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  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    In Tandem With God: Including Others, Especially Those Who Differ Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,212 views

    A sermon that encourages us to see that God includes people of all types into His family.

    Dr Seuess’ story the sneetches highlights something that seems to be part of every human being. The desire to be different and to use that difference to show how we are better than others. In the sneetches it was we have stars and you don’t. Then later on it was don’t have stars but you do. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Hidden Treasure

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,881 views

    This sermon presents the salvation of national Israel as part of God’s prophetic plan

    The Hidden Treasure Text: Matthew 13:44 Introduction: We turn now to the fifth in this series of Kingdom Parables, and interestingly this parable marks a turning point in Jesus’ discourse. So far He has been detailing the development of Christendom, showing how the world is largely unfavourable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Blake Inscore avatar

    Upgrade To First Class I Series

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,972 views

    The thought that occurred to me this week is that we as believers are often satisfied flying “coach” when our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ died and rose again to offer us a “first class” ticket.

    Introduction: Today we are continuing our series of messages on the importance of love and unity in the Church. When we began two weeks ago we saw that the key to unity within the Body of Christ is love. That is why Paul said in Colossians 3:14—“Above all, put on love—the perfect bond of unity.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perfect Love

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,471 views

    We can only love perfectly when we have been changed by God’s perfect love. I. The Twisting of Perfect Love. II. The Example of Perfect Love. III. The Call to Perfect Love.

    Perfect Love Matthew 5:43-48 43 ”You have heard that it was said, ’Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Live As God's Children Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,651 views

    If we are God’s children, we should live as such. This message lifts suggestions to help the believer live as God’s child

    LIVE AS GOD’S CHILDREN Romans 8:12-17 * “We are all God’s children!” Have you ever heard this statement? It sounds good, it seems right, it feels good, but there is absolutely no Biblical truth to it. Today across this nation there is a widely held view that everyone is in the family of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Your Identity In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,837 views

    As Christians, we draw our true identity from being in Christ.

    Your Identity In Christ Text: Eph. 6:5-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: You probably know Ted Giannoulas even if you’ve never heard his name. He has been the San Diego Chicken for 30 years. He originated the character as a college student, but Ted is getting older. At age 50, being the Chicken ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Questions From The Midst Of A Storm

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,217 views

    In this sermon you will examine some of the questions that arise during the storms of life.

    The past few weeks the Gulf Coast has been hit hard by storms. Hurricanes Gustav and Ike ravaged Louisiana and Texas. Many people are homeless and have suffered immeasurable loss. Many questions arise from the midst of the storms. What do we say? Where are the answers? I want to use these storms as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come See The Servant King

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,086 views

    A sermon for epiphany revealing that scriptures show that Jesus is the servant king.

    Why would these characters want to search for another king, a foreign king? Another person to rule over them to push them around to tax them to harass them to want to control them use them for their own gain or force them to perform. Are they nuts, what fool in their right mind goes searching ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Planned Parenthood Series

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 5, 2008
     | 3,015 views

    Talks about the lack of respect for parents so prevalent in our society today and steps for regaining their respect.

    What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:12 “Planned Parenthood” We’ve been looking at the Ten Commandments in a series called "What If They’re Wrong." So far we’ve looked at the first four Commandments. These first four Commandments deal with our relationship with God. Once Jesus was asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hardly New

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jan 7, 2008
     | 3,765 views

    In Christ, we are supposed to be a new creation but we don’t always feel like new creations. We will hear some suggestions make "the old is gone and the new has come" into a reality.

    Hardly New 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 January 6, 2008 Happy New Year! A new year. New opportunities. New hope. This is a reminder that we don’t have to get stuck in the same old patterns of last year. So we make a (or several) New Year’s resolutions. I resolve that in 2008 I will or will stop…? Did ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Time To End, Time To Begin

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,439 views

    Final sermon for 2007, laying foundation for first series in 2008.

    Time to End…Time to Begin 2 Timothy 4:7 Intro: When we moved here a little over a year ago and I got my office set up Mrs. Dorothy Smith peeked in one day and said, “I don’t think I’ve seen a pastor’s study with quite that much character before.” My response to her was, “You call it character, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Being With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,620 views

    If we will spend time with Jesus, we can boldly go and do His will, facing anything that comes our way.

    Being with Jesus Acts 4:13-22 Intro: Matthew 19:26 says, “With God all things are possible.” The disciples spent 3½ years with Jesus, the very Son of God. Jesus told them, “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father” (John 14:9). Jesus had always accurately represented His Father to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Life-Shaking Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 23,596 views

    God will shake our lives in a good way, when we ask Him for courage and power to do His will.

    Life-Shaking Prayer Acts 4:23-31 Intro: Peter, John, and the other believers gathered together and prayed a prayer that shook the Church. I’ve never experienced a church-quake in response to my prayers. Why do you suppose God did this for the early church? Perhaps it was God’s way of saying, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Focus? What Do You Want?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,818 views

    Two people can stand and look at the same thing and see two different things. Will we allow the negative crowd to dictate to our spirit person?

    FOCUS? WHAT DO YOU SEE? WHAT DO YOU WANT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. I. WHAT DO YOU SEE? DO YOU WANT TO STAY THIS WAY? A. FOUR EYES? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jonathan Falwell avatar

    The Ultimate Ride: Leaving A Legacy

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,671 views

    Today we embark on a brand new journey -- The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life and Family.

    The Ultimate Ride: Leaving A Legacy Today we embark on a brand new journey. The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life and Family. A few years back, Rick Warren wrote the book, The Purpose Driven Life. This book went on to become one of the best selling books of all time. Why is that? Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist