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Narnia: Death Working Backwards Series

Contributed by Merwin Rylaarsdam on Jan 4, 2006

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Christ gives us hope that death no longer has dominion, but works backwards to produce life.

“Death Working Backwards” Scripture: John 1:1-18 The life of Jesus is filled with what skeptics would call “impossibilities.” From the very moment the egg in Mary’s womb was fertilized by the Holy Spirit, to his long-predicted birth in Bethlehem, to his being sent and called out of Egypt, to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Do We Really Want To Hear What God Has To Say?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 14, 2006

based on 9 ratings

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We must be willing to take risks if we are to follow God’s will and call on our lives.

“Do We Really Want To Hear What God Has To Say?” 1 Samuel 3:1-20 John 1:43-51 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In both our Gospel Lesson and our Old Testament Lesson for this morning we are confronted with the call of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

What Are You Hungry For? Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Feb 13, 2006

based on 86 ratings

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While we often seek what the crowds were looking for, Jesus offers himself as the Bread of life that truly satisfies.

Introduction We’ve all had this experience. Every one of us has found ourselves in front of the TV a couple of hours after a satisfying and filling supper and seen a commercial – and not just any commercial. You know what I mean: One of those commercials. There it is: a delicious looking triple ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Freedom Is Possible" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 17, 2005

based on 17 ratings

| 3,974 views

Freedom from the slavery of sin is possible. Why then do many Christians never seem to attain the freedom that Christ intended for them to have?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 3, 2005 “Why Freedom is Possible” Romans 7:15-25 INTRODUCTION: When we talk about freedom in our Christian life, we are referring to freedom from the slavery of sin--not freedom to live any old way we please. Today’s scripture was written mainly to Christians ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Impossible Really Isn't Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 10, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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We need to look to the One who is in control, and put our trust in the miracle-working God.

In life, there are many things beyond our control. • The terrorists’ attacks in London tell us we live in a very unpredictable, incontrollable world. • If we can control everything, there is nothing for us to fear - We can’t, therefore we will be afraid. We need to look to One who can… Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dream Weaver Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 1, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 5,541 views

Pursuing the dream of God

The Dream Weaver New Hope Community Pastor Bob Briggs October 3, 2004 p.m. What dream do you have that is beating in your heart which has gone unfulfilled? Perhaps it goes back to your childhood when you first dreamed the dream. Time has passed, the dream has been placed on the back ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let His Freedom Ring

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Oct 27, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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This is a reformation sermon designed to deepen our appreciation of the freedom we have in Christ

Happy Reformation Day. Today is an important day. It is the perfect day to talk about Freedom. As this current election closes in, we are blessed to have the freedom to cast a vote for the person we would like to be our leader. But the sad truth is, in this country, and in many others, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Living By Faith

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 30, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 5,835 views

This is a sermon on salvation and justification by faith prepared for preaching on Reformation Sunday. If interested, I have four great Power Point slides that accompany this message.

“LIVING BY FAITH”—ROMANS 1:16-17 Besides the saints of the Old and New Testaments, I have several heroes of the Faith. These include such people as John and Charles Wesley, Francis Asbury, Phillip William Otterbein, Peter Cartwright, and Martin Luther. It was exactly 487 years ago today, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

We Are Saved To Serve Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 5, 2004

based on 41 ratings

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Learn from the servanthood of Christ. (1) choose service over self-interest, and (2) think like a servant.

A request was made by the mother, for her sons James and John to sit with Jesus in His Kingdom. Jesus was born for a purpose – to serve a need; to serve God’s purpose · He was born a SERVANT! From the day He was born until the day He died, He was serving SOMEONE · He was tasked by Someone to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Makes Jesus A Great King?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

based on 7 ratings

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What Makes Jesus a Great King? 1) Ability; 2) Humility; 3) Popularity

When Pierre Trudeau passed away not too long ago I could hardly keep up with all the articles about the man and his career. I suppose that kind of coverage is only natural for a former Prime Minister of sixteen years. The articles I enjoyed reading the most were the ones debating whether or not Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-41

Denomination: Lutheran

There's A Lot To Look Forward To

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2004

based on 36 ratings

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A Sermon that reminds us that heaven is what awaits all of God’s children.

There’s A Lot To Look Forward To 3rd Sunday in End Time November 14, 2004 Isaiah 65:17-25 17 “Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. 18 But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create, for I will create ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Lutheran

"Have You Seen Jesus Lately?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 18, 2005

based on 104 ratings

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We are to see and serve and come to know Jesus in loving others.

“Have You Seen Jesus Lately?” Matthew 25:31-46 Ephesians 1:15-23 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In his current number one best selling book “Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis” born again Christian and former ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

A Right Focus Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 7, 2005

based on 21 ratings

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We may not have a perfect Christmas, but we can have a right Christmas when we focus on Jesus, this is #1 in a four part series - "I’m dreaming of a right christmas"

Introduction: The Christmas pageant at FIRST CHURCH was always a highlight of the holidays for the members of the church. The director took great pains to make sure everything was perfect for the performance. Lines were memorized, costumes were created and everything was just right for the annual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Chronicles Of Narnia

Contributed by Robert Kelley on Dec 9, 2005

based on 29 ratings

| 4,261 views

We have the Bible. Why read children’s books like the Narnia Tales?

The Chronicles of NARNIA A special opportunity has come to the screens this Christmas. “The Chronicles of Narnia” is a movie that could open the eyes of many to more than just Hollywood splendor. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (LWW) is one of seven books in a series about the adventures ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 25, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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The Good Shepherd lays down his life only to take it up that the sheep might live - in light of Psalm 23.

I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD JOHN 10 VERSES 11-21 What is your image of Shepherds? Do they have a beard? Wear woolly jumpers and have a shepherd’s crook in their hands? Maybe one man and his dog is the only time you have ever seen a shepherd. We all have this stereotypical idea of what a shepherd is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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