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  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Walk With The Servant Series

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 97 ratings
     | 8,184 views

    Jesus’ humble love that stooped to wash his disciples feet has stooped to the cross to wash us clean from the dirt of our daily sins in the fountain filled with his blood, so that our attitude is changed to apologize and serve others in humble love.

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts are the words of Jesus, recorded in John 13 [Jesus] began to was the disciples’ feet and to dry them with the towel that was tied around Him. He came to Simon ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Time To Bear Your Cross

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,533 views

    Are we willing to bear the cross of Jesus even in the face of persecution?

    I have thought long and hard about today’s sermon. This particular topic has been mulling around in my mind for several months. In light of certain incidents over the past few weeks, that “still small voice” down inside told me that now is the right time. Several phrases in today’s gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    We Rejoice In The Reconciliation That Comes Only Through Jesus

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,754 views

    Reconciliation with God does not come through compromise but through the sacrifice of his Son and it brings the peace of eternal salvation now and forever; therefore, we rejoice.

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts are the words he breathed into the Apostle Paul to write, recorded in Romans 5: Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Move With God Beyond Your Comfort Zone Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 18,533 views

    Sometimes it takes effort to move out of our comfort zone.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 26, 2003 Move with God Beyond Your Comfort Zone How to: Go for the Gulp Matthew 14:22-33 INTRODUCTION: Picture yourself at 4:00 a.m. out in a rowboat on a choppy lake with the wind blowing like crazy and the waves slapping up around the side of the boat. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Confusion-Free Christianity

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,578 views

    You are worse off than you think. But, you are also better off than you think. Do understand this is to rid yourself of confusion.

    CONFUSION-FREE CHRISTIANITY (Romans 5:12-15) Confusion is a big problem in our world today. Perhaps one of the best examples of confusion I have ever seen is this past week, on TV. They were showing hundreds of Iraqi people, standing in the streets, shouting and screaming their support for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 22, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 25,529 views

    That The influence of the Kingdom of God cannot be measured cannot be predicted and certainly Cannot be stopped.

    Title: The Kingdom of God Luke 17:20 - 21 Once, having been asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, "The kingdom of God does not come with your careful observation, nor will people say, ’Here it is,’ or ’There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is within ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walking, Sitting, Standing

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 15,964 views

    Funeral service for Marcia Jean Tucker, single mother and immigration officer.

    Our third-grade teacher was very concerned about our posture. Day after day she would command her students to watch their posture. “Sit with your back straight and your feet flat on the floor; don’t slump in your seat.” “Stand erect, with your weight equally distributed on both feet; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Reduce Speed: Keeping Calm Under Pressure" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 29, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,333 views

    Jesus’ secrets for keeping calm in spite of the pressure of the hour.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Fourth Sunday of Lent March 30, 2003 “Reduce Speed: Keeping Calm Under Pressure” Luke 22:47-53 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture shows Jesus being ushered into a pressure packed situation almost immediately upon leaving a time of intense prayer. A crowd of angry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Do We Tell The Children?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 29, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,054 views

    What do Christians tell children about the war in Iraq?

    WHAT DO WE TELL THE CHILDREN? Ecclesiastes 3:8 - Ecclesiastes 3:8 says that there is a time for war and a time for peace. On Wednesday night of this past week, United States forces, in response to orders given by President George Bush, launched an armed attack on the nation of Iraq. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship In Heaven Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,180 views

    The Lion Of Judah is worthy of our praise because he is the Lamb that was slain

    Worship In Heaven Part II December 7, 2003 Revelation 5 Two weeks ago I preached from Revelation 4 where we got this glimpse into the worship of heaven. John gives us this fantastic description of the throne and the One who sits on the throne. There are amazing colors like gemstones and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christmas Card From God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 190 ratings
     | 55,512 views

    Psalm 104 was sung at the Day of Atonement. What was so important about this Psalm that it had that particular honor?

    OPEN: How many of you send out Christmas cards? There was a woman who had waited until the last minute to send Christmas cards. She knew she had 49 folks on her list. So she rushed into a store and bought a package of 50 cards without really looking at them. Still in a big hurry, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    (Another) True Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Charles Tucker on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 97 ratings
     | 9,364 views

    While we think of the cute and cuddly baby in the manger and the promise of "peace on earth," John tells a different version of the birth of Jesus... and another true meaning of Christmas

    I decided to start today with “The Top Ten Reasons We Should Keep Christmas.” With all the hustle and bustle, I thought we needed to be reminded why Christmas is a good idea. Without Christmas… • The candied fruit market would completely collapse! • Our boring, uneventful lives would have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Listening For God

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 15,130 views

    How do we hear the voice of God, Samuel’s life emualtes 4 traits we should have in order to listen to the call of God

    Sermon Title: Listening for God Text: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Introduction: The following are actual bloopers found in church bulletins. · The scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items for recycling. Proceeds will be used to cripple children. · Next Sunday’s Message – WHAT IS HELL, come ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bread, Combines, & Coca-Cola, Oh My!

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,008 views

    Evangelism sermon

    Bread, Combines, & Coca-Cola, Oh My! I know I’ve told some of you this joke before. What do you get when you cross a Jehovah’s Witness with a Presbyterian? Someone who stands at the door and knocks but doesn’t say anything. They say Baptists are “running to the Lord”, while the Presbyterians ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Best For Next

    Contributed by Stephan Sandness on Jan 4, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,184 views

    Second Sunday after Epiphany

    Second Sunday after Epiphany January 14, 2001 John 2:1-11, 1 Cor. 12:1-11 Trinity Lutheran Church “The Best for Next” Dear Friends in Christ, Grace and Peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran