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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Witnessing To The Skeptics

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,222 views

    "The Communist was very sober. After reading a couple of other passages from God’s inspired Word, this young man was obviously very moved. His entire countenance had changed. He made a life-changing decision."

    Illustration: From Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade for Christ. "One day some years ago, I was speaking on a large university campus. A young radical student confronted me. I later discovered he was the head of the Communist Party on this big campus. He demonstrated and railed at me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Christmas-- It's The Real Thing (Confessions Of A Christmas Lover)

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,671 views

    A sermon about sensing the hope of Christmas even amidst dark times.

    Intro…I’d like to begin with a confession tonight; an introduction in the tradition of a 12 step meeting; and those who know something of such meetings can help me out with your response. “My name is Brad and I’m a Christmas lover.” I feel welcomed! And I do truly love Christmas. As I get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Of Chaos And Dignity Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,335 views

    Ther Apostle’s Creed - Maker of Heaven and Earth

    At the beginning of the 21st century it seems that we human beings are faced with a huge dilemma. Our understanding of the world we live in is greater now than at any time in history, yet our understanding of our place in that world is perhaps at its lowest point ever. If you were to come into my ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A House Is Not A Home

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 381 ratings
     | 52,154 views

    Christ comes to dwell in our messy, imperfect homes, just as they are, to build love, not a museum-like perfection.

    A house is not a home. A house is not a home. A house is a house, and it may be lovely to look at and fine to visit, but a house, by itself, is not a home. What is the difference? Let me tell you a tale of two houses. These are the best of houses, these are the worst of houses. See if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Lucas avatar

    Starting Off On The Right Foot Series

    Contributed by Ed Lucas on Aug 31, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,389 views

    John prepares his readers by laying down the groundwork as to who Jesus is

    Starting off on the Right Foot John 1:1-18 INTRODUCTION: When I arrived at the Gray Avenue Christian Church in Yuba City, the summer of 1990, as the new Youth Minister, I did not start off on the right foot with the youth. I don’t know why, I just didn’t. I had a great interview. I was chosen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Down To Earth Series

    Contributed by Mark Neilly on Sep 5, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,515 views

    This was the first of a series of sermons from John’s Gospel.

    John 1:1-18 Down to Earth The story is told about General Schwarzkoff during the gulf war, that he loved nothing more than to sit down and eat with the ordinary soldiers. How wonderful it was to see a 4 star general coming down to the level of an ordinary private. He was much admired for the fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,811 views

    Christmas is a time of beautiful lights decorating homes and businesses. Little does the world take notice that the lights are prophetic in that they speak of the celebration of Him who is the Light of the world.

    The Light of the World John 1:1-12 Introduction: Christmas is a time of beautiful lights. Everywhere homes and businesses are decorated with a multitude of colorful bright lights. Little does the world take notice that the lights are prophetic in that they speak of the celebration of Him who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Pitched His Tent Among Us

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,622 views

    “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” John 1:14.

    Theme: He pitched His tent among us Text: Psalm 147:12-20; Eph. 1:3-6, 15-18; John 1:1-18 Every beginning is a time of great expectations and we all have expectations for the year 2004 on this first Sunday of the year. Although our expectations for the year are important God’s expectations for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Shocked By Christmas

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,478 views

    A sermonf or the 2nd Sunday after Christmas The word became flesh

    2nd Sunday after Christmas John 1:1-18 Shocked by Christmas   1:1 ¶ In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God; 3 all things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    The Source Of Significance Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,057 views

    1st in series based on John 1&2. The problem is that we human types keep trying to find the good life in all the wrong places, using all the wrong tools, with all the wrong resources, and getting miserable empty results.

    Living the Good Life A Study of John 1 & 2 Having what it takes to make it in the world today… Jesus came for one purpose John 10:10b “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” To give us an abundant life. God never intended that we be miserable, hurt, damaged, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Black avatar

    Name Above All Names: "The Word" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 8, 2004
    based on 106 ratings
     | 17,415 views

    Jesus is God’s ultimate WORD to all humanity! But what does that mean?

    Do you remember a time when your word was enough?Enough to enter into a contract? Enough to buy a car or borrow some money? Enough to enter into a marriage? I picture a time when my grandfather could walk into the local bank and tell Fred sitting behind his desk full of hand-written bank ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Staying In Character

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 9, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,439 views

    It is easy to remain in the character of Christianity during Christmas -- but easy to slip our character throughout the year.

    When I was a kid, my favorite television show was Superman. Understand, this was in the 1950s, when every home had only one television set, received only 2 stations, and all shows were in black and white. Superman of my childhood was a low tech show with simple special effects. But he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Promises Of Jesus -- A Funeral Message

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 16, 2004
    based on 91 ratings
     | 17,578 views

    This is a simple funeral message bases on the promises of Jesus from John 14.

    Funeral Message-Promises of Jesus John 14:1-6 Intro. Jesus was anticipating His own death and gave us Several promises. 1. A promised peace. -Let not your hearts be troubled. -Certainly the death of a loved one causes us to have a troubled heart. -Because it is not normal -Because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Kersten avatar

    Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up. Series

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jan 22, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,706 views

    The first in a series on the life of Jesus through the book of John. Many things influence our perception of Jesus. This sermon attempts to open our eyes to the real Jesus vs. the Jesus we may have perceived him to be.

    Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up John 1:1-18 The other day as I sat at my desk I was talking on the phone, communicating by Instant Messenger and answering email all at the same time. I also had the radio playing in the background. It was during this time that I glanced down at my Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Participating In The Story Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 27, 2006
     | 2,690 views

    We have a great message to proclaim throughout the world. But how and why should we evanglize to reach the world with this message.

    Right after Melissa and I got married, a little more than two years ago now, we received a new camera as a wedding gift. Because my wife is an artist and loves to take pictures, I took her into Boston for the chance to take some pictures around the city. The first stop that we made were the Boston ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational