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  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 9,425 views

    In a world of so many false, competing voices, do we recognize, listen to, and follow the voice of our Good Shepherd?

    Sermon for 4th Sunday of Easter, Year C Based on Ps. 23; Rev. 7:16-17; Jn. 10:22-30 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Good Shepherd” Our psalm, second lesson and gospel for today all employ the metaphor of God as Shepherd and people as sheep. Most of us find comfort in the metaphor of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeremy James avatar

    Hail To The Chief

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,861 views

    Why we should look to Christ and not political leaders for guidance and salvation.

    Intro Presidential Politics and campaign Throughout this last week I have paid special attention to the Presidential politics by watching the Democratic National Convention on TV. After it was all over I began to realize that something odd was happening, and at first I dismissed it, but then I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    Are You Sold Out For Christ

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
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    Living a life that is centered on Christ.

    1 Corinthians 9:19-27 “Being Sold Out For Christ” • X games, kids diving (having no regard for yourself in order to accomplish your objective.) I. Put Others First (19, 22b) A. Christian liberty  how we use it, or in this case set it aside for the benefit of others. B. That starts by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Advent: How To Get Things Done In Your Spiritual Life Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,640 views

    How? Not by might. Not by power, but by the Spirit

    Last week we saw that life’s circumstances do not show whether God’s favor is with you.We saw, that we have hard times, bad circumstances……desperate circumstances, times when bad things pile up. They are in no way a sign that God’s blessing is not upon you.We saw, that in fact those who are highly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    How To Experience Real Freedom Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,754 views

    This is from a series on attitudes I did. I got a lot of ideas form a book by James MacDonald. You can hear these sermons at www.cornerstonenaz.org.

    LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE How To Experience Real Freedom Sunday March 25, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, 1 Peter 2:13-25 Intro. A. Today I am sharing with you the last attitude in this series on developing attitudes that lead us into the life God desires for all of us. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Separate From His Brethren

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 18, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
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    Describes the separation of Joseph

    SEPARATE FROM HIS BRETHREN Genesis 49:26 Genesis 37-50 (the last main division of the book of Genesis) records the exciting and true story of Joseph, the eleventh and beloved son of the Hebrew Patriarch, Jacob. Why are so many chapters given to Joseph in the Bible? At least three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reclaiming A Backslider

    Contributed by George Bannister on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
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    Instruction from the book of James on reclaiming a wayward believer.

    TEXT: James 5:19-20 19 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; 20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins. ETS: James emphasizes the importance of reclaiming wayward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Quinn avatar

    How Do I Face The Critical Moments?

    Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 19, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,296 views

    At any time, we may face a critical moment, a moment that defines or changes our lives? Are we ready for that moment?

    “How do I prepare for the critical moments?” (Proverbs 2) Intro: Inspiring story of virtue from tsunami hero…man who has orphanage and rescued all his kids in the boat… Power of moments… “What if you knew somewhere in front of you was a moment that would change your life forever, a moment with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Presenting Our Body

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Nov 28, 2006
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     | 5,710 views

    Discipleship requires surrendering our being.

    PRESENTING OUR BODIES ROMANS 12:1 Avery Willis shared that God intends for the body to perform these essential functions: 1. Identification in the world – the way you look. 2. Participation in the world – the way you act. 3. Communication with others – the way you relate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing The Presence Of God.

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 14, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 19,130 views

    FOR MANY PEOPLE LIFE IS A RACE. TO BE WON.. But for the believer, LIFE IS A JOURNEY, with experiences permited to enhance our faith in God, in order to make us grow or maybe to compact us.

    OUR THEME FOR TODAY IS EXPERIENCING THE PRESENCE OF GOD..EXODUS 33:14-15 INTRODUCTION;; IT IS GOD’s DESIRE THAT WE ARRIVE AT A PLACE THAT GOD HAS DESTINED FOR US.. FOR MANY PEOPLE LIFE IS A RACE. TO BE WON.. But for me LIFE IS A JOURNEY: TO EXPERIENCE TO ENHANCE OUR FAITH.. GOD PERMITS ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • JongTae Choe avatar

    Go Your Way

    Contributed by Jongtae Choe on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,206 views

    Every one must go his own way God calls for him.

    Go Your Way God’s purposes for man are two fold. 1) to serve God above, 2) to serve the people below. To fulfill these purposes of God, God calls people as he did Abraham. I want to share with you what God does with us when he call us. 1. God’s Free Will was the Cause of the Call It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Edward Walker avatar

    Live To Honor God Series

    Contributed by Edward Walker on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 37,765 views

    It is easy to compromise—to live as the world lives. But, God has called us to courage—to honor Him, regardless of the pressure or persecution this world affords.

    Live to Honor God Daniel 1:1-21 Introduction 1. This evening I will begin an intense journey through the Book of Daniel. 2. The Book of Daniel demonstrates that God is in Control—the control of our destinies, of governments, and nations. 3. The nation of Israel and their sin led them into ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Giving Up To Go Up

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,004 views

    In God’s Kingdom you must give up to go up.

    Giving Up to Go Up 1 Sam. 16:1 May 20, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Eye of the Tiger cliches 1 They are meant to inspire, encourage, & spur to victory. a Winners never quit & quitters never win; only the strong survive; winning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rik Wadge avatar

    Week 4 "From Snacking To Feasting” Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,386 views

    Week 4 of 13

    Seismic Shifts Session 4 “From Snacking to Feasting” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) Introduction: +Short Seismic Shift intro clip +Star Trek Intro Clip: Congregational Reading: + James 1:22-25 (NIV) Let’s now go where no man has gone before on a regular enough basis, the Word of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Call To Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,725 views

    Knowing the end of his life is near, Jesus needs to remake His disciples’ understanding of what their responsibilities are as they await His return. And so Jesus tells them a story that had a familiar ring: The Good Samaritan

    The Call to Faithfulness Luke 19:11-27 In Luke 19, it is late winter and Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem for His last Passover and the last week of His earthly life. He has just arrived in Jericho, the lowest city on the face of the earth which is 1000 feet below sea level. That makes Jericho ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist