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  • Walter Pankow avatar

    Christmas Sermon

    Contributed by Walter Pankow on Nov 18, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,013 views

    A verse by verse commentary on John 1 for a 1931 Christmas sermon.

    John 1:1-14 Christmas 1931 “In the beginning was the Word”. With these words the Apostle John connects the beginning of the Bible and the world with Christ, for as Scripture says, “All things were created by Him and for Him and to Him.” Jesus as the Word is the revelation of God. We know God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Getting Rid Of Dead Weighjt

    Contributed by M. Randolph Thompson on Feb 9, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,721 views

    Sermon directed at helping people to resolve problems with people, rather than owning their problems which cause extra and unnecessary stress.

    I. Text: Matthew 18:15-20 15 “If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two-Ply Christian Leadership Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 28, 2008
     | 3,161 views

    Like God Himself, good Christian leadership means leading in two different manners; leaders must have two sides.

    Two-Ply Christian Leadership (2 Thessalonians 3:4-12) 1. Christian leadership is a fascinating study. But it is often paralleled by leadership principles in other realms: "You Attract the People Your System Invites It’s no secret that healthy environments attract healthy people. Healthy people ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Jordan avatar

    Getting Ready For Eternity

    Contributed by Chris Jordan on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,728 views

    Everyone must stand before the judgment seat of Christ, and because of the reality of this coming Day, we would be wise to meditate on the Scriptural truths concerning Heaven and Hell, and get ready for eternity.

    GETTING READY FOR ETERNITY ILLUSTRATION: Father Murphy goes into a local bar in Dublin and approaches the first man he sees. "Do you want to go to Heaven?" he asks and the man says, "Indeed I do, Father." "Then for goodness sake," commands the priest, "leave this pub right now." He then goes to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    En7y Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,199 views

    The last of the seven deadly sins: envy. Greed and lust are forms of envy but focused on specific areas: sex and money. Envy is basically coveting, which is wanting something that isn’t yours. One of the “Big Ten” commandments was an instruction by God no

    SE7EN: EN7Y 1 Kings 21 June 29, 2008 Here we are at the last of the seven deadly sins: envy. Greed and lust are forms of envy but focused on specific areas: sex and money. Envy is basically coveting, which is wanting something that isn’t yours. One of the “Big Ten” commandments was an instruction ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Our All Sufficient Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,065 views

    Our all sufficient Christ is our security in the midst of life’s uncertainties. Sixteen key atttributes that are worthy of our worship, focus and exploration.

    Our All Sufficient Christ for Our Insufficiencies (Col. 2:1-18) Everything that looks SPIRITUAL is not! You’ve probably heard the expression "red herring." This term was coined from a method of training hunting dogs to follow the scent of their prey. Once the dogs were following the proper ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Suit Up!

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,515 views

    A sermon in the Lowry "Oops, Ugh, Aha, Yeah, Whee!" narritive mold, focusing on puting on the armor of God.

    Suit Up! Ephesians 6:10-20 (p.184) Oops (Life can be hard) My brothers and sisters, we all know that life can be hard. Life can be very hard. And to make it worse… most of the time it doesn’t make any sense at all. In seminary, they have a fancy term to describe it… the “theodicy” question. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Cox avatar

    How Blessed Are You?

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,634 views

    We are so blessed that we overlook it sometimes...

    MAT 6:25 “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Respect Ii Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,241 views

    How can we get a hearing in lost society? How can we influence our world for Christ?

    Respect II (1 Peter 2:13-17) 1. What a week: last week’s sermon three thumbs down. 2. Tribune call: a man was fishing….took photo…shadows looked like Jesus; they called me for my comments. 3. Highland Park Christian (?) Church… a catch 22… We are just Highland Park Church, but if I see we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Lee Henry avatar

    Do Not Grow Weary

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006
    based on 125 ratings
     | 60,094 views

    This lesson explores the reasons Christians grow weary in well doing and offers suggestions on overcoming that weariness.

    Do Not Grow Weary Susie called a friend and asked how she was feeling. “Terrible,” came the reply. “My head’s splitting and my back and legs are killing me. The house is a mess, and the kids are driving me crazy.” Susie, full of compassion, said, “Listen, go and lie down, I’ll come over right ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William Ellis avatar

    When Momma Is In The House

    Contributed by William Ellis on May 11, 2006
    based on 58 ratings
     | 12,352 views

    Whether their son is an axe murderer or a saint There daughter is a call girl or the soloist in the church choir Momma loves her baby

    Illustrations: "The Stages Of Motherhood" 4 Years Of Age - My Mommy can do anything; 8 Years Of Age - My Mom knows a lot! A whole lot 12 Years Of Age - My Mother doesn’t really know quite everything. 14 Years Of Age - Naturally, Mother doesn’t know that, either 16 Years Of Age - Mother? She’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A M Other's Legacy

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,833 views

    A Godly mother prepares her children for this life and the next.

    A Mothers Legacy Text: Ruth 1:1-18 Introduction 1. Read Ruth 1:1-18 2. Illustration: When the will of Henry J. Heinz, wealthy distributor of the famous ’57 Varieties’ line, was read, it was found to contain the following confession: ’Looking forward to the time when my earthly career will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Gullick avatar

    A Night To Remember

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,729 views

    A sermon that looks at why christmas eve is a night to remember.

    A night to remember. A movie made on the tragic loss of the White star liner was called – A night to remember. A later version of the Story was called Titanic. Do you know – when I thought of it – many great movies are about something negative. Even King Kong is about the tragic death and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Our Purpose: Witness Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,010 views

    As the body of Christ, we witness because Jesus has commanded us, empowered us, and wants to use us.

    Our Purpose: Witness Text: Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Rom. 10:14-15 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 28:18-20 2. Illustration: A man was talking with a friend about a statement another friend had written. He said, "I think it is a beautiful statement. I like the adjectives he uses, but I also want ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    H Is For Help, Helper Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007
     | 4,484 views

    A study of the word Help/Helper

    Introduction 1. A blonde goes to the post office to buy stamps for her Christmas cards... She says to the clerk, "May I have 50 Christmas stamps?" The clerk says, "What denomination?" The blonde says, "God help us! Has it come to this? Give me 6 Catholic, 12 Presbyterian 10 Lutheran 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene