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  • James Groce avatar

    An Acceptable Sacrifice

    Contributed by James Groce on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,396 views

    This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

    ------------------------------------- Matt 3:13-17 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living In A Way That Glorifies God

    Contributed by Joe Hall on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 27,248 views

    How I can know my life is pleasing to God.

    A Life that Glorifies God I Corinthians 10:23-33 23. All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 24. Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth. 25. Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light In The Darkness

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,424 views

    I need the light of Jesus in the dark cavern of my heart.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas March 30, 2003 Fourth Lord’s Day in Lent (B) LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS Isaac Butterworth John 3:14-21 (NRSV) 14/ And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15/ that whoever believes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Where Are We Going?

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,595 views

    This message was a part of my annual report to the church that I pastor.

    Where are We Going? Matthew 9:35-38 Annual Church Conference April 18, 2004 What have we accomplished? The most important figure of the church is not how much money we bring in or what our morning worship attendance was but rather how many people we led into the Kingdom of Christ. Since November ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Broken Cisterns

    Contributed by Irvin Mccorkle on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 27,509 views

    My people have changed their Glory for what does not profit.

    Broken Cisterns Jer 2:11-13 Has a nation changed its gods, which are not gods? But My people have changed their Glory for what does not profit. 12 Be astonished, O heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid; be very desolate," (dried up) says the LORD. 13 "For My people have committed two evils: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Always?!

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 25, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,952 views

    The gratitude God gives changes my perspective about life.

    Always?! Philippians 4:4-8 (New International Version) 4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "The Shepherd Who Loves The Sheep: Catholic Priesthood”

    Contributed by John Sj on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,686 views

    THIS IS A HOMILY I GAVE DURING MY ORDINATION THANKSGIVING MASS

    “Jesus took pity on them because they were like Sheep without shepherd.” Today we ask ourselves what those words mean as we celebrate a birth in the priestly family. What could the Gospel be teaching us about the priesthood in that imagery of the sheep and the shepherd? More so as ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Neighbor (Inclusivity)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007
     | 5,052 views

    An answer to the question of "Who is my neighbor." Points to true inclusivity.

    The Neighbor She lives three miles out of town. She lives there because she has to. Each day, she walks that full distance to town and back. She walks because she has to. In town the only place that dares even let her get near is the local church, and even they make her use the back entrance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Is Your Neighbour? Series

    Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Sep 3, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,573 views

    my neighbour is the one I meet and can assist if they are in need

    Most of you this past spring filed your income tax returns, and some of you I imagine are like me wondering if perhaps there is something else you could deduct so that you could pay less tax. But, have you ever wished that you could pay more tax? I’ll never forget the day that my dad told me that ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    "The Power Of Agreeing Prayer"

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,890 views

    Power is found in praying in agreement with God and with my fellow Christians.

    Today, I want to speak to you about the power of agreeing prayer. Jesus speaks of the importance of agreement in verse 19 of our passage. It is interesting to note that the meaning of the word used by our Lord for "agree" literally means to "symphonize." It is the word from which we get our modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Open Door Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,052 views

    This is one of three sermons from my respected pastors series.

    AN OPEN DOOR Revelation 3:7-8 My brothers and my sisters, this week’s Respected Pastors Series sermon by Pastor Maxwell Washington of St Matthews Baptist Church turns our attention to the book of Revelation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Need To Say Good Bye

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,914 views

    My Last Sunday and the time to say goodbye has come.

    No need to say Goodbye Acts 20:17-20:32 How do you say “goodbye” when you leave friends? Gotta go. Bye It’s been fun. Take it easy Adios Amigo After while, crocodile So long Catch you later Ariverderchi “Toodle-oo.” Goodbye and God bless you Perhaps Paul Harvey’s , good day. This morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Maundy Thursday

    Contributed by David Trexler on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 33 ratings
     | 23,799 views

    Maundy Thursday--My most favorite Church service of the Year

    Maundy Thursday 2007 Tonight believe it or not is probably my most favorite Church service of the year. To me, in this one special evening, through the Scripture readings, one can see most clearly the Hand of God at work throughout the history of the world. Tonight we recall the history of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Is It Practical To Know Jesus Is Coming?

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,073 views

    This is my attempt at an inductive-style sermon dealing with the coming of Christ.

    ILLUS: I have a friend that I respect a lot. Just this last week, he told me that he’s coming to see me. He says he’s coming soon! -This is a person of high status, so I want to do my best to be ready for him, so I asked, “When are you coming? What day” - He said , “I can’t tell you that. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Band Lessons

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,026 views

    Discipleship principles gleaned from my years of participation in band.

    Band Lessons Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with tambourine ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan