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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Vital Faith

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 23, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,719 views

    To be vital and biblical, faith must work. Faith without works is dead. Faith lived in loving generosity of spirit toward others is what God wants from His people

    Sermon for CATM - “Vital Faith” Recently my father had a medical procedure to correct a problem that he had with his heart. It was called an angioplasty. The flow of blood to his heart was 80% restricted and a heart attack was just waiting to happen. So the doctor inserted a catheter that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Know Jesus Personaly Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jul 10, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,274 views

    Last of the From the heart series: Knowing Jesus

    How to know Jesus Personally Luke 19:1-10 All scripture marked NKJV: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. Tonight, we are going to look Luke 19:1-10, which is found on page 929 in the red Bible underneath your chair. Here we find a man named Zacchaeus. Zacchaeus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Happy Are The Forgiving And Pure Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,316 views

    This is the world’s thinking turned on its head! The world will tell you, "Happy is the man who insists on his rights" and "Happy is the man who thinks of himself". . . but JESUS SAYS. . . *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Mt 5:1 ¶ And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 ¶ "Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    I Believe Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 20,050 views

    This message encourages people to move forward in their lives by placing their faith in Jesus Christ. It is a motivational message that encourages people to look ahead with hope.

    I Believe Dr. Marty Baker / 15th Anniversary / November 24, 2002 www.stevenscreek.net What if you knew somewhere in front of you was a moment that would change your life forever, a moment rich with potential, a moment filled with endless possibilities? What if you knew that there was a moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Purity

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,379 views

    This sermon deal with the need for Christians to be spiritualy pure, and show the love of God to all people.

    Purity Deu 7:1-5, John 17:1-2, Act 2:17, Gal 6:10, Titus 1:13 - 16, Matt 9:10-14, 1 Tim 1:15-16 John 13:34-35, Gal 6:10 October 2, 2004 (Deu 7:1-5 NIV) When the LORD your God brings you into the land you are entering to possess and drives out before you many nations--the Hittites, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pilate Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,023 views

    So what do we know about Pilate and what can we learn from him?

    Pilate John 18:29-40 The phrase “suffered under Pontius Pilate” is used in the Apostle’s Creed and has been translated into more languages than just about every other name. Even though he stepped onto the stage of human history for only about four hours, Pilate’s name is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    Animal Cunning And Selfish Ambition

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,594 views

    The results of the Sin of others can seriously affect us in ways that we struggle to control; however there is victory exposing the weapons of Satan, if you know where to look.

    Summary: The results of the Sin of others can seriously affect us in ways that we struggle to control; however there is victory exposing the weapons of Satan, if you know where to look. This sermon was delivered to the congregations in St Oswald’s, in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 15th ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Gererosity Of Grace

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Feb 27, 2014
     | 4,501 views

    Christian living based on turning the other cheek.

    Matthew 5:38-42 One summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. He was tired and hungry. The waitress had just served three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist - of the Hell’s Angel’s type - decided to give him a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Lessons In The Temptation Of Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Beard on Mar 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,001 views

    A study of the temptation of Jesus Christ, and lessons in perseverance that we can apply in our daily Christian walks.

    I’ll admit it. I was this close to titling this article “The Temptation of Jesus, and Why We’re All Wussies”. Luckily, cordiality and meekness won out, and so we have been left with the current title of this piece. Still, the main point stands. In comparison to Christ, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    Carried By God

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jul 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 45,851 views

    Let the everlasting arms of God comfort and lift you higher.

    Text: Isaiah 46:3-4 “Listen to me, O house of Jacob, all you who remain of the house of Israel, you whom I have upheld since you were conceived, and have CARRIED since your birth. Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you and I WILL CARRY YOU; I will sustain ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Strength Through Humility In The Good Soil

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jul 16, 2014
     | 5,888 views

    In the parable the seed is sown everywhere without discrimination, representing responses from all people; but in the end, it is only strength through humility that prevails.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th July 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: In the parable the seed is sown everywhere without discrimination, representing responses from all people; but in ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Gravity Of Gratitude (Thanksgiving)

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013
     | 5,696 views

    A Thanksgiving season sermon about gratitude.

    Intro The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, an uncle died and left me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Boasting About Tomorrow

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
     | 9,719 views

    Boasting About Tomorrow (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: James chapter 4 verses 13-17. Ill: • IN a 24 hour period, if you’re an adult of average weight, • Here is what you accomplish: • Your heart beats 103,689 times • Your blood travels 168,000,000 miles • You breathe 23,040 times • You inhale ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Love Jesus? Feed His Sheep!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 26, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,973 views

    Jesus wanted Peter to realize the ability to do what He was asking was already there, it already had arrived. Everything the disciples needed to complete the task before them, had already been bought, paid for and provided for, at the cross.

    “Love Jesus?” Feed His Sheep! John 21:15-17 NKJ. 15. So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Feed My lambs.” 16. He said to him again a second ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeing Is Believing? Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,023 views

    God understands our need to know.

    Title: Seeing Is Believing? Text: John 20:19-31 Thesis: God understands our need to know. The Season of Easter Series: When Jesus Shows Up During the Season of Easter we celebrate the resurrection of Christ as he shows up in unusual and unexpected ways. Introduction Mable Godfrey lived in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational