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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    What's Good About The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 1, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 26,994 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Easter Good Shepherd Sunday

    4th Sunday of Easter John 10:11-18 "What’s Good About the Good Shepherd?" 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 He who is a hireling and not a shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus' Words Still Our Storms

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,265 views

    PENTECOST 5(B) - Jesus’ words still our storms because God’s Law could easily overcome us but God’s Gospel constantly preserves us.

    JESUS’ WORDS STILL OUR STORMS (Outline) MARK 4:35-41 - June 19, 2005 - PENTECOST 5 INTRO: Once again today we are vividly reminded that our trust and confidence is placed our almighty God. In a society that emphasizes self-trust and reliance on no one else—trust in God is sometimes a very rare ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Am Blind So I Might See

    Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 95 ratings
     | 12,010 views

    A sermon that discuss how we are blind to opportunities and the work of God in our lives.

    I Am Blind So That I Might See Acts 9:1-18 Rev. David Rogers Bethlehem Baptist Church April 24, 2005 I have asked myself many times how blind I must be. Things that are right there in front of me and I can’t see them. Sometimes It is physical objects that I can’t see and other times it might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Carry Each Other's Burdens

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 14, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 18,246 views

    Being a burden bearer is who God has made us to be.

    Galatians 6:1-10, 14-16 CARRY EACH OTHER’S BURDENS This is the time of the year when everyone is going somewhere. There’s something about the summertime that makes people restless, that makes people want to travel – go to new places, see new things. While I attended school, I always tried to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Treasure - Our Eternal Hope Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,120 views

    Hope is an interesting word. Allan K. Chalmers – The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. Toady we will discover the greatest hope is the hope God offers Christians

    INTRODUCTION, Tomorrow is President’s Day, a day where we as a nation stop to reflect on the 43 men who have led our country as President. From George Washington to George W. Bush, each man has left a mark on the country. Some have gained notoriety for their decisions, while others have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Narnia: Begin The Journey Series

    Contributed by Terry Martell on Dec 28, 2005
     | 2,879 views

    Introduction to our Narnia Christmas series; coincided with the opening of the film The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. This message provided information regarding the author (C.S. Lewis) the basic story, the characters and specific themes

    Narnia Christmas Series “Begin the Journey” Oakbrook Church 12/4/05 Intro.- The scenes and music start slowly; children standing by a train station, later playing a game of hide and seek at an old country mansion. A little girl climbs into a giant wardrobe and is magically transported to a winter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whatever It Takes

    Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Jan 21, 2006
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     | 3,562 views

    The challenge for an old church becoming a new church

    Over the Christmas / New Year period while Leni was away in Greece with most of her immediate family, I spent some time staying with her brother in the City. We had some friends over and they were staying in our place, so I took the opportunity to get to know Leni’s brother better. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Good Soil In You?

    Contributed by Seowoo Choi on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,837 views

    the word of God is spread to everyone, it is the good soil to be fruitful.

    Illustration: Cup with half-filled water cup What do you see on hand? Describe this water cup! How we view the life is just like how we view this water cup. Some might say “It is half-empty.” The others might say, “It is half-filled.” The amount of water stays the same. The material or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The True Light Of Christmas

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,426 views

    Ever since the brightness of heaven flooded the hills of Bethlehem; and the far off twinkling star guided Eastern wise-men to the new born King…Christ has been the Light of the world, and we have celebrated Christmas with colorful lights.

    Jesus the True Light of Christmas John 1:1-9 Isaiah 9:1-2 The Apostle John in his Gospel the first chapter gives us a description of the person and work of Jesus Christ. :”In the beginning was the Word, (Jesus) and the Word (Jesus) was with God and the Word was God. He was with God in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Husbands Be Considerate

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,800 views

    Husbands be considerate of your wives.

    HUSBANDS BE CONSIDERATE 1 Pet 3:7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. Be understanding. Be chivalrous. The woman has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Will Be Done

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 27,540 views

    Are these just words that we pray? Do we really want God’s will to be done? Do you understand what is involved in doing God’s will?

    YOUR WILL BE DONE! Matthew 26:36-46 INTRODUCTION: This morning would you stand and join me in reciting the model prayer more commonly known as “the Lord’s Prayer”. “Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done...” Wait! Stop! Did you hear what you just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Faithful Church Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,620 views

    This church received good news from Jesus!

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  We are now at letter number six of the seven letters.  This letter is written to a church that has done it right; this is a church that we would want to make sure we emulate.  This letter is written to the church at Philadelphia. The city was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Staying True To God

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 4, 2006
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     | 7,930 views

    A quick look at Daniel’s life, and using him as an example for living in today’ society.

    Staying True to God Daniel 1:1-20 Mark Hatfield tells of touring Calcutta with Mother Teresa and visiting the so-called "House of Dying," where sick children are cared for in their last days, and the dispensary, where the poor line up by the hundreds to receive medical attention. Watching Mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Are You A 'blah?'

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 11, 2007
     | 1,882 views

    The first in a series, ’Hearing the Word of God.’

    (1) One of the books in our family library is a children’s book entitled, ‘The Blah’ by Jack Kent. It is the story about a young boy who feels like ‘a blah’ when no one pays attention to him and then gets very upset when his older brother steps on a prized crayon as he is coloring which then leads ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Fellowship Is More Than Food 1

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2007
     | 2,380 views

    Exposition of Rom 12:9-21 regarding Christian fellowship in the body, 1 of 2

    Text: Romans 12:9-21, Title: Fellowship is More Than Food, Date/Place: 1/28/07, NRBC, AM A. Opening illustration: talk about our family vacation to CA to see the country when I was about sixteen, talk about the Redwoods that crowd those coastal valleys vs. the Sequoias inland, and the network of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist