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  • Anne Benefield avatar

    He's Waiting At The Well

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 27, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,145 views

    Like the woman at the well, we are thirsty for salvation, and Jesus waits for us with living water at the well.

    Introduction: Our reading today is so completely rich with meaning that I am going to go through it verse by verse. I hope in this way to open the text that it might address us where we are, for Christ always comes to us no matter where we are. Prayer: Lord God, we come thirsty. We live in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "God's Return On Investment May Not Be The Same As Your 401 (K)"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,558 views

    A sermon about investing in people.

    Matthew 25:31-46 (Reading from The Message) James 2:1-13 Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org “God’s Return on Investment May Not Work the Same as Your 401 (k)” The following is a brief meditation written by Claudia Burney: “Jesus lives ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "The Disabled Disciple"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,043 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage the hearers to affirm to others that God is eventually given the proper praise by demonstrating His miraculous light (in our lives) through our disabilities.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 2 March 2008 Big Idea: God is eventually given the proper praise by demonstrating His miraculous light (in our lives) through our disabilities. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration) John 5:5-17 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pictures From The Passover

    Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,579 views

    The more we look at the Passover the more we can see that Christ is clearly pictured in it. Christ’s forgiveness is glorious.

    Pictures From the Passover Exodus 12:1-14 Purpose: To explain how the Passover pictures our salvation. Aim: I want he listener to glorify God and rejoice in His forgiveness. INTRODUCTION: Many of the announcements in Scripture don’t have the impact on us that the original hearers had. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William D. Brown avatar

    The Hugh Catch Of Fish

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,138 views

    PEOPLE ARE WATCHING US FISH

    “The Miracle of the Hugh Catch of Fish” LUKE 5:1-11 2/2/08 All 4 Gospels gives their account of Jesus’ calling His disciples. Some of them were fisherman by trade; we know that Matthew was a tax collector, and I’ve read that his brother James was also, they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Saddest Word

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,700 views

    TELLS US HOW TO OVERCOME THE REPROACH OF SIN

    The Saddest Word TEXT: Genesis 4:7 “Sin Croucheth at the door” What is the saddest word in the Bible and in human speech? Some thought that it was death; others, Hell; others, Depart; and many voted for Lost. But what is the saddest word? What is the word that is the fountain of woe, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Things That Never Change

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,853 views

    OUR GREAT GOD WILL NEVER CHANGE

    Things That Never Change Malachi 3:6 Today I want to talk just for a little while about some things that never change. There are many things that are changing rapidly all around us. We are living in a constantly changing world. It seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lent

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,650 views

    In today’s sermon we will see that in a very real sense, Lent is about understanding the 51st Psalm of David and seeing ourselves in the place of the Psalmist.

    “Lent” Psalm 51 03/17/2008 By Dcn. Chris Nerreau ILLUSTRATION •(2 Sam. 11) Many of you are familiar with David’s escapades with a peasant girl named Bathsheba. In this particular story we see a King who abuses his power in such a way as to commit two heinous sins, namely rape and murder. ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    An Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,673 views

    Today, allow yourself to be filled with the same hope and the same strength that the early eyewitnesses to the resurrection were filled.

    An Empty Tomb, Mathew 28:1-10 Introduction A woman wrote J. Vernon McGee: “Our preacher said that on Easter Jesus just swooned on the cross and that the disciples nursed him back to health. What do you think?” McGee replied, “Dear Sister, beat your preacher with a leather whip for thirty-nine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Can You Hear The Groaning?

    Contributed by William Mccaffery on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,268 views

    When natural disasters cause people to ask, "Why did got let this happen?", the Bible gives us some answers.

    Introduction: Given the events of this past week, I think we can all agree that one must stand in awe of the power of nature. And before we go any farther, I want us to remember that the power of nature is something that we must praise God for. The Lord originally designed the power of nature ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am Naturally Gifted Series

    Contributed by David Baeder on Mar 18, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,587 views

    God has given all of us the gift of life and has blessed each one with a unique set of gifts. How will we use those gifts? Will we use them for His glory?

    My Gifts for His Glory (Series) I Am Naturally Gifted Sunday January 6, 2006 am Reading: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction: This morning, I want to begin a new series entitled, “My Gifts for His Glory”. In this series, I hope to accomplish the following: * To demonstrate the unique giftedness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Assurance

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,036 views

    God promises Himself and gives his people assuranceds that are meant to be a blessing to Noah and his descendants.

    Blessed Assurance Genesis 9:8-17 March 5, 2006 I don’t remember what it was that he did, but I didn’t like it. Luke blew it. I had told him to stop over and over again and when he didn’t, I let him know that he was in trouble. I said some things and took a toy. A little bit later, God began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wendy Pratt avatar

    A Living Hope

    Contributed by Wendy Pratt on Mar 30, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,740 views

    This sermon looks at the nature of our hope, especially in terms of how we face death.

    This week has been an interesting week. We’ve had three people in the hospital, so I’ve been spending time there daily, talking with patients and their families about issues of life and death. The news has been filled with issues of life and death, especially as they’ve pertained to Terri ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Flowers avatar

    The Care And Feeding Of The Human Spirit Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,157 views

    The universe has physical laws. Are there spiritual laws? If so, what are they?

    Following Jesus, part 3 The Care and Feeding of the Human Spirit Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 1 Tim. 4:7-10 (The Message) Stay clear of silly stories that get dressed up as religion. Exercise daily in God—no spiritual flabbiness, please! [8] Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Riaan de Villiers avatar

    Work Out Part 1

    Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,167 views

    Paul says that we must work out our own salvation. What does that mean? I believe for many years we haven’t understand the joy and power of this verse. So lets work out.

    Work Out Part 1 Philippians 2:12 – 18 Philippians 2:12 If you wanted to learn to play a sport, or to take up a hobby, or even to venture into a new career, what would you do? Well, one thing you would not do is to simply start calling yourself what you wanted to become without doing anything else. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal