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  • Dan Erickson avatar

    An Unpleasant Surprise

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 107 ratings
     | 13,258 views

    Jesus warns some people of the consequences of rejecting Him.

    You did not study real hard for the math test. After all, you are a pretty sharp guy and you have always gotten good grades in the class. The test seemed pretty easy, and you are fairly certain you aced it. The teacher is handing the tests back right now. You glance over at Jimmy at the next desk. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whose Side Are You On?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 14,237 views

    A true unity in the Lord is something we must never take for granted, and something for which we ought always to pray and work

    A few weeks ago another pastor told me, "Dan, things are not going the best at my church. It seems there is always controversy and division over something or someone. But, I guess church fights are normal. From what I understand, it is unusual for a congregation to go more than two years without a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sandwich Generation Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 139 ratings
     | 5,439 views

    This message looks at the need for honouring our aging parents.

    A little bit of a change in direction here. Early in January we started this series on the Ten Commandments, and after the first four messages we are about to make an abrupt turn. The first four commandments dealt with our relationship with God. They were vertical commands, and now they have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Confronted By Truth

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 491 ratings
     | 28,646 views

    The woman at the well is confronted by the truth which Jesus presents her.

    Charles Swindoll, in his book Growing Deep in the Christian Life, tells the true story of a man who bought fried chicken dinners for himself and his girlfriend to enjoy on a picnic one afternoon. He was in for a surprise because the person behind the counter mistakenly gave him the wrong paper ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The God Who Cares Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 26,184 views

    Six ways God cares for people, presented to the person investigating the Christian faith.

    (Note: This sermon was introduced with a dramatic monologue based on the life of John Newton and then a reading of Psalm 103:1-18). John Newton could’ve written those words. Every word of Psalm 103 cries out that the God of the Bible is the God who cares. Have you experienced God as the God who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Commitments For The New Year

    Contributed by James Petticrew on Dec 22, 2001
    based on 1,726 ratings
     | 529,685 views

    A sermon to challenge people to make 4 biblical commitments which can change their lives in the new year

    NEW COMMITMENTS FOR THE NEW YEAR Introduction Well it’s that time of year again when in a fit of optimism many of us make great promises to ourselves about what we are going to do in the New Year that we usually abandon about the second week in January. Let’s be honest now. How may of you kept to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Life As You Have Always Wanted Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 8,076 views

    We can live God’s gift of life at its best.

    LIFE AS YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED Ephesians 1:15-23 S: Resurrection Power Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life. Pr: WE CAN LIVE GOD’S GIFT OF LIFE AT ITS BEST. ?: How? KW: Discoveries TS: We will find in Ephesians 1:15-23 three discoveries that help us to live life at its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unconditional Grace Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,653 views

    God’s grace is dependent on what Christ did for us, and not on what we do. It is given without respect to merit, worh, or accomplishment.

    This morning, we begin a three-week series of messages on the topic of "grace". Over these next three Sundays, we will be focusing our attention on this one single doctrine, because a correct understanding of God’s grace is at the center of our faith. It is absolutely foundational. A clear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life A.f. (After The Fall)

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,454 views

    Exploring the consequences and lasting effect of Adam and Eve's disobedience to God.

    A number of years ago, General Electric had a wonderful commercial which showed the lights coming on in the nation of Hungary. After the fall of communism, a new day had begun for the people of that land. Our text today is Genesis Chapter 3. In these verses, we see that after the fall of humanity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Doctrine Of Creation: Ex Nihilo Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Aug 16, 2009
     | 5,522 views

    Genesis 1:1-5. The doctrine of Creation ex nihilo is explained and applied.

    IN THE BEGINNING GENESIS PART 1 – ANTEDILUVIAN HISTORY THE DOCTRINE OF CREATION: EX NIHILO GENESIS 1:1-5 INTRODUCTION - In our modern age of scientific discoveries and breakthroughs, the miracles recorded in Scripture are often set aside as fairy tales in favor of more naturally plausible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Believe In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,583 views

    A look at what you need to acknowledge about Jesus to be a Christian

    If you were to ask most people in Canada, Nova Scotia or Bedford today what religion they are the ultimate answer that you would receive would be “Christian”. That particular answer would in no way reflect a relationship they had or didn’t have with God, nor would it reflect any solid concept of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Confronting Evil

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 18, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 17,948 views

    1. Evil is real. 2. Jesus sought after radically evil people. 3. A radical conversion is necessary and available.

    Confronting Evil Luke 8:26-39 This powerful story of Jesus confronting evil is fascinating. If we had started the Scripture reading earlier in the chapter you would understand that Jesus and the disciples have just survived a terrible storm in a small fishing boat. The storm was blowing them ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Missing Piece: Other People Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,776 views

    We cannot follow Jesus effectively if we remain isolated. Letting others be close to us is essential in pursuing the Christian life.

    The Missing Piece: Other People Following Jesus, part 5 October 30, 2005 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers An article in Christianity today begins this way: I came to a startling revelation a few months ago. I don’t have any friends. I don’t. I have a lot of acquaintances but, other than my ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Quest For Honesty Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 20, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 20,657 views

    The character attributes involved in honesty are: 1. Simplicity 2. Transparency 3. Integrity

    We are dealing with a topic today which is a struggle for all of us. If we are truthful, we will admit that not lying can be a problem. There is the fib, the white lie, the half-truth, the clever deception, misleading information, stretching the truth, exaggeration. Who has not been startled to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    A Call To Remember

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 25, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,249 views

    The word of God calls us to remember certain things. This sermon reminds us of what those things are.

    We are called by God to remember. In fact, there are over 100 passages in the Bible that deal with the act of remembering. Verses like – DEUTERONOMY 4:9 - ‘Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, or let them slip from your heart ...read more

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