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  • Johann Neethling avatar

    Soldiers Of Christ, Arise

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on May 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,630 views

    A message for Memorial Day, challenging Christians to embrace three vital hallmarks of good soldiers of Christ.

    Soldiers of Christ, Arise 2 Timothy 2: 1-7 Intro: 1. Wars and conflicts have been a tragic part of our human experience ever since our banishment from the Garden of Eden. • The attempt at resolving our differences through the point of the spear, the edge of the sword, the barrel of the gun, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Making Room

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 26, 2024
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    A sermon for Christmas Eve

    December 24, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 2:1-20 Making Room Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Is there any room? I’ve been pondering a daily reflection I received on my daily online Henri Nouwen ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "There Is Peace"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
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    A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent.

    ISAIAH 2:1-5 “THERE IS PEACE” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Will there ever be peace? Right now, America and much of the world is at war. But this is not the only kind of war that is going on--the conventional war that we keep hearing about ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    The Spirit Of R.i.p.p.e.r. Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,888 views

    The Spirit of R.I.P.P.E.R. is in many of our churches and needs to be cast out.

    The spirit of R.I.P.P.E.R Mark 16:17-16:18 R.I.P.P.E.R. Mark 16:17-16:18 The Spirit of R I P P E R ... acronym ... Religion = Luke 18:9-10, Mark 7:13, Matthew 23:4 Ignorance = Hebrews 10:26, John 5:3 Poverty = Deut. 8:18, 3 John 1:2 Prejudice = James 2:9, Mathew 27:21, Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Frank Lay avatar

    The Destiny Of The Redeemed Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,857 views

    in our text for today, we are reminded God’s original purpose for man, how God’s purpose was marred by sin, and how God’s purpose has been restored in Jesus Christ.

    THE DESTINY OF THE REDEEMED Hebrews 2:5-9 Genesis 1:26-27 says, “Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness: let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Peace On Earth: A New Year Challenge For Christ Followers Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 14, 2022
     | 2,156 views

    The overarching message of the Advent is "Peace on Earth". But when we look around, peace seems to be the last thing we seem to be having. How can we experience the peace that Advent offers?

    Peace! Is it as elusive as it seems? There is a strong need for us discuss the issue of peace today. If we look around us, not many of us find peace, but conflicts and war and strife and violence in abundance all around us. Two seasonal aspects brought this topic up to the top of my mind. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Characters: Isaiah

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 1, 2022
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    Jesus birth was foretold thousands of years beforehand by a prophet living for God

    I’ll never forget a friend of mine asking where the wreath with the candles were during one of my first church pastorates. I replied, “we don’t need those rituals do we?” The response was all about the history, her church experiences during Christmas and why she loved a church all dressed up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Five Smooth Stones Series

    Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 40 ratings
     | 56,261 views

    On his way to face the giant Goliath, David picked up five smooth stones from a brook. But David stood up to Goliath with more than just simple weapons; he defeated Golliath with F-A-I-T-H and trust in God.

    Introduction: Daisy Cutters, Bunker Buster, Smart Bombs…maybe you have heard about them! These are some of the modern weapons technology that US armed forces have used in the fight against terrorism in Afghanistan and elsewhere. Today’s battles are fought with a dizzying array of weaponry that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Collins avatar

    15 - Nothing Can Separate Us From God's Love Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Jun 11, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,589 views

    This is the 15th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans and talks about the amazing love God has for us.

    Romans 8:18-22 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Can Run, But You Can't Hide

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,740 views

    In the prophecies of Isaiah are the foretelling of the hope of the future, the birth, the life, the ministry, the death and the resurrection of their awaited Messiah. Just as the people during Isaiah’s time failed to heed the message, so to did many duri

    Sermon Title: You can run but you cannot hide Text: Isaiah 2 Date: August 10, 2003 Context of Scripture: As we have looked at Isaiah the last few weeks we can say that it is a book that deals with choices and the consequences of those choices. It is interesting that if the consequences are in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "What Is Good?” (Micah) Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 18,434 views

    The world needs to see us see us acting justly, loving mercy and walking humbly before God.

    “What is Good?” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Whether it’s Christmas or someone’s birthday, or any other gift-giving occasion, there are some people simply impossible to find gifts for—what do you get for someone who doesn’t want or need anything? ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Joe Harding avatar

    Happy Days Are Here Again!

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,958 views

    God’s Blessing brings the joy of His presence in and through our lives!

    HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN! ZECHARIAH 8:18-23 SEPTEMBER 8, 2002 PM SERVICE INTRODUCTION: One morning R.C. Chapman, a devout Christian, was asked how he was feeling. "I’m burdened this morning!" was his reply. But his happy countenance contradicted his words. So the questioner exclaimed in surprise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Feast Of Tabernacles: The Party Begins When God Is With Us Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 20, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,469 views

    When God lives among us, life is one eternal party. Tabernacles brings joy.

    Tabernacles: The Party Begins When God Is With Us (Leviticus 23:33-43) Intro 1. We had a great time at the Ladies’ Banquet last Wednesday. 2. As a church, we have gotten better at having a good time. 3. Celebrating and having fun is an important part of life: don’t believe the killjoys out there ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Strolling Down Millennial Lane Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,263 views

    Knowing what God will do helps us tolerate an era when God’s will is typically ignored or mocked. The Bible is loaded with information about the Kingdom to come. Let’s note a few facts about what is to come.

    Strolling Down Millennial Lane (topical) 1. Consider the case of the Illinois man who left the snow-filled streets of Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him there the next day. When he reached his hotel, he decided to send his wife a quick ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Thy Kingdom Come Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 9,435 views

    One of a series in the Lord’s Prayer, this sermon deals with the phrase, "Thy Kingdom Come."

    It is a common plot for television and movies for a man to take a woman to a restaurant on a date. It is a French restaurant, and the menu is printed in French. The woman, fluent in the French language, orders something that only she and the waiter understand. The man, not wanting to appear ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed