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  • Bud Martenn avatar

    Binding Jesus

    Contributed by Bud Martenn on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 18,727 views

    Can it be that we are guilty of binding the only one who can set us free?

    ILLUSTRATION: Have a rope to carry throughout the message. You may want to tie your own hands or the hands of some of the leaders of your church to illustrate how unfaithfulness limits their ministry. You also may want to tie the hands of someone in the audience and put a leader on them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And Children Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 115 ratings
     | 30,628 views

    Jesus teaches us the important place of children in the realm of God.

    Sermon for 17 Pent Yr B, 5/10/2003 Based on Mk. 10:13-16 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Two young children were talking with each other about parent problems. One of them complained to the other, saying: “First they teach you to talk, then they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who Will Stand In The Gap?

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 24,166 views

    “The good news is--that in spite of our moral bankruptcy, God keeps on doing business with us.”

    June 23, 2001 I. Introduction: A. David Seamand 1. “Healing Grace” 2. Story of a farmer who one day went to his banker to tell him several bad news and one good news. 3. Bad news—because of drought and insects, the farmer could not pay the banker a penny on his loan for the farm. Not a penny on ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Love The Lord

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 5,333 views

    Why is it that so few seem to understand Christ’s intention in the greatest commandment? Worshiping the Lord involves growing in maturity in four key areas.

    How to Love the Lord (Mark 12:28-30) "What commandment is the foremost of all?" Jesus answered, "The foremost is, ’Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the Lord your God with all our heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Goodness

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,857 views

    Goodness is a fruit that is best given away by the example of our lives.

    Introduction (overhead 1) 1.The fragrance test with two men. (Adapted from Tasting The Fruit of the Spirit, Group Publishing, 2003) 2. The college prank played on me with my cologne. Review of series (overhead 2) 1. We are more than half way through our fall series, The Fruits of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Fogaras avatar

    You Can Not Determine A Spiritual Meaning With A World View

    Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,350 views

    You may be able to look at an evening sky and predict rain but can you discern a supernatural opportunity if it is staring you in the face?

    YOU CAN NOT DETERMINE A SPIRITUAL MEANING WITH A WORLD VIEW MATTHEW 16 INTRODUCTION: In Matthew 16 we are privileged to see Jesus teaching His disciples to see with spiritual eyes instead of a world view. You may be able to look at an evening sky and predict rain but can you discern a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What's Your Songbook

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,797 views

    An introduction to the book of Psalms

    What’s Your Songbook? Psalm 1 & Overview One of the most prevalent parts of our society today is music. Think about it: we listen to it in the car, it plays in the mall, even elevators have it playing gently in the background. It makes a movie romantic, funny, or scary -- all depending on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ The King

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,454 views

    Description of how great Jesus is

    “Christ the King” Hebrews 2 Intro: One of the great truths of scripture is that God reveals himself to man. Hebrews 1 tells us of this truth. Let’s read there. Read Chapter 1. We have a God who reveals himself and his will to his creation. It says in verse 1 he has revealed himself through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Connected

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 5,863 views

    This sermon shows the positive benefits of choosing to abide in Christ.

    Nov. 9, 2003 John 15 “Getting connected” (pt. 1) BY CHOOSING TO ABIDE IN CHRIST... 1. You can be useful to God! (vs. 5, 6) “...If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Begins With Jesus

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 2, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,815 views

    Some would say that Zacchaeus was really living. But when he discovered Jesus he learned what life really meant.

    “LIFE BEGINS WITH JESUS” Luke 19:1-10 INTRO: 1.By even today’s standards, we could say that Zacchaeus was “really living”. (rich- powerful-successful) 2.But, by the end of the story Zacchaeus had found something that made him willing to lose it all to keep what he found. 3.He had discovered ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Are What You Speak

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 3, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 18,396 views

    You have probably heard the expression "you are what you eat." A more precise saying is "You are what you speak." The words that come from our mouth yield much greater power than we realize.

    YOU ARE WHAT YOU SPEAK  You have probably heard the expression "you are what you eat."  A more precise saying is "You are what you speak."  The words that come from our mouth yield much greater power than we realize  Prov 18:21 Death and life are in the power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus' Support—part Ii

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,070 views

    Jesus’ ministry received practical/physical support. Our support of the Gospel of Christ promotes certain attitudes. Part 2 of a 3-part sermon.

    JESUS’ SUPPORT-Part II—Luke 8:1-3 OR Ministering to Ministry Jesus’ ministry must receive support. Jesus’ ministry received practical/physical support. The ministry of the gospel receives practical/physical support. What is the promoted thru a support of the gospel of Christ? Some attitudes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    "Five Prinicples Of Evangelism" Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 335 ratings
     | 21,410 views

    Just like prayer and Bible Study, Evangelism is what we do!

    FIVE PRINCIPLES OF EVANGELISM Text: Matt. 10:5-16 Introduction A. Read Matt. 10:5-15 B. Illustration: Once I heard a Catholic priest preach to his congregation on evangelism. At the conclusion of the service, an elderly lady asked him, “Father, isn’t evangelism for the Protestants?” C. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Jesus' Support—part Iii

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,011 views

    Jesus’ ministry received practical/physical support. Our support of the Gospel of Christ promotes certain attitudes. Part 3 of a 3-part sermon.

    JESUS’ SUPPORT—Part III—Luke 8:1-3 Jesus’ ministry received practical/physical support. The ministry of the gospel receives practical/physical support. What is the promoted thru a support of the gospel of Christ? Some attitudes promoted by the practical/physical support of the Gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity Is Not A Spectator Sport

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 13,066 views

    America has become a land of professional Spectators We gain most of our daily pleasures from watching others live out their lives….. People don’t even know they are being watched Example web cams on the internet and satellite photos

    Christianity is not a Spectator Sport Pastor Jim Parisi HHM Oct 6, 2002 America has become a land of professional Spectators We gain most of our daily pleasures from watching others live out their lives….. people don’t even know they are being watched Example web cams on the internet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational