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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Remain Steadfast In God’s Word & Work

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 26, 2023
     | 1,818 views

    It’s fitting for us to consider the Apostle Paul’s final words to his co-worker Timothy on this day (June 25), for the Lutherans of 1530 who presented the Augsburg Confession took seriously Paul’s encouragement and so should we: “Remain steadfast in God’s Word and work.”

    On this day 493 years ago, Lutheran princes gathered in south-central Germany, in a town 50 miles outside of Munich and presented a confession of faith to the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V. This presentation of the Augsburg Confession on June 25, 1530 is generally recognized as the birth of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Power Of An Able Savior

    Contributed by Olen Bruner on Feb 16, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,030 views

    The power and posture of Christ when confronted by our weaknesses.

    Introduction: Today our lesson opens with a father caught in the grips of an understandable fear, loss in his worry over the illness of his child. This father confronted by his child in crisis was compelled to seek out anyone who just might be able to help. Is it not strange that sometimes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Reality Of Hell

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 13,501 views

    People do not have a problem with the reality of life after death, it is the reality of hell that they can’t accept. Nevertheless, each person is accountable for himself. Ultimately, every person must choose his own destination.

    The Reality Of Hell Psalm 9:15-17 Many nations have turned their backs on God in ages past. We see the same thing happening in our own lifetime. Nations continue to rebel against God with each passing day. Naturally, we find that the people themselves are the reason for this turning away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Has Jerusalem To Do With Antioch Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,502 views

    We must take hold of THE GRANDNESS OF GENTILE SALVATION The Great Commission, in biblio-theological development, is the predictable Messianic restatement of multitudes of Old Testament commissions and promises and prayers for all the nations to be made

    INTRODUCTION "What has Athens to do with Jerusalem? What has the Academy to do with the Church? What have heretics to do with Christians? Our instruction comes from the porch of Solomon, who had himself taught that the Lord should be sought in simplicity of heart. Away with all attempts to produce ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Changed Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 6, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 15,174 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "Walking With Jesus". This sermon makes a comparison between a struggling servant and a successful servant of Jesus Christ.

    Sunday Morning, October 6, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Walking With Jesus” [#5] SLIDE 27 CHANGED! John 21:15-19 Introduction: 1. Isn’t it amazing how God changes us when we are saved? But, even after salvation, it is hard to live a life that pleases God. 2. Part of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Terror; The Lost War.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,009 views

    Why cant people see that Gods prophecy’s, will and are, taking place.Many Christians will be immune from violence and terror and then again many will be victims of it.

    Terror; The Lost War. {Terror; Intense, overpowering fear.An emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight).A feeling of agitation and anxiety ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Kind Of Church Do You Want?

    Contributed by David Seeley on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 95 ratings
     | 5,216 views

    There are many types of churches today. Some are doing great things for God. Others...well, they just need to be reminded of their purpose. This message is a challenge to churches of all denominations to refocus upon what God has called them to do.

    What Kind of Church Do You Want? Mark 2:1-12 I. A Museum? A lot of old relics lying around—You can look, but don’t touch. Many of these relics have never been moved in 30 years. They last evangelist that tried to move them was overcome so badly with the dust that he had to evacuate the building. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Streams In The Desert Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 56 ratings
     | 16,720 views

    God touches our lives with refreshing streams in the midst of our difficult times.

    GOD, WATER AND LIFE SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 Isaiah 35:1-7 “Streams in the Desert” INTRODUCTION One of the harshest truths that we ever learn is that suffering and difficult times is a part of life. No one can go through life without experiencing suffering in some shape or form. The once popular ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Overcoming Discouragement

    Contributed by Dennis Nolan on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 311 ratings
     | 26,242 views

    Text 1 Samuel 30 v 6 David found strength in the Lord his God Having been a preacher now for well over half of my life it would be wonderful to stand before a congregation and say that one always preaches or lives life from the point of view of victory.

    Text 1 Samuel 30 v 6 David found strength in the Lord his God Having been a preacher now for well over half of my life it would be wonderful to stand before a congregation and say that one always preaches or lives life from the point of view of victory. That would however be untrue. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John 14:1-6

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 4, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 30,920 views

    Funeral Sermon for a faithful man in his eighties after lengthy heart problems

    Funeral Sermon 4 June 2001 John 14:1-6 Rev. Roger Haugen Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And when I go to prepare a place for you, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Moral Issues: Adultery Series

    Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 9,698 views

    Adultery is a cruel sin whose pain and destruction strikes twice, both now and in eternity.

    INTRO: Lingering glances. Innocent flirtations. Compromising situations. All of those spell “danger.” Office romances. Out-of-town flings. Secret trysts. All of those spell “disaster.” The more time we spend away from our spouses during the day, the greater the temptation for an illicit affair ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    An Unstoppable Glory Series

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 30,387 views

    when God’s people start to seek an eternal view, indeed a view of heaven, Satan goes into a rage. He can’t stand it. He knows that the moment someone sees heaven and tastes it atmosphere, he has lost souls,

    AN UNSTOPPABLE GLORY IAN JOHNSON Sep 07, 2005 1 Cor 2: 9-10 9 That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him."* 10 But we know these things because God has revealed them to us by his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Enemy Within: Guilt Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,149 views

    This sermon compares the guilt of Judas Iscariot with that of Simon Peter and draws lessons on how God would deal with our guilt.

    The Enemy Within: Guilt. Ps. 51:1-3 INTRO.: Illus.: Murder trial in Oklahoma. (Illustrations follow this sermon.) From SermonCentral.com contributed by Eric Snyder. The defendant knew he was guilty. His sin found him out. King David also felt a deep sense of guilt when he took Bathsheba and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Retro Religion

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,927 views

    We have hidden Jesus.

    Retro Religion "As I watched, Thrones were set up and the Ancient One took his throne. His clothing was snow bright, and the hair on his head as white as wool; His throne was flames of fire, with wheels of burning fire. A surging stream of fire flowed out from where he sat; Thousands upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Next Best Thing Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 19, 2007
     | 2,278 views

    This sermon series asks the question - Do we really look like Jesus? Are we disciples or are we just tagging along? Are we becoming imitators of God?

    The Next Best Thing Eight Secrets to Imitating Christ Pt 4 Ephesians 5 A couple of weeks ago we began this series looking at Paul’s challenge to the church to be Imitators of Christ. The question that we posed last week and will continue to pose during this series is “Are you the next best thing ...read more

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