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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Jesus The Suffering Servant Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 20,351 views

    Jesus suffered for us; how should we respond to suffering

    Jesus the Suffering Servant – Is. 42:1-7; 52:13-53:12 Steve Simala Grant, January 12/13, 2002 Intro: Oswald Chambers wrote: “Suffering is the heritage of the bad, of the penitent, and of the Son of God. Each one ends in the cross. The bad thief is crucified, the penitent thief is crucified, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The Resurrected King Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 337 ratings
     | 119,253 views

    Four things we find in the fact that Jesus is Alive - life, love, hope, and power

    Jesus the Resurrected King March 31, 2002 Intro: Every year thousands of people climb a mountain in the Italian Alps, passing the "stations of the cross" to stand at an outdoor crucifix. One tourist noticed a little trail that led beyond the cross. He fought through the rough thicket and, to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "where Was God?"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,210 views

    This sermon utilizes the tragedy of 9/11 to answer the age old question; "where was God when..?"

    “Where was God?” You’ve no doubt heard the news, the United States of America--the richest and most fortified Super Power in the entire world sustained an almost unthinkable attack. In this anonymous and brutal act of aggression, the very symbols of our vast economic wealth ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Faith Fostered By A Flood

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,650 views

    God is always faithful to His promises. The only hindrance to their fulfillment is our unbelief.

    Faith Fostered By A Flood Text: Joshua 4: 9 Intro: Most of us are fully aware of the events that preceded Israel’s arrival and encampment at the bank of the Jordan River prior to their entry into the Promised Land. They had just completed a forty-year trek through the wilderness, which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your True Colors Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,353 views

    Detailing the values of a new church

    Your True Colors Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-12 Good morning. My name is Bob Hostetler, and I’d like you to play a game with me, a game that almost everyone in the room can play-- maybe not Aidan Oglesbee but certainly Kyla; AS A MATTER OF FACT, even Graham Crain can play this game. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Is Holiness Dying Out?

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 21, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,616 views

    The call to holiness is still being answered, but oftentimes at the expense of "The Great Commission" Seeking Jesus is for everyone and all the time.

    Sermon Title: Why is Holiness Dying Out? Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:17-20 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – June 23, 2002 Scripture Introduction: As I was driving back from the hospital the other morning, I was reflecting and praying about the sad state that our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When You Think You're Going Under

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 22, 2002
    based on 416 ratings
     | 39,768 views

    Don’t despair, Christ is there. And He desires to lift you up when you think you’re going under.

    We have all had that “sinking feeling,” haven’t we? We’ve all had our share of storms. There are various types of storms in life. 1. Situational storms. This is when circumstances seem to plot against you and everything seems to go wrong. Murphy’s law is in full force. Everything seems to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Reap What We Sow Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jun 22, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,516 views

    We will watch as Jacob blesses his children and in the blessing we will see that they reap what they sow. We too reap what we sow and we should heed this warning.

    Reaping What We Sow A. In our Lives B. In Dying and the things thereafter DBF, Sunday Worship, 6/23/02 My Father was always fond of people with political connections and money. He thought that there was something special about them and he would often tell anyone listening to him this. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Will A Man Rob God?"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 22, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 16,154 views

    This sermon discloses an element that is lacking in many divine worship services around the world, and that element is the vital offering to God of heartfelt and joyful praise.

    “Will a Man Rob God?” There is a familiar passage of scripture that ministers of all denominations love to preach about... It is found in Malachi chapter 3 verse 8 and it reads like this; The Lord says; “Will a man rob God? Yet you rob Me.” But you ask; ‘How do we rob you?’” ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    What's Your Gift? Part Two

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,624 views

    Why spiritual gifts are important, and how they should be used to honor and bless God.

    June 23, 2002 How valuable are spiritual gifts in the Christian family? Let’s see if we can make a comparison with a contemporary setting. Step on the airplane with me a moment. Hook up your seat belt; settle back for a flight. The pilot turns on the intercom: "This is your captain speaking. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Highway To Excellence

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,521 views

    The only teamwork that we were born with was for the furthering of the team that consists of me, myself, and I. Satan likes the divided church, because a single Christian will fall easier then a church united. In warfare one of the greatest strategies i

    Text: Philippians 4:1-8 Sermon Title: Highway to Excellence Oskaloosa Community Church Sunday, August 20, 2000 Scripture Introduction: In the Scripture just prior to this mornings reading, Paul has just finished telling us that we should have a goal in our lives and that goal is Christ. Everything ...read more

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    Feed My Sheep

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 44,234 views

    It’s time to come down from the stands –stop being His fan and become His friend.

    FEED MY SHEEP Key Verse: JOHN 21:15-17 15. When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." 16. Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God Reconciles The World To Himself Through Christ

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,514 views

    PENTECOST 5(B) - June 23, 2002 - As God is reconciling the world to himself through Christ: This is God’s message to the world and our ministry into the world.

    GOD WAS RECONCILING THE WORLD TO HIMSELF THROUGH CHRIST 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 - June 23, 2002 2 CORINTHIANS 5:14-21 14For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. 15And he died for all, that those who live should ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James May avatar

    Sleeping Saints

    Contributed by James May on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,506 views

    The Saints of the Lord must wake up and obey the call of God or He may just allow us to spend time in the "belly of the whale" until we do!

    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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    Father's Day 2000

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 638 ratings
     | 89,061 views

    Christian fathers should be honored and appreciated.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A small boy said, "Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the gift." And I say, "What gift?" ILL.- Mark Twain said, "When I was a boy of 14 my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to the 21, I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ