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  • Rick Croffut avatar

    Is There A Soldier In The House

    Contributed by Rick Croffut on Oct 20, 2001
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    A message calling all Soldiers of the Lord into service.

    IS THERE A SOLDIER IN THE HOUSE Text: 1 Samuel 22:1-5 A new day. A new start. Decision time for some. I had reached a point of unlimited potential in ministry – had a beautiful family, a good church, all was well and the I was awakened by a naysayer at a conference. I remember 2 years ago as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Have No Illusions

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 8, 2005
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    In our world we can become distracted by the illusions of wealth, power and prestige. Pursuing such illusions may give us temporary satisfaction, but they do not give us eternal security. We need to stand on the foundation which will not crumble.

    Have No Illusions Readings Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Matthew 7:24-27 (text) Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ, Young people, boys and girls. You can open any one of a dozen teen magazines available at the moment and the same message will jump out from all of them. A person who has made it in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    God's Word Is Nothing To Laugh At

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
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    Sermon on Gods Word

    9th Sunday after Pentecost Genesis 18:10-15 10 Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife will have a son.” Now Sarah was listening at the entrance to the tent, which was behind him. 11 Abraham and Sarah were already old and well advanced in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    Jesus: Wonderful Counselor Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
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    Looking at the names of Jesus in Isa. 9:6, we begin by discovering how our Wonderful Counselor relates to us.

    Does anyone know what their name means? Mine means “great”. Chris means follower of Christ. How did you get your name? Were you named after someone special? I must admit that there are some interesting names out there today. For the next four weeks, we’re going to be looking at some very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harold Hansen avatar

    What Is Christmas

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Dec 28, 2008
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    This is about what is Christmas to me. What our Lord did for us.

    What is Christmas? Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I Thank Him?

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 26, 2008
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    A Thanksgiving message

    Dakota Community Church October 12, 2008 How Can I Thank Him? Here at Dakota we have been in the midst of a re-examination of the fundamentals of our faith. We have examined the validity of the scriptures, the beauty of grace and faith and the wonder of what God has done in presenting the free ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Unshakeable Faith Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 31, 2011
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    Through Abraham’s story with Ishmael, we learn that we cannot be saved by works but only by trusting in God’s works done for us. Then impossible things can happen!

    New York Times, April 16, 2011: So unshakable was this town’s faith in its sea wall and its ability to save residents from any tsunami that some rushed toward it after a 9.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northeast Japan on the afternoon of March 11. After all, the sea wall was one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Perfect Christmas Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
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    But even though we know that life is never that perfect, we get so focused on how everything appears perfect and that bleeds into our lives as we begin to yearn for the perfect life and this time of year, the perfect Christmas.

    Giving Up The Perfect Christmas? Matthew 1:18-25 Debbie Macomber writes in her book, “The Perfect Christmas” about receiving a Christmas card a week before Thanksgiving from a college friend, named Jill. Jill had married her college sweetheart two weeks before they graduated. They now ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fill It To The Rim Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 17, 2010
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    Being with Jesus seems to change people. Incarnation is an important to God's plan

    Fill it to the rim The direction of our sermon time in this New Year is being guided by a mnemonic device…a simple memory aid, a word that I hope that we can all use to help us to listen for God as individuals and as a church. The word is based on the idea that the prophets of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Fear, Death, Life

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 26, 2010
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    It may seem strange to embrace death. But John could do so as he learned of fellow believers being killed, because he had a vision of the risen Christ as lord of life and death and even as lord of all human history.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC July 27, 1986 The picture is indelibly etched on my memory, I'm sure because at the time the incident seemed so bizarre, so peculiar. The scene was an elementary school talent show; all of us had been groomed and polished and persuaded that we had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 18, 2016
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     | 29,996 views

    This sermon is on the second beatitude, "Blessed are those who mourn." It looks at the process of mourning and how we can experience God's comfort during these times, such as realizing God's with us, our need to release the hurt, and more.

    Sermon On The Mount “Blessed Are Those Who Mourn” Matthew 5:4 Have you noticed how our culture embraces entertainment and the pursuit of pleasure at any and all costs? Most of life today is spent avoiding sorrow and pain. Even when we get bad news, some people will say something funny ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Jesus The Forgiving Savior

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 9, 2016
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    Today we focus on forgiveness as we study Simon the Pharisee and the sinful woman, found in Luke 7:36-50. Luke 7:36–50

    John Newton lived from 1725-1807. He wrote what is undoubtedly the most familiar Christian hymn of all time, Amazing Grace. Newton’s testimony is equally as profound as the hymn that so beautifully depicts his faith in Christ. Newton was a young man torn between the influence of a godly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Secret Of Spiritual Strength

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 6, 2017
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    2 Chron. 16:9 gives a critical requirement for God's willingness to intervene: our full heart-commitment. King Asa is God's example for having it -- and NOT having it. The outcomes are striking and should make us sit up and take notice.

    THE SECRET OF SPIRITUAL STRENGTH 2 Chron. 16:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HE’LL BE THERE WAITING 1. A preacher who had suffered extremely strained relations with his congregation was finally appointed chaplain at the state prison. 2. Excited to be rid of him, the people of the congregation came ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Awakening Lent Week 1

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 14, 2012
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    Daniel's prayer is about God, about His Kingdom, about restoring His people so that God will be glorified.

    Awakening Lent Week 1: Feb 26, 21012 Dan 9 It is dark. But I kind of like it. Not that it is good; no, it is cold, it is lonely, it is lifeless and it is light-less. But it is familiar. I am used to it. No matter that I am not free. I am used to it. I hear a voice: Come forth! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    God's Power When Your World Crashes

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 30, 2018
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    The gospel of Mark is answering the question who is Jesus? Mark 5 has miracles when two individual's world has crashed. Loss of hope, helplessness. some research from Bob Deffinbaugh 2004 and Rev. Ken Klaas phrases. Death is overcome. There is hope.

    In Jesus Holy Name July 1, 2018 Text: Mark 5:22-24a Pentecost VI Redeemer “God’s Power When Your World Crashes” In last week’s gospel we saw Jesus quite a furious storm on the Sea of Galilee. The Disciples were amazed and asked: “What kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran