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  • John Herrmann avatar

    Learning Courage In Christ

    Contributed by John Herrmann on Nov 14, 2008
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     | 5,983 views

    Fear walls us in and makes us like the servant of the Master that buried the talent he had been entrusted with in the ground. Faith sees ourselves as gifted and bold in Christ.

    Today’s lesson finds a man digging a hole in the ground. We learn that a man going on a journey entrusted a portion of his wealth to three of his employees. Two of the three employees invested their wealth and received commendable returns. The third was afraid and hid his in a hole in the ground. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Significance Of The Sacrifice

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,353 views

    Blood - everyone’s favorite topic. We will look at the spiritual and religious significance that blood has for us to prepare our hearts for communion.

    The Significance of the Sacrifice 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 November 16, 2008 This morning we are going to talk about everyone’s favorite topic: blood. How precious is the flow? I was reminded of a story. A man let his dog out one night to do his business and went back to his football game and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Junction Or Journey

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 29, 2007
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     | 3,526 views

    We’re too often guilty of aiming and nothing and hitting it every time. “Visionaries can see life for what it is, can see God for who God is. They are people who can read the “signs of the times”, not the “signs of the future”.” (Leonard Sweet)

    “Where there is no vision the people perish” (Hebrew Proverb) “Where there is only vision, people have nervous breakdowns.” (Postmodern Hebrew Proverb as quoted by Leonard Sweet) – having the vision and dreams but not doing (not able to do) anything about them. Larry of the Three Stooges caused ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Praying With Great Expectation Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,861 views

    This sermon encourages believers to pray with great expectations because God sees out trials, God hears our prayers and God will deal with our enemies.

    Subject: Praying With Great Expectations Acts 12:5-25 Introduction: The graphic scene of Acts 12 is not strange to the Church. The church has always faced opposition. Since its inception, the devil has been trying to stop the church and even to destroy the church. But each persecution has cause the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't Fear The Future

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,696 views

    We do not need to fear the future because it is in His hands. By faith we can say, surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life.

    Psalm 23:6 Don’t Fear the Future CS19Oct08 2405 Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. We want to reflect on David’s last words in this Psalm. • It’s not easy saying these words. He is confident that he will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Redeeming Ministry Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 8, 2011
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     | 5,864 views

    Jesus redeems the unlovable, untouchable and unreachable in our society. He loves sinners but He does not want them to remain unclean like the leprous man.

    Now a leper came to Him, imploring (ðáñáêáëÝù - continually calling for help) Him, kneeling down ( falling down on knees continually) to Him and saying to Him, "If You are willing, You can make me clean. (êáèáñßîù to make clean)" Then Jesus, moved with compassion, (óðëáã÷íßîïìáé to be moved with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Can!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 15, 2010
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     | 6,943 views

    We can overcome lifes trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others.

    Title: We can! Text: Acts 16:22-34 Thesis: We can overcome life’s trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others. Introduction In Shawshank Redemption, Andy Dufresne is wrongfully convicted of a crime and sent to prison. He is a model prisoner and was recruited by the Warden to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Beauty Of New Life

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,361 views

    And it is in the resurrection of Jesus Christ of that first Easter morning that we receive the presence of God’s love in our hearts. While the Cross reflects God’s love to us… the resurrection makes God’s love real to us… As He hung on the Cross he said,

    The Beauty of New Life John 20: 1-18 (Year C Easter Sunday) Introduction A couple of years ago I heard a story of a boy named Jeremy. He was born with a twisted body, a slow mind and a chronic, terminal illness that had been slowly killing him all his young life. One Sunday morning in early ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Why Crying Makes All The Difference Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Apr 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,581 views

    Things we cry about are significant to us. What do you cry about? Are they the things Jesus cries over?

    “When Crying Makes All The Difference” As you look back over your life, what were the things that made you cry? Death. Births. Extremely joyful events: marriage. Physical pain. What do you cry about? What do you cry for? Cry over? It was June 1, 1991 when an officer came into my home and told ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Gods Battleplan Series

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,047 views

    God has a battleplan for victory in his war against Satan. We have a role in that plan.

    Gods Battleplan(NIV) The overall message of this series has been the battle between God and Satan, and our parts in it. War is defined as this-an aggressive struggle or competition between 2 or more powers. Someone once said WAR stood for “WE ARE RIGHT” Last time we looked at Satans battleplan ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    Just What I Wanted! Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,093 views

    3rd sermon from 2008 Christmas series where we look at Christmas through point of view of Biblical characters, this is Simeon’s.

    “Just What I Wanted” Christmas Through Their Eyes Series Luke 2:21-38 Intro: What is the perfect gift in your eyes? For many, it usually it is something you really, really want. Maybe that new TV, or a new car. Perhaps it might be a long awaited trip or just a quiet evening alone. Whatever the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    When Trials Come, We Remember Our Good & Great Shepherd – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
     | 4,629 views

    Every single circumstance that comes to us is first sifted through the hand of the One who loves us.

    1. Paul has taught us to ‘glory in our tribulations’ & James said: James 1:2-3 (NKJV) 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 2. We have a serious problem with that don’t we? • It definitely doesn’t make a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    The Role Of The Government, The Response Of The Christian Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,740 views

    This sermon unpacks the role of the goverment in relation to God and the Christian. And the appropiate response it requires from the believer.

    ROMANS 13: 1-7. GOVERNING AUTHORITIES PAUL HAS SHOWN US PREVIOUSLY HOW TO RESPOND TO THE MERCY OF GOD TO OFFER OURSELVES AS LIVING SACRIFICES INN THE CHURCH AND TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER SEEKING TO FAN INTO FLAME THOSE GIFTS WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN AND TO DEVELOP MORAL TRAITS WHICH ARE CHRIST LIKE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is My Goal In Life? Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Nov 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,393 views

    Will we go wherever He calls us, will we follow wherever he leads us, and will we one day take hold of the prize and hear our Lord tell each of us, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant.’?

    In case you haven’t yet heard…the Olympics are coming to Vancouver in less than 100 days. Athletes all over the world are preparing for their various events, from speed skating to downhill skiing, and my favourite…hockey (Canada’s Game!). Athletes train in such a way as to be the best of the best. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "God's Vision For His Church" Part I

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,131 views

    The "Church" has to learn how to do mission work, tell the story of Jesus, in the 21st century America which can be labeled the "post Church" Society.

    In Jesus Holy Name May 24, 2009 Text: Matthew 16:18 Easter VII - Redeemer God’s Vision For His Church” Part 1 The Book of Acts Rev. John Stott in his book “The Living Church” writes: “The Church (with a capitol ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran