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  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Remembering Veterans & God

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 20,380 views

    A sermon admonishing us to remember our veterans, but to also remember our God. It starts with how we are to react to the recent elections - no matter which party you voted for. Go to www.sermonlist.com for all sermons and Communion meditations.

    Every four years, America puts herself into the position of electing a new leader. It is a time of harsh words and emotional upheaval. It produces many scars that last long beyond the election process, and all too often, it produces bitter enemies where once before, there were friends. And ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Dark Mile

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 8, 2008
     | 6,409 views

    There are times that life is filled with great disappointment but God sustains us.

    Psalms 139:7-12 KJV Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? [8] If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. [9] If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; [10] Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed Be Your Name: In The Land That Is Plentiful Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 9, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,922 views

    When God gives and when He takes away, our only right response is praise.

    ME That song speaks to the heart of where we’re going to be for the next couple of week… Listen to the words… words that you just sang… Blessed be Your name in the land that is plentiful Where Your streams of abundance flow, blessed be Your name Blessed be Your name when I’m found in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Comforting Song

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,046 views

    This sermon demonstrates how Psalm 23 brings God’s children comfort through its words.

    Have you ever listened to a song that was comforting to you? This was a song that gave you relief in affliction, a song that brought you to a state of ease and satisfaction. It was a song that consoled you and brought you reassurance that everything would be alright. It was a comforting song ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Smith avatar

    When God's People Do Bad Things Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,464 views

    What’s going on when the saints sin?

    When I put my faith in Jesus Christ decisively at the age of 21, God spoke a sentence into my consciousness that I will never forget: “You’re forgiven. Go and sin no more.” From the moment that lightning bolt realization struck, I’ve never doubted God’s complete forgiveness. That simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holding Your Hand

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,614 views

    We all face a variety of issues that threaten to make us stumble. Seeing the prosperity of the wicked caused the psalmist to question the goodness of God. But God squeezed his hand and reassured him that, given the judgment of God, the wicked do not reall

    Opening illustration: One of the joys of being with kids is holding their hands. We do it to keep them safe while crossing the street, or to keep them from getting lost in a crowd. And whenever they stumble and lose their footing, we grab their little hands tighter to keep them from falling. That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Christmas Song For All Year Round

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 17, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,108 views

    A Christmas song for all year round reminds us the real reason that Jesus came, and that is to save us from our sins.

    A Christmas Song For All Year ’Round Text: Lk. 1:67-80 Introduction 1. Everyone loves Christmas songs, but what we need is a Christmas Song For All Year ’Round. 2. A Christmas song for all year round is a: a. Song of Redemption b. Song of Promise c. Song of Hope 3. Read Lk. 1:67-80 Proposition: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Servant Quarters Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 14, 2010
     | 6,365 views

    A study of chapter 42 verses 1 through 20

    Ezekiel 42: 1 – 20 Servant Quarters “ 1 Then he brought me out into the outer court, by the way toward the north; and he brought me into the chamber which was opposite the separating courtyard, and which was opposite the building toward the north. 2 Facing the length, which was one ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Resurrection Impact: Peter & Thomas The Result Of The Empty Tomb Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 16, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,696 views

    Easter is not about celebrating Jesus crucifixion it’s about celebrating Jesus resurrection, our focus is not death it’s life. This sermon looks at the effect of the resurrection on Peter & Thomas and us.

    I want to take us on a journey back in time Back to Easter Sunday. Not last week, I want to take us back a couple of thousand years. I want you to imagine it’s very early on the first Easter Sunday Morning. Can you imagine Jesus followers waking up and remembering what had happened, remembering ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Serve A Risen Savior

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,554 views

    We all need Jesus. We need Him because all of us have sinned and we fall short of the glory of God.

    We Serve a Risen Savior 04/12/09 AM Text: Luke 24:13-35 Introduction These two disciples learned a great deal when they were on the road with Jesus, and if you’ll walk with Jesus, you’ll learn a lot as well. They experienced the full range of human emotions. They had broken hearts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mary Magdalene Series

    Contributed by Jason Miller on Apr 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,314 views

    Mary Magdalene was the first to see the risen Christ? Why? Why not Peter, why not one of the other disciples? What made Mary so special that she was the first? What can we take away from her life to apply to ours?

    Mary Magdalene John 20:1-18 Easter isn’t about bunnies and eggs and candy, it’s about the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to continue my series on the Lesser known People of the Bible, but as I sat down and started ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Beginning Of… Pain Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 20, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,133 views

    God curses the universe for our rebellion, but in discipline there is hope.

    Scripture Introduction In certain segments of Jewish culture, there is a way of pretending to say something nice, then adding a twist that turns it into a curse. Alan King lists a number of these in his Great Jewish Joke Book: • May you inherit a hotel and die in every room. • May ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don’t Die Before Your Time

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 22, 2010
    based on 43 ratings
     | 141,541 views

    A lot of people claim they cannot die until their time comes. But what does the Bible say? The Bible makes us to understand that we can lengthen or shorten our lives according to the way we live and the way we believe. That is why any enemy that is not af

    Our message this week is titled, “Don’t die before your time.” A lot of people claim they cannot die until their time comes. But what does the Bible say? The Bible makes us to understand that we can lengthen or shorten our lives according to the way we live and the way we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Of Invitation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,168 views

    Jesus invitation goes out to everyone, and all who respond to it will be saved.

    A Messiah of Invitation Text: Matthew 11:25-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: How do you feel about people? A pastor arranged for a gathering of the women’s auxiliary. It was to be a garden party on the church lawn, under the old oak. At the last moment, the morning of the party, Mrs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Security Of Man’s Reclamation-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 3, 2010
     | 3,298 views

    Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. The writer to the Hebrews disclosed the essence of man’s reclamation. You can have, if you so choose, a sure reclamation. But how? Man’s reclamation is secured thru..

    The SECURITY of Man’s RECLAMATION-II—Hebrews 2:10-18 The writer to the Hebrews disclosed the means/essence of man’s reclamation. Man’s reclamation is secured by specific means. You can have, if you so choose, a sure reclamation. How is man’s reclamation secured? Man’s reclamation is secure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist