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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "The Spirits Of Christmas"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 7,413 views

    Like Scrooge, we too can reclaim Christmas, with the help of the “spirits” of Christmas Past, Present, and Future

    “The Spirits of Christmas” “Bah, Humbug!” shouted Ebenezer Scrooge, using a mild Victorian form of profanity, meaning “nonsense” or “rubbish”. Charles Dickens depicted Scrooge as the epitome of all cynics hardened to the holiday spirit. Scrooge was stingy, selfish, and heartless. Later on Dr ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Has God Been Faithful?

    Contributed by James May on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,456 views

    A reflection of the past year and the things that God has accomplished through the local church and a look at what is ahead.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sackitis

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,222 views

    This sermon discusses the need to lay our burdens at the Cross and prevent the past form draggin us down.

    Sackitis Eph 5:28, Matt 11:28-29 I. Ok, this is weird sermon week number two. The sermon that I preached last week is one that I can’t seem to get around preaching periodically, and it touches on a another subject that makes me feel I need to preach another weird sermon. A. As much as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Risen Jesus Changes Lives

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,719 views

    Easter 3(C) - The risen Jesus changes lives by forgiving our past and directing our future.

    THE RISEN JESUS CHANGES LIVES April 30, 2006 - EASTER 3 - Acts 9:1-20 Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord, those who are called and chosen by our Savior Jesus Christ: God’s grace, mercy and peace: Whether we realize it or not, for each and every one of us here today and for each and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Transfiguration - No One Except Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 21, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,444 views

    Anniversary Sunday. There is much to be honoured in our past, but we must always keep our eyes on Jesus.

    Apprenticing Under The Master (for 95 years! – Anniversary Sunday) February 12, 2006 Mark 9:2-13 The Transfiguration – “No One Except Jesus” 95 Years! Wow! This church began as a prayer meeting in a house on Ellis Ave in 1908. On February 12th in 1911 Swansea Baptist Church had its first ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God's Secret Revealed Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,599 views

    God’s wisdom, which for ages past had been a secret/mystery is now revealed to man.

    God’s Secret Revealed 1 Corinthians 2:6–16 INTRODUCTION Illustration: The congregation’s new minister was asked to teach a boy’s Sunday School class in the absence of the regular teacher. He decided to find out how much they knew about the bible. After asking a few simple questions like, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Addictive Behaviors

    Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,329 views

    The apostle Paul warns the Corinthians of their destructive behaviors of the past and speaks of their new hope found in Jesus Christ

    OVERCOMING THE DESTRUCTIVE COMPULSIONS IN OUR LIVES Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Lakewood Christian Church ad·dict (…-d¹kt“) tr.v. ad·dict·ed, ad·dict·ing, ad·dicts. 1. To devote or give (oneself) habitually or compulsively. 2. To cause to become compulsively and physiologically dependent on a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Letting Go & Moving Forward

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 31, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 88,531 views

    This sermon deals with the need to let go of our past and move into what God has for us for the future.

    Letting Go And Moving Forward GNLCC 1-2-2005 Joshua 1:1-9 Acts 14:8-20 Now most of us in Cleveland know that Lebron James is our star basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lebron is truly an awesome and incredible athlete. Very few people can make the jump from high school to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Paul's Purpose And Passion Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,033 views

    This sermon looks at the profile of Paul and unpacks his life past and present seeking his purpose and passion.

    Pauls purpose and passion Romans 1:1 - 17: Series: On the road through Romans. Background: Over the next few months we are going to be travelling on the road to Rome through the book of Romans, as we do we will be stopping off on route to take in the sights. The book of Romans was written by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Has A Vision For You

    Contributed by Dan Myer on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,642 views

    It is impossible to overcome our past and press forward without a clear vision from God of our future.

    “God has a Vision for You” It is impossible to overcome our past and press forward without a clear vision from God of our future. Text: Proverbs 29:18 - (KJV) “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Proverbs 29:18 - (the message) “If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Memories

    Contributed by Rick Bennett on Apr 1, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,656 views

    Memories are powerful reminders of our past both good and bad. Peter deals with his memories of denial.

    Memories • This is a time of daily memory making for me…..Tyler last night. • Memories are one of the most conflicted parts of our existence. • Good memories/bad memories • There are some we wish we could just forget • Was this Paul’s thorn? • Breaking the very heart of God (you call me preacher, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing The Coming Days

    Contributed by Henry Maxey on Oct 1, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,174 views

    With all the changes in our nation the past years, how to prepare ourselves and our children to stay with God.

    INTRODUCTION: Recently, my grandson had his 16th birthday, my son had his 40th and I had my 69th. I began to think about the changes in this nation of ours in my grandsons 16 years, my sons 40 years and my 69 years. My, dramatic in all areas. From our morals, to crime, to ethics, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Memorial Day Observances

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 31, 2010
    based on 54 ratings
     | 32,075 views

    Let me suggest to you that we observe or do Memorial day from the past to the present and on to the future.

    INTRO.- Memorial day weekend means “fun day” to most people! Play, pleasure, cookouts, etc. ILL.- If you want to go to Garden Grove, CA, here is what you can do on Memorial Day weekend. Garden Grove Strawberry Festival: Four day festival celebrating everything to do with the humble strawberry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Acknowledging Our Sins

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Dec 31, 2011
     | 6,390 views

    In order for us to move forward in our faith we must acknowledge and be forgiven for our past sins.

    “Acknowledging Our Sins” I am going to begin this brand new year standing on my soap box and I pray that no one here is guilty of these things other than not standing up against them. Were you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Anointing And Vision

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 8, 2012
     | 6,292 views

    Certain people want to have a new life and a new vision but they still want to use the structures of the past.

    1. THE FLOW OF THE ANOINTING BUILDS A NEW CHURCH Genesis 28: 17 He was afraid and said, How to be feared and reverenced is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gateway to heaven! 18 And Jacob rose early in the morning and took the stone he had put under his head, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist