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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Who Will Go For Us

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,416 views

    Calling and motivating people to serve God where He is directing them

    Who Will Go For Us? September 14/15, 2002 Intro: I concluded last week’s sermon with Jesus’ words from Matthew 9:37-38. “Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’” I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Searls avatar

    Immanuel: God With Us

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Dec 7, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 21,736 views

    A Christmas sermon illustrating the reality of God’s presence in our world and in our lives.

    IMMANUEL: GOD IS WITH US Matthew 1:18-23; Text: v.23 SCRIPTURE: 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Emmanuel, "God With Us"

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 11,433 views

    God is with us if we will but realize it

    Emmanuel “God with us” Matt 1:18-25 1. GOD WITH US IN THE FLESH 1 Tim. 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness, far exceeding our understanding 1. He appeared in a human body. 2. Was approved by the Spirit. 3. Was seen by angels. 4. He was proclaimed among all kinds ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God's Purpose For Us

    Contributed by John Howard on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,153 views

    What purpose is there for me here? What does God want from me?

    Ephesians 5:1-21 The Purpose of God I was asked recently the question we all ask ourselves at one time or another - Why am I here? - What purpose is there for me here? - Now the person who asked me this is a Christian - And after confirming the importance of his decision to accept Christ as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Tented With Us

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,490 views

    A Sermon for the Second Sunday after Christmas John 1:1-18

    2nd Sunday after Christmas John 1:1-18 "Jesus Tented with Us."   1 ¶ In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God; 3 all things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. 4 In him was life, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Revive Us Again Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,645 views

    The Life of Samuel, Part 4 of 5.

    REVIVE US AGAIN (1 SAMUEL 7) The closet thing to a revival I had experienced was at the youth fellowship in my home church. Seven of the twenty-something young people, including me, are in the ministry presently. Five are pastors, one a seminary lecturer and another an assistant pastor. Including ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Taking Us Back

    Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,834 views

    A Forgiveness sermon for the believer.

    Taking Us Back Let me set the stage for you, Let’s go back and listen to these words as Max Lucado speaks of the very disciples of Jesus in the aftermath of the crucifixion: “The church of Jesus Christ began with a group of frightened men in a second-floor room in Jerusalem. Though trained and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Using The Mighty Weapon

    Contributed by Herschel Smith on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,170 views

    This sermon is designed to help an individual to more effectively use the Word of God.

    Using the Mighty Weapon II Corinthians 10:4-6 I. To Demolish the Fortresses (4b) A. Constructed by Satan B. Conceals Souls C. Consists of Sin II. To Destroy the Falsehoods (5a) A. Doctrines Formed B. Definite Following C. Deceit Found III. To Display a Foundation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    His Blood Be On Us

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 3,995 views

    This is the fourth in a series on the most important day in the most important life ever lived; we walk with Jesus to Calvary!

    ¡§The Most Important Day In the Most Important Life Ever Lived!¡¨ ¡§His Blood Be on Us¡¨ Matthew 27:11-26 March 3, 2002 It¡¦ll be in one of my next columns for the Tri-County News; I¡¦m calling it ¡§cheap patriotism¡¨. I think that we see a lot of it today, in the wake of 9/11. Now don¡¦t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "Aliens Among Us?"

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 150 ratings
     | 5,196 views

    As Peter opens his letter, he describes his readers as aliens (pilgrims, strangers). This is true of all believers because; 1. The Father has chosen us. 2. The Son has washed us. 3. The Spirit has sanctified us.

    I was reading through the news on the Internet this past week – as is my regular habit, and I came across a most interesting article. According to the article, it has been reported that there are aliens living among us. One of the witnesses quoted in this article says that there may be hundreds ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God Is Calling Us

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 10, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 17,743 views

    God calls all of us to salvation, but not all who are called will choose to comply.

    GOD IS CALLING US Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 You have heard of the term, Predestination. When you read the first chapter of Jeremiah, you cannot but help to think about how Jeremiah’s life was predestined or predetermined. Normally, when we think of the term “predestined or predestination” we ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Knight avatar

    A Prophet Among Us

    Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,743 views

    Becoming aware of hidden fallacies in our life and in our church.

    A Prophet Among Us John 2:12-25 Jesus is often known in his roles as priest and king, but not as often in his role of prophet. What is a prophet? The voice of God! Special calling/ special experience The Spirit of God delved into the lives of ordinary men and transformed them into ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Its Not About Us Series

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 7, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 14,158 views

    Although we should not dwell on our past, we ought not forget either. There are those that could benefit from hearing our testimony, we need to share where we were delivered from for the benefit of those that are lost!

    Sermon Title: It’s Not About Us! [2 of ] Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12- 20 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning - January 6, 2002 Scripture Introduction: “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ”, writes Paul in the first chapter of his letter to the church in Rome. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Tommy Ellis avatar

    The Image Of God In Us

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,607 views

    Sermons explains "becoming saved" and "being saved" using the idea that God’s image is in us.

    THE IMAGE OF GOD IN US Tony Compalo is a sociology professor. He is also an ordained Baptist minister. One day he takes a late-night flight, and the passenger next to him wants to talk. He brags about how important he is, and goes on for what seems to be an eternity. Finally, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Keith Andrews avatar

    People God Uses

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,017 views

    This morning we are going to look at the prostitute who placed her faith in God and received salvation from destruction.

    Introduction Hey: More and more we are hearing about other religions. False religions that say you must do something in order to be saved. But we serve the true God, who reached out to us to provide salvation. You: Have you found salvation in the Lord today? Or are you still trying to earn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist