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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Making Crooked Roads Straight"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 6, 2003
    based on 105 ratings
     | 15,762 views

    John the Baptist is a great example to anyone wanting to be a follower of Jesus Christ.

    Luke 3:1-6 “Making Crooked Roads Straight” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Johnny and his wife went to the funeral of cousin Billy at a little country church just down the road that they admired. But when they went inside, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    This Is Bad! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,074 views

    God has good in mind when He messes up our lives.

    THIS IS BAD! Matthew 1:18-25 S: Joseph Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: GOD HAS GOOD IN MIND WHEN HE MESSES UP OUR LIVES. ?: How? How is this observed with Joseph? KW: Inductive TS: We will find in our study of Joseph what God has in mind when He intervenes in our lives. The _____ aspect of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Profitable Slave

    Contributed by Benjamin Frawley on Dec 18, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,186 views

    Narrative sermon depicting the life of Onesimus

    “Profitable Slave” It was a spontaneous act. The temptation was more than I could bear. If you were in my place, I’m sure you would have done the same. I mean, if you saw the things that Philemon had, I’m sure you would have understood how much more I needed it and how little Philemon did. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Lord Is My Shepherd I Have Everything I Need

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 20, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,340 views

    Whenever we wonder if it is possible to cope with life’s problems we only have to look to the Lord, our Shepherd. Too many needy people look to themselves, the world or to others when they are afraid, distressed or dissatisfied, besides the Shepherd. Dav

    The Lord is My Shepherd I Have Everything I Need (Psa 23:1-6) Song: "You are More Than Enough" You are my supply G/B C My breath of life Am7 D2/F# Still more awesome than I know G C D You are my reward G/B C Worth living for Am7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Committee.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 21, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,671 views

    The persecution of the early church in Jerusalem resulted in the gospel being carried to other parts of Palestine and eventually other nations.

    The committee. Acts 8:1 -- 25. 12/17/03 The persecution of the early church in Jerusalem resulted in the gospel being carried to other parts of Palestine and eventually other nations. What the devil meant for harm, the Lord just turned around for good. Some of the believers had to flee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Simeon's Exemplary Life And Message

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 138 ratings
     | 18,817 views

    There are some people in the world who feel they might be too old, too limited or too marginalized to be of much use to God. Simeon is proof positive that God uses anyone who is submitted to the Holy Spirit. This offers great hope, confidence and assuranc

    Simeon’s Exemplary Life and Message (Luke 2:25-35) There are some people in the world who feel they might be too old, too limited or too marginalized to be of much use to God. Simeon is proof positive that God uses anyone who is submitted to the Holy Spirit. This offers great hope, confidence ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Do You Have?

    Contributed by James May on Jan 4, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
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    God takes what you have, who you are, and what you can do, no matter how small it may seem and then multiplies it to create miracles.

    WHAT DO YOU HAVE? Mark 6:34-43 Mark 6:34 And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things. 6:35 And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Gracious Father

    Contributed by Steven Glover on Jun 15, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
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    Characteristics of a gracious father as seen in the father of the prodigal son.

    “A Gracious Father” Text: Luke 15:11-30 Introduction: We would like to take a text that has seemingly been preached up one side and down the other, except we would like to examine the father of the prodigal instead of the son ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Herod The Great"? It Depends On Your Perspective

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,220 views

    Criteria for real greatness

    “Herod the Great”? It Depends on One’s Perspective (Acts 12:1-19) 1. Greatness from the world’s perspective is very different from greatness in eyes of God. Consider how some people might have considered Herod a great man. Here was an individual who was keenly fond of popularity. Through shrewd ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hope Of Provision

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,750 views

    God is our shepherd and He will provide for us

    A Story of Provision Psalm 23 June 17, 2001 I. God is our Shepherd A. We are the sheep of God 1. The qualities of sheep a.) We belong to God – He has bought us with a price b.) There is no mistaking the fact that we are not our own. Everything we are and everything we have is because of God 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Search Me, O God, And Know My Heart Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 187 ratings
     | 21,202 views

    GOD KNOWS ME INTIMATELY SO HE CAN TAKE CARE OF ME PERFECTLY

    BIG IDEA: GOD KNOWS ME INTIMATELY SO HE CAN TAKE CARE OF ME PERFECTLY (:1) INTRODUCTION: GOD IS A THOROUGH INVESTIGATOR “O Lord, Thou hast searched me and known me” I. (:2-6) GOD KNOWS EVERYTHING ABOUT ME = OMNISCIENCE (WE ARE AN OPEN BOOK BEFORE GOD) A. God Knows Everything I Do “Thou dost ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James Hayford Sr. avatar

    A Young Man's Question Series

    Contributed by James Hayford Sr. on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 11,928 views

    Jesus is confronted by a rich young man who wants to be His disciple.

    A Young Man’s Question” Third message in the series: “Conversations With Christ” Mark 10:17-31 LET’S LOOK AT OUR TEXT: 17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. "Good teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Simon Rundell avatar

    Whatever You Ask Of Me, I Shall Give You, Even Half My Kingdom!

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,072 views

    Rash promises compared with the promise of Christ

    Address for Evensong & Benediction, 8th July 2001 Given at Holy Spirit, Southsea, Diocese of Portsmouth Text: Mark 6:7-29 In the name of God, the +Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Of course I love you. The Cheque’s in the Post. This won’t hurt a bit. It wasn’t my fault; and now: "Whatever ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Brian Winslade avatar

    The Dna Of An Encourager

    Contributed by Brian Winslade on Jul 17, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 21,492 views

    A look at the life of Barnabas - known for his disposition of encouragement

    The DNA of an Encourager Unedited transcript of sermon delivered at Windsor Park Baptist Church 550 East Coast Rd, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, New Zealand, E-mail: bnw@wpbc.org.nz Sunday 18/3/2001,  Brian Winslade, All rights reserved Unless stated otherwise, all Scripture quotations in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    See The Lord As Your Shepherd

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 18, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,962 views

    Isaiah’s inspired words give depth and beauty to the dearly loved statement, "The LORD is my shepherd."

    “The LORD is my shepherd.” Of the many comforting words in God’s Word believers throughout the ages have cherished those. The Holy Spirit put those words into the heart of a shepherd-king named David approximately 1000 years before Jesus was born. They have been sung and spoken, shared and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran