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  • Sonny Thomas, Sr. avatar

    Your Daily Routine

    Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on May 21, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,907 views

    In our text, Christ reveals that to His disciples, there is a different routine to their lives.

    "And he said unto them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me." For many, routine is life itself. If the routine is upset in any way, life becomes difficult to handle. For many, their daily routines consist of rising in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Is My Witness?

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 4,688 views

    6 Points on how others define your witness?

    How is my Witness? HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Aug 11, 2002 There was a little old man who was seen each Sunday walking to Church. In the rain, the snow or the blazing sun. You would see like clockwork this old man making his way to church every Sunday morning of his adult life. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    The Art Of Being A Hero

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2002
    based on 264 ratings
     | 12,467 views

    A 9-11 remembrance sermon.

    Luke 9:22-26 “The Art of Being A Hero” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA According to Webster’s New World Dictionary, a hero is a person of great strength and courage who is regarded by others as an ideal or model. Sadly, many of those whom we ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    To Be A Hero

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,288 views

    A 9/11 message. What does it mean to be a hero? How does God define heroes? This word is adapted from a message by Kenneth Sauer.

    To Be A Hero * Credit to Kenneth Sauer, this is an adaptation from his notes * Def. of a Hero - a person of great strength & courage who is regarded by others as an ideal or model * People have many ideas of what a hero is o Pro Athlete, Business Tycoon, etc * The concept of hero was better ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Wwjd

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,994 views

    What Would Jesus Do - denying oneself and taking up the cross by placing the spiritual and basic needs of others over your own

    Like most you, I was raised in a Christian home. My parents took me to church on Sundays and most Wednesday nights. I participated in Vacation Bible School, church choir and youth activities. I was baptized when I was twelve. I do not remember my baptism. I guess I must of felt something ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Holiness-The Answer To Hypocrisy

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,977 views

    A call to holiness to thwart the accusation of hypocrisy in the church.

    Holiness – The Answer to Hypocrisy Romans 12:1-2, Various Scriptures I. Introduction Over the past 4 weeks we have taken a rather extensive and intensive look at holiness. The first week we looked at the importance of holiness in our lives. We saw that holiness is not just some nice notion we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Brandon Mayfield avatar

    Finding Life By Losing Life

    Contributed by Brandon Mayfield on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 23,526 views

    This sermon discusses the meaning of Self-Denial

    Finding Life By Losing Life In one point of the recent movie, “A Knights Tale”, Sir Orrick travels to Paris to compete in the Jousting Tournament. In case you are wondering, Jousting was a medieval game where two knights rode on a horse with a lance trying to hit the other knight. And the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Harvest

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,383 views

    Is our inheritance in this life, the life to come, or both?

    The Harvest What a privilege and honor to be called and used by God to do His will. Our calling is not to put our focus on this earth, nor is it to make the world a better place. Our calling is to follow Jesus Christ on a pilgrimage to heaven. In doing so, we will also fulfill God’s purpose for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 15,174 views

    Three reasons why following Jesus Christ is costly.

    Luke 9:57-62 The Cost of Discipleship INTRODUCTION In the middle of the first century BC, Julius Caesar landed on the shores of Britain with his Roman legions. He took a bold and decisive step to ensure the success of his military campaign. He ordered his men to march to the edge of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kenneth Roberts avatar

    The Law As Teacher

    Contributed by Kenneth Roberts on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,659 views

    God’s Law is a stern teacher, but stern for a purpose: to drive us to the Gospel of Jesus Christ where real genuine freedom is found.

    One time when Jesus was off praying by himself, his disciples nearby, he asked them, "What are the crowds saying about me, about who I am?" [19] They said, "John the Baptizer. Others say Elijah. Still others say that one of the prophets from long ago has come back." [20] He then asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Blesses The Little Guy!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,891 views

    Some times it is great to be a nobody!

    God Blesses the Little Guy! "No one ever looks out for the little guy!!" Ever hear that before? It usually comes after looking at a tax bill or listening to a politician, but the attitude affects a lot of areas. It is obvious that the big guy or the guy with the looks, talent, money or power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Rust avatar

    Planning The Trip

    Contributed by Robert Rust on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 5,629 views

    The cost of discipleship.

    Planning the Trip Luke 9:51-62 July 1, 2001 At one time or another we have all been on a trip. Going on trips is an exciting part of life. As a matter of fact, two of my daughters are on trips this weekend. Ann and I are planning a trip right now. In three weeks we will go to Virginia to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Hiehle avatar

    Fit For Service

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 205 ratings
     | 18,132 views

    In order to be truly used by God, three things need to part of your life.

    Luke 9:57-62 "Fit For Service" By Rev. Mark Hiehle On Memorial Day weekend, we take time to remember the men and women who have served our country and who made many sacrifices ,so that you and I could enjoy the freedoms we have today. In preparation for this morning, The Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    Halfhearted Revival

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 12,939 views

    If we follow our usual priorities we will never see revival in our hearts and in our churches.

    I’ve noticed that Melissa and I have two different approaches to clothes shopping. Melissa will take out the garment and closely inspect the material and look it over a few times to see if it has any flaws or defects then finally after a close scrutinizing inspection she will give the price tag a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Roger Hartline avatar

    The Transfiguration Of Christ

    Contributed by Roger Hartline on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 10,318 views

    The Transformation of Christ is not HIS changing, but his changing of us by Grace

    Trinity 8 Solemnity of the Transfiguration of Christ, 2001 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! I am going to tell you all something truly shocking this morning. We celebrate today the Solemnity of the Transfiguration of Christ, but I tell you, this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican