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  • Charles Degner avatar

    Elected, Not Selected!

    Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,707 views

    Paul’s words show us why the doctrine of election is so comforting to people - because it is all by Gopd’s grace!

    EPHESIANS 1: 3-14 PENTECOST 8 REV. CHARLES DEGNER JULY 14, 1991 Today, our text teaches us the doctrine of election, namely, that God chose us to be his own even before the world was created. Election is one of the most misunderstood doctrines of the Bible. God revealed this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Three Things For Christians To Consider In A Time Of War"

    Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,858 views

    ...a message delivered the weekend after the commencement of the war with Iraq.

    "Three Things for Christians to Consider in a Time of War" (a message delivered by Pastor Don Smith on the weekend after the beginning of the war on Iraq.) In any time of uncertainty, confusion and distress, it is appropriate to have a compass that will bring us back to the foundation of who we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "End Construction: It Is Finished" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    Jesus finished His mission to provide us with salvation and power to live overcoming lives.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches Easter Sunday, April 20, 2003 “End Construction: It is Finished” Mark 16:1-8 I Corinthians 15:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Without the resurrection, the life and death of Jesus--though noble and admirable--are nevertheless tragic events. But with the resurrection, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Touch Your Risen Savior

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 7,700 views

    Believe that Jesus’ wounds are for your forgiveness as you touch Jesus with the hand of faith. Breathe in his promise of forgiveness and breathe it out by forgiving those who sin against us and by sharing the good news of our risen Savior.

    Touch Your Risen Savior Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit kindles Easter joy in our hearts is the account of Jesus’ resurrection recorded in John 20:19-31 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Contempt Of Complaint

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 1, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 14,277 views

    Complaining in self-pity is a practice that hurts the heart of God, influences others to do the same, and results in God’s judgment.

    God’s Contempt Of Complaint Text: Num.11: 1-3 Intro: Complaining is an activity all of us have participated in at one time or another. Most of us utter complaints without even thinking about it. It seems almost natural to vocalize our displeasure when things don’t quite turn out as we think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Place Of Faith

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 5, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,235 views

    What does it mean to have faith?

    Last week I suggested that we place a great deal of faith in our ability to buy and operate our cars because faith is an important and essential part of our lives. This past week I talked with several people and asked them to name 5 everyday things people have faith in. Here is some of what they ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Blessed Assurance Series

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 14, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,700 views

    No Christian can be effective without the assurance of their salvation. This sermon is the introduction to a series, but can stand alone as a sermon on the assurance of salvation.

    “Blessed Assurance” INTRODUCTION: We begin a new series … on the assurance of salvation. We will take a look at the vital signs of a Christian from the perspective of the book of I John. Let me ask you two questions: o ARE you a Christian? o How do you KNOW you are a Christian? No ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consider The Source

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on May 16, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,951 views

    This sermon deals with people who look for the right answers in the wrong places. Jesus is the only source for true fullfillment

    Consider the Source 5/13/03 1 Kings 17:1-16 (Read 17:1-7) Have you ever heard something and you had some doubt about it and you said, “Consider the source”? In other words, the source was not a reliable one. Today we read about the prophet Elijah and God’s judgment on Ahab and the children of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Staying Connected To The Vine

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on May 16, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 29,717 views

    Jesus bids us to a fruitful life by pointing out the importance of abiding in Him and His Word

    Easter 5 B John 15:1-8 Staying Connected to the Vine 04/18/03 “Apart from me, you can do nothing.” Have you ever had one of those weeks where no matter what you do, nothing ever seems to go right? Try as you may, you just can’t seem to accomplish anything. Last week was one of those weeks for me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Beauty For Ashes, Joy For Mourning, Praise For Heaviness.

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003
    based on 356 ratings
     | 222,211 views

    God will console those who mourn in Zion. There is enough of God to comfort all who mourn around the world. But his word specifically states those in Zion or those in God’s house are going to get God’s attention.

    The Bible speaks of the Holy Ghost as being the comforter. Aren’t you glad for the spirit of the Lord? He is the comforter. In our scripture text it says that God would appoint, or as the NKJV says, God would console those who mourn in Zion. There is enough of God to comfort all who mourn ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Going Out Of Your Mind

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on May 26, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 7,778 views

    The understanding of Holy Communion comes through experience more than rational thought.

    GOING OUT OF YOUR MIND TEXT: Luke 24:13-35 One of my favorite books for mindless reading is the Science Fiction parody, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, probably because it contains one of my favorite illustrations of being mindless. The people of the universe are burning to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Extreme Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 1, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,660 views

    We find forgiveness even & most especially from the cross

    First Baptist Church February 10, 2002 Luke 23:32-34 "Extreme Forgiveness!" Has anyone ever really hurt you? Obviously, we have been hurt in our lives. But I want you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Obstacles

    Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Mar 1, 2002
    based on 178 ratings
     | 36,334 views

    If God calls us to do something, then He enables us to do what He calls us to do.

    Title: “Overcoming Obstacles” Text: Philippians 4: 13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” If you think you’re beaten, you are. If you think you dare not, you don’t. If you Like to win, but you think you can’t, it’s almost certain you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Davis avatar

    Where Crowds Gather-----Dare To Be Defferent

    Contributed by Michael Davis on Mar 2, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,463 views

    People today are coming to church service after service and going home just like they came or worse because nothing happened.

    WHERE CROWDS GATHER----DARE TO BE DIFFERENT MATTHEW 11: 28-30 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me;; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Should?a, Could?a, Would?a

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,046 views

    Things we should have, could have, would have done if we hadn’t and therefore we didn’t.

    Should?a, Could?a, Would?a 1 John 2:6, "He that saith he abides in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked." Luke 11:42 "But woe unto you, Pharisees! For ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist