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  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Christmas Eve/Day, Year C Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 63 ratings
     | 8,508 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve/Day, based on Isaiah 52:7.

    Sermon for Christmas Eve/Day Yr C, 2003 Based on Isa 52:7 Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta Way back in about 539 B.C., ancient Babylon fell to the armies of King Cyrus of Persia. Then, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Setting The Stage Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,952 views

    Jesus represents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount.

    Sermon on the Mount- Part 1 Introduction Stuart’s word last week- very thought provoking. Stuart talked about 100-fold obedience … Mtt 5:48 "Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. NASU Equated perfection w/spiritual maturity, not w/sinless perfectionism (perfect- ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Indelible Ink

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on May 18, 2009
     | 3,086 views

    That the indelible charachter of a Christian should be love!

    Help me finish these statements, you can probably think about each one and figure it out: -You can tell what wood it is by its: __________ (grain) This next one I have actually inverted: -You can tell there is fire by its:__________(smoke)(reversed: “If there’s fire, there’s smoke”) -“You can tell ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How To Be A Victor Rather Than A Victim

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,024 views

    Being victorious rather than a victim to temptation.

    How To Be A Victor Rather Than A Victim Matt. 4:1-11, 1 Peter 5:9-9 Oscar Wilde once said........."I can resist everything except temptation." Don’t worry about avoiding temptation. As you grow older, it will avoid you. Is there anyone here this morning that has not fallen victim to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Love Your Enemies" Series

    Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 5, 2016
     | 9,657 views

    I do not write out sermon manuscripts. This is a brief outline of the first message in the series "Say What? (Some Head-Scratching Statements of Jesus)."

    INTRO: It’s Valentine’s Day, so let’s start with a quick survey: Has anyone here every broken-up with someone before Valentine’s Day so you wouldn’t have to buy them a present? (Don’t tell me I’m the only one!). Yes, I have done that. When I was single, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Foolishness That Is Wise

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 31, 2025
     | 226 views

    In a world that seeks wisdom and power, we are here to explore the foolishness of the cross, which is the only true power of God for salvation.

    Introduction: A Tale of Two Wisdoms Grace and peace to you from God our Father. The world preaches its own gospel around us. It preaches self-reliance. It promotes human achievement. It is the gospel of worldly wisdom. It tells you to be smarter and stronger. It tells you to be more successful. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Stand Firm: Engaging In Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,774 views

    We live in a world where physical battles dominate the headlines, but as believers, we know there is a greater, unseen battle raging around us—the battle for our souls and the advancement of God’s Kingdom.

    Go! And Stand Firm: Engaging in Spiritual Warfare Introduction Today, we embark on an essential and powerful journey into the topic of spiritual warfare. We live in a world where physical battles dominate the headlines, but as believers, we know there is a greater, unseen battle raging around ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Patient Endurance

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 289 ratings
     | 26,404 views

    Through patient endurance, we can hang on until Jesus returns.

    James 5:7-11 Sept. 26, 1999 Living in Expectation of Jesus’ return (Part 2) – Patient Endurance INTRODUCTION A young man, a Christian, went to an older believer to ask for prayer. "Will you please pray that I may be more patient?" he asked. The aged saint agreed. They knelt together and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Culture Shifts: Good Vs Evil

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jan 13, 2016
     | 4,482 views

    Does your church have the culture of Jesus? Our modern culture is shifting but to adapt too much destroys the mission of winning souls to Jesus..

    Culture Shifts: Good vs Evil Kelly Durant I Corinthians1:22 For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks[b] foolishness, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    How Does She Do It? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012
     | 8,753 views

    I have often wondered how moms juggle and handle all the things that come their way as a mother. But we need to be reminded that God created moms to be who they are and He empowers them to do some impossible tasks. Let’s look at three Biblical moms today,

    The Church 12 Part 3 Thesis: The Bible clearly supports and expects Christians to be a part of the church. Church is a community of believers who come together on the Lords Day to worship God and to support each other. Scripture does not show Paul, Silas or Peter going into a city just to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lesson 25: Children And Parents Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 30, 2018
     | 8,653 views

    The church is not relevant to many Christian parents, because if it were they would do everything they could to encourage their children to attend church.

    Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/17/18 Lesson 25: Children and Parents (Ephesians 6:1-4) Introduction The teaching of this passage is profoundly counter to today’s culture. Sadly, in many ways it is also counter-church-culture. For Paul seems to expect that children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    Flowers For Mother

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 241 views

    Today there are two occasions of celebration that bring us together to worship.

    Flowers for Mother “When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman,[a] here is your son,” John 19:26 Intro: Today there are two occasions of celebration that bring us together to worship. On the Christian Church calendar today is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    Bathroom Scale Christianity

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,296 views

    Pentecost 17: It is uncomfortable to consider the shortcomings of our faith life. This message focuses on The advice that the Epistle of James gives us to make our faith vital and active.

    There is one device in many homes that is despised. It is often ignored and hidden away because we just simply don’t want to deal it. When we use it, it can have a wonderful or terrible effect on us. Is it the lawn mower? No! Is it the microwave oven? No! Is it the vacuum cleaner? No! It’s the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Lanny Carpenter avatar

    Assurance

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,646 views

    Sermon on Romans 8:14-17 explaining the two witnesses of assurance.

    INTRODUCTION: What are you sure of? 1. How do you know you are the child of your parents? a. How old you are? b. How tall you are? c. How much you weigh? 2. In each case you have definable witnesses that assure you of the answer to these questions. (ILL.: By the testimony of two or three ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    No Condemnation Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,187 views

    Our salvation is based on the blood of Christ and God will not condemn us as long as we continue to trust in Christ. The beginning of a series of sermons on Romans 8

    No Condemnation In Christ Rom. 8:1-4 INTRO.: One reason we come to Church is to find some encouragement in life’s struggles. We all need encouragement. I find the eighth chapter of Romans to be the most encouraging chapter in all the Bible. Over the years, I have preached many sermons from this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ