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  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    God's Beloved

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 31, 2000
    based on 168 ratings
     | 8,728 views

    Year C. The Baptism of Our Lord January 7, 2001

    Year C. The Baptism of Our Lord Luke 3: 15-16, 21-22 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Title; “God’s Beloved” Heavenly Father we do not fear, for You have redeemed us; You have called us by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Man That Vanished

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,057 views

    Some people come to an altar during or after a service to get saved or rededicate their lives and you never see them again. What happens to them?

    MARK 5:15 - MATT.8:28-34 "THE MAN THAT VANISHED" A) This incident has often been called, "The Pig Affair." * Jesus was doing two things in this experience: One: He was demonstrating His power to deliver men from the darkest forces imaginable, men possessed by devils! * He wanted the world to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "S" Word

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,735 views

    A look at examples of stewardship in the Gospel of John.

    Introduction · So what is the “S” word? · Hint – it’s a topic that is frequently avoided in polite Christian circles. One that we don’t like to discuss. One that we should talk about more that we do. · Sin? Good guess. It comes close, but not quite. · Sex? We could hear more good teaching on this ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Crosswise

    Contributed by Bill Guske on Nov 15, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,265 views

    The message of the Cross contradicts everything people want God to be...it is crosswise to our culture. We should be cross wise too.

    CROSSWISE March 26, 1995 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Pastor Guske Please read the Bible text. This message of the cross contradicts everything that people want God to be. Yet the cross is the ultimate expression of who God is. The cross is contrary to human wisdom and reveals God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    He Is Able To Deliver You

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 4, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,412 views

    Why do you suppose so many people are unwilling to engage in new ministries? Could it be that they somehow have not grown in their knowledge, faith and intimacy with a God who promises to deliver those who trust in Him

    He is Able to Deliver You (Matt 4:1-12) Why do you suppose so many people are unwilling to engage in new ministries? Could it be that they somehow have not grown in their knowledge, faith and intimacy with a God who promises to deliver those who trust in Him? Even Jesus was willing to be led ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    His Wrath Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,926 views

    God’s wrath is real! I know we do not like to talk about it but it is real!

    Romans 1:18-32 Getting on the Same Page as God about His Wrath Introduction A. Ohh boy, this should be a fun one B. I like to preach about God’s love, God’s Power, God’s Forgiveness C. Those topics are enjoyable to preach on D. When you are studying a book of the Bible, in our case Romans, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • William Ellis avatar

    Touching Jesus

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
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    You can reach out to any number of things, but none of them will touch you like the touch of the Master!

    I. TOUCHING JESUS IN SPITE OF THE PRESS A. JUDAS WAS MOST LIKELY IN THAT CROWD 1. There are times when people allow a Judas to keep them from receiving God’s best. 2. They get their eyes focused on some hypocrite rather than focusing on Jesus. 3. There are a lot of Judases in the crowd that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ian Lyall avatar

    God's Glory In The Church

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 79 ratings
     | 9,020 views

    Part of the High Priestly prayer of the Lord Jesus Christ was that God’s glory might be in them. What our Lord prayed for is staggering.

    A story is told of a boy who was drawing a picture. His teacher asked what he was drawing. “I’m drawing a picture of Jesus, miss,” he replied. “But, Johnny, we don’t know what Jesus looked like.” Johnny paused for a moment, perked up, and said, “but they will when I’ve finished” We laugh at that ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • David King avatar

    War Of The Worlds Pt Ii Series

    Contributed by David King on Oct 30, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,242 views

    Identification is done, now we look into the distant path and see Lucifer ruling in a perfect state until he decides he is to good to be where God wanted him to be, the war begins.

    Rev. 12; Ezekiel 28:1-14; Isaih 14:11-15 INTRO: It’s a fact that we don’t know what truly transpired in the distant past, we only have bits and pieces that God has left us in his word. We don’t know everything God did in the distant past and the things that Satan did is for the most part a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stacey avatar

    Are You Paying The Price? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stacey on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,061 views

    This is the fourth in the series of messages adapted from Tony Evan’s book, Dry Bones Dancing

    Are You Paying the Price? Genesis 22:1-18 -In your hunger for the passion and power God offers through His Spirit, what price are you willing to pay? -Let’s put it another way: What is your pursuit of God costing you? Because in case you didn’t know it, all biblical worship, all service to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Unbelievings Believers?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 3, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,105 views

    It is easy to grow and develop unbelieving believers. Don’t be blinded, but move in understanding.

    ARE WE UNBELIEVING BELIEVERS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let’s start with some humor: 1. Have you ever noticed that we put worthless junk in our garages and park our cars worth thousands of dollars outside in the weather? 2. Have you ever noticed that we buy hot dogs ten in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Trusting In God: What To Do When The Future Looks Bleak Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,709 views

    When the future looks bleak, God asks us to trust Him.

    There was once a monk who joined a very strict monastic order. In fact, they were so strict that the monks had to take a vow of silence which could only be broken every five years, and then only with two words. After his first five years, the monk went to see the abbot for his two-word interview. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Fullylove avatar

    Pictures Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,584 views

    Illustrations and Metaphors for the Kingdom - so we can get a handle on what it is.

    Introduction A pastor, known for his lengthy sermons, noticed a man get up and leave during the middle of his message. The man returned just before the conclusion of the service. Afterwards the pastor asked the man where he had gone. "I went to get a haircut," was the reply. "But," said the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lanny Freeman avatar

    The Dangers Of Wireless Messages (The Uncontrolled Tongue)

    Contributed by Lanny Freeman on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,786 views

    Controlling the tongue - What is acceptable, and what is not. How are we to react?

    Opening Illustration – Demonstrate the types of “wireless” technology available today. (with each item, conclude with “no restraints . . . unless the battery dies – no signal – etc) The conclusion of the illustration: Wireless has no restraint – However, the battery never dies with the tongue, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lowe avatar

    The Middle Of The Road

    Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 57 ratings
     | 12,390 views

    Don’t be a middle of the road christian

    The middle of the road Revelation 3: 14-16 When you hear the term, “middle of the road”, what do you think of? If you are thinking politics you would say the “middle of the road” means someone who is neither liberal nor conservative. If you are thinking religion you would say the “middle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God