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  • John Gullick avatar

    Unless The Grain Falls Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,921 views

    A sermon that discusses what it means to die to christ - Uses a graphic description of Christs death and an amusing story to emphasize it’s points - Was well received

    Unless a grain of wheat John 12 – 23 Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the son of Man to be glorified, I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. The man who loves his life will lose it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fan Into Flame The Gift Of God

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,554 views

    Pentecost 20(C) - The apostle Paul reminds believers to fan into flame the gift of God. God’s gift is a simple, saving faith. God guards our simple, saving, strong faith.

    FAN INTO FLAME THE GIFT OF GOD October 22, 2006 - PENTECOST 20 - 2 Timothy 1:5-14 * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Each and every one of us enjoys getting gifts. The fact is we may even enjoy getting them a little too ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    New

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,493 views

    God isn’t interested in patching up your old life. He wants to make a new creation out of you.

    New Matthew 9:14-17 This week I had breakfast with our youth intern. Joe proudly announced that he and Cheryl are expecting their first child and that the due date is in February. As we talked, our conversation turned to all of the new things that will be happening in their lives over the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God's Righteousness Is Ours

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,801 views

    Pentecost 22(C) / Reformation - God’s righteousness is ours: NOT by the LAW -- BUT by FAITH.

    GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS IS OURS November 5, 2006 - REFORMATION - Romans 3:19-28 * * * * * * * * * Dear Christian Friends and Fellow Saints in the Lord, Fellow Redeemed who are Saved by the Righteousness of God: Today we are going to go back to the basics, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Unwrapped Gift

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,278 views

    Christmas

    For most of us this week will be time to put away the Christmas stuff. We will take down trees and lights, repack decorations and put away manger scenes. Some of us will and have already returned things. We unwrapped the gift and then realized it didn’t fit wasn’t the right thing or we just plain ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Life Cycles Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,021 views

    First in a series on the unlikely heros of faith introduced in Hebrews 11

    Chico Alliance Church October 6, 2002 Pastor David Welch “Life Cycles” Unlikely Heroes: Part One Introduction God uses all kinds of people to accomplish His work. We ought to consider it a privilege that God includes imperfect fragile humans to bring about eternal impact. Oftentimes a whole group ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    A Sinful Man, A Foolish Man, And A Wise Man

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 56,494 views

    Three different men are described in Proverbs 29. Take your choice.

    INTRO.- ILL.- You know its going to be a bad day ahead when... - You wake up face down on the pavement. - You call suicide prevention and they put you on hold. - Your birthday cake collapses from the weight of the candles. - You want to put on the clothes you wore home from the party and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Playing The Green Game

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,345 views

    An Exposition of 1 Sam. 18

    Playing the Green Game 1 Sam. 18 How many of you own a dog here, raise your hands? We own a dog at our house by the name of Maggie Mae Mutt. Contrary to popular belief, she is a playful and even friendly dog- as long as she knows you. We have had her since she was just a puppy, and in a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    With Friends Like This

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,111 views

    An Exposition of 1 Sam. 20

    With Friends Like This 1 Sam. 20 Pastor Stu Webber relates a story from his youth in 1967. We were at war with Vietnam. And there I was, at the U.S. Army Ranger School at Fort Benning, Georgia. I can still hear the raspy voice of the sergeant: "We are here to save your lives. We’re going to see to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Preparation Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,825 views

    How can I get ready for Christmas?

    Let Christmas Change Your World! Part 1: Christmas Preparation Sermon by: Rick Crandall Isaiah 40:1-11 McClendon Baptist Church - Dec. 3, 2006 *I went to the mall with Mary the day after Thanksgiving. Wow! And while we were there, we went to Bath & Body Works. Double wow! There were 800 women ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When All Hell Breaks Loose - Help Is On The Way

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,972 views

    This sermon was preached on Advent 1C, and highlights the hope we have in the promise of Christ’s Second Coming. The sermon concluded with a service of prayer and anointing.

    Happy New Year! Yes…Happy New Year! Today marks the beginning of the New Year in the Christian Calendar. No, this is not the calendar year, neither is it the beginning of the church statistical and budget year—but the beginning of the Christian Worship Year. Today is the First Sunday of Advent, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Culture Of Acceptance Series

    Contributed by Bob Lentz on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,672 views

    Helping the church to make up her mind to reach those who are not yet already convinced about the gospel.

    A Culture of Acceptance 12-3-06 New Series: Creating a New Culture… in the Church 1 Cor. 3:6-7 I am indebted to John Burke’s book, “No Perfect People Allowed” for many of the basic ideas expressed in this series. It’s a great read! Intro. Have you ever noticed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Arrival Of The King Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,971 views

    In this sermon, as we consider the arrival of the king, we see the dilemma of Mary, the distress of Joseph, the directive of the angel, the declaration of the prophet, and the decision of Joseph.

    Scripture Today is the second Sunday of Advent. For this season of Advent I am preaching a series of sermons titled, “The Advent of the King,” which is based on Matthew’s Gospel chapters 1 and 2. The apostle Matthew wrote his Gospel for the Jews. His purpose in writing this Gospel was to show ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,511 views

    A holistic examination of forgiveness and three areas where it is essential in our lives: God’s forgiveness of us, our forgiveness of others, and the importance of forgiving ourselves.

    I normally like to begin my sermons with a good story to grab your attention. Recently that has meant sharing some story from my childhood that we all laugh at. I do want to tell you a story today, but in my opinion it isn’t very funny. It begins on October the 10th, just shy of a month ago. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • David Flowers avatar

    The Challenges Of Freedom Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,338 views

    Jesus came to bring freedom. But there are two challenges God has in bringing spiritual freedom to human beings.

    The Challenges of Freedom Jesus in Isaiah, part 2 Wildwind Community Church 12/17/06 David Flowers With the threat of global terrorism, we are focused on freedom in ways we never were before. There’s constant bantering in the media and among politicians about the issue of freedom vs. the issue ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist