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  • Norris Harris I avatar

    Transitional Theology

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 13,358 views

    Now it is my firm belief that in the midst of Transition and Uncertainty, the Prophetic Pastor must have a Logos about Theos regarding the Ethos of the Times. He must have a Word about God regarding the Mood of the Times!

    I need not pause to suggest how delighted I am to be in your midst. My prayer is that God will grant you the desires of your hearts and mature you in Christlikeness. I want to use this Preaching Moment to highlite this headline: Transitional Theology. The Text I have tagged and targeted for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Small avatar

    Why The Cross?

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 10,546 views

    Why did Christ suffer and die on an old wooden cross?

    Why the Cross? The cross is at the center of all Christianity. It was while our Lord Jesus Christ hung on the cross that our sins were forgiven. This wasn’t an easy task for Him, but He did it willingly, because He loves us and it was the will of His father. The Lamb of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Offers The Bread Of Life

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 21,616 views

    The Gospel -- the good news of salvation in Chrirst -- is nourishment for the soul.

    When we go to a restaurant we usually decide first what kind of meat we want and then build our meal around the meat dish. To our western culture meat is the main factor in a meal. In Jesus’ day however, meat was simply a side dish, but bread represented the major part of the meal, everything was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Out Of The Comfort Zone

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,590 views

    Despite Abram’s failures, doubts and hestitancy God still claimed, upheld him as a man of faith

    Sermon: Out of the Comfort Zone Gen 12:1-4 Feb 27, 2002 Turn with me to Gen 12:1-4 I. A Hero of Faith??? - Abram/Abraham A. Seems so Simple 1. God said go - Abram went! 2. An Amazing Example of Faith a) Held up as a standard of faith (1) father of our faith ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Come And See Series

    Contributed by Mark Neilly on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,102 views

    Jesus calls us to "come and see" what he has to offer the world.

    Sermon on John 1:35 - 51 Come and See There is nothing that beats first hand experience. It is harder to believe what someone tells us if we cannot experience it for ourselves. Surely this is the very reason John the Baptist pointed out the "Lamb of God", and why in v39 Jesus says, "Come and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's People Without A Home

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,801 views

    There are similarities between the Israelites at the crossing of the Red Sea and those outside our church families.

    In 1997, 20th Century Fox released an animated musical about Anastasia, lost princess of Russia. In the film, we first meet Anastasia leaving an orphanage that has been her home for the last ten years. She has forgotten her identity, but she knows she has one. She longs for a family, but she is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Don Haselhuhn avatar

    Heroes Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Don Haselhuhn on May 15, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 10,699 views

    Third sermon in a series on Hebrews 11. Abraham was called, obeyed and went.

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. The text for tonight’s proclamation is taken from the Epistle, Hebrews 11:8; By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Avoiding Quarrels

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,439 views

    How Isaac avoided quarrels and let things go when God directed

    How to Solve Quarrels 1. Aim: To lead the people to know how to follow Isaac’s example of obedience in avoiding quarrels and overcoming the opposition with kindness, hard-work and friendliness. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Even though Isaac has to admit that he sinned, God still uses him because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Characteristics Of God's Love

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 173 ratings
     | 67,150 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE CHARACTERISTICS OF GOD’S LOVE AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1.PROVEN LOVE 2.PURE LOVE 3.PERFECT LOVE 4.POWERFUL LOVE 5.PROTECTIVE LOVE 6.PATIENT LOVE 7.PROVIDING LOVE

    CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS : CHARACTERISTICS OF GOD’S LOVE ************************************************** OUTLINE 1.PROVEN LOVE 2.PURE LOVE 3.PERFECT LOVE 4.POWERFUL LOVE 5.PROTECTIVE LOVE 6.PATIENT LOVE 7.PROVIDING LOVE THE MESSAGE CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS : CHARACTERISTICS OF GOD’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Help People Identify & Remove Pharisaical Masks

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,203 views

    Many extremists become myopically fixed on certain issues.

    Many extremists become myopically fixed on certain issues. They cannot see that the Lord is more concerned about winning people to Christ, discipling them and growing churches that reflect all of His loving attributes. The church of today does not necessarily consist of the good, but of those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Surgery

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,631 views

    Carnality is the cancer of the soul. Surgery by the Great Physician is the preferred treatment.

    Spiritual Surgery 1 Cor. 2:11-16 11 For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man’s spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Beattitude 2 Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,477 views

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    Beatitude Series # 2 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted Original date April 18, 1999 Revised May 5, 2001 Intro. Church bulletins „h "Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles, and other items to be recycled . Proceeds ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Washburn avatar

    The Worship Of God

    Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 139 ratings
     | 5,779 views

    The worship of God begins on the Sabbath, but true worship is lived everyday through our commitment to God and God’s calling.

    What does it mean to worship? The heading on the inside of our bulletin states, “Gathered to Worship.” We call what we do during this hour “ our worship service.” In describing this time to our children, we sometimes refer to it as “Big Church,” because they have their children’s church. So what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Martin avatar

    Footprints On The Sands Of Time

    Contributed by Ray Martin on Mar 22, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,580 views

    Paul challenges Timothy, and us,to set an example for others that will follow him,an us, just as Paul, and Christ himself,set an example for Timothy.

     DATE: 03.16.03 SPEAKER: Pastor Ray Martin TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:12 Footprints On The Sands Of Time INTRODUCTION: A. -There is a generation that is passing away I have had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Ultimate Love"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 28, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,233 views

    Because of God’s love believers can experience power over sin, peace, and genuine love.

    “The Ultimate Love” John 3:14-21 By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA This question was posed to a group of four-to-eight-year-olds: “What does love mean?” The answers were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined… “During my ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist