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  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Watch With Eager Expectation

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,282 views

    This world is crumbling. Only our Redeemer can lift our hearts. How does he prepare us to stand in the day of his return? How does this change our lives now? Parts: A. Seeing the signs of a failing world. B. Waiting for your Redeemer.

    Text: Luke 21:25-36 Theme: Watch with Eager Expectation A. Seeing the signs of a failing world B. Waiting for your Redeemer Season: Advent 1c Date: November 29, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Watch-with-Eager-Expectation-Luke21_25-36.html Grace and peace to you from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Hounds Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,789 views

    A different look at the last verse of Psalm 23

    The Hounds of Heaven Psalm 23:6 Ok. It’s time to break down some fairy tales. Did you know that the Disney version of The Little Mermaid is an adaptation of a Hans Christian Anderson story? Actually, it is a perversion of it. The Little Mermaid is an example of how Hollywood prefers a happy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Your Plans Get Messed Up (09)

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 4, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,096 views

    When YOUR plans get messed up, maybe God has something better for you!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Do you get frustrated when you plan something out only to have something mess up those plans? • Maybe you were traveling somewhere for Christmas only to have storm come through that did not allow you to get to your destination? • You send out gifts that do not make it on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rejoicing In Repentance

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,255 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent preached 12/12/2009. It had a dual text, the other is John 3:7-18 and shows us how we as Christians can rejoice in repentance!

    “Rejoice in the Lord always, again, I will say Rejoice!” That’s how our Epistle reading for this morning begins. In fact, the traditional Latin name for this Sunday in Advent is Gaudete, meaning, Joy, based on that verse, which was for years a portion of the Introit for the day. Yet, joy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sputtering, Stuttering, And Shuddering

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 4, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,656 views

    Without Christ providing us with our strength and ability we are no more than sputtering, stuttering, shuddering Christians.

    SPUTTERING, STUTTERING, AND SHUDDERING JOHN 15:4-5 “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Messianic Prophecies

    Contributed by Douglas Turner on Jan 6, 2009
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     | 5,850 views

    The fourth vision, The Cleansing of the High Priest, addresses the problem of a holy God who desires to accomplish great things through his sinful people.

    The book of Zechariah is filled with prophetic visions that were seen by Zechariah the prophet. “The fourth vision, The Cleansing of the High Priest, addresses the problem of a holy God who desires to accomplish great things through his sinful people.” (NAC Commentary: Zechariah, p. 132) “Joshua ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pilgrim's Path 2 Penitence

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,199 views

    The Pilgrim’s path is the way of the Beattitudes. Penitence is a matter of the heart’s attitude toward receiving forgiveness.

    The Pilgrim’s Path Part-2, Mathew 5:1-12 Penitence Introduction The Congregational preacher of old, D.L. Moody, told the story of a rebellious and angry boy who had run away from home. He had given his father no end of trouble. He had refused all the invitations his father had sent him to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Stronger Than Superman Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009
     | 4,044 views

    The power of Christ is insurmountable. He can withstand any pressure. He can defeat any enemy. We have no excuse for succumbing to the world when we are His sidekick!

    HEBREWS STRONGER THAN SUPERMAN HEBREWS 1:1-4 PASTOR JIM BOHRER APRIL 6, 2008 Everyone loves a superhero. I remember being fascinated by the Old Black and White Superman. There would be a call for help and Clark Kent would rush from his desk to the hallway and make a quick change and hop on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "Never Forget That God Is For Us Not Against Us” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 22,273 views

    Christians: God is for us, not against us!

    1. So is God for us or against us? Hmmm. 2. I know the answer in good times comes real easily, but in other times… we might just think God is against us somehow. NOTE: Some people read v31 and walk away thinking, “Well, God is for me in this situation. He’s not for me this time.” But what does ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What If The Gift Never Came?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
     | 2,882 views

    What be be missing if Jesus never came.

    During this advent season, we have been talking about waiting. How the Hebrew people waited for their messiah and how we wait for his return. We have also considered how we tend to take the ancient meaning of Christmas for granted. The stress that has to be there because Mary and Joseph’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Followers Blessings

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 2, 2009
     | 4,002 views

    There are certain blessing that are reserved for those who follow the Lord

    Followers Blessings – 1st February 2009 pm Imagine for a moment that a highly respected corporate executive has phoned you and asked you to be his personal assistant. He has decided you would be the best choice to handle his business, you would probably feel honoured by such a privileged offer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    God's Model For Church Leadership Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,330 views

    This message presents an overview of the types of leaders that God wants for the church.

    George Bernard Shaw is quoted as saying, “Some people see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and say why not?” Many churches across America are in desperate need of visionary leadership. Leaders who refuse to settle for the way things are and are willing to press on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 1 Harnessing The Eighth Wonder Of The World Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,548 views

    Task: To create interest for supporting the ministry of Asbury.

    [S] This summer the Fink’s took one of the most memorable vacations we’ve ever had. We only had two predetermined places to be. The first was to go to Alcove NY to try and locate the home my wife Luckie grew up in. And the second was my sister’s home in Buffalo. Other than that we could go where ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Stunted Growth Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,729 views

    The Corinthian error of stopping at salvation and seeking to add to our faith from other sources is an easy and common one to make - but also dangerous and harmful to our spiritual health.

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today II. DEALING WITH OBVIOUS DISEASES A. CANCER “STUNTED GROWTH” (1 Cor. 3:1-23) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, February 8, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: Ever try arguing with a baby? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extreme Makeover

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 37 ratings
     | 17,267 views

    Epiphany 6: We live in a superficial world. Extreme makeovers are touted as the way to a new you. Really? God’s extreme makeovers remake us from the inside out!

    We live in the day of the makeover. Some say that with just the right clothes, cosmetics and accessories, we can be new people. Isn’t it cool? The old adage says – clothes make the man – maybe the woman too! On the TV program What Not to Wear, Stacy and Clinton take on the challenge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran