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"It Is Finished"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 24, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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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

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Conformity Or Transformation

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

based on 28 ratings

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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

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Adventist

Port In A Storm

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 20, 2003

based on 50 ratings

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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

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Anglican

Love Draws Near

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 23, 2001

based on 51 ratings

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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

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation And The Reality Of The Devil

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Feb 16, 2002

based on 69 ratings

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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

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Keeping Perspective In Overwhelming Times

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 24, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Conflict Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006

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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

Scripture: James 3:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Worldview: In The Begining

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

based on 7 ratings

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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

Scripture: Numbers 11:16-30, Numbers 11:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By Scripture Alone Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006

based on 7 ratings

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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

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hopelessness Of The Hell-Bound Hypocrite

Contributed by Aaron Brown on Sep 27, 2001

based on 48 ratings

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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

Scripture: Job 27:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Voinding The Judgement Trap

Contributed by Rev Paul Kerans on Mar 1, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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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

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Palm Sunday - And The Donkey

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 29, 2007

based on 78 ratings

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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

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Anglican

Armed With Vulnerability Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 18, 2008

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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

Scripture: Luke 10:3-9

Denomination: *other

When Foundations Shake Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 22, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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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

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Kingdom Of Christ

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Nov 21, 2007

based on 5 ratings

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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

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Congregational

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