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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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    Port In A Storm

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,972 views

    Christ converts Chaos into Calm; Christ Comforts His Companions in their Concern;and Christ is in Control

    22-06-03 Field Dalling Mk 4:35-41 Port in a storm Story: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend up. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Temptation And The Reality Of The Devil

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Feb 16, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,808 views

    Exegesis of the Temptation in the Wilderness and an examination of the reality of the Devil from a non-fundamentalist perspective. "The greatest achievement of the devil was to convince people he no longer existed."

    Sermon: 1st Sunday of Lent, Year A: 17th February 2002. Text: Matthew 4:1-11 In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. “I can resist anything… except temptation!” So said the great wit, Oscar Wilde. Of all things in this world, temptation is something that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    Love Draws Near

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 23, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,156 views

    Final sermon in the Advent Series focusing on the Shepherds and their role in the Christmas Event.

    In just under two days we celebrate the arrival of Christ in our world. It is certainly more than merely the birth of a great man. Certainly more than the beginning of the Christian faith... What we celebrate on Christmas is the fact that Love has drawn near to us... Love was made flesh and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Keeping Perspective In Overwhelming Times

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,010 views

    Many people of our day have a confused understanding of God. Many today believe that God is just waiting for us to mess up so He can pour out judgment.

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . Click to have messages emailed to you as they are made available. You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Conflict Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006
     | 3,242 views

    This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv. Conflict is inevitable within the church, so how do we deal with it.

    American Idols - The Progression of an Idol Exodus 20:4-5 (New Living Translation) 4"Do not make idols of any kind, whether in the shape of birds or animals or fish. 5You must never worship or bow down to them, for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God who will not share your affection with any ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spiritual Worldview: In The Begining

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,437 views

    Spiritual worldveiw and the Holy Spirit. Also Gen1:1-5. Holy Spirit in OT and NT

    Overview. As we have been working through our series we have seen: Our Spiritual Worldview will determine what we experience spiritually and will determine how we understand spiritual events. For example: If I see spiritual events through a pagan spiritual world view I will interpret spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    By Scripture Alone Series

    Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,919 views

    One of the basic questions of the Reformation was where does our authority come from? Answer: From Scripture alone.

    By Scripture Alone John 5:30-47 Four key questions of Protestantism: How is a person saved? Where does religious authority lie? What is the church? What is the essence of Christian living? Luther’s new answers: Salvation by faith alone, not by works. Religious authority is not in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Voinding The Judgement Trap

    Contributed by Rev Paul Kerans on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,179 views

    It is so easy for us as Christians to judge, satan is setting traps for us. lets see how jesus deals with this type of trap

    Intro Play CD All She Saw Were the Stones Ray Boltz I The setting and springing of the Trap 8:1-6 A The Setting of the trap 1 Jesus has been teaching about life i Eternal ii Abundant iii This teaching divided the people a People either ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Inside Outside Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,283 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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    Palm Sunday - And The Donkey

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 78 ratings
     | 30,858 views

    How come Jesus went from popularity to public enemy no 1. The key lies in the ownership fo the donkey!

    NC/NR 01-04-07 Palm Sunday 2007 This morning’s Gospel reading is the beginning of one of the most momentous weeks in Antiquity – in AD 29. Indeed one of the most important weeks in history. We know the story so well that it is hard to find something new to say. So I would like to ask you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Conformity Or Transformation

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,390 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

  • Aaron Brown avatar

    The Hopelessness Of The Hell-Bound Hypocrite

    Contributed by Aaron Brown on Sep 27, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,675 views

    A searching, satire on the prevalent hypocrisy in the church: with humorous reflections on the preacher, prayer, choir, deacons, and ushers.

    **** Disclaimer **** This sermon’s intent is to highlight hypocrisy in all levels of the church where the enemy is trying to deceive and infiltrate. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO OFFEND OR BE JUDGEMENTAL. I love all people and my heart yearns that all would be saved. He that winneth souls is wise (Prov. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    3 Marks Of A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,367 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 3:8

    Text: 1 Peter 3:8 Title: Three Marks of a Healthy Church Date/Place: LSCC, 11/13/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: contrast the Andrea Yates case (postpartum psychosis) that was granted a new trial this week versus the moment of heroism at the Campbell County HS by three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    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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