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  • Timm Meyer avatar

    God Anoints Jesus Of Nazareth Lord Of All

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 12, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,978 views

    EPIPHANY 1(C) - God anoints Jesus of Nazareth as Lord of all so that He can provide GRACE for all and PEACE for all.

    GOD ANOINTS JESUS OF NAZARETH LORD OF ALL ACTS 10:34-38 JANUARY 12, 2003 ACTS 10:34-38 34 Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism 35 but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right. 36 You know the message God sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Work Delayed Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 136 ratings
     | 22,780 views

    A WORD TO THE CHURCH--HAGGAI (Part 1) Satan cannot destroy the church, but he can slow it down. This first message focuses on fulfilling God’s purpose through right prioriies. What should be the believers # 1 priority and how can we keep it #1?

    · Each of us knows how the World Trade Center fell to the ground September 11, 2001; some of us actually watched the towers fall. Few of us think about what it took to make the towers stand. The construction of this massive complex made up of seven buildings and a shopping concourse began in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding God In The Silence Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,116 views

    In considering the spiritual discipline of solitude and silence, we want to ask: 1. Why do we need solitude? 2. What are the benefits of solitude? 3. How do we move into solitude?

    We seem to be obsessed with our bodies. If you believed the commercials, you would believe that you really can lose 30 pounds in ten days while eating everything you want. Or if that doesn’t work, you can buy the Reduce-EZ girdle, and lose weight just by wearing it. If that doesn’t do it, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mississippi's Greatest Sin

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 22, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,630 views

    This sermon takes a look at the issue of racism and the reasons behind it and looks at some practical ways to bring about reconciliation.

    1 Corinthians 14:8 says, “If the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?” The church has been given the responsibility to boldly trumpet God’s truth so that are society has an understanding of what is right and what is wrong. One of the reasons we have such moral ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Genesis Of Death

    Contributed by James May on Jan 26, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,914 views

    Death for the soul began at the Garden of Eden. Death for the body began with Cain and Abel. Death still reigns today but it will soon be destroyed forever by the coming of the Lord.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    On The Dotted Line Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,930 views

    Even though vows are seldom kept, there are a few vows every follower of Jesus Christ ought to make and strive to keep.

    January 26, 2003 1Now on the sealed document were the names of: Nehemiah the governor, the son of Hacaliah, and Zedekiah, 2Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, 3Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah, 4Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch, 5Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah, 6Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch, 7Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Devil Made Me Do It

    Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 166 ratings
     | 50,710 views

    This is a message about overcoming struggles, not the struggles that we face from without, but the struggles that we face from within, and winning the battle over temptation.

    This morning we are going to be talking about overcoming struggles, not the struggles that we face from without, but the struggles that we face from within – today we want to talk about winning the battle over temptation. A mother told her son that he was not allowed to go swimming that day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Reason To Put Faith In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,083 views

    An event in Jesus’ life that caused his disciples to really trust him.

    A Reason to Put Faith in Jesus John 2:1-11 Pastor Jim Luthy It’s not only possible, but even probable that some of you came this evening struggling to put your faith in Jesus. Some may have come with a friend or with your parents with a general idea of who Jesus is and what Christianity looks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Calls Believers Into Service

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,146 views

    EPIPHANY 5(C) - Jesus calls believers into service as believers hear Jesus’ call and believers obey Jesus’ call.

    JESUS CALLS BELIEVERS INTO SERVICE LUKE 5:1-11 FEBRUARY 9, 2003 LUKE 5:1-11 51One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, 2he saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Slave Narrative Series

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,028 views

    This sermon is about the importance of telling our personal testimonies of faith even in oppressing situations.

    A Slave Narrative by Rev. A. L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church "She said to her mistress, ’Would that my master, Namaan, were with the prophet who is in Samaria. he would cure him of his leprosy’..." (Please note that this sermon was an effort to celebrate the rich African ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who's Job Is It Anyway Series

    Contributed by Paul Durbin on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,356 views

    We cooperate with God in the process of our personal sanctification

    Whose Job is it Anyway? I. Psychologists say one of the primary causes of conflict in households involves dispute over what’s generally called division of labor. A. diapers. You’ve been there . . . 1. We’ve been dealing with now for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Selective Hearing

    Contributed by James May on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 34,063 views

    Ahab only wanted to hear positive prophecies but we can’t always hear only what we want to. We must hear the whole counsel of God even when it isn’t pleasant to the ears.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be Intentional #6-How To Have An Effective Prayer Life (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 22, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 11,578 views

    First in a two-part series on prayer.

    Be Intentional #6 - How to Have an Effective Prayer Life (Part 1) Philippians 4:6-7 February 23, 2002 Introduction Today we are beginning a 2-part series on prayer. I assume that all of you understand that prayer is extremely important. But too often we don’t really think on why it’s so ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When You Pray Series

    Contributed by Paul Durbin on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,681 views

    a "how to pray" message based on the directions Jesus gave in Matthew 6.

    One night a father heard his young daughter speaking, although she was alone in her room. The door was cracked just enough so that he could see that she was kneeling beside her bed in prayer. Interested to find out what subjects a child would bring before God, he paused outside her door and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your Turn Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 22,406 views

    We must have the courage to lead graciously.

    YOUR TURN Nehemiah 7:1-73 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO LEAD GRACIOUSLY. ?: How? KW: Principles TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 7:1-73, seven principles that demonstrate how one leads graciously. The _____ principle is… I. PRIORITY (1) II. PERMUTATION ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist