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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "It Is Finished"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,895 views

    A sermon for Good Friday.

    “It Is Finished” John 19:17-30 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org More than anyone Who ever walked this earth—Jesus did what He said… …He lived what He taught. “You have heard it said,” Jesus declares in Matthew Chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Conformity Or Transformation

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,388 views

    Are we a thermometer Christian or a thermostat Christian?

    INTRODUCTION: I. Illustration--Two items that measure temperature: a. Thermometer 1. It measures the temperature of the body 2. It is usually used to check whether a person has a fever or not. 3. Although it reads the temperature of the body, it cannot change it. b. Thermostat 1. It measures the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Jofrey Bustamante avatar

    New Year’s Wish!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 30, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,727 views

    We have many wishes for the coming year, but we often miss the most important ones.

    Introduction: There is a story. A fortune-teller gazes into a crystal ball and says to her client, a frog: "You are going to meet a beautiful young woman with great smiles and lofty dreams of helping people who are miserably ill. From the moment she sets eyes on you, she will have an insatiable ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel- Key To Global Peace And Development

    Contributed by Olumide Omojuyigbe on May 2, 2013
     | 3,633 views

    Short exhortation

    TheGospel- Key to Global Peace and Development Romans 1:14-16 (KJV) 14[I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.] 15[So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.] 16For I am not ashamed of the gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Not So Ordinary---Extraordinary

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 24, 2012
     | 5,407 views

    Don't let your worship simply be that of the status quo. Be sensitive be willing to sacrificially worship the Lord. Seek to have a Servants' Heart.

    When the Ordinary Translates into the EXTRAORDINARY (Sometimes even less than Ordinary) Mark 14:3-9 John 12:1-3 1 ¶ Then Jesus six days before the passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. (KJV) 1 Entonces Jesús, seis días antes de la ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Law's Binding Power Series

    Contributed by David Baeder on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,690 views

    This is the third of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in Romans 7:1. "Or do you not know, brothers—for I am

    Series Title: Do You Not Know? Sermon Title: The Law’s Binding Power Text: Romans 7:1-6. Introduction: What a profound statement—the law is binding on a person only as long as he lives. Duh!! That’s like saying, “Don’t worry about temptation, it will only bother you as long as you live.” Or, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    At The Time When Kings Go Out To War...david Remained In Jerusalem

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 1, 2011
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     | 21,104 views

    If we want to avoid sin, then be in the place where God has appointed you to be

    NR 30-07-06 In the spring when kings go out to war 2 Samuel 11:1-11:27 Have you ever thought what is meant in the Lord’s Prayer when Jesus said: “Lead us not into temptation….” (Mt 6:13) Have you ever asked any of these questions? i. Does God tempt us? ii. Is temptation a sin? And ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Peace In Action! Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 21, 2011
     | 3,933 views

    During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome. One of the themes in the book is joy. (some thoughts taken from a series by Cr

    Philippians Pt6- Peace in Action! Introduction Continue our study of Philippians- letter to a church. By way of review- Chap 1 Joy in suffering Chap 2 Joy in serving Chap 3 Joy in believing Chap 4 Joy in the Lord Phrase- in the Lord- occurs 9x/Philippians, 4x/chap 4 Phil 1.14 trusting in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    When Foundations Shake Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,987 views

    When Christians get serious about their faith and venture beyond their comfort zones, they have a much deeper appreciation for the support God gives them.

    When Foundations Shake (Acts 4:23-31) 1. In his book Fuzzy Memories, Jack Handey writes: "There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons. But then the karate lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Kingdom Of Christ

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Nov 21, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,261 views

    Sermon for Christ the King Sunday

    From the first to the last, from the beginning to the end, we come today this Sunday, the last day of the year! Now I know that we could normally look upon the 31st December as the last day, but this is Christ the King, Sunday, it is the last of our lectionary year as next Sunday is the first in ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Inside Outside Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,282 views

    What impresses Christians is not necessary what impresses lost people; but both groups are impressed by genuineness.

    Inside Outside (I Thessalonians 4:9-12) 1. Sometimes it is difficult to impress people. 2. During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized. "Well," said the Director, "we fill up a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Armed With Vulnerability Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,625 views

    Jesus sends us out "armed with vulnerability:" Praying for someone might be the most vulnerable thing we do.

    Lighthouses of Prayer – Heal the Sick February 17, 2008 Show March of the Unqualified as people come back from coffee Read Luke 10:1-9 from “The Voice” Review of Lighthouses of Prayer From this passage we receive a way to impact our neighbours for Jesus: The Luke 10:1-9 The Model 5-6 - Bless ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    One Mission: Love

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,970 views

    Love will draw you, change you, and save you.

    Sunday, January 18, 2009 One Mission: Love Text: 1 John 4: 7 – 12 One Mind in 2009 will be an underlining theme in all we do. Some will say that it is a cute statement, catchy statement, or even a crude statement to that, I will point you to the Book of James in the first chapter you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Ethos #2 Relationships Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019
     | 2,638 views

    What does a Christian relationship look like and how is it different than the other relationships in my life? Why are they more valuable? Why do I need them?

    We began this new message series last week entitled, “Ethos.” Each individual and organization has unique ethos or culture. We talked last week about our collective ethos as the church being that of an alternative lifestyle which is directed by our willingness to live a Holy life – directed by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Heavenly Worship Service Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,980 views

    What is your highest goal in life? If it’s high enough, the Bible teaches it will require your death. This is true of many goals.

    Revelation 7 – a Heavenly Worship Service 9. after these things I looked, and saw a huge crowd which no one could number, from every ethnicity, and tribe, and people, and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, all clothed in white, and palm branches in their hands 10. and crying ...read more

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    Denomination: *other