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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Seeing And Not Seeing"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 30, 2011
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     | 7,207 views

    A sermon about making the decision to see.

    John 9:1-41 “Seeing and Not Seeing” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN wwww.eastridgeumc.org When Ross Perot was running for President against George Bush Senior and Bill Clinton, Perot’s running mate in the Vice Presidential debate began ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Pentecost - Fear Of The Fire

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,235 views

    This is a sermon for Pentecost Sunday. It asks the question.. "Are we afraid of the Spirit?"

    Acts 2:1-21 NIV When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Blindness, Sight, Insight

    Contributed by Roger Nichols on Apr 2, 2011
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    a sermon exploring the man born blind's journey from darkness to light,

    Sermon John 9: 5-42 Blindness/Sight/Insight In the gospel of John, Light is LIFE. And darkness Is … Death. And, as to people (?) You either lived in the light, OR You lived in darkness. It’s a pretty stark contrast, I know, But John’s gospel takes us there ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    7 Spirits Of God

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,309 views

    I picked this up somewhere along the way and thought others could use it as a study help or resources.

    The Sevenfold Spirit of God Where does this concept come from? Revelation 1:4-5 (NLT) "This letter is from John to the seven churches in the province of Asia.  Grace and peace from the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come; from thesevenfold Spirit before his throne; and from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “the Power Of Agreeing Prayer” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 11, 2011
     | 7,555 views

    Christ calls us to pray in agreement with God and one another.

    Today, I want to speak to you about the power of agreeing prayer. Jesus speaks of the importance of agreement in verse 19 of our passage. Agreeing prayer begins with: 1. Praying in agreement with God - v. 18 In verse 19, Jesus says, “Again, I tell you.” What is Jesus referring to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Is Our Righteousness

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,023 views

    ADVENT 1 - The Lord God Almighty is our righteousness because God fulfills his promises and because Jesus is our kingly Priest.

    THE LORD IS OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS (Outline) November 28, 2010 - Advent 1 - JEREMIAH 33:14-18 INTRO: Advent means coming. During this season of Advent believers prepare for the coming celebration of the birth of the Savior. We also prepare for the coming of Christ the King on Judgment ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Burial: Death’s Demise Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 21, 2011
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     | 6,518 views

    In Romans 6:1–5, Paul shows three results that should be evident in a believers life because of the death of Christ. We see: 1) The Antagonist (v.1), 2) The Answer (v.2), and 3) The Argument explaining and defending that Answer (vv.3–5).

    Today we remember the sacrificial death of Christ. Yet, for Christians, there is a new reality that goes beyond mere remembrance. In Romans 6:1–5, Paul shows three results that should be evident in a believers life because of the death of Christ. We see: 1) The Antagonist (v.1), 2) The Answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The King Is Coming

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Apr 22, 2011
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     | 5,706 views

    Jesus is the ever-present King who rode along the palm laden road to the Cross of Calvary in order to bear our shame. He came to declare he’s the way, the truth, and life, and he’s calling us to change our perception of him towards God’s eternal light.

    INTRO Let’s start our time this morning with an interesting, Palm Sunday, brain tease. Listen to this account, and picture in your mind “the one” I am going to speak about. Okay, here we go… The crowds cheered and waved their hands. Many stood upon their tip-toes ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    So Loved

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Apr 22, 2011
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    Let us all take out our towels from our drawers and kneel down before others, and serve them as Jesus serves us, by loving them unto the end. Let us each serve our Lord, by serving all people, in the grace of God’s ultimate and sacrificial love.

    INTRO One of the neatest gifts I’ve ever received was this little, hand towel. I was given this during my seminary commencement, and have cherished it ever since. The towel has a little saying on it: “Blessed to be a blessing” Isaiah 61:1. Isaiah 61:1-2 says: “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Mystery Of The Communion

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 24, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 69,229 views

    A Sermon that discusses the mystery of the Holy Communion with prayer points for healing added.

    THE MYSTERYOF THE COMMUNION "For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, 'Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Cannot Function Without Unction Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,359 views

    We need prayer and anointing to accomplish the work we have been given to do.

    Why Revival Tarries Series, Part 1 Series based on Leonard Ravenhill’s work Why Revival Tarries You Cannot Function Without Unction May 11, 2011 A Why is it when we have a prayer meeting or a call to prayer, people feel as if that is a pass to stay home or stay away? 1 What could be more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Perspective From Prison Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,852 views

    Exposition of Philippians 1:12-14 in light of Acts 28:30 about Paul’s experience in prison in Rome and God’s redemption of the situation

    Text: Acts 28:30, Philippians 1:12-14, Title: Perspectives on Prison, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/8/09, AM A. Opening ill: talk about the movie The Apostle, about the closing moments singing in prison, Dave Ramsey B. Background to passage: Our text tells us that Paul spent another two years in a Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believers Wrestle With God

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,148 views

    Pentecost 21(C) - Believers wrestle with God both in troubles and also for blessings.

    BELIEVERS WRESTLE WITH GOD (Outline) October 25, 2009 -- PENTECOST 21 -- Genesis 32:22-30 INTRO: Today’s text teaches about Jacob struggling. Our earthly lives are filled with various struggles that everyone wrestles with from time to time. At times people wrestle with problems, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    An Advent Alarm Awakens All

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,390 views

    Advent 1(A) - An advent alarm awakens all to put aside all evil deeds and then to be clothed with Christ.

    AN ADVENT ALARM AWAKENS ALL (Outline) November 29, 2009 -- ADVENT 1 -- Romans 13:11-14 INTRO: The morning alarm clock often wakes one up from a deep sleep. The alarm jars each one from their cozy, comfortable bed. Each one wakes up and shakes off the cobwebs of sleep. One by one people ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Perfect Plan Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,467 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "God’s Gift Of..."

    Family Worship December 6, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: God’s Gift Of… [#3] A PERFECT PLAN Ruth 3:1-18 Introduction: Do you ever get tired of waiting on God to do something? You know, sometimes it just seems like God needs a little “prodding” or a little help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist