot be manufactured. It is the outward evidence of inward surrender to the convicting and leading of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. All too often we try to evaluate our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Day Could Change Everything

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 17, 2025
     | 255 views

    Today is always the day of salvation. This sermon is an invitation to accept what Jesus has already done on our behalf and live forward from today!

    “This Day Could Change Everything” Text: Galatians 2:20; Galatians 5:1 ? Introduction – The Significance of August 17 Today is August 17. And throughout history, this date has been significant. • On August 17, 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, granting women the right to vote—a day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Understanding The Gifts Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,338 views

    This message deals with the gifts of the Spirit, and their use in the church.

    1 Cor. 12:1-31 Understanding The Gifts Of The Spirit The church at Corinth was a church filled with people who had Spiritual gifts ! 1 Cor 1:5-7 "That in everything ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: So that ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Praise Leads Us In Series

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,760 views

    Its not our singing that brings a change in the Atmosphere! Its our praise and worship that attracts the Lord, and leads us into His Glory

    IAN JOHSNON www.papelim.org.nz When Israel was ordered by the Lord, into ranks and tribes When they crossed the red Sea Whenever they moved forward and travelled on (Numbers 2) Whenever they went to war (Judges 1:1-2) Whenever they were called to stand before the Lord One tribe always took ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James McCullen avatar

    Is It Well Mother? Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,412 views

    Dad is the head of the house, but Mom rules in the home. The bumper sticker "If Mommas not happy no bodies happy is correct; so mother’s influence is great on her husband, children, and herself.

    Is It Well, Mother? 2 Kings 4:26-37 26 Please run now to meet her, and say to her, ’Is it well with you? Is it well with your husband? Is it well with the child?’ " And she answered, "It is well." Introduction Have you seen the bumper sticker with the saying "If Mommas not Happy No Bodies Happy? ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Is It Well Mother? Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,673 views

    Dad is the head of the house, but Mom rules in the home. The bumper sticker "If Mommas not happy no bodies happy is correct; so mother’s influence is great on her husband, children, and herself.

    Is It Well, Mother? 2 Kings 4:26-37 26 Please run now to meet her, and say to her, ’Is it well with you? Is it well with your husband? Is it well with the child?’ " And she answered, "It is well." Introduction Have you seen the bumper sticker with the saying "If Mommas not Happy No Bodies Happy? ...read more

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    Denomination: *other