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  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Long Live The King Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,441 views

    The Kingdom of God--it’s presence and it’s coming theme

    onsider the power of words. Two little words can change your life and many of us have discovered this truth when we said, “I do.” Hopefully we haven’t heard the power of the word pronounced in a court, “guilty as charged”. There are those who have even experienced the power of an oath such as: I, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Gospel According To Luke Series

    Contributed by Keith Warden on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 122 ratings
     | 37,080 views

    How can I move forward when my prayers go unanswered?

    How to Wait on a Miracle Luke 1:5-25 Introduction Have you ever asked God for something, something good and acceptable, something that seemed like a proper request that He could honor if He simply chose to do so, and then found yourself waiting indefinitely? Quite often, it seems like God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gideon On Commitment

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,674 views

    God’s committed three hundred proved to be Brave, Selfless, and Alert.

    INTRODUCTION: Humor: Adapted from Our Daily Bread, January 30, 1994. Borneo in 1964. The Elite Troops of Nepal were known as Gurkhas. In combat, they had earned a reputation as tenacious and fearless soldiers. They are probably most famous for the long forward sweeping knife that bears their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rocky Top

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,139 views

    Transfiguration - a mountan top expirence that is worth the climb.

    I have had several opportunities to go to the top of mountains especially when we lived in Colorado. We drove up in all kinds of weather, even when it was snowing. I have taken the cable cars and when I was a kid hiked. It is interesting to me that going up has always seemed to take a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Craig Cramblet avatar

    The Church God Uses...gives Generously Series

    Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 13,410 views

    A series of messages about the characteristics of a church God would bless.

    “The church that God uses…loves to give” 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 I fail or succeed in my stewardship of life in proportion to how convinced I am that my life belongs to God. -Pearl Bartel -Ever wish you were more concerned about the things of God? Put your money there– the interest will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Assurance Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,150 views

    Many were present at the crucifixion of Christ, but only one received the assurance of forgiveness. Discover how to secure forgiveness from God.

    Last week we looked at why Jesus had to suffer. We saw his suffering was not a tragedy but a triumph of God and a triumph for mankind. Through Christ’s suffering, God demonstrated His power, His provision and preeminence to rescue us from our sin. But for those who don’t understand mankind’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Jesus Offers Us More Than We Imagine

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,590 views

    This is a New Years sermon.

    The Light shines in the darkness (1:1-5) Turn with me to John 1. Keep your Bibles open because we are going to walk through this passage step by step. Read John 1:1-5. The Word here is Jesus. The first verse parallels Genesis 1 by saying, “In the beginning.” The Word also calls to mind God ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 5, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,365 views

    A ’sermonette’ if you will, in response to Katrina

    When tragedy strikes, when chaos reins, when calamity turns lives upside down, people ask questions. In their anger and their grief some of the most common questions are about God, even from people who otherwise ignore or even claim to disbelieve in Him. “Why does God let bad things happen?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Victim Or Victor

    Contributed by James May on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,256 views

    We can choose to either be a victim of the hurricane Katrina disaster, or we can choose to overcome our circumstances and be a victor in Christ.

    Victim or Victor? By Pastor Jim May 1 John 5:4, "For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith." It is hard to write a sermon based upon anything else but the disaster from hurricane Katrina right now. I don’t apologize for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mustard-Flavored Parable

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,733 views

    Parable of the mustard seed and yeast

    THE MUSTARD FLAVORED PARABLE MATTHEW 13:31-35 [This sermon will use actaul mustard teach the parable. A way for every listener to taste mustard is needed. Or not. That’s up to you.] INTRODUCTION... Reflections On Mustard Mustard is one of the oldest condiments in the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Approaching God Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 24, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,973 views

    Part 2 in 5-part series on discipleship. This sermon addresses a disciple’s prayer life

    LIVING ABOVE THE FRAY Part 2: Approaching God This past Thursday, I was honored to be able to speak at the memorial service of a dear friend of mine, Miss Jennie Leighn. You know, there is an amazing difference between the funeral of a Christian and a non-Christian. Gratefully, Miss Jennie was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watching For Signs

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,934 views

    Jesus gave us specific signs that we are watch for regarding the end of the age

    Watching for Signs Matthew 24:1-14 September 25, 2005 Morning Service Introduction On your way to church today, did you have to obey any signs? Of course you did! Stop signs, street signs, caution signs or even our church sign. We are conditioned to follow signs. What would happen if no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Prayer For Believers Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 96 ratings
     | 14,986 views

    Do we truly understand what God has given to us, Paul prays we will.

    A crowded United flight was canceled. A single agent was rebooking a long line of inconvenienced travelers. Suddenly an angry passenger pushed his way to the desk. He slapped his ticket down on the counter and said, "I HAVE to be on this flight and it has to be FIRST CLASS." The agent ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    A Mission's Moment Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,092 views

    The people of repented of their sin. This sermon looks at what true repentance really is.

    A Mission’s Moment Text: Jonah 3:1-10 Introduction: One of the old cartoons that we use to watch as kids has now come back onto the TV. Surprisingly, my children enjoy it and watch it all the time. I’m referring to Popeye. You remember "Popeye the Sailor Man", don’t you? Every episode was based ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Johann Neethling avatar

    Christian A&p 101: Nourishment & Communication Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,947 views

    Sermon 3 in a series of 4 sermons reflecting on Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ. In this sermon we examine how members participate in the sharing of nourishment and information in the body.

    CHRISTIAN A & P 101: COMMUNICATION & NOURISHMENT Ephesians 4: 1-7; 11- 16 1. Over the past two Sunday we have been examining Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ and my purpose has been to highlight at least 4 aspects of our human anatomy and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist