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  • Timm Meyer avatar

    By Grace You Know God's Promise

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 18, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,617 views

    EASTER 6(A) - By grace believers know God’s promise and because of that God’s children LOVE the Lord and OBEY the Lord.

    BY GRACE YOU KNOW THE LORD’S PROMISES John 14:15-21 - May 16, 2004 – EASTER 6 JOHN 14:15-21 15"If you love me, you will obey what I command. 16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever-- 17the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "His Terrible Swift Sword" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 21, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,924 views

    The sword of the Spirit is God’s weapon to do His work in us, and our weapon against the enemies named in verse 12 (#23 in The Christian Victor series)

    “…and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” “Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord; He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword; His truth is marching on.” - Julia Ward ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Courage

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 26, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 25,996 views

    Courage is critically important, because it is at the center of all the other Christian virtues. What convictions undergird and strengthen our courage?

    This morning, I’d like us to consider the topic of "courage". Not merely courage in a general sense, as an admirable character quality, or as a moral virtue that we should seek to cultivate. But specifically, as an aspect of Christian faith. I’d like for us to consider what part courage plays in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Checking Your Spirit Gauge Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 22,721 views

    There are those who declare that you can tell if you have the Spirit by some miraculous behavior on your part. But, Paul writes that you need to gauge God’s Spirit in a different way.

    Two good old boys bought a couple of horses during the summer. But when winter came, they found it cost too much to board them. So they turned the horses loose in a pasture where there was plenty to eat. One said to the other: "How will we tell yours from mine when we pick them up?" "Oh ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Befriend One Another Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,370 views

    Friendship is important...critical to living the Christian life.

    September 2, 2001 What makes for a real friend? What is the value of friendship? Philosophers have discussed and debated that for centuries. Mencius said, Friendship is one mind in two bodies. In the 1950¡¦s Norman Vincent Peale said, Getting people to like you is only the other side of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Blessed Are -

    Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,828 views

    Concentrates on the second beatitude with brief comment on teh first.

    Blessed are those who mourn. What are the beatitudes there for? What was Jesus doing when he gave these words to these people? For a long time, I saw these as a list of instructions somewhat similar to the Ten Commandments. I believed that Jesus was saying this was what he wanted his followers to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Put Your Pencils Down

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,733 views

    A Labor Day and Communion message, dealing with the sources of satisfaction in work. Designed for audience participation.

    Labor Day, and school is starting again. I wonder, do they still do the same things as when I was in school? Do they still have the same rituals? Maybe not. Things do change. Dodgeball, for example. Now that was THE game in my day. You had the right to throw the ball as hard as you could and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Through The Eyes Of...joseph Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 577 ratings
     | 25,928 views

    Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2013) If you were going to make a list of the great loving couples of history, who would be on your list? Romeo & Juliet? Anthony & Cleopatra? And if you turn to the Bible maybe you would add the names of Abraham & ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thy Will Be Done: By Any Means Necessary? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 16, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,800 views

    To pray for the will of God to be done in the aftermath of the terror of Sept. 11 is to see that the will of God and the ways of God must always be joined; to avoid sinking to the level of the terrorists; and to repent of little faith and recommmit to the

    A number of years ago, a poet penned poignant words as he saw the beginning of the end for the greatest nation of his day. He saw that the far-flung influence his country had thrown over much of the world could no longer be held. The people who had felt pressed by it were demanding their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why?

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 12,248 views

    Addresses some of the questions that arise from the tragedy of the 9/11/01 bombings

    Introduction When I was a kid, I was afraid of a lot of things. Like many kids, one of the scariest times was that moment after my Mom tucked me in, and shut off the light and I lay awake in my bed, waiting for sleep to come. I had some serious concerns. I liked to lay on my stomach and hang my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If We Ever Needed Love, It's Now

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 149 ratings
     | 13,662 views

    If we ever needed love, If we ever needed hope, If we ever needed Jesus, it’s now.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX (Immediately preceding the message the Church Choir sang “If We Ever Needed” by Amy Susan Foster & Jeff Lippencott, arranged by Lori Goss. Pub. by Prism Music. Copyright: Centergy Music & Jeff Lippencott Music) “If we ever needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why You Don't Have To Worry About The Future - Part Two

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 8,947 views

    This second part of the message deals with three of five promises of God that we can count on, that will help dispell worry.

    The future is something that, especially right now, for many people in this country, seems to be uncertain, questionable, and even fearful. But we have began talking about solid Biblical reasons why we don’t have to worry or be fearful and distressed over the future. 1. God will be with me ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Laboring For Christ Series

    Contributed by David Watters on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,913 views

    This is the second of a three sermon series on the scripture, Matthew 11: 25-30..."Come Unto Me"..."Laboring for Christ"..."And I Will Give You Rest"

    Scripture: Matthew 11 Vs 28 1 Corinthians 15 Vs 58 Sermon: Laboring for Christ… Today, I am still unpacking this verse in Matthew…trying to understand all that it holds in the way of truth…all that it holds for us to learn. We have already looked at the first part of this verse, “Come ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's Good Lord, To Be Here

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 6, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,533 views

    A sermon on what a privilege it is for us as Gentiles to be called Christians and included in God’s plan of salvation.

    January 9, 2005 Ephesians 3:2-12 2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. 4 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Forgotten Savior

    Contributed by Ed Wrather on Dec 17, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,871 views

    The focus on worldly things during the Christmas season has hidden the true reason for the season.

    THE FORGOTTEN SAVIOR SW11.28.04am Psalm 106:13-31 INTRO: Friday was the first shopping day after Thanksgiving and is know as “Black Friday”. 1. I’ll confess that I did go shopping yesterday in one store, a book store. (1. It was crowded but I was able to buy a bargain - If you bought two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist