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  • Ralf Bergmann avatar

    Trust And Obey

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 16,716 views

    The people just couldn’t wait to hear what Jesus had to say. I think there are many times in our lives that we wait with great anticipation for our Lord’s direction. Let’s think of a time that was perhaps in the not too distant past and perhaps we can f

    Sermon Title: Trust and Obey Sermon Text: Luke 5:1-11 Sunday Evening, August 6, 2000 Scripture Introduction: In this particular section of Scripture, we read about a particularly important aspect of Jesus’ journey to the cross. In this section of Scripture we read about the selection of some ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Freedom Symbolic

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 8,132 views

    The need for Christians to live in the freedom given by Christ.

    I. Most anywhere you go in the world they have their own symbol of freedom. A. When I was on my trip to San Antonio, as I said in my newsletter article this month, the one thing that I wanted to see if nothing else was the Alamo. B. As a child I was for some reason interested in the Alamo. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mission: Impossible? Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,330 views

    God uses our trials to transform us

    Introduction: Gordon MacDonald, who is a well-known Christian speaker and writer tells this story from his days running track: When I first ran track in prep school, my coach invited me to his home for dinner one night. After the meal, he pulled out a notebook with my name on the front cover. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Horribleness Of Stubbornness

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 208 ratings
     | 58,355 views

    If it hadn’t been for his stubbornness we might never have known what this older brother really was. So let’s look at him, & then look at ourselves. "What kind of person am I?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Luke 15:25-32; Hosea 4:16 ILL. A number of years ago, after announcing that I was going to preach on the subject of stubbornness I had several interesting reactions. A couple of people told me "I know someone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    Bird Hunting, God's Way

    Contributed by James May on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,723 views

    The Children of Israel got their fleshly desires but they didn’t like the way that God gave it to them. We must be careful what we ask for, or we just might get it.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Peace At Home Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 30,522 views

    Part 2 of a series from Romans 12:18

    Peace @ Home, Resolving family conflict, Live @ Peace series Colossians 3:13-21 Eric A. Snyder, Minister.,, Farwell Church of Christ April 14, 2002 A minister was finishing up a series on marriage. At the end of the service he was giving out small wooden crosses to each married couple. He said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Jesus Lives! What Shall We Do?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,692 views

    the conversion of believers led them to ask how to live afterwards

    April 14, 2002 Acts 2:14, 36-47 14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: 36 "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Son Of Man Must Be Lifted Up

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 10,164 views

    God’s Son’s purpose in His life on earth was to be lifted up on the cross.

    THE SON OF MAN MUST BE LIFTED UP John 3:14-21 - March 11, 2002 14Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, 15that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. 16"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It's Not Okay God!

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,435 views

    If you have had a "bad day", what do you do...rather, what should we do in the middle of it. We must praise the Lord!

    Stand & Read - Job 1:20-22 “Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped. [21] And he said ‘Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked I shall return there. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord." [22] ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Weak And The Strong

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,251 views

    A message on how those who are spiritually strong ought to be treating those who are spiritually weak.

    In every situation, we have those whom we consider weak and those whom we consider strong. A. We all have somewhat different criteria that we use to come to this conclusion. 1. This is generally referred to as “our standards” a. If someone doesn’t measure up to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Is War Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,704 views

    We are to embrace righteousness and renounce evil.

    THIS IS WAR! Ephesians 6:10-18 S: Sin Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: WE ARE TO EMBRACE RIGHTEOUSNESS AND RENOUNCE EVIL ?: How? How do we do this? KW: Ventures TS: We will find in our study three ventures we need to make in order to embrace righteousness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Coleman avatar

    Do You Know Jesus?

    Contributed by Ray Coleman on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,721 views

    Do you know Jesus

    Do you know Jesus? I’m pretty sure every one would answer this question, with a reply of yes. But before you answer the question really take a look at your life and see what have you done to get to know Him better. During the trails and hardship in your life whom did you turn to first? Well it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking The Steps We Watch Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,722 views

    3 of 4 of the series, In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk. It’s fine to watch where you are walking but in walking the Jesus walk we must not be afraid of taking the steps He lays out before us! Remember it is Jesus who is leading!!

    TAKING THE STEPS WE WATCH Mark 1:16-38 Read at beginning of service Mark 1:16-38 (NIV) 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gordon Norman avatar

    Can Israel Survive In A Hostile World?

    Contributed by Gordon Norman on May 8, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 7,036 views

    This sermon gives biblical & historical insight into the right & assurance of Israel’s existence & challenges the church to raise its voice in support of the Jewish people.

    “Can Israel Survive In A Hostile World?” (Ezekiel 37:1-14) Preached April 14th 2002 For the last 18 months we have all watched the turbulent events in the Middle East. We’ve witnessed the aguish resulting from the shootings, the suicide bombings & in the last couple of weeks we’ve seen the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Time Has Come To Glorify The Son

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 10, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 16,427 views

    sermon reflecting jesus prayer to be glorified by God after having completed his work here on earth - slight connection with mother’s day / ascension

    May 12, 2002 John 17:1-11 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 3 Now this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran