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  • Brad Crocker avatar

    The Twist: What Does The Resurrection Mean? Series

    Contributed by Brad Crocker on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,944 views

    Jesus’ resurrection means that we can live with Him now and forever. Third of four in the series "Dying was His Reason for Living."

    Dying Was His Reason for Living The Twist: What Does the Resurrection Mean? Brad Crocker Landmark Christian Church, Chippewa Falls, WI 3/2/2004 In April of the year 2000, there was a car crash in Japan. Sadly, a man died in the accident. When the police came to examine the body, witnesses at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's All About Me, Right?

    Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006
     | 3,942 views

    A sermon on John the Baptist’s imprisonment and on dealing with difficulties in our lives.

    ¡§Me Church¡¨ video: ¡§Imagine a church where every member is passionately, whole-heartedly and recklessly calling the shots.¡¨ (A woman says) ¡§I work a busy week and when Sunday rolls around, I¡¦m tired. How about a church service that starts when I get there?¡¨ No problem ¡V when you arrive, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Nana, Nana, Nana

    Contributed by James Lowe on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,898 views

    A good sermon about Hannah’s burden concerning her inability to have children

    Nana, Nana, Nana I Samuel 1:1-8 The Bible says there was a certain man of Mount Ephraim whose man was Elkanah (El-kaw-nah). Elkanah was unfortunate enough to have two wives, one named Hannah, and the other named Peninnah (Pen-in-nah), It was not uncommon for a man to have more than one wife in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Live With An Ascension Attitude

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 22, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 14,699 views

    We ask the Holy Spirit to work through the verses of Psalm 47 to gently remind us of what the ascension of Jesus means for us. We have no reason to live our lives like deer caught in a car’s headlights. In light of this Psalm may each of us be empowered to live with an ascension attitude!

    ‘‘Men of Galilee, why do you stand here looking into the sky?” Do you think the angels were really looking for an answer from the disciples when they asked that question? It doesn’t seem as though they were. The question appears to have implied that the disciples had no good reason for standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Parable Of The Two Sons Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,299 views

    God’s love for the wayward and lost and his desire for all of his children to return to him and live as children of God.

    Have you ever lost anything valuable to you before? Perhaps you have lost your keys, wallet or purse, or something even more valuable? [Prompt the congregation for items they have lost]. If you have lost something of value you know the feeling of panic. You know how desperately you search for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    What Now, Disciples?

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 7, 2007
     | 3,971 views

    What would the disciples do with the absence of their Lord? What would they do now? Yet, on that first Easter, the question was asked and the answers given over a period of time have changed the world. The question is for us today, "What now, disciple?

    JOHN 20:1-10 WHAT NOW, DISCIPLES? I. THE DARKNESS: * A. Doubts. B. Demoralization. C. Denials. Ii. THE DELIGHTS: ** A. Discovery. B. Defensible. C. Dedication. III. THE DIRECTIONS: *** A. Declarations. B. Dying. C. Dinning. If we could somehow ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Jesus Can Set You Free

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,500 views

    This sermon examinces how the jailer was brought to despair and back through the earthquake and testimony of Paul. It is Epiphany Sunday celebrating Jesus’ baptism.

    January 12, 2006 Acts 16:25-34 25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Change Your Clothes Series

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 18,945 views

    It is time that the church lay aside those things that weigh us down, and slow our progress in the Lord. Rather, put on the garment of Praise!

    Stand & Read - Isaiah 61:1-3 ?The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives, and freedom to prisoners; [2] To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Spiritually Dry? Your God Will Come Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,598 views

    We can take the entire text of Isaiah 35 and stretch it out like a template over any portion of history, whether it be the whole of human history or the tiniest portion of your very life, and see that God consistently brings people from desert to glory.

    Spiritually Dry? Your God Will Come Isaiah 35 Pastor Jim Luthy A song by the late 70’s, early 80’s rock group Styx describes the place many people find themselves spiritually these days. Listen to the words and see if any of these words or phrases correlate with your spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Thorn Or A Throne?

    Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,327 views

    What is God’s overriding goal, His primary purpose, for the lives of his people?

    What is God’s purpose for your life? Have you ever wondered about that? I’m not referring to questions like, what career should you follow, or whom should you marry, or how many children should you have. I’m talking about the big picture – what is God’s overriding goal, His primary purpose, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Poor Will Always Be With You Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 136 ratings
     | 30,685 views

    Jesus tells us we will always have the poor with us -- but what are we supposed to DO with the poor?

    Deuteronomy 15:4-11 There should be no poor among you, for in the land the LORD your God is giving you to possess as your inheritance, he will richly bless you, if only you fully obey the LORD your God and are careful to follow all these commands I am giving you today. For the LORD your God will ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kevin Cummins avatar

    Why Struggles Are Worth The Trouble Series

    Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jul 16, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,045 views

    James gives us some good reasons why we really should embrace the storms in our lives. Without the storms we would be weak and incomplete.

    Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a prayer, John. We’re in for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A Command For The Compulsive

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 27, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,636 views

    Sabbath rest addresses our compulsive need to be busy by giving us a day for authentic enjoyment, by providing a vivid contrast with other days, and by giving us a glimpse of eternal rest.

    God rested. Well, why not? After all, He had had a busy week, almost as busy as ours! Some of us have had weeks like that, when we’ve had to build the moon and the stars, separate the waters from the dry land, and bring forth swarms of living creatures, all in one week. Every parent knows what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    Utterly Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Aug 30, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,481 views

    In these times, can anything amaze us? Look to the cross and see the answer is a resounding, YES!

    Sermon 090609                                  Mark 7:31-37             When I was in California for our family reunion had a great time playing with my Nephews.  It ended up being a walk down, “memory lane” for me because the toys they were playing with were toys that my brothers and I played with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Sanders avatar

    Growing Up Spiritually Pt2

    Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,280 views

    This sermon helps the believer see the importance of growing up spiritually

    Growing up Spiritually PT2 (God wants to Grow, Go, Glow, Flow) If you would please turn in your bibles to To Ephesians 4:11-16 (NIV) 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God’s people for works ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational