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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Basis Of Our Thanksgiving"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,173 views

    A sermon for the week of Thanksgiving.

    PSALM 100 “The Basis of Our Thanksgiving” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN The 100th Psalm was written for the people of Israel. God had basically said to them, “When you come into the promised land, and settle down in your warm ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    An Open Door

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 22, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,318 views

    A Call to follow God through the doors HE opens and not try to walk through doors which others may open.

    An Open Door 1 Corinthians 16:5-9 * When one door closes, another opens, but we often look so long and regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one that has opened for us. -- Alexander Graham Bell * What comes to your mind when hear the term open door? A door is a movable barrier ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Baptist On The Threshing Floor!!!

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 29, 2009
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    A look at John the Baptist prophetic description of the Christ.

    As we enter the season of advent, we think of Jesus this cute baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, in a stable in a place with a nice name, visited by the shepherds and the wise men and angels. The Christmas cards we have been brought up with show that it may have been snowing outside, and if we use ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Suffering For Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 30, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
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    This section covers persecution & hostility in the world. Jesus’ disciples would not have life easy. He says that discipleship will be a costly endeavor & whoever chooses to follow Him must be ready to experience & endure the sort of conflict He experie

    JOHN 15: 18-27 SUFFERING FOR FOLLOWING JESUS This section centers on the topic of persecution and hostility in the world. Jesus foresaw that His disciples would not have life easy. He says that discipleship will be a costly endeavor and whoever chooses to follow Him must be ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Brother In Trouble, Needs A Real Friend On The Double”

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 16, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,599 views

    All of us are charged to have loving concern for our brethren. To serve as their keeper is a great duty, which is strictly required of us, but it is generally neglected by us. Those who are unconcerned in the affairs of their brethren, and take no care, w

    “Brother in Trouble, Needs a Real Friend on the Double” The Language of Cain - “Am I My Brother’s Keeper” Text: Luke 10:25-37 Introduction: Genesis 4, we have account of the first recorded trial. Long before there was a court room or human jury, God Himself sits as Judge; for he is the God to whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It’s Doxology Time!

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009
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    Praise God from whom ALL blessings flow! A celebration of Christ the King Sunday

    Concordia Lutheran Church The Feast of Christ the King – November 22.2009 Doxology Time! 2 Peter 3:13b and Psalm 39 † IN THE NAME OF JESUS, LORD AND SON † May you be always able to focus on the goal, the incredible time when faith and hope fade from view, as the peace-filled love of God dawns ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Which Side Are You On? Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,314 views

    The third sermon in our series on 1st Thessalonians. This sermon discusses the fact that there are only two types of people in the world, those who are in Christ, and those who aren’t.

    Which Side Are You On? Text: 1st Thessalonians 2:13-16 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well as we continue on in our study of Paul’s 1st letter to the Thessalonians we come to our text. If you remember, the first 12 verses of this chapter we saw that Paul had a deep conviction of his stewardship to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "No Point Starving At A Feast"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 13, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,392 views

    God is doing new things! It’s time to celebrate.

    Luke 5:27-39 “No Point Starving at a Feast” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Tax-collectors are never popular, but in Jesus’ day it was much worse. They were extortionists. And more than that: they were working for the Romans, or for Herod, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    I Do Part 3 - The Engagement Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 31, 2010
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    The third part of the "I Do" sermon series focusing on remaining committed even in the face of great opposition.

    John 3:1-8 NIV John 3:1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Souls Thirst

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,605 views

    Lent 2(A) - Our souls thirst. Thankfully and joyfully Jesus knows the thirsty. Thankfully and joyfully Jesus gives living water.

    OUR SOULS THIRST (Outline) February 28, 2010 - Lent 2 - JOHN 4:1-14 INTRO: Hunger and thirst are basic needs that we seldom overlook. In our country we have unlimited access to all kinds of food choices. We also have access to clean, drinkable water. This is not true in many other ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    In Chains For The Gospel

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 16, 2013
     | 3,513 views

    To enumerate the things we need to do when persecuted for the Gospel.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you persecuted because of the Gospel? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things we need to do when persecuted for the Gospel. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:13 (Amplified Bible) I would have chosen to keep him with me, in order that he might minister ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Fearing Yet Worships Idols

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 18, 2013
     | 5,524 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we sometimes create our idols of our own and yet profess to fear GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that you need to choose your GOD everyday, or be a victim of unseen idols that will pull us do

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we sometimes create our idols of our own and yet profess to fear GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that you need to choose your GOD everyday, or be a victim of unseen idols that will pull us down. IV. TEXT: 2 Kings 17:41 (New King James Version) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Unanswerable Question

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 20, 2013
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     | 6,089 views

    Not can God build a rock he can't pick up--- but What does it PROFIT a man. Uses a very Kool illustration of profit.

    THE UN-ANSWERABLE QUESTION MARK8:36 ((6631 Tan)) Napoleon's Impossible Story Napoleon often told this story: Once, while visiting a province he came on an old soldier with one arm severed, dressed in full uniform. On his uniform and proud fighter displayed the coveted Legion of Honor. "Where did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hypostatic Union

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 10, 2012
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     | 6,459 views

    A sermon on Philippians 2:3-11, focusing on the incarnation of Jesus Christ (First point taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "The Faith Once For All," Chapter 13 The Person of Christ; Second point taken from Warren Wiersbe, "Be Joyful", Chapter 5 The Gre

    HoHum: Long ago, there ruled in Persia a wise and good king. He loved his people. He wanted to know how they lived. He wanted to know about their hardships. Often he dressed in the clothes of a working man or a beggar, and went to the homes of the poor. No one whom he visited thought that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Filling The Void-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010
     | 6,904 views

    Peter initiated the selection process by which an apostle would be chosen to remove the void in their ranks created by Judas Iscariot. A void in leadership/the ranks must be removed. A void in leadership must be removed as....

    D—SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT FILLING THE VOID-I—Acts 1:15-26 Peter initiated the selection process by which an apostle would be chosen to remove the void in their ranks created by Judas Iscariot. A void in leadership/the ranks must be removed. A void in leadership/the ranks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist