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  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Portrait Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,890 views

    This is the first sermon in a series addressing the need for the Church to preserve its nature and purpose the way Christ intended it. This sermon speaks largely to the meaning of true fellowship.

    PORTRAIT OF THE CHURCH Some of you may ask why I titled this study on Corinthians “Preserving the Church in a Pagan World”. You may even object to the word “preserving” as sounding too much like maintaining or holding out against the world when the Church should be boldly invading our world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    A Race To Be Run Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,056 views

    Keys to running the race of life in the way that pleases God.

    *ILL>In 1863, as Abraham Lincoln prepared to sign the Emancipation Proclammation he took his pen, moved it to the signature line, then dropped the pen. When asked why, the President replied: "If my name goes into history, it will be for this act; and if my hand trembles when I sign it, there will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost In Translation

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,188 views

    Based on Kenneth Bailey’s interpretation this sermon puts a different spin on the parable of the lost sheep - coin - Son

    LOST IN TRANSLATION Daniel Boone was a man, he was a big man. Eye of an eagle and tall as a mountain was he. Yes, Daniel Boone was a big man. Daniel Boone explored the great wilderness of Tennessee and Kentucky. It was Boone who marked the Wilderness Road that brought settlers into the new land. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    True Freedom Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,099 views

    We are called to live in freedom, freedom not to live for ourselves, but freedom to follow Christ.

    What comes to your mind when I say the word "freedom?" Freedom from slavery, freedom from hunger, freedom from poverty, or freedom from tyranny? Many of us would say freedom from sin. The Bible is clear when we trust in Jesus, and believe he took our sins upon himself on the cross and died so ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Answering The Call - Part One: Tenth Hours Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,788 views

    Tenth hour moments - times that change our lives forever

    What happens in the lives of people to bring profound change? John remembered the day Jesus called him to follow; what’s more, he remembered it was the tenth hour. [1] He recalled the exact time. What makes a man remember such detail 50 years after the event? Napoleon said that in every battle ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Reflections Of The Heart

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,115 views

    God’s plan for us is that we should be, “. . . transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”

    John 10:1-10; 14:20; 4:14; 6:50,51 Matt. 6:19-21 Eph. 2:5,6 Rom. 8:29 1 Jn. 3:8 1 Pet. 5:8 A few years ago, when the new Volkswagen Beetle was introduced, one feature that received lots of attention was the claim to be burglarproof. Volkswagen bragged there was no way anybody ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Virtuous Kingdom: Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 10, 2008
     | 3,263 views

    To encourage those holding on to grudges to release them and forgive.

    The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart The Virtue of Forgiveness Mark 11: 20-25 Sermon Objective: To encourage those holding grudges to forgive. Supporting Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35; Colossians 3:13; Hebrews 12:14-15 Series Intro: We have been looking at Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Light For A Dark World Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 25,821 views

    God provides light for all who would have their darkness revealed.

    Scripture Introduction The first words of God recorded in the Bible are: “Let there be light.” Later we find that “God is light, and in him is no darkness at all” (1John 1.5). Darkness universally symbolizes sin and death; light corresponds to life and holiness and purity. Thus King David sings ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Different Reactions To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 23 ratings
     | 16,235 views

    God offers to the followers of Jesus something worth selling all else for.

    Scripture Introduction Pastor Douglas Webster wrote a provocative book entitled, Selling Jesus. He described the American church as taking a foolish route to attract an audience. While the claims of Christianity can and should compete in the “marketplace” of ideas, we must be careful of “selling ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Proclaim The Good News Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,178 views

    Easter Sunday! Like the Prophet Isaiah, like Jesus who was prophecied, we are to be proclaimers of this Good News! Jesus has risen from the dead!

    PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS The top news headlines for March 19, 2008, were as follows: Brenda Martin continues to languish in Mexican jail awaiting charges for fraud. A junior cabinet minister from the Canadian government visited her in the Guadalajara jail but held out little hope that the Harper ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Dare To Share Series

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,608 views

    A sermon on how sharing our personal faith stories puts our faith in action and leads others to God.

    Dare to Share Romans 9: 20-33 (The Message) 20-33Who in the world do you think you are to second-guess God? Do you for one moment suppose any of us knows enough to call God into question? Clay doesn’t talk back to the fingers that mold it, saying, "Why did you shape me like this?" Isn’t it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Thy Kingdom Come

    Contributed by Paul Johnson on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,814 views

    "Christ the King" Sunday sermon

    Jesus Christ is both Alpha and Omega. The beginning and the end. From Creation to Consummation Christ is both central and critical. And He is to be Celebrated! Christ is to be celebrated because He loves us. Christ is to be celebrated because He cares for us. Christ is to be celebrated because He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Storming The Gates Of Hell!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,209 views

    The Church that Jesus builds is unstoppable; are we in the blueprints?

    Matthew 16:13-19 Colossians 2:6-15 “Storming the Gates of Hell!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN My little five-year old nephew, Davis, is Catholic and on a recent trip Davis asked his mother (Kristen) what happens to people after they die. Kristen tried to explain ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Charles Scott avatar

    Counting The Cost Luck And Providence Luke 14__25-33 Philemon 1—25

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,559 views

    From our position as disciples of Christ, we are not able to determine Good from Evil in the events that overtake us; we trust in God to make everything work together for good.

    COUNTING THE COST Luck AND PROVIDENCE Luke 14__25- 33 PHILEMON 1—25 Luke 14:25-33 A poor aged Chinese farmer had a single horse on which he depended for everything. The horse pulled the plough, drew the wagon, and was the old farmer’s sole means of transportation. One day a bee stung the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How To Pray Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 29, 2008
     | 4,983 views

    This message looks the prayer life of Jesus focusing as an example to follow.

    1. Christlike in Prayer Luke 11:1-13 Objective: 1. Show people that even Jesus prayed. 2. Show why Jesus prayed 3. Challenge the people to start praying like Jesus. Let us turn to Luke 11:1-13 to hear what God, through, this Gospel written by the only Gentile writer of the NT, has to say about ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God