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  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Following Jesus To The Rivers Edge Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,695 views

    By following Jesus to the river’s edge we witness the picture, purpose and power of his baptism.

    If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. This sermon is taken from chapter two. You can find it here: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Is Jesus An Alien From Another Planet? (Luke 9:28-36)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,791 views

    Transfiguration: we struggle. We are weary. There is much we do not understand. And yet every now and then we catch a glimpse of the strange and glorious nature of Jesus, an...

    Yes, it’s the story of the transfiguration - my least favourite Gospel story. When I realised the transfiguration was scheduled for this week, I tried to get out of it. I thought about other people I could ask to preach ... but I couldn’t come up with anybody. Then I remembered that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    How To Waste Your Time Looking For Lost Sheep! (Matthew 18:10-17)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,029 views

    Why waste time with negative pepole who are never going to make much progress? Because we follow a shepherd who will leave the ninety-nine grazing to pursue one lost sheep....

    One of the things I hear a lot in the business world is that if you want to be successful, you need to hang around successful people. I don’t know if you’ve heard of the concept of the ‘Mastermind Group’, but I’ve been encouraged repeatedly, over recent years, to join one. The concept of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Ultimate Blessing

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007
     | 5,203 views

    Second of two-part series on King David based on the lectionary reading of Proper 11.

    2 Samuel 7:1-14a: Now when the king was settled in his house, and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies around him, 2 the king said to the prophet Nathan, “See now, I am living in a house of cedar, but the ark of God stays in a tent.” 3 Nathan said to the king, “Go, do all that you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4-7)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,099 views

    At the time of writing this letter to the Philippians, we know full well that Paul was in prison, awaiting a trial that would determine whether he was to be executed. You...

    I’ve chosen as my text this morning the Philippians passage - ‘Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say ‘rejoice’!’ I do this partly to spare you from having to hear my John the Baptist sermon again. I only have the one. More significantly though, I’ve chosen this passage because I’m conscious ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Becoming A New Creation Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 22,775 views

    The salvation provided in Jesus Christ makes us a new creation and provides for us a life transformed by the power of God. #1 in a 4-part series.

    Title: Becoming A New Creation Series: New Beginnings for the New Year Text: 2 Corinthians 5:12-21 Introduction: The Power Of The Gospel “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation” Romans 1:16). People want to change. All advertising is based on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marv Mutzenberger avatar

    One Of Them Turned Back

    Contributed by Marv Mutzenberger on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,534 views

    Begin with imaginative rationale for nine who did not return, and conclude with the gospel of God’s great mercy and the human response of worship

    ONE OF THEM TURNED BACK Luke 17:11-19 When we meet new people, we ask questions like, “Where did you grow up? Did you live in town or on a farm? Where did you go to college? We ask questions like that because place and background are important. Are you German or Norwegian or Polish? In ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Rogers avatar

    What Has God Done For Me

    Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,620 views

    This sermon examines the many blessings that God gives to believers at the moment of salvation.

    What Has God Done For Me Part I Ephesians 1:3-14 11/28/04 As we talk to people about Christ Jesus you will in all likelihood hear the following words, “If God is real what exactly has he done for you.” Could you answer that question? Is this question, or one similar to it, keeping you from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Better Choice

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 25, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,210 views

    We have two choices to choose from - God’s way or the alternative. Which pill will you swallow?

    DVD – Matrix – scene where Neo has to choose the blue pill or the red pill… God calls us everyday to make a choice – for him or for the alternative. If we choose him we move into a world of mystery and adventure, and we experience real life! If we choose the alternative, we are promised only a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Holiness And Discipline Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,296 views

    One of the most forgotten teachings of our Lord is that of church discipline. In this message we discuss the purpose for it, the process by which it is done and when discipline is to be practiced.

    Holiness and Discipline Text: Matthew 18:15-20 Introduction: It is difficult to read a paper or watch the news today without hearing something about an upcoming, and according to some, inevitable pandemic of the avian influenza virus. You might know it as the "Bird" flu. This influenza A virus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Strong To The End"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 11,152 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday of Advent.

    “Strong to the End” 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Isaiah 64:1-9 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org The church that Paul founded at Corinth had plenty of problems. Some members of the church were arguing and forming competitive ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Devil, You Can't Have My Marriage!

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,244 views

    Our marriages are under attack. It’s time to take a stand for our marriages!

    “Devil, You Can’t Have My Marriage!” Ephesians 5: 25-33 INTRO: 1. There are certain things in our life that will never change, nor improve until we take a stand. a. There are certain things in life that will never be secure until we take a stand. b. It’s time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Helping The Next Generation Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,534 views

    A sermon for Father’s Day based on Psalm 78:1-8 (Adapted from an outline by Jack Peters)

    Sermon for 6/15/03 Father’s Day HELPING THE NEXT GENERATION (Adapted from Jack Peters) Introduction: A. The Andy Griffith Show started out with the theme song being whistled and Andy and Opie going to the fishing hole. Much of the show was based around this relationship between Opie and his day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dana Chau avatar

    The Fathers God Rewards

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,032 views

    Discover what kind of fathers God rewards and with what kind of rewards

    A couple of weeks ago, the wives and mothers hopefully received encouragement on Mother’s Day. Worry is one of the most common struggles of motherhood, and so we addressed how wives and mothers can live worry-free. This morning, I hope to give needed encouragement to fathers. What is the one ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Pressing Onward And Upward

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,656 views

    Remember how God used affliction in the lives of the Godly prophets. James writes, "Brothers, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we consider blessed those who have persever

    Pressing Onward and Upward (James 5:10-12) Press onward for the upward call of God in Christ Jesus... (Phil. 3:8-10) Know that the Lord allows adversity to make you stronger, better and not bitter or discouraged. Illustration: I’ll say this for adversity: people seem to be able to stand it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational