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  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    Behold, Your King Is Coming

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 4,910 views

    Advent 1: God prepares us to recognize and receive his Son. Through this we receive the blessings of peace and joy that we can receive only through the King - Jesus Christ.

    [Note: This sermon makes use of some thoughts, concepts, phrases and sentences from, “Setting for an Advent Series,” pp. 12-13, in Concordia Pulpit Resources, Vol. 14, Part 1] A woman was known in her community for her calm, happy life. It seems that no matter what trials came into her life, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Come

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,969 views

    Christ calls us to come 1. What we come for? 2. How we come? 3. When we come

    Is 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Can you define the word COME? - The Incredible Journey written by the Canadian author Sheila Burnford ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Job Training Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,875 views

    We have much to learn about the nature of Christian missions, as we read about Jesus sending 72 followers out into the mission fields.

    Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 “On the Job Training” INTRODUCTION I have been told that baby eagles don’t necessarily want to learn how to fly. They are very content staying in the nest and dining on whatever mom or dad eagle brings back for them to eat. There comes a time, though, when mom eagle ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Don't Die On Third!

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,889 views

    To “die on third” in baseball lingo equates to being “almost persuaded” in matters pertaining to one’s spiritual life.

    DON’T DIE ON THIRD! 27 "King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you do believe." 28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You almost persuade me to become a Christian." 29 And Paul said, "I would to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today, might become both almost and altogether ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alexander John avatar

    The Pilgrimage

    Contributed by Alexander John on Nov 20, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,243 views

    our life is a journey.i.passion of the pilgrim 2.the path of the pilgrim .the progress of the pilgrim 4.the prayer of the pilgrim5.the promise of the pilgrim

    Psalms 84 The pilgrimage This is a very well-known and well-loved Psalm; a beautiful Psalm. It’s a “psalm of pilgrimage”. Every year crowds would flock to Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles. They would make the journey from every part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Busting The Hell Out Of Addictions

    Contributed by Doug Gilford on Sep 23, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,959 views

    Sermon to help people be freed from addictions. Used visual illustration, stacking bricks and then breaking them with my elbow...kids don’t try it at home

    Busting the Hell Out of Addictions My goal over the next few weeks is to help you break the power of Satan in your life. To break the chains that hold you and pull down the walls that stop you from fulfilling all you can be in the Lord. Satan’s snares come in many forms…but most common to us; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Transforming Power Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,908 views

    No matter what your circumstances, Jesus cares about you and has the power to transform your life in an abundant fashion if you will allow Him

    Series: It Took a Miracle Transforming Power of Jesus 7/6/97a BBC John 2:1-11 Our Lord Jesus was a master teacher. His teaching methods focused around parables or stories about very common things in order to teach profound truths. How many lives have been touched by his parable of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Steps To Draw Closer To Jesus

    Contributed by Joe Adaline on Jul 15, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 19,469 views

    There are lots of things we can do to draw close in our relationship with Jesus. Here are three simple things: Love more, ask more, be more.

    The other day, I was in a hurry to get to a meeting regarding the church and our association. Did you know we are loosely connected with other churches in the Blue Water Association, headed up by Ted Stevens? Did you also know or do you know that each church that holds to a basic belief in Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mistletoe Message

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 27, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,935 views

    Reconciliation is a choice we need to make if we’re serious about the message of Christmas.

    “A Mistletoe Message” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Christmas Eve devotional During our “Hanging of the Greens” one of our deacons was wondering whether to place a large ribbon over the doorway leading upstairs. The concern was whether it might get ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    I Stand At The Door

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,949 views

    Christians have an obligation to assist those outside of the Church to find the Door; we are to be doormen not gatekeepers.

    I Stand at the Door Revelation 3__20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Rev 3:20 Friends at Good Shepherd: Sam Shoemaker saw himself as a doorkeeper in the house of the Lord. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Unified In Christ Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on May 16, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,012 views

    In Christ there is no division of class,nationality or race. The ground is level at the foot of the cross and our identity is in Him.

    Unified in Christ Ephesians 2:11-22 Ephesians 2:11 (NLT) Don’t forget that you Gentiles used to be outsiders by birth. You were called "the uncircumcised ones" by the Jews, who were proud of their circumcision, even though it affected only their bodies and not their hearts. Born an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Compassionate Christ Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,940 views

    Looks at the compassion in Christ’s life and encourages believers to follow His example.

    THE COMPASSIONATE CHRIST JOHN 5:1-9 INTRODUCTION… Looking at pictures of Christ before Christmas READ JOHN 5:1-9 CENTRAL QUESTION: WHAT WAS IT THAT PROMPTED JESUS TO HEAL THIS MAN? BIBLICAL NARRATIVE SEGMENT I would like you to see the place that Jesus found as He entered Jerusalem. This was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 24, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,461 views

    Sermon on the events that occured in Bethlehem at Christmas time.

    The Little Town of Bethlehem Matt. 2:1-11 INTRO.: Maybe you heard about the quiz show contestant who was asked, "Where was Jesus born?" He first guessed "Pittsburgh." When told he was wrong, he tried Scranton, then Harrisburg. When he was finally given the answer, Bethlehem, he said, "I knew it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph McCulley avatar

    The Church Defined Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,712 views

    This message describes what & who makes up the church.

    1 Peter 2:9-10 The Church Defined Introduction: Many times you define something by giving a description of the thing. You can describe something by what it is and by what it is not and so forth… Note how text breaks down: “But ye (plural) are…that ye should…. (The church ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Justice Versus Injustice Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,239 views

    Jesus curses both the fig tree and teh temple for their fruitlessness. Rather than standing for justice and assisting the poor, the temple has sided with Roman Imperialism and in doing so has promoted injustice.

    Mark 11:12-21 “Justice versus Injustice” INTRODUCTION What do you do if you do not reach a goal for which you were striving? Do you give up, try again, make a different goal, or do something else? What do you do if your children fail to live up to your expectations—your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran