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  • Michael Pahls avatar

    (Resurrection) Life Is Full Of Surprises

    Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 19, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,055 views

    Peter’s explanation of the events leading to the conversion of Cornelius (a Roman soldier and Gentile) bears witness to the surprising and yet familiar ways of God and points us to the new possibilities for surprise that the Resurrection message opens in in our lives.

    Fifth Sunday of Easter - Year C May 13, 2001 Acts 11:1-18 1st CENTURY PALESTINE: A WORLD WITHOUT SURPRISES This passage is all about the surprising works of God but to get the surprise you must have the back story. Hang in there, the payoff in this passage for your life is worth the extended ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Truth And Consequences

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 30, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 5,146 views

    Our attitude in giving is more important than the amount. If we’re giving out of pride, to impress others, God isn’t impressed.

    “Truth and Consequences” (Ananias & Sapphira) Acts 5:1-11 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Stewardship Sunday) Have you ever kept a gift that you intended to give away? You maybe had second thoughts and said to yourself, “Hey, this is pretty good; I ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Justice From Within

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Mar 2, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,494 views

    Overview of Nicodemus’ role in the gospel of John, particularly John 3:1-17 and John 7:51. Encourages hearers to get involved on behalf of God’s justice - even if they are the sole voice speaking out.

    February 24, 2002 - Second Sunday in Lent (A) "Justice from Within" - John 3:1-17 Grace be to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. In our gospel lesson, Nicodemus, a leader of the Pharisees, comes to Jesus at night. He has some questions for Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Obedient Are You Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,949 views

    Obedience, a lacking need in our society today

    How Obedient Are You? Obedience, here is a word that is more commonly associated with the lifestyle training of dogs than it is of people. The dictionary defines obedience as 1. act of obeying: the action or condition of obeying authority 2. CHRISTIANITY church’s rule: the religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding The Standard In A Non-Standard World Series

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,102 views

    When God is removed as the rule-maker, the limit-setter, then anything and everything goes.

    What If They Are Wrong Series Exodus 20:1-3 "Finding the Standard in a Nonstandard World" The "Ten Commandments" have been a topic of much discussion over the past several years. They seem to always be ending up in a court somewhere. Most of the time it’s because they are being found ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Religion Of Nimrod

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 30, 2005
    based on 50 ratings
     | 16,157 views

    A sermon about Nimrod, the great grandson of Noah.

    The Religion Of Nimrod Gen 10:8-11, 11:1-9 I. Notice Nimrod’s Rebellion. Vs 8-9 His very name means "rebel or we will rebel". Notice also the words V9 "before the Lord" This phrase literally means "against God" Nimrod rebelled against the Lord. a. He disregarded the past of his family. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Comparing Styles Of Worship

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,127 views

    Jesus said, "True worshippers will worship in spirit and in truth." (John 4:24) 14 different styles of worship service for various audiences

    Jesus said, "True worshippers will worship in spirit and in truth." (John 4:24) * Seeker-Sensitive Worship Services  Those who follow the Willow Creek Community Church model who seek to present and explain the gospel in non-religious terms using contextually relevant methods to non-christians. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Christ Speaks To His Churchs--Ephesus" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,059 views

    Introduction to the series, then Ephesus--in spite of their orthodoxy, the spiritual vitality of the church at Ephesus was gone.

    Christ Speaks to His Churchs--Ephesus Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We all dread performance appraisals; they can often make or break a career. In the Book of Revelation we read our Lord’s spiritual evaluation report to His churches. While specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Cross I Need

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 31, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,424 views

    Compare your life with the life of a man who met Jesus up while on his way to punish Jesus’ disciples. What did the cross mean to him?

    Let’s think for a moment about a man who was moving up the ladder of success in his field, having been taught in the finest schools, awarded most likely to succeed among his peers, powerful and on fire with a bright future before him. But suddenly he threw it all away. He gave up marriage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Cloud avatar

    The State Of The Body Address Series

    Contributed by James Cloud on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,903 views

    Sermon detailing End Time scenarios and our reaction it.

    The State of the Body Address Ephesians 6:12-18 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God that ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tom Owen avatar

    Revealing The Unknown God Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,325 views

    verse by verse through Acts

    Today we’re going to be in Acts chapter seventeen as we continue to follow the missionary travels of the Apostle Paul. We’ve seen him and his partners go to Philippi, to Thessalonica, and to Berea. In each place they’ve seen lots of people get saved, they then set up a church, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Will The Real Solomon Please Stand Up Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,823 views

    The message gives a realistic picture of who Solomon really was.

    Hollywood is famous for typecasting certain actors. Typecasting is the process by which a film, TV, or stage actor is strongly identified with a specific character, one or more particular roles, or characters with the same traits or ethnic grouping. There have been instances in which an actor has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace And Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 24, 2011
     | 4,144 views

    Our deadly fall into sin-with all its consequences, is counteracted by the sacrifice of Christ which brought forgiveness.

    Grace And Forgiveness Romans 3:23-25 I. God’s Forgiveness of Sin Through Christ A. The Universality of Sin (v. 23) 1. Paul’s idea about sin is made quite plain in this verse: all have sinned. 2. It is the human tendency not only to excuse our sin but also to compare and classify ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Fearless Parenting

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 11, 2012
     | 6,620 views

    Fearless Parenting according to God and not this world. You and I should be willing to stand firm upon the principles of our faith against the government or against the culture or against our families, even when it could cost us greatly. That is when you

    Text: Heb 11:23, Title: Fearless Parenting, Date/Place: 6/10/12, AM 1. Opening illustration: Catholic test of fire video from YouTube 2. Background to passage: the writer is giving us more examples of faith that overcomes. What’s in view here is not saving faith, but triumphant faith in the midst ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Changing The Course Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 3, 2008
     | 6,579 views

    A call to the believing citizens to see and respond to God’s work in the land.

    Changing the Course Habakkuk 1:5-11 * With the importance of this week looming large, I went to my bookshelf and reviewed some of the books found there. The titles which I found there (I.E. Heal our Land, Seducing America, Reclaiming Morality in America, Preserve us a Nation, A Nation with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist