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  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Why Does God Waste Time With Sinners" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 21, 2008
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     | 4,762 views

    Abram was called to travel with God. It was a step of faith. God wanted to reveal to Abram that he was a God of love. God had a plan to bring about our Salvation through Abram. God still calls us to travel with him because he has a plan to help us expe

    In Jesus Holy Name June 22, 2008 Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 12:1-4& Joshua 24:2-4 “Why Does God Waste Time with Sinners” Today we have returned to our series of messages: O.T. Challenges. In our text God is inviting Abram on a journey. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Notables Of The Early Church Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,527 views

    he Church is made up of God’s people. This was true from the beginning and is true today. But who were those people who made up the earliest church?

    The Notables of the Early Church (Acts 1:12-14) 1. Following Jesus Christ has never meant deserting the human race and living in seclusion -- or putting on an image of otherly-worldness -- if there is such a word. True, some Christians have chosen to live this way, like the Amish. But most have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Place Of Sacrifice

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Apr 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,271 views

    This is a sermon that shows the great sacrifice that Abraham was willing to make as he offered up Isaac and the way that the Lord blessed him.

    THE PLACE OF SACRIFICE TEXT: Genesis 22 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: In this chapter, Abraham is going to be facing his greatest test. Upon the completion of this test, Abraham will have demonstrated his willingness to turn loose his most prized possession, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Reaches Out, Beyond Human Boundaries

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,007 views

    A sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent, series A.

    3rd Sunday in Lent, February 24, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have revealed your will and grace for all people. Through the power of your Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Gates Of Heaven

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,842 views

    Jacob wrestled with issues of faith. Would he take the God of his father and grandfather to be his God? As Jacob was running from his brother Esau, God opened up to him the gates of heaven.

    Introduction Look at story of Jacob’s dream- general sense/what is God saying/doing in the earth now, here at COTR. Jacob’s Dream Gen 28:10-22 Gen 28:10 (who were Abraham, Isaac, Esau?) Jacob- on a journey by himself, alone, apart from family, running for his life. Jacob- deceiver- facing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Being Restored By God As We Serve

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,790 views

    God is constantly at working preparing and restoring His servants. This sermon discovers what it means to be a servant of God.

    If a friend of yours was to ask you what it means to be a servant of God, how would you respond? In our reading from Isaiah 49 God reveals some of the things about being one of his servants. Interestingly this reading is a prophecy spoken many years before Jesus was born on earth to help people ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Free Indeed: The Rebel Heart Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,850 views

    When Christians have a rebellious heart, we open our lives up to oppression and bondage.

    “Free Indeed” Rebellion 1. Illus. of young woman  Experiencing profound spiritual bondage.  Saved, but absolutely miserable.  Now, so often things like depression and anger are emotional issues. But in this young ladies case, the problem was spiritual. She was being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Divine Condescension Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 19, 2011
     | 4,093 views

    Those who know God's word--like Mary--also know fully the significance of every creature.

    Monday of the 34th Week in Course 21 November 2011 Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Verbum Domini Those who know God’s word also know fully the significance of each creature. For if all things “hold together” in the one who is “before all things” (cf. Col 1:17), ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Christ Cleansing The Temple Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 111 ratings
     | 45,478 views

    If Christ showed such zeal in cleansing an earthly temple, He will use zeal in cleansing another temple, the believer’s life, also.

    JOHN 2: 13-17 CHRIST CLEANSING THE TEMPLE The other Evangelists do not record this cleansing of the Temple at the beginning of Christ’s ministry, but, as we all know, tell of a similar act at the very close of Jesus’ ministry (Mt. 21:12f; Mk. 11:15-17; Lk. 19:45f). John, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Conclusion Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,963 views

    This sermon seeks to challenge people who have not come to a conclusion about their relationship with God to do so in the face of Paul’s conclusion that all alike are guilty of sin.

    Do you ever come to any conclusions about any matters? Do you ever come to any conclusion about things that matter? I mean, do you ever come to any meaningful conclusions about anything that really matters? When I look out at you from my perspective this morning, I honestly have to ask you this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Advent 2010

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,825 views

    The Story of David and Mephibosheth.

    November 28, 2010 Advent 1 Now that we’ve officially entered into the Christmas season by lighting the Advent candles and celebrating Black Friday, we are supposed to be nice and kind and gracious to all people. Right?! This is especially true when we’re out and about buying those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Table Is Set Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 13, 2011
     | 11,378 views

    This is the sixth message in a series that takes a fresh look at Psalm twenty-three. This message examines what David means by the Lord setting a table.

    The Holiday Season brings with it so many opportunities to eat. Families have the opportunity to get together and sit down to share a meal together. Those meals are usually quite enjoyable. There is always plenty of food and most of the time some of our most favorite foods appear on the table. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Believer's Position For Victory

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 20, 2011
     | 5,937 views

    Prior to us launching attacks in Iraq/Afghanistan we didn’t drop the first bomb, put the first boot on the ground until everything was in place. We knew where the enemy was hiding, patterns, munitions were, strengths, weaknesses. Spiritual warfare uses

    Introduction: A Prior to us launching attacks in Iraq/Afghanistan we didn’t drop the first bomb, put the first boot on the ground until everything was in place. 1 We knew where the enemy was hiding, patterns, munitions were, strengths, weaknesses. a Spiritual warfare uses the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is A Strange Story

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,056 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 7, Series C

    4th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr.7] June 20, 2010 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Almighty God, through your Son, Jesus the Christ, you not only revealed your redeeming grace, but you also call us to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010
     | 3,401 views

    Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

    B-SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-V—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 14 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist