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  • Fred Parker avatar

    Buried Under The Oaks Of Shechem

    Contributed by Fred Parker on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,770 views

    As we peer into the subdued shadows of our pasts, it is often extremely difficult to discern those indiscriminate things that are disturbing our devotion to God in the present. ___ E. Fred Parker (November 6, 2004)

    BURIED UNDER THE OAKS OF SHECHEM Written by Rev Fred Parker November 6, 2004 FOCUS As we peer into the subdued shadows of our pasts, it is often extremely difficult to discern those indiscriminate things that are disturbing our devotion to God in the present. ___ E. Fred Parker (November 6, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Christian Work Ethic Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,985 views

    38th in a series from Ephesians. Paul describes how the Christian work ethic is different than that of the world.

    A webmaster name Paul Kinsella recently performed a test in the mid-sized town of Belleville, Illinois. He dropped 100 identical wallets which each contained $2.10 in cash, a fake $50 gift certificate, ID containing the name, address and phone number of the owner, and few miscellaneous items in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come And See Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,399 views

    Apostles, Pt. 2

    COME AND SEE (JOHN 1:43-51) Christianity is many things to many people. To some, Christianity is a religion no different from Islam, Hinduism or Buddhism. The purpose is to give hope, teach morals and to do good. Some identify Christianity with the liberation theology and the social gospel of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,814 views

    Apostles, Pt. 4

    AMAZING GRACE (LUKE 5:27-32) On his trip to Hawaii, a hungry Tony Campolo unwittingly made his way at 3:30 in the morning to a seedy part of town for a snack, to be surrounded by eight or nine prostitutes who had just taken the night off. He overheard a prostitute saying to her girlfriend, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Have More Power Than You Think Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,663 views

    Judges, Pt. 2

    YOU HAVE MORE POWER THAN YOU THINK (JUDGES 6:11-35) Dietrich Bonhoeffer, known for his opposition to Hitler, was imprisoned and executed in 1945. One of Bonhoeffer’s poems in prison is a masterpiece, revealing his fear, courage and faith in the face of unspeakable evil. “Who am I? Who am I? They ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    All Or Nothing!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,467 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

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    The Lord Is Our Shield And Our Reward

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 22,235 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

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    Good Grief! Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 18,346 views

    I preached this message on grief in the Emotion Quotient series on my father’s birthday one week after he had gone to be with the Lord.

    THE EMOTION QUOTIENT – PART THREE “Good Grief” Psalm 30 - ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “I will exalt you, O Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. [2] O Lord my God, I called to you for help and you healed me. [3] O Lord, you brought me up from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Not Over 'til It's Over

    Contributed by James May on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,938 views

    Much of the church and our nation have chased after the deceitful doctrines of the Spirit of the Antichrist - but there is yet hope if we will only hear God calling.

    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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    Born Again

    Contributed by James May on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,361 views

    Nicodemus’ encounter with Jesus gives us our hope of being a part of the Kingdom of God. We must be Born Again. What does that mean?

    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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    You Were Made For A Mission Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 13, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 10,472 views

    One in a series on Rick Warren’s Purpose-Driven Life book. Our mission is to drive with others toward a destination. But between invitation and destination there is hesitation, born of diversion, dissension, and dissipation.

    People who are on a mission move; people who are on a mission let nothing stop them. They are not distracted by side issues, they focus all their energies on getting their mission accomplished. People who are on a mission do whatever it takes to get to their goal. But people who are not on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rejection Of The Shepherd

    Contributed by Paul George on Sep 17, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,182 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

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Follow God's Plan For Holding Marriage Together

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 17, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,767 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
     | 5,422 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
     | 12,599 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