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  • Scott Chambers avatar

    A Gift For Those Weighed Down With Guilt Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011
     | 3,437 views

    This is the third sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This looks at how Christmas gives a gift that helps relieve the burden of guilt.

    How many of you have ever felt guilty? Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic novel, “The Scarlet Letter,” is an intense tale of passion, love, guilt, and revenge. It involves the struggle between two men and their love for one woman. In this novel, Hawthorne exemplifies the effects of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christmas Hope

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 30, 2011
     | 8,513 views

    Christmas reveals that you are important to God, you are precious to Him, and you are saved by Him.

    1 John 5:20 “We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true - even in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.” God came into this world through Jesus Christ. We know God today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    He Is Jealous For Me

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 2, 2012
     | 3,412 views

    A sermon on Romans 12:1 that I preached on the evening of January 1. (Outline taken from Kurt Lindgren at http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-gift-for-jesus-kurt-lindgren-sermon-on-christmas-86677.asp)

    Introduction: Matthew 2:11: On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. Wise men still give Jesus gifts today. Thesis: Romans 12:1 shows ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Spiritual Drop-Out (The Results Of Discouragment)

    Contributed by Michael Gates on Jan 9, 2012
     | 5,978 views

    This sermon is intended to help all of us who are going through a time of discouragement, to see the steps to recovery.

    A Spiritual Drop-Out I Kings 19:1-12 FROM a true spiritual standpoint the unusual events of this familiar chapter presents one of the saddest stories and all of the Bible. And yet a story with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,286 views

    To experience the power of Christ in our lives, we must be willing to leave our comfort zone.

    GET OUT OF THE BOAT Matt 14:25-32 Years ago my wife and I were at a football game. Our team was losing, the man in front of us was bad mouthing our team for losing. She took it as long as she could, then she tapped the man on the shoulder and said: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live By Faith

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 15, 2012
     | 6,617 views

    The Bible, however, teaches that faith is the key to everything for the Christian. By faith we come to Christ. By faith we live our Christian lives successfully. Without faith it is impossible to please God. In other words, faith is central for Christian

    Romans 1:17 January 15, 2012 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ''The righteous will live by faith." (Romans 1:17 NIV) It never ceases to amaze me just how gullible people are. Listen to some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Be Humble Be Hopeful

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 20, 2012
     | 5,200 views

    After God convicts us of our pride and humbles us, he fills us with hope and equips us to live lives that glorify him.

    What is the number one sin that can bring you down? What is the number one sin that can destroy a pastor's ministry? This sin can destroy your relationships with your members, with your fellow called workers. This sin can destroy your relationship with your wife and children. Ultimately, this sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Playing To Win: Get In The Game

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 22, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,253 views

    Christianity is a contact sport. The true joy in the journey of faith comes when we get out of the stands and onto the court. Let’s get in the game and play to win!

    PLAYING TO WIN: GET IN THE GAME OPENING TEXT: “24 Remember that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize. You also must run in such a way that you will win. 25 All athletes practice strict self-control. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "God Among Humankind"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,910 views

    A sermon about trust.

    “God Among Humankind” Mark 1:21-28 A couple years ago there was a pretty bad disaster out at sea. A tourist boat, loaded with cars and partiers, had not shut its doors properly; water began pouring in; the boat started to sink, and panic set in!!! People were screaming as the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Walking Like Jesus Walked

    Contributed by James Webster on Jan 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,430 views

    There is more to being a Christian than just having forgiveness of sins. Powerpoint available for this sermon, contact websterj@zoominternet.net

    CATLETTSBURG SOUTHSIDE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2012 MESSAGE AM WORSHIP “WALKING LIKE JESUS WALKED” I John 2:1-6 READING OF SCRIPTURE Stand with me as we read the text together this morning. 1 John 2:1-6- New King James Version (NKJV) 1 My little children, these things I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Eight "Would Be’s" Of A Not Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 4, 2012
     | 6,781 views

    What if the tomb wasn’t empty Easter morning?

    Today is Easter, Resurrection Sunday. Today we celebrate the empty tomb, Jesus victory over death, and the promise of eternal life. But what if the story had been different? Look with me at Luke 24:1-3 "But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Power For Evangelism

    Contributed by Vernon Price on Apr 12, 2012
     | 7,185 views

    One dominant reason underlying the increasing reluctance of Christians to share their faith with non-Christians pertains to the faith sharing experience itself. In asking Christians about their witnessing activities, we have found that nine out of ten ind

    Power for Evangelism Isaiah 55:1-13 Church researcher George Barna tells us from much research why most Christians do not evangelize: One dominant reason underlying the increasing reluctance of Christians to share their faith with non-Christians pertains to the faith sharing experience itself. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    From An Evil-Doer To An Evangelist

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 18, 2012
     | 4,811 views

    The demonic filled Gentile who became a fire-filled Evangelist for God

    Mark 5:1-20 So they arrived at the other side of the lake, in the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus climbed out of the boat, a man possessed by an evil spirit came out from a cemetery to meet him. This man lived among the burial caves and could no longer be restrained, even with a chain. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Facelift Ii

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,063 views

    With God Nothing is Impossible

    Mat 17:15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore (kakos diseseased misearable) vexed: (patho feeling suffering) for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. Mat 17:16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him. Mat 17:17 Then Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In Times Like These

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 23, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 30,850 views

    Based on the great hymn Paul shows us that the key to the anchor is the rope.

    In Times Like These Acts 27:18-44 One day in 1944, during WWII, a woman was in her kitchen doing her normal tours. Like others of her day, she was tuned into the national radio broadcast. The tragedy of the war was brought home through the news stories and she knew the incredible suffering of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist