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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Arrival Of The King Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,996 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
     | 10,544 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

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    The Heart Of The Home Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,093 views

    Wife, it’s not just up to you, but you’re the HEART of the HOME, in almost every circumstance. You will keep the relationship alive more than he will. Yes, he must cooperate, but you’re the one who will keep the bridge in good shape!

    The Heart of the Home Wives, it’s your turn this morning! Seriously, I am preaching today in the context of the Christian wife and mother. I believe that the Bible teaches that a man and woman who enter into the marriage covenant, invoke a wholly different set of responsibilities in this world. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Challenges Of Freedom Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,368 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

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    Characters & Images Of Christmas

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,087 views

    A sermon preached for Christmas Eve Candlelight services in 2003, 2005, and 2006 at Forest City LCMS Mission, Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, and North Prairie Lutheran Church.

    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. "Characters & Images of Christmas" Luke 2:1-20 Tonight’s the night! The last few weeks, during the season of Advent, we’ve heard a lot about preparation, and the time leading up to Christmas is indeed a time of preparation. That’s really the theme of Advent, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tanya Alkhaliq avatar

    Aren't You Hungry? Series

    Contributed by Tanya Alkhaliq on Dec 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,862 views

    Aren’t you tired of living a mediocre experience? This sermon focuses on taking your hunger and putting it in the right place...Getting God to Manifest His Presence in your life!

    Aren’t You Hungry… This is the first teaching of the series entitled “Do You REALLY Want Him?” Giving all Glory and Honor unto the one who all Glory belongs; I would simply like to begin by saying THANK YOU GOD! Thank You for affording me the time and opportunity to seek after your presence and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Relationship Or A Religion

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 24, 2006
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     | 4,206 views

    Is our religion just that, or do we each have a relationship with our God?

    Relationship or Just a Religion Joh 3:1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: Joh 3:2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Memorial Day Weekend Sermon

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 137 ratings
     | 46,314 views

    Sermon for Memorial Day.

    With a year to go before it even touches the water, the Navy’s amphibious assault ship USS New York has already made history. It was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World Trade Center. USS New York is about 45 percent complete and should be ready for launch in mid-2007. Katrina ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Doug Henry avatar

    How Can I Know God's Will For My Life? Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,050 views

    A look at what Scripture has to say about God’s plan for our lives.

    Great Mysteries of the Faith: How can I know God’s will for my life? Exodus 3:1-10 One day, before George W. Bush was president, he was walking through an airport lobby when he noticed a man in a long, flowing white robe with a beard and hair to match. The man had a staff in one hand and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Invitation, We Rsvp

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,290 views

    We the church are given the task to share God’s party, to let the world know God rocks and we rock too, that they may RSVP to His party invite.

    The biggest concert in Canadian history is now history. Summer 2003 we saw the Rolling Stones headlined the SARS concert to tell the world that TO is SARS free, SO COME WORLD! It is safe, no fear of catching a deadly disease and then suffer and die from it, come party. This Fall 2003, Canada is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Stephen Colaw avatar

    Thermometer Or Thermostat (Align Your Thoughts With Christ) Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,320 views

    In your relationships are you a conformer or a transformer, Align your thoughts with Christ and he’ll begin to align your relationships with His will!

    Thermometer or Thermostat (Align Your Thoughts with Christ) Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: This is week six in our series “Eight Essential Exercises for Building a Better Body.” We’re continuing to explore the need to build healthy, God-honoring relationships because all of life is lived out ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Satan The Opportunist" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 22, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,571 views

    Satan specializes in crimes of opportunity. We’re supposed to deprive him of opportunities! (#20 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

    “Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth, each one of you, with his neighbor, for we are members of one another. Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil an opportunity. The more than a century of feuding between the McCoys of ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Zaacheaus Was A Wee Little Man. Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 14,316 views

    A look at the story of Zaacheaus

    The crowd surged toward the road, pushing and shoving to get a better look at the man named Jesus. The city was Jericho and it was wall to wall people, each one of them eager to get a look at the young carpenter from Nazareth that everyone was talking about. It was his first time to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mike Hays avatar

    All Or Nothing!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,468 views

    We can’t trust in our works and the grace of God at the same time. We are justified freely by the promise of God to all who believe.

    All or Nothing Galatians 3:6-14 Abraham and Sarah had been blessed. They had experienced many years of marital camaraderie and intimacy, enjoyed a full life with many wonderful memories, and were looking forward to their retirement years. Just as they were making plans to sleep late during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    The Lord Is Our Shield And Our Reward

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 22,236 views

    PENTECOST 12(C) - The Lord is our Shield and our Reward: our comforting Shield for our earthly living and our undeserved Reward in our eternal living.

    THE LORD IS OUR SHIELD AND REWARD GENESIS 15:1—6 AUGUST 31, 2003 GENESIS 15:1-6 1After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward." 2But Abram said, "O Sovereign LORD, what can you give me since I remain ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran