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  • Paul George avatar

    The Rejection Of The Shepherd

    Contributed by Paul George on Sep 17, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,184 views

    In the previous chapters Zechariah was an ambassador sent to promise peace. In this chapter he is a herald sent to declare war.

    In the previous chapters Zechariah was an ambassador sent to promise peace. In this chapter he is a herald sent to declare war. Israel will recover its prosperity, and shall flourish for a while. The people will be very happy looking forward to the coming of the long expected Messiah, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Follow God's Plan For Holding Marriage Together

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 17, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,772 views

    A look at the different roles that God gave the wife and the husband and how he empowers each to carry them out as they look to Jesus, their Savior from sin.

    Follow God’s Plan for Holding Marriage Together Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Word of Truth through which the Holy Spirit guides us is Ephesians 5:21-31 [And keep being filled with the Spirit] as you submit yourselves to one another in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Love - A Visible Response"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 18, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,425 views

    This sermon shows us that if we love Jesus, we will demonstrate it ... and we will care about what Jesus cares about.

    “Love – A Visible Response” Luke 7:36-50 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Life Of Jesus’. TONIGHT – We take a look at a prostitute who has an encounter with Jesus. 7:36 – The Pharisee’s name was “Simon” – 7:40. Pharisees were self-righteous Jews … separatists who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Content With What You Have

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,614 views

    PENTECOST 15(C) - Be content with what you have because our Savior will never change but believers can always change.

    BE CONTENT WITH WHAT YOU HAVE Hebrews 13:1-8 - September 21, 2003 HEBREWS 13:1-8 131Keep on loving each other as brothers. 2Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. 3Remember those in prison as if you were their ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Get Out Of The Boat"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,259 views

    Jesus is with you in the storms of life. Jesus wants you out of the boat and to come to Him.

    “Get Out Of The Boat” Matthew 14:22-33 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Life And Ministry Of Jesus’. The last few weeks, we have seen Jesus do a great many things. We have seen Him perform miracles … cleanse the Temple … heal the sick … forgive sins … change ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Revival Triggered By Demons

    Contributed by James May on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,983 views

    The demons who chased off the seven sons of Sceva triggered a revival that spread throughout Asia. If God can use demons to start a revival, surely He can use those who are called by His name.

    A REVIVAL TRIGGERED BY DEMONS by Pastor Jim May Acts 19:10-20, "And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks. And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: So that from his body were brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Messianic Implications Of Acts 2 Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,284 views

    The Messianic implications of Acts 2

    The Messianic implications of Psalm 2 Psalm 2:1-3, “2 1 Why do the nations rage? Why do the people waste their time with futile plans? 2 The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the LORD and against his anointed one. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Know All Things Work Together For Good

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,294 views

    PENTECOST 10(A) - We know all things work together for good because this is God’s plan for mankind and God’s love for believers.

    WE KNOW ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD Romans 8:28-30 - August 8, 2004 – Pentecost 10 ROMANS 8:28-30 28And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God who have been called according to his purpose. 29For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    There Is Bread Enough For All

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,148 views

    PENTECOST 13(A) - There is bread enough for all: for those who are outside and through faith in Jesus alone.

    THERE IS BREAD ENOUGH FOR ALL Matthew 15:21-28 - August 29, 2004 - Pentecost 13 MATTHEW 15:21-28 21Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Never Invite God To A Pity Party

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,310 views

    When we’re tempted to focus on everything that’s wrong in our lives, God directs us back to him and leaves us no room for self-pity.

    July 11, 2004 — Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson 1 Kings 19:14-21 Never Invite God to a Pity Party I. He Won’t Agree with You II. He Won’t Let You Wallow III. He Won’t Leave You Alone Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Asks: Who Do You Say I Am?

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 6, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,329 views

    PENTECOST 14(A) - When Jesus asks, "Who do you say I am?" by grace the believer responds: Christ, the Son of the living God and Christ our solid, enduring Rock!

    JESUS ASKS, WHO DO YOU SAY I AM? Matthew 16:13-20 - September 5, 2004 - Pentecost 14 MATTHEW 16:13-20 13When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You Are Different! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,065 views

    We are to rejoice in our differences.

    YOU ARE DIFFERENT! I Corinthians 12:1-6 S: Spiritual Gifts C: Variety of Gifts Th: Live the Difference Pr: What life-change is to take place? WE ARE TO REJOICE IN OUR DIFFERENCES. ?: Inductive KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 12:1-6 three issues that Paul discusses as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    The Six Laws Of The Harvest

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 140 ratings
     | 51,002 views

    There are laws governing man and his makeup, concerning spiritual development and maturity to mention just a few. But there are no laws more important or significant to us than the principles that govern the harvest we reap.

    TEXT: Galatians 6:7-10 TITLE: THE SIX LAWS OF THE HARVEST There are laws governing man and his makeup, concerning spiritual development and maturity to mention just a few. But there are no laws more important or significant to us than the principles that govern the harvest we reap. In the book ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Turn Or Burn

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,242 views

    Knowing the cycle of disobedience to God and loss of blessings that Judah and the people of Isaiah experienced time and time again, it would not seem like much of a risk in predicting that the very same fate awaits this nation of ours. There will be suff

    Sermon Title: Turn or Burn Text: Isaiah 1:21-31 Date: August 3, 2003 PM Context of Scripture: I think by now, if you have listened to the previous sermons out of this series that I am preparing out of the book of Isaiah, we know that the situation is grim and all to well we know that this great ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Welcome To The Family

    Contributed by James May on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,764 views

    What does it take, and what does it mean to belong to a Family, especially the Family of God?

    WELCOME TO THE FAMILY by Pastor James May The greatest institution that God gave to man is the family unit. The family is where we are trained, taught, and learn to know that we belong. Every member of the family, whether there are a few, or many, develops a sense of belonging that gives them a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible