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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Does God Have To Throw A Brick

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,605 views

    How does God get our attention?

    NR 23-07-06 Story: A young and successful executive was travelling through a rough neighbourhood, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Now Is The Time Of God's Favor

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 26, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 15,423 views

    Epiphany 3(C) - Now is the time of God’s favor and the day of salvation since the Lord provides his divine freedom so that our lives can proclaim God’s forgiveness.

    ISAIAH 61:1-6 - Epiphany 3 - January 22, 2006 (Outline) INTRO: Today the Lord is going to try to teach us how to live in the present, the here and now. In our society the present is often overlooked. In our lives we may be too busy living to pay attention to the present, as we ought. At times ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lamentations 3

    Contributed by Gareth Harron on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,240 views

    Why life is hard and why its OK to say so.

    Sunday 9th March 2008 Lamentations 3:19-33 Evening- Magheralin DISCLAIMER Sermons are the fruit of prayerful reflection- having studied the text, commentaries and other people’s interpretation. Any use of particular phraseology or similarity with other people’s work which has not been duly ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Jars Of Clay

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,635 views

    We are all to be useable vessels for the Lord to use.We must be an example, we are to stand firm in our faith, and be a positive testimony to others.

    JARS OF CLAY 2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-18 THIS SERMON WAS MADE FROM SOURCES ON SERMON CENTRAL AND MY PRIVATE STUDY. INTRO READ 2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-18 HAVE YOU EVER TALKED TO SOMEONE ABOUT WHAT JESUS MEANS TO YOU? I HOPE ALL OF US CAN SAY YES TO THAT. HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Ihope

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,780 views

    Without hope we will continually find our faith subject to the whims and haphazard circumstances of this fallen world.

    IHOPE #1 November 30, 2008 Introduction Saw IHOP sign. Add an E and you get HOPE. Had Cina make a powerpoint. Henriann thought it would make people hungry for pancakes. Sorry, no pancakes. We need to talk about hope Especially relevant in this time of the year leading up to Christmas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You May Overflow With Hope

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,242 views

    Advent 2(A) - You may overflow with hope by the endurance in God’s word in order to become an encouragement to others.

    "YOU MAY OVERFLOW WITH HOPE" (Outline) December 6, 2009 - ADVENT 2 - Romans 15:4-13 INTRO: One often associates the word hope with the future. Today’s verses describe the word hope as one of the present gifts God gives to every believer. Notice the words in our verses for today: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Risen Christ Comes To Us

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,478 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, Series B

    2nd Sunday of Easter, April 19, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, the resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, has been the greatest news that the world has ever heard. It turns our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Wait?

    Contributed by Marian Marrero on Mar 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,347 views

    Waiting on God’s Timing

    This is a word or a verb that is very hard for most people. It requires a lot from someone to do this action. We tend to want things fast, our dreams or our goals reached quickly, to get married and it hurts or terrifies us when we can’t see or do what we want rigtht away. We tend to take actions ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Where Is Your Faith

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,355 views

    In a crisis, faith can disappear without Christ

    WHERE IS YOUR FAITH? Lost in a crisis. Found in Christ. Luke 8:22-25 One day Jesus said to his disciples, "Let's go over to the other side of the lake." So they got into a boat and set out. 23 As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Gently Revealed Life Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,905 views

    Jesus takes time to reveal the resurrection to His disciples, with an empty tomb, a Bible study, and a personal visit - just as He reveals His new life to those that seek Him.

    Sometimes good news is just as hard to hear as bad news. When someone comes to your door and says "You’ve just won the Publishers Clearinghouse Giveaway" what is your first thought? "Nah". But if someone came to our door and said "I’m from the IRS and you are being audited" then we just might ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Three Assurances For A Child Of God

    Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,713 views

    God provides for us the blessing of His promises for difficult times and difficult situations in our lives. We need only "lean on His Word" and "trust Him,..even when we can’t trace Him".....

    Chapters 40-66 of Isaiah were probably written just before the Persians seized Babylon in 539 BCE and allowed the Israelite leaders from Jerusalem, who had been exiled to Babylon by the Babylonian conquerors, to return home. Isaiah was writing to encourage his exiled countrymen, and so "the year of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Impressing People Or Connecting With God?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,340 views

    Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God.

    Title: Impressing People or Connecting with God? Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God. Background Information: Our story is found in the context of Jesus¡¦ teaching regarding the coming of the Kingdom of God. Jesus gives somewhat mixed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The King Is Coming

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Apr 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,734 views

    Jesus is the ever-present King who rode along the palm laden road to the Cross of Calvary in order to bear our shame. He came to declare he’s the way, the truth, and life, and he’s calling us to change our perception of him towards God’s eternal light.

    INTRO Let’s start our time this morning with an interesting, Palm Sunday, brain tease. Listen to this account, and picture in your mind “the one” I am going to speak about. Okay, here we go… The crowds cheered and waved their hands. Many stood upon their tip-toes ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "What Would We Do Without It?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,848 views

    A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

    Genesis 1:1-5 Mark 1:4-11 “What Would We Do Without It?” Today is Baptism of the Lord Sunday. It is a day when we are called to “Remember our baptisms and be thankful.” Of course, if you were baptized as a baby, you probably do not remember your ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Dare To Believe: Longing For The Calm Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 6, 2010
     | 4,505 views

    Do you wondering when the boat will stop rocking or if you’ll be swamped and drown if things continue the way they are? There is calm...

    -Ferry crossing from Sydney NS to Port aux Basques, NL. Five hours often on rough seas. My experience one night of being on deck; longed for calm sea, better yet calm spirit so I could sleep. Through a hole in the clouds I saw the North Star. Fixed my eyes on the star. In the storm I found ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army