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  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    God Favours Us All Equally Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,356 views

    God show no partiality--we are all equals before God.

    Sermon for 13 Pent Yr B, 7/09/2003 Prov 22:1-2,8-9,22-23 & James 2:1-10,14-17 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Those who are generous are blessed…” says our passage from Proverbs. A woman stopped by the pastor’s office with some good news. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Examples In The Faith

    Contributed by Jason Fletcher on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,137 views

    Timothy and Epaphroditus, examples of faith.

    Introduction: Who do you want to be like when you grow up. I wanted to be like superman. 1. He was strong – practically invincible (except for a green rock), I wasn’t strong. 2. He could fly – I had to walk—ride my bigwheel 2:4 – “Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tassel Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 11,358 views

    What sort of people seek out Jesus? How are the miracles of Jairus’ daughter and the bleeding woman related?

    Tassel (Matt. 9:18-26, Mark 5:21-43, Luke 8:40-56, Matt. 9:27-34) 1.A couple had been married for 35 years. Wife gave husband grapefruit every day of married life. One day, she ran out and apologized passionately to her husband. Husband replied, "That’s okay dear. I never liked grapefruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Day Of Pentecost, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,940 views

    At Pentecost, we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit--GOD PRESENT in us, with us, and for us. The Spirit is our Intercessor, helping us to pray.

    Sermon for Pentecost Sunday Yr B, 8/06/2003 Based on Rom 8:26-27 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson A little boy stops in front of a church with his bike and he sees the pastor come out. The pastor says "Come inside, I want to show you something.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Restore Another

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 5,174 views

    The Spirit controlled person can help restore the erring individual. (Gal. 6:1,2)

    How to Restore Another The Spirit controlled person can help restore the erring individual. (Gal. 6:1,2) Illustration:A few years ago, an angry man rushed through the Rijks Museum in Amsterdam until he reached Rembrandt’s famous painting "Nightwatch." Then he took out a knife and slashed it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sleeping Away Your Fears

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,806 views

    God can calm our fears

    I remember well. It was just a few weeks ago on that fateful day when I received a small manila envelop. With great fear and trepidation I pulled back the envelop closure. A deep voice resonated throughout the classroom, “If you have it, it will be preached Reader’s Digest condensed form - 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Is Your Idol Made Of?

    Contributed by Candace Adams on Oct 15, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,315 views

    Waiting can be difficult in the best of times - but God calls us to wait!

    What Is Your Idol Made Of? Exodus 32:1-14 Mark Rader reported the following story: “a speedboat driver had recently survived a racing accident. According to the driver, he had been at near top speeds when his boat veered slightly and hit a wave at a dangerous angle. The combined force of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    At Once - They Followed

    Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 6,333 views

    We all are called to follow Jesus, will you?

    "At Once - They Followed" Mark 1:14-20 "And Jesus said to them, "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.’ And at once they left their nets and followed him." This is the sort of text that preachers love, this piece of a story about the calling of Simon, Andrew. James and John. from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Experiencing The Joy Of Fellowship! Series

    Contributed by Jamie Moore on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 280 ratings
     | 31,900 views

    Christians are called to enter into fellowship with God and each other.

    Introduction In the fall of the year, Linda, a young woman, was traveling alone up the rutted and rugged highway from Alberta to the Yukon. Linda didn’t know you don’t travel to Whitehorse alone in a rundown Honda Civic, so she set off where only four-wheel drives normally venture. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember...

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,341 views

    A brief message given at a nursing home memorial service.

    Remember… Various Scriptures Memorial Service for Aberdeen Living Center March 10, 2004 Introduction It is my distinct pleasure to address you here today. And my hope and prayer is that you will leave here encouraged in the hope that we have in God, and through His Son, Jesus Christ. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Counter-Attack!

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 17,054 views

    Everything was going well for the church in the first three chapters of Acts. But the crunch comes in chapter four. How do the apostles respond? And how should we?

    Passage: Acts 4:1-22 Intro: The first days of the early church were exciting, thrilling. 1. thousands of people believing in Jesus 2. signs and wonders, healing, “favor with all the people.” 3. they were successful, experiencing explosive growth. 4. but in this chapter, things change ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Twelve Prayer Guide Points For Growth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 2, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,735 views

    Jesus understood that prayer provides the power to enable us to help plant and grow churches as well as individuals and families in grace and knowledge of the Lord. In Luke 10 the Lord gives us guidelines for expanding His kingdom and righteousness in pra

    Twelve Prayer Guide Points for Growth (Luke 10:1-12) Jesus understood that prayer provides the power to enable us to help plant and grow churches as well as individuals and families in grace and knowledge of the Lord. In Luke 10 the Lord gives us guidelines for expanding His kingdom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "God Stole The Show"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,980 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve.

    “God Stole The Show” Luke 2:1-20 By Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org How many of you have ever seen a Christmas pageant or been in one? Each time the scene is basically the same—isn’t it? You’ve got the manger in the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Shrouds Don't Have Pockets

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,786 views

    Lessons from the Parable of the Rich Fool

    05-08-01 Morston/Stiffkey Sermon – Luke 12:13-21 – Shrouds don’t have pockets Father, I pray that you will take my words this morning and use them to speak to us all from the Gospel reading. I ask this in Jesus Name. Amen. Introduction Story: An atheist was sitting under a tree one ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What A Friend

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,257 views

    This was my message for our annual Friend Day about the friendship we can have with God through Christ.

    What A Friend John 15:9-17 May 18, 2003 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. The Story of Rudy II. What is a friend? A. Definitions 1. Friendship definitions a.) One who multiplies joy and divides grief b.) One who understands our silence c.) A volume of sympathy bound in cloth d.) A watch that beats ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God