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  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    His Birth, His Blood, And His Blessings

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 23, 2000
    based on 140 ratings
     | 9,762 views

    The life of Christ

    HIS BIRTH, HIS BLOOD, AND HIS BLESSINGS MATT. 1:21 INTRODUCTION: DOWN THROUGH THE YEARS, THE WORLD HAS EXPERIENCED SOME SPETACULAR EVENTS. OUR NATION HAS GROWN FROM THIRTEEN COLONIES TO FIFTY STATES. WE HAVE WITNESSED MAN WALKING ON THE MOON. BLACKS AND WOMEN WERE GRANTED VOTING RIGHTS, A MOVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perfect Obedience.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 24, 2000
    based on 119 ratings
     | 10,386 views

    First Sunday after Christmas Year C.

    First Sunday after Christmas Year C. Luke 2: 41-52 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor Thank you Lord Jesus for your perfect obedience as a free gift which is our freedom from slavery to sin and death. Amen. Title: “Perfect Obedience.” Mary and Joseph find the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Would Do Anything Series

    Contributed by Christopher Perry on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 4,745 views

    At Christmas God showed He was willing to reach us by any means necessary. This is about God’s Extreme Christmas.

    I Would Do Anything (By Any Means Necessary, part 1) - December 24, 2000 {Using the song "Love Song" by Third Day is an excellent lead in to this sermon} Introduction At Christmas there is a lot of talk about the Incarnation, which has been described in many ways. J. Robert Oppenheimer, inventor ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What You Should Do About Worry

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 4,030 views

    What Christians should do when they worry

    MATT.6:25-34 "WHAT YOU SHOULD DO ABOUT WORRY" A) The 23rd Psalm has always been my favorite Psalm ... "The Lord is my Shepherd ..." * "He maketh ... He leadeth ... He restoreth .. He leadeth ... Yea, though I walk ..." * "Thou preparest ... Thou anointest ... Surely goodness ..." B) I believe the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick Lane avatar

    Being Real

    Contributed by Patrick Lane on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 8,838 views

    God calls us to follow the model of Jesus and be real

    All right… how many of you made new year’s resolutions? How many of you… have broken your new year’s resolutions? They, whoever they are, say that to break a habit, not an addiction, but a habit, takes 3 days. To establish a habit takes 30 days, which doesn’t mean that to do something good will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signing Us

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 260 ratings
     | 7,799 views

    A sermon for the second Sunday after the Epiphany

    2nd Sunday after the Epiphany John 2:1-11 "Signing Us!!"   "A young couple, who were new Christians, suffered a terrible financial setback due to a disabling illness of the husband. The wife found work, but her income barely made a dent in the mountain of bills. They lived in constant prayer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We've Got It Made In The Shade

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,481 views

    In the midst of our nation’s tragedy, we can find rest and shelter in God’s abiding presence

    Psalm 91:1,2 “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.” If you’d go to the beach, you’d see an ironic sight – people in swimsuits sitting underneath umbrellas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Worship: Acknowledging Jesus

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 43 ratings
     | 6,357 views

    A Sermon based on the worship scene in Revelation 5 that give us insight into our worship of Jesus.

    WORSHIP: ACKNOWLEDGING JESUS Revelation 5:8-14 INTRODUCTION: I read a story just the other day about a Christian couple who lived some twenty miles outside of Munich, Germany. In order to make it to Bible School at 9 A.M. they had to get up at 4 in the morning, dress, quickly eat breakfast, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Hearts And Faces Are Sad Series

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 4,489 views

    When the unthinkable happens...When tragedy strikes...When hearts and faces are sad--God NOTICES and cares for us, just as He did for Joseph.(2 Sundays After "911.")

    (Preached 2 Sundays After "911.") INTRODUCTION "Why are your faces so sad today?" The events of and since September 11 have had varying affects on all Americans. Most have been moved with a patriotic zeal that just a few years and weeks ago was thought not to be in vogue. The supply of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    He's Been There

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,045 views

    A message focusing on the fact that Christ can relate to our sufferings here on earth.

    He’s Been There Hebrews 2:5-18 I. Introduction Back in 1990, the president of a large Christian organization received the news that his only son had been murdered in his taxicab in Denver, CO. One observer at the funeral reflected on the point that Someone else’s Son had been murdered, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    Proclaiming The Good News To The Poor Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,668 views

    This is the first lesson of this series based on Luke 4:16-21 and using Luke 24:13-35 as the main text.

    THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Proclaiming the Good News to the Poor" Luke 24:13-35 INTRODUCTION: Let me tell you a little story about a man named Edgar Degas. During the 19th Century he was a well-known French painter. He had been schooled at the finest art studios in Paris, and his work was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fishes & Loaves

    Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 20, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,389 views

    Jesus Speaks and Feeds the 4,000

    Biblical Reference: MATTHEW 15:30-32 JESUS DELIVERED ONE OF HIS MANY TEACHINGS ON THE COAST OF GALILEE JUST AFTER PERFORMING HIS MOST FAMOUS MIRACLE. THE FEEDING OF THE FOUR THOUSAND WITH JUST SEVEN LOAVES OF BREAD AND A FEW FISH. IN MATTHEW 15:30-32, IT WAS MADE CLEAR THAT JESUS SPENT ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Simon Rundell avatar

    Never Mind, Eat Some Food!

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 2,551 views

    The docetist heresy, the reality of Christ’s incarnation, and his setting of priorities: his father’s will above his earthly, physical needs.

    Sermon for Evening Prayer and Benediction 22nd July 2001 Text: John 4:31-35 “My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work” + In the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. It is a caricature of Jewish mothers that they force food onto their ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Chris Thron avatar

    Thoughts On Suffering

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,909 views

    Godly suffering is the key to a joyful Christian life.

    Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing were happening to you. Rather rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are reviled for Christ’s sake you are blessed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    33 Years -- Eternal Impact

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 2, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,062 views

    A sermon on the impact that Jesus made upon the earth.

    INTRO: The dictionary defines Impact as: “To drive close, fix firmly, pack, wedge.” History has had men who have made an impact upon the world. Hitler made an impact as an insane politician. Lincoln made an impact as a great statesman. He was the first president to be assassinated. Clinton, more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist