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  • Eric Sellgren avatar

    It's Alright To Cry!

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,090 views

    Jesus calls us to a Ministry of Compassion. (To replace the Sermon which vanished from this site a few weeks ago!)

    Some years ago a friend of mine went forward at a Meeting for the laying on of hands for Baptism in the Spirit. That evening God touched her very powerfully but not in a way that she had expected. What happened was HER NOSE STOPPED RUNNING! Let me explain: For years she had been plagued with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    From Lame Man To Leaping Man

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 11, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,814 views

    Too many of us today are have our focus set on our afflictions, problems worries, our attention must be directed to God as the lame mans was so that we can turn affliction into adoration with our attention on God.

    Intro: I don’t know if you have ever heard of Charles Dickens classic Great Expectations. It is a story of an orphan boy named Pip. After a turn of events he is left a large sum of money by an unknown benefactor. He wants so terribly bad to become a gentleman and no longer be common. He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devil's Trophies (Part I) Series

    Contributed by J. Martin on Jun 12, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,559 views

    The Bible advises that we should run away from the devil in order to avoid becoming fair game. The Bible also provides the experiences of some characters that, without caution, got themselves caught by the devil and became his trophies. The question thu

    Nowadays, our society marks its victories with a symbolic object known as a trophy. According to the dictionary, a trophy is “an object, reminder of a success or victory; an award given in a contest; spoils obtained from a war to credit triumph.” I remember being sent to a dealership in Austin, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Making It A Part Of You: Bible Memorization And Meditation Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,028 views

    4th of 5 in the series "A Light Unto My Path: Growing Through God’s Word." Considers how God’s Word strengthens us as we memorize and meditate upon it.

    Proverbs 22: 17 Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach, 18 for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips. Captain James E. Ray of the U.S. Air Force learned just how important those ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When You Fast

    Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,748 views

    Fasting and prying is the key to unlock blessings and victories on the spiritual battlefield.

    “When you fast....“ Mtt 6:5 “When you pray“ .... not if you pray. We do not question the validity of prayer. Of course Jesus wanted us to pray! But in the same sermon on the mount Jesus said: Mtt 6:16 “When you fast....“ not if you fast! With the same breath he spoke about praying and fasting. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Breaking The Cycle Of Selfishness Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,806 views

    This is the first message in our Living Beyond Myself series. It looks at the fact that if we want to live beyond - we have to get past "Me."

    This week we are starting a new series of messages based on Ephesians 4:11-13. Let’s look at it together. This passage is one of our favorite passages because it looks at the church. The church is a body of believers, and this passage talks about the roles we have within the church, the purpose of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surprised By Joy (Life's Outlook)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,792 views

    This is a sermon about having the right perspective.

    Text (Philippians 4:4-7 TNIV) Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Dressed For Action

    Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,907 views

    Jesus calls us to be ready for his return.A military Officer who goes on to the field of action without his sword is considered not ’properly dressed for action’ so are Christians who venture in to this realm of darkness without having their lamps lit.

    Father William Bausch told a story of a boy who one morning had arrived very early at school and waited patiently at the door. Next to arrive was a lady who was surprised that this youngster had arrived so early. "It’s locked" the pupil said as the teacher tried the door. She began to fumble for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hindrances To Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 36,975 views

    3rd in a series on Christian Growth. Every Christian experiences hindrances to Christian growth. This message deals with some of them.

    READ Hebrews 5:11-14 In this series of messages on spiritual growth, we have established two things. The first truth we have established is that the Christian life is not a once-for-all event but a continuous process. At conversion, we become a new person in Jesus Christ. Then, for the rest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John The Baptizer Points To The Light That Shines In Our Darkened World

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 8, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,650 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, Series B

    3rd Sunday in Advent, December 14, 2008 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we gather together today to worship you and lift our hearts in thanksgiving for your gift of grace, poured out for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Handle With Care!

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 27, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,502 views

    Jesus’ parable of the vineyard was a stern warning to the Jewish religious leaders of His day. It is also a warning we should heed lest our seat in His kingdom be given to someone else.

    -Has it ever happened to you? -Have you ever “lost” something that “belonged” to you? -I don’t mean “lost” and “belonged” in the same way you are thinking -I really mean, has somebody ever given something that you thought should be yours to somebody else instead -How did that feel? Probably about ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Good Soldier

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 10,876 views

    A funeral message for a fallen soldier.

    -Karen, family and friends, we gather today to remember the life of Donald, to celebrate his many accomplishments and mourn our loss. -Most of you knew him very well. Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to meet him but I look forward to the day that I finally do. -As I sat down with Karen ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Appearance To The Disciples Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,405 views

    Jesus has sent us out to be His witnesses. There is no Plan B.

    [If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] PEACE BESTOWED While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you” (Luke 24:36; cf. John 20:19, 21). “Peace be with you” (Shalom) was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is God Like (Part 2 Of 2) Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,198 views

    This sermons looks at 13 character traits of what God is like to help us in our worship of Him

    (Dynamics of Worship Series) What is God Like? (part 2 of 2) John 4:21-24 Introduction Last week, we looked at the first part of What is God Like? We looked at the first 7 of 13 characteristics or character traits of What God is like We saw that… 1. GOD IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Law Versus Grace

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 18, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,313 views

    God includes all of us as his sons and daughters. Everyone who believes in Jesus for salvation is part of God’s family; brothers and sisters to one another and co-heirs with Christ.

    Who are we? The answer to this question will be different for each of us because of the many roles we have in our lives. We could be a spouse, parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, doctor, dentist, lawyer or any one or more of thousands of roles. There is one answer that all of us who have come ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican