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  • Ken Harris avatar

    A Tribute To Dr. Mlk: "Hidden In The Shadow Of God's Hand"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,120 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate hearers - in the midst of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday Celebration - to affirm to others that God calls, protects, and hide us in the Shadow of His hand.

    20 January 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside, CA BIG IDEA: God calls, protects and hides us in the shadow of His hand. REFERENCES: Isaiah 49:1-7 (NLV) 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    True Love Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,619 views

    Love is the final apologetic.

    Francis Schaeffer wrote that love is the final apologetic; it is the last word in the Christian’s defense of the gospel. John’s Gospel informs us that Jesus gave his disciples one last command before he was led away to be crucified: A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Manger: Image Of God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,685 views

    How the manger demonstrates God’s grace

    (adapted from a series from Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY) SERIES: “IMAGES OF CHRISTMAS” TEXT: LUKE 2:1-7 TITLE: “THE MANGER: IMAGE OF GOD’S GRACE” OPEN: A. Most of us have heard the story of the first Christmas more times that we can remember. 1. I’d like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worse Than Death

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,920 views

    A believer who abandons the faith will face the temporal discipline of God.

    Hebrews 10:26-31 Worse Than Death Introduction The Blob. Do you remember that movie? It was a 1958 film starring Steve McQueen. It’s about an amoeba-like alien that invades a small community in Pennsylvania. And then there was the 1931 movie Frankenstein, starring Boris Karloff. It’s about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Habits Of The Heart

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jan 31, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,172 views

    Proverbs says we are to Guard our heart - according to God’s Word our Heart is who we really are. The condition of our heart and the habits of our heart are important to God and shows Him and us the real us. What are the Habits of our Heart?

    HABITS OF THE HEART I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the Heart – what the Bible says about it in comparison to what our culture says about it. Those view points are very, very different: There are alot of songs about the Heart: Like… 1. I left My Heart in San Francisco – Tony Bennett 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Preaching And Accountability Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,126 views

    The proclamation of the gospel is essential to salvation.

    While Paul maintains his focus on unbelieving Israel (10.16), he makes some general observations about the process of salvation that are universal. The main theme of this paragraph (10.14-21) is an explanation of why Israel failed to understand that God’s righteousness resides in Jesus who is God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    How Can I Forgive Myself?

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,847 views

    We need to learm to forgive ourselves since God has forgiven us.

    INTRODUCTION • Throughout the years, you will hear a lot of sermons on forgiveness. We are told we are supposed to forgive others as Jesus has forgiven us. We are told we are supposed to forgive and forget the evils others have perpetrated against us! • One sermon that we do not hear a lot deals ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finishing The Race

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,823 views

    Endurance and encouragement are needed to end well in the race of the Christian life

    Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 3:12-19 Finishing The Race Introduction [Show newspaper.] I enjoy reading the column entitled “History Lesson” in the Press Enterprise. It appears on page 2 of the paper and it lists several events of interest that happened in the past on that particular day. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You're Richer Than You Think

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,720 views

    The parable of the Shrewd Manager is an unusual story where the crook is commended. But Jesus has some important things to say about money and how we spend it.

    “YOU’RE RICHER THAN YOU THINK” “You’re richer thank you think.” Or that’s what Scotia Bank would like you to think. This is a bit of a deceiving commercial, but duh, that’s advertising for you. If you come to Scotia Bank they will look at your investments and show you what the other institution ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Mission: Possible

    Contributed by Traci Loewe on Jul 30, 2007
     | 5,470 views

    Being open to God’s calling

    Sermon Body Outline Opening Illustration: [use natural gestures] Last night I took a journey to a land far ’cross the seas; I didn’t go by boat or plane, I trusted on my knees. I saw so many people there in deepest depths of sin, and Jesus told me I should go that there were souls to win. But I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Uses A Skeptic

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,335 views

    Discover how God uses unlikely vessels, such as Sarah (who laughed at God), to accomplishment His work.

    To introduce this sermon the following can be done. • Walk to the platform and ask, “How many of you have heard of ‘Amazing Grace?’” (Most every hand will go up.) • Next say: “Amazing Grace is one of the most popular hymns of all time. God used a rather unlikely candidate to write that hymn.” John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees & Eagles Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,332 views

    this series focuses on how we are like the buzzard, bat, bumblebee and eagle. Part one focuses on the buzzard.

    Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees and Eagles Are You Living Like A Buzzard? Scriptures: Matt. 8:21-22; 10:33; James 2:17; Psalm 121:1-2; John 20:24-29 Introduction I get a lot of inspirational emails from relatives and friends. Some of these emails give me inspiration for sermons and Bible study ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith When The Answer Is No Part 2

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,143 views

    When God says no.

    Faith When the Answer Is No Part 2 Introduction Last week I started this message about what happens to your faith when you do not get something that you ask God for, something you really wanted, yet did not receive. I shared with you my experience when I was seeking a different job within my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You A Good Sheep

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,541 views

    Psalm 23

    Are You A Good Sheep? Scripture: Psalm 23; Proverbs 16:18 Introduction As I look at each of you, I want you to know that I believe in my heart that each of you are stupid. I will explain why I feel this way later. This morning I want to pose a question to you for you to consider. You do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Profession Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,484 views

    Discusses our professions of faith.

    Profession Of Faith Scripture: Romans 10:8-10; Hebrews 10:23; Matthew 12:34-37; James 1:5-7 Introduction This morning I want to take a different look at some very familiar Scriptures that focuses on how our communications displays our faith. One thing you must remember and that is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational