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  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Grace & Truth

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 9,983 views

    If we hear a message and feel as though we are unable to obtain in our current condition, we miss the most important truth. “That which Gods truth demands His grace provides”

    Ian Johnson 18:08:2005 www.papelim.org.nz JOHN 1:14-17 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, wfull of grace and truth. 15 John bore witness of Him and cried out, saying, “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    0001 Advent I: Proper Preparation Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,788 views

    How to prepare for Christ’s coming.

    Sermon: Proper Preparation Text: Ro 13:8-14 Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, November 28, 2004 Occasion: Advent I Where: TI When: Dec 10 Occasion: Morning Prayer Who: Mark Woolsey I. Intro. Happy New Year! Did any of you stay up all night to welcome it in? Aren’t you all glad it’s four ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Connecting The Dots

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 8, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,208 views

    IN this short but effective first Christian sermon, Peter connected the dots to a series of puzzling Old Testament prophecies. Connected, the revealed image was Jesus Christ.

    Passage: Acts 2:14-41 Intro: The 1st recorded sermon delivered by a Christian preacher lasted 3 minutes and 3 seconds. 1. the altar call lasted longer, but the sermon itself was simple, short, to the point, and tremendously effective. 2. it was delivered to a group of people to whom God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Question About The Virgin Mary Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,050 views

    Series answering questions from the congregation

    Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #7 “Question about the Virgin Mary” Text: Luke 1:26-30 OPENING JOKE: “King James Virgin” A ten-year old, who was becoming quite knowledgeable about the Bible because of her grandmother’s teaching, asked her grandmother: "Which Virgin was the mother of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    At The Kings Table

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,180 views

    Words we use for this time

    At The Kings Table - Words we use for this time 1. Lord’s Supper - Remember His death Lk. 22:19-20 19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. 20 Likewise also the cup after supper, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Build A Pastor's Support Team

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 6, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 16,991 views

    A seven fold lesson to pray for Pastors

    Build a Pastor’s Support Team By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 15:30 Now I beseech you brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me; 31. That I may be delivered from them that do ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Cross That River Series

    Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002
    based on 118 ratings
     | 10,074 views

    Are we people who live by faith, or by sight; are we afraid to cross the river, or are we willing to take the risk and live by faith.

    Cross That River Joshua 3 I. There are a few things you need to know that will be foundational to understanding the principles of today’s lesson. A. First, you need to know about the Ark. The Ark of the Covenant was the piece of furniture that God directed Moses to build and place in the middle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Infection Of Sin

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,710 views

    A look at sin from an infection perspective, includes some medical tech info.

    THE INFECTION OF SIN EPHESIANS 4:31-32 READ EPHESIANS 4:31-32 INTRODUCTION I would like to begin this morning by talking about a subject that you may feel has nothing to do with Ephesians 4:31-32. I assure you that it has everything to do with it so I ask that you bear with me. I would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Father Forgive Them, For They Know Not What They Do”

    Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 497 ratings
     | 138,193 views

    While on the cross, Jesus made seven utterances or statements. My task and purpose today is to preach on the fires of just one of those statements. " Father forgive them, for they know not what they do. Some insert are credited to A. W. Pink’s.

    Luke 23:34 “FATHER FORGIVE THEM, FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO” Some insert are credited to A. W. Pink’s Intro: The crucifixion procession arrived at Calvary a little before nine o’clock on Friday morning. The two thieves were fastened to their crosses and raised into place. Next the Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God Is Still In The Changing Business

    Contributed by Brian Barrett on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,194 views

    God is interested in changing people!

    God is still in the Changing Business 2 Cor 5:17 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (KJV) This is a wonderful thing for man to understand. And man must understand that God is not interested in changing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Hope In Christ's Return Series

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 107 ratings
     | 22,070 views

    On the first Sunday of Advent we light the candle of prophecy. It reminds us of the hope we have in the return of Christ. This sermon shows obvious false prophecies in contrast witht the prophecy of Christ’s return - that the focus is not a day or time

    Introduction: In the late 19th Century in America, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for Christ’s Second Coming. One such prophet was an Adventist leader William Miller (1782-1849). And it is in his movement that both the JW’s and the Seventh Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Restore Another

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 5,172 views

    The Spirit controlled person can help restore the erring individual. (Gal. 6:1,2)

    How to Restore Another The Spirit controlled person can help restore the erring individual. (Gal. 6:1,2) Illustration:A few years ago, an angry man rushed through the Rijks Museum in Amsterdam until he reached Rembrandt’s famous painting "Nightwatch." Then he took out a knife and slashed it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not Worth Believing

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,228 views

    Lent Midweek 5: "If you are the Son of God, come down from the Cross." The words of those who mocked Jesus. Ironically, by staying on the Cross, the Lord demonstrated his power. If He had come down - He would not have been worth believing.

    Note: This is an original sermon, however it is a message based on a Lenten series titled, "The Ironies of the Passion." This message was developed from an outline provided at a Lenten workshop where it was offered along with other resources for use during Lenten worship. Never kick a man while He ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    The Resurrection Of The Body

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,042 views

    Christ is risen. The implications and benefits of this affect all who believe.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Illustration from "The Other Side of the Hedge" by E.M.Forster. Click here to read. 2. Easter is that special time in our lives and the church year when we are called to lift our eyes from our earthly lives and struggles and look heavenward. 3. Col ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    3rd. Sunday Of Easter, Year C Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 179 ratings
     | 7,308 views

    God often works in ironic, paradoxical ways to carry out God’s will and purposes.

    Sermon for 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C Based on Acts 9: 1-20 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson In our first lesson today, we learn once again that our God is a specialist in irony and paradox. My New Webster’s Dictionary And Thesaurus of the English Language defines irony and paradox as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran