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  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Intimate Conversations (Prayer)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,460 views

    This sermon looks at the discipline of prayer.

    Psalm 63:1-11 NIV A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Four "M's" Of Christmas - The Majesty

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 16, 2008
     | 5,700 views

    Part 2 of this Christmas series

    The Four “M’s” of Christmas Part 2 - The Majesty Matthew 2:1-12 December 7, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE. Me: One of the things I find this time of year is that not only does the time go faster between Thanksgiving and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Dark Side Of Christmas

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,958 views

    Herod was among the first few to hear the Christmas message, but he was too bent on doing his own will, too wrapped up in himself, and too caught up by power and control, to see the light.

    Matthew reminds us that Jesus did not enter the world with sparkling lights and soothing carols. • Jesus along with his family begins his life as a refugee in need of asylum. • King Herod was part of the backdrop of this first Christmas play, together with the singing angels, the happy shepherds ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Abba" - One Week After Christmas

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,723 views

    This is a sermon that examines the gift we recieved at Christmas... and asks the question, do we have a personal relationship with God or a legal relationship?

    Galatians 4:4-11 4 But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, 5 to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons and daughters. 6 Because you are sons and daughters, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Roshto avatar

    Why Put Off Until Tomorrow, What You Can Do Today?

    Contributed by David Roshto on Apr 19, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 28,784 views

    Often we get comfortable to mediocrity and declare that "Tomorrow" I'll get serious with God. Why not make "Tomorrow," Today?

    Why is it that we put everything off until tomorrow? When I was growing up, do you know when my parents favorite day was to start a diet? Tomorrow! (sometimes they said Monday, but when Monday came, they said, “Well today wasn’t good. Let’s really start Tomorrow.”) When do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bad Calls From Religious Umpires

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 21, 2010
     | 3,221 views

    We must stop comparing oursleves to anything other than the Word of God.

    Introduction Baseball is an American sport that has been around for a long time. There are two teams, competing with each other and overseeing the game and the pitching of the ball is an umpire. Have you ever seen an umpire make a bad call? The crowd boo’s and blood pressure and anger ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Since When Did Christians Have Rights?

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 30, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,295 views

    Would Jesus have hired a lawyer to defend Himself? Would Jesus have put “hot button issue” bumper stickers on the back of His donkey? Would He have gotten in a heated political debate? Jesus is our Savior; who cares about rights?

    Romans 12:14-21 Matthew 5:38-42 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN We’ve seen this kind of thing a million times. The headline says one word, in thick black letters right across the top of the front page: REVENGE. Someone has hurt someone else, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Another Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 7, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 19,313 views

    Caleb is one of those men whom we seldom meet with in the Bible, but whenever we do meet him we are better for the meeting. Caleb is one of those rare individuals with “another spirit.” Caleb was a man different from the crowd. He was man made from a

    “Another spirit” Numbers 14:13-24 Joshua 14:6-15 Caleb is one of those men whom we seldom meet with in the Bible, but whenever we do meet him we are better for the meeting. Caleb is one of those rare individuals with “another spirit.” Caleb was a man different from the crowd. He was man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting To Know God Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,013 views

    This series is to make the church more aware of the importance of practicing the biblical discipline of prayer. Last three weeks adapted from a sermon series by Greg Groeschel called Prayer.

    Introduction Last week- started a series on prayer- continue today. Goal- encourage, inspire, ignite- our interest in prayer. Questions- How many feel inadequate/guilty about lack of prayer? How many would say their prayer life could be better? How could it be better? Arthur Pink- made- ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Seventh Sunday After Easter Series

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on May 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,156 views

    Jesus constantly prays for us in the Holy of Holies. We too can reciprocate by constantly praying to God.

    The Church today honors the sacred memory of the 318 great fathers who gathered in the city of Nicaea for the First Ecumenical Council. This occurred in the year 325 AD. One of the most important things that happened at that gathering was putting into exact terms the Christian belief in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Before God's Throne Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,175 views

    Isaiah receives a vision of the sacred Temple and blazing holiness of God and is forever changed and fully equipped to stand his ground.

    The year Israel’s king died, Isaiah received a vision of the undying King of kings. Uzziah had reigned for 52 years, and his rule brought prosperity and national security. Uzziah’s death spelled the end of an era; his death weakened the nation, but the greatest King remained seated ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Hero For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Peter Mcinnes on Jun 4, 2010
     | 5,271 views

    World War I Chaplain Fighting MacKenzie, researched by Pastor Col Stringer

    Heroes from WWI, William “Fighting Mac” McKenzie (12/1869-26/7/1947) Pstor Col Stringer reveiled the Australian Heros to us by his research, today I share it with you. Who are your personal heroes? Who do you look up to/want to be like? Why did Aussies want to go to WWI? It was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "What's The Buzz? Tell Me Whats A Happening"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 10, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,044 views

    In the Scripture passage for this sermon Jesus was explaining the strange and mysterious way in which the Kingdom of God was arriving in people’s hearts.

    Luke 8:1-15 “What’s the Buzz? Tell Me Whats a Happening” We live in dark times, and yet You and I have something which the darkness cannot overcome. At the same time, we are surrounded by flesh and blood persons just like ourselves who are mourning, who feel they are losing ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Do You Do When Your Miracle Dies?

    Contributed by Eric Petree on Jun 15, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 15,359 views

    WHat do you do when your God given miracle dies? Do you give up? do you quit? No!

    What do you do when your miracle dies? 2 Kings 4:8-37 Walk through the story... The Chamber... What can I do for you? What do you need from God today? Stop and think about that for a moment. It's a serious question. Picture yourself the way you want to be, healthy and whole in every area of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Unrighteous Steward

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,219 views

    Today Jesus is going to challenge us on our understanding of material wealth through the decisions of a unrighteous steward who was: 1. SQUANDERING HIS MASTERS POSSESSIONS (v.1) 2. SCARED OF HIS MASTERS PRONOUNCEMENT (v.2-3) 3. SHREWD IN LIGHT OF HIS

    “THE UNRIGHTEOUS STEWARD” Luke 16:1-9 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Illustration: Have you ever watched the tv show where people bring in antique items and they are appraised. After evaluating an item an expert will say something like – “This is a fine piece, worth $5,000.00 but if you get the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox