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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Faith, Hope And Love Are Synergistic

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,544 views

    The triad of Christian virtues, faith, hope and love, remain pre-eminent in the life of fruitful people. However, we can be assured that the world, the flesh and the devil will do everything to dilute these fruits of the Spirit as they hate Christ, His ki

    Faith, Hope and Love The triad of Christian virtues, faith, hope and love, remain pre-eminent in the life of fruitful people. However, we can be assured that the world, the flesh and the devil will do everything to dilute these fruits of the Spirit as they hate Christ, His kingdom and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Does God Choose Left Handed Leaders?

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 20,248 views

    God uses our weaknesses for his glory.

    Judges 3:12-30 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Judges 3:15 ‘Again the Israelites cried out to the Lord, and he gave them a deliverer, Ehud, a left handed man, the son of Gera the Benjamite.’ Introduction Bean was small and insignificant, or so everyone thought. That was how he got his name. He was a street ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    A National Shortage

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,285 views

    This sermon is intended to question why there often seems to be a shortage of joy in the lives of God’s people, and to call God’s people to "rejoice" and give thanks!

    I. When my father, Rev. Charles Wesley Bradford died, my mother gave me all my father’s old sermon notes and some manuscripts. Among these files were, I believe, also some things that either belonged to my grandfather Rev. Ernest Bradford or to my mother’s father Dr. Rev. Dewey Whitwell. AMong ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Take A Stand

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,962 views

    We continually seek after the Lord and feel that we are either just missing Him or not finding Him at all.

    Take a Stand HHM Nov. 17, 02 Pastor Jim Parisi We continually seek after the Lord and feel that we are either not finding Him at all or just missing Him. Sometimes He is standing there and we don’t even notice. It is not Him who moves away from us… but it is us who tries to hide and run from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Suffering From An Identity Crisis

    Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,232 views

    Understanding just who we are in Christ.

    Suffering From a Identity Crisis (Ephesians 2: 4 – 10) Eph 2:4-10 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Strahler avatar

    Baptism... And The Kingdom Of God!

    Contributed by Simon Strahler on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,270 views

    The TRUTH... about BAPTISM and salvation!

    Baptism And Peter said to them, "Repent, and let each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Acts 2:38 Jesus said to Nicodemus that for anyone to see the Kingdom of God, they needed to be ’born ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reason #7: God Has A Plan! Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,450 views

    We’re not exempt from affliction, but God is working behind the scenes to bring good out of trouble. He’s not holding back; He’s involved. This should give us a better attitude toward suffering.

    Sermon Series on Romans 8> Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #7, God has a plan! Rom 8:28-30 We look at our lives and sometimes wonder what God’s higher purpose must be. Paul has already stated that it’s difficult enough knowing what to pray about (26-27); it’s even harder to fathom why life can ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    Be Prepared For Christ's Coming

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,942 views

    Series of 9 Sermons for the Advent season. This is sermon 2 of 9

    Midweek Advent Service December 4, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming With Joy I. Joy centered in the Savior II. Joy reflected in our lives Fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Marc Bertrand avatar

    A Perfect Tree

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,727 views

    A short Christmas sermon or a long devotional. A combination of Christmas and Easter themes useful for keeping the cross in view at Christmas.

    A Perfect Tree Subject: Christmas Theme: Christmas Object Lesson Preaching Passage: Varied Sermonic Process: Devotional Introduction: I can remember the search for the perfect tree when I was a child. My dad would load the family into the old van and we would drive along country roads looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Test: I Want To Be Boss

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,998 views

    We have many that want to be the boss and tell others what to do, WHERE IS THE SERVANT’S HEART?

    THE TEST: I WANT TO BE BOSS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 15: 25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, and he heard music and dancing. 26. And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant? Why didn’t the elder ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Who's Baby Is This

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,966 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Advent Mary receives the angel telling her she will have Jesus

    4th Sunday in Advent Luke 1:26-38 "Who’s Baby Is This?" 26 ¶ In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Edwin Amundson avatar

    Reading The Christmas Story From Cover To Cover

    Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Dec 21, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,715 views

    Takes hearers from birth through death and ressurection in a very short and easy to understand manner which applies practical application to everyday life.

    ?READING THE CHRISTMAS STORY FROM COVER TO COVER?, LUKE 2:1-7; John 19:40-41 JOKE--- Finding a lamp on a beach, Bob began cleaning it, so he rubs it, bam! Out comes a genie. For setting me free, I will now grant u 3 wishes. ?Cool? says Bob. ?OK Genie dude, I want a billion dollars.? Poof! As the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Hindenburg avatar

    Waiting

    Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 12,908 views

    We have been waiting and watching through November and December. Simeon and Anna, too, were waiting, and now, like these senior saints, our wait is over. Lord, now let Your servants depart in peace; according to Your Word.

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Waiting. It seems that for the past couple of months that’s what we have been talking about. During the month of November we spoke of waiting and watching for the final coming of our Lord. We heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    A New Song For The New Year

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 17,861 views

    I do my best to encourage others to craft and sing a new song unto the Lord. I give some reaons why every person has a song to sing!

    A New Song for the New Year December 28, 2002 Intro: Greetings! I trust each and every one of you had a safe and Merry Christmas. I just want to say “Merry Christmas” over and over. I’m tired of hearing “Happy Holidays” or “Seasons Greetings.” Just a personal thing I guess. But we are getting to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "From Chaos To Redemption"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 194 ratings
     | 13,230 views

    The God of Creation takes empty lives and gives them purpose.

    Genesis 1:1-5 “From Chaos To Redemption” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The first 5 verses of the Bible inform us that God brought Creation out of chaos. And chaos is a word that we--as Americans--understand in a way that we never have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist