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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Shocked By Christmas

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,974 views

    A sermonf or the 2nd Sunday after Christmas The word became flesh

    2nd Sunday after Christmas John 1:1-18 Shocked by Christmas   1:1 ¶ In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God; 3 all things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Believing When You Can't See How

    Contributed by Leonard Hunt on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,495 views

    Our faith must go beyond what we can see. we must have faith in God even when we don’t see how it’s going to be worked out.

    Believing when you can’t see how John 11:1-6, 17-23 Introduction So, many Christians go through there spiritual journey not experiencing the fullness of God because of there limited faith. Some believe that Jesus can heal or set free as long as it is in the realm of there belief system. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holding The Course During Life's Hurricanes Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,205 views

    What we put into life we get back.

    Holding the Course During Life’s Hurricanes Gal. 6:7-9Sept. 4, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: Many of us have been glued to the television with images from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. A Carnage, destruction of Hurricane Katrina is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Truth Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 5, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,184 views

    John writes about truth more then any other Biblical writer but what is the truth he writes about?

    It was a tough spot to be in, especially for a career politician who had based his entire life on compromise. On one hand he had the crowd to please and in the other hand he held the life of an innocent man. The story is a familiar one, Jesus has been arrested and hauled before Pontius Pilate ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Victim Or Victor

    Contributed by James May on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,261 views

    We can choose to either be a victim of the hurricane Katrina disaster, or we can choose to overcome our circumstances and be a victor in Christ.

    Victim or Victor? By Pastor Jim May 1 John 5:4, "For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith." It is hard to write a sermon based upon anything else but the disaster from hurricane Katrina right now. I don’t apologize for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Slaying Giants

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,128 views

    These giants in the church keep the movement of God to a minimum. We miss opportunities of the sovereign move of God because of the Giants Of: Pride, Hypocrisy, Intimidation, Greed

    Slaying Giants 2 Sam 21:15 Once again there was a battle between the Philistines and Israel. David went down with his men to fight against the Philistines and he became exhausted. NIV David had been at war with the Philistines since he was a teenager when he defeated Goliath. He was now 78 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Shield Of Faith

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 14,829 views

    Spiritual warfare is always continuing around us. Weather you want to fight or not you are in inlisted in the war. All believers in Jesus are either continually under attacked or conquered by our spiritual enemy.

    The Shield of Faith Eph 6:16… above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to Eph 4:27-28 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. NIV 2 Sam 22:36 36 You give me your shield of victory; you stoop down to make me great. As we grow together through the ministries of Open ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Elected, Not Selected!

    Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,712 views

    Paul’s words show us why the doctrine of election is so comforting to people - because it is all by Gopd’s grace!

    EPHESIANS 1: 3-14 PENTECOST 8 REV. CHARLES DEGNER JULY 14, 1991 Today, our text teaches us the doctrine of election, namely, that God chose us to be his own even before the world was created. Election is one of the most misunderstood doctrines of the Bible. God revealed this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Gaining Greater Spiritual Perception

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 11,400 views

    Perception: To apprehend with the mind or through all of the senses; to observe, notice, understand all of the truth.

    Gaining Greater Spiritual Perception (I Cor. 2:8-16) Perception: To apprehend with the mind or through all of the senses; to observe, notice, understand all of the truth. Illustration: Get the right perspective. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, "He’s so big we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    6 Keys To Godly Relationships; Key #1 Obey Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,839 views

    Do you have Godly relationships? Do you long to discover how to obtain Godly relationships? The first key is to maintain a Godly relationship with God! We do this by being obedient to Christ. Let’s discover what Christ longs us to have.

    1st Key is to obey Christ There were four boys who were young and bursting with energy especially in the church. But the sermon their pastor preached on turning the other cheek got their attention. The minister stressed that no matter what others do to us; we should never try to get even with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devil Made Me Do It Part Iv

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 23, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,858 views

    WE CAN OVERCOME THE DEVIL THROUGH CHRIST ALONE!

    THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT PART IV: OVERCOMING BECAUSE his TIME IS SHORT REVELATION 12: 1-17 JULY 20, 2003 INTRODUCTION: A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD PRAISE AND WORSHIP HYMNAL #3 TRANSITION THOUGHT: The truth of this Hymn is that the battle is over! Three weeks ago, we started on a journey learning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Jailer Who Received Jesus

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 12,788 views

    There was a certain course of events that led to the salvation of the Philippian jailer, and these have certain implications with reference to our witnessing today.

    The Jailer Who Received Jesus Text: Acts 16: 29-34 Intro: The portion of scripture we’ve just read is filled with suspense and excitement—the result of a midnight earthquake and an attempted suicide. Lest we view this account as merely a Bible story, let me be quick to remind us that these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Ward avatar

    Snake Conversations

    Contributed by David Ward on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,149 views

    A look at the tempter’s tactics from Genesis 3:1-6

    Snake Conversations Genesis 3:1-6 [READ] Introduction: Iron Eyes Cody was the Native American who appeared in the old “Keep America Beautiful” TV commercials. He told an Indian legend from many years ago. Indian youths would go away in solitude to prepare for manhood. One such youth hiked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of One

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 17,753 views

    The power of one individual to significantly impact the many. The key:burying one’s self in favor of others for Christ’s sake.

    The Power of One The truth is, a kernel of wheat must be planted in the soil. Unless it dies it will be alone--a single seed. But its death will produce many new kernels--a plentiful harvest of new lives.25Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who despise their life in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Kind Of Branch Are You?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,476 views

    Jesus told His disciples the secret to being a fruitful follower.

    What Kind of Branch Are You? May 25, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A It’s getting warmer and people are getting their gardens ready! a Corn, tomatoes, beans, flowers....... b Winery in Red Bud has their rows all staked out and ready for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist