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  • Paul Tambrino avatar

    The Four Chaplains

    Contributed by Paul Tambrino on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,600 views

    “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends,” and that is what the four chaplains gave us, that is what they volunteered to do.

    (Note: Red X and numbers in parenthesis croos reference PowerPoint slides used in the sermon.) (X) The Four Chaplains Deuteronomy 10:19 John 15:13 (1) “I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.” These self-sacrificing words during our war for independence set the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Because He Lives

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,900 views

    For those who lack hope and do not believe in the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the hope of Sunday never comes.

    BECAUSE HE LIVES Text: First Corinthians 15:1-11 There is one Christian writer who once said, “It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming!” (Tony Compollo). What that means is this, Jesus was crucified and then resurrected from the dead three days later. For those who lack hope and do not believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Marriage Ceremony Sermon: What It Means To Build A Home.

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 17, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,348 views

    To build a home needs the model of love revealed in Christ.

    MARRIAGE CEREMONY SERMON: WHAT IT MEANS TO BUILD A HOME. John 15:9-15 (NIV) 9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jerry Vargo avatar

    Moving To New Levels Of Worship

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 198 ratings
     | 14,476 views

    This is a message to motivate the Body of Christ to move to new levels of worship.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Moving to New Levels of Worship Pastor Jerry C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Things And Gods Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 42 ratings
     | 3,708 views

    A look at materialism -- its damaging effect, and the cures.

    August 8, 2001 And a final word to you arrogant rich: Take some lessons in lament. You’ll need buckets for the tears when the crash comes upon you. Your money is corrupt and your fine clothes stink. Your greedy luxuries are a cancer in your gut, destroying your life from within. You thought you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Todd Pugh avatar

    The Lord Commands Teh Blessing

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,203 views

    A sobering looking at the times in Scripture God "commands the blessing" God calls us to unity, obedience to Him and to not wrong another. This sermon is a call to work against abortion. If the Church will do this, God commands His blessing.

    The Lord Commands the Blessing Sunday Sermon / February 11th 2007 Call forward everyone under the age of 34 – take a good look at every one of these beautiful children of God. How many of you long to receive the Blessing of God over your life? How doest that happen? Do we just name it and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seeing Jesus

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,906 views

    In worship, we hear and experience Christ. John’s experience reminded us of Christ’s omnipresence, omniscience and omnipotence.

    Max Lucado wrote this illustration in his book When Christ Comes. Augustine once posed the following experience. Imagine God saying to you, “I will make a deal with you if you wish. I’ll give you anything and everything you ask: pleasure, power, honour, wealth, freedom, even peace of mind and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian Buriff avatar

    When David Danced

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 19,694 views

    Jesus is God’s dance among us. Join the dance!

    I. DAVID WAS CELEBRATING ARRIVAL OF GOD’S ARK SAFELY INTO JERUSALEM A. Ark Of The Covenant 1. Large gold chest / inside stone tablets / Mercy Seat = God’s throne 2. Carried through wilderness, across Jordan, around Jericho, into battles a. in battle, Philistines captured ark b. all got sick & ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,763 views

    A simple sermon on what it means to be "salt" and "light" in our world.

    Salt & Light Lake Bronson 8 Feb. 98 Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16 A recent secular survey, where 1300 senior executives across America were asked to list, in order of priority, what they thought was the most important characteristic within an organization. - 90% listed integrity as # 1 - 90% ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Alternate Life Styles Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 23, 2008
     | 3,179 views

    Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount

    Early 20th Century- medical missionary to China- Dr. Claude Barlow. There was- strange disease- no remedy for- killing many people. He treated hundreds of cases- took voluminous notes from his observations. After watching so many die- took his notes/vial w/germs from the disease- returned to US. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Obedience & Love

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,906 views

    Just as God wanted to prepare the people from whom the Savior of the world was to come and they were to live as a distinct people until His coming. He desires that in us even today ~ His blood bought children, before His second coming.

    Opening illustration: [Sultan Q__s disguises himself as an ordinary man and walks into a hospital] Introduction: We must think of the children of Israel camping in the meadow by the Jordan, looking across at the hills of the Promised Land; and must think of Moses, now a hundred and twenty years ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Show Thyself Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,986 views

    This week we are using Saul who became Paul as a model of several competancies to emotionally healthy spirituality. These are things that we need to develop to show our true colors of who we are in Christ.

    Back to School Show Thyself Acts 11:19-26 November 1, 2009 Last week we looked at issues of emotional awareness and the need to know ourselves. We need to know what we are feeling, why we are feeling these things, how we should deal with things, being reflective in order to accurately assess ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Keys To Becoming What God Wants You To Be Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,113 views

    Think about what God has done for you because of your spiritual connection to Christ and then act in the Spirit’s power.

    1. THINK… Think about the benefits of being spiritually connected to Christ. A. Think about what Christ has done for you in the past: “You DIED.” Christ has given you a new LIFE. Believers, at the moment of their salvation, spiritually participate in Christ’s death and resurrection. “I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    The Model Prayer - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,174 views

    The elements of Christ’s model prayer give us a glimpse into a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer.

    The Model Prayer – Part 1 Griffith Baptist Church – 7/30/06 P.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:9-13 (verses 9-10) Theme: The elements of Christ’s model prayer give us a glimpse into a living, breathing example of form and structure that God desires for effective prayer. Introduction: During the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    The Irony Of Working On The Sabbath

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,481 views

    Can a Christian really work on Sunday? Can work be a form of worship on Sunday?

    I HAVE A CONFESSION TO MAKE. I LIKE A RESTFUL “PEACE AND QUIET” ON SUNDAYS. SUNDAY. RESURRECTION DAY! THE DAY, AS A CHRISTIAN, I FIRMLY BELIEVE TO BE OUR SABBATH. UNFORTUNATELY, IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT NOT EVERYONE SEES IT THAT WAY. I MUST HUMBLY CONFESS THAT FOR THE PAST TWO MONTHS, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist