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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Friends

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 11,909 views

    A Sermon for the 6th Sunday after Easter

    6th Sunday of Easter John 15: 9-17 "Friends"   9 ¶ As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why It Is Important To Preach The Supremacy Of Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,559 views

    We live in an age when nobody seemingly wants to feel inferior. As a result, there is an never-ending onslaught in the media about the need to be tolerant of differences for the sake of harmony and goodwill. A poll by George Barna showed that 67% of Ameri

    Why it is Important to Preach the Supremacy of Christ We live in an age when nobody seemingly wants to feel inferior. As a result, there is an never-ending onslaught in the media about the need to be tolerant of differences for the sake of harmony and goodwill. A poll by George Barna showed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Torment Of Fear

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 19,966 views

    Let us consider how fear and fear of failure hinder God’s plan for us.

    THE TORMENT OF FEAR! FEAR BREEDS FAILURE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com The little boy was having some problems, he decided to pray. After a little prayer little boy hears a knock at the door. He opens the door and asks, --- Are you the one from God? 1 John 4:18 There is no fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Time At Last To Open The Mystery Package Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,907 views

    Israel, Rome, and we all think we have God figured out. God has in Christ done so much more; and when it looks as though the wrappings must be thrown away, there is more yet.

    With all wisdom and insight he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. Every child ought to have at least one mystery package. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Williams III avatar

    Father Knows Best

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,836 views

    God is concerned about our desires, our direction and our destiny.

    FATHER KNOWS BEST Text: Matthew 7:9-11 I read a story of a father who was preparing to go on a trip to grandma’s house over the Thanksgiving Holidays. He describes the episode as if it were a theology lab. This father and mother began comparing their mental notes of spiritual perceptions. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • James Phillips avatar

    Service

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,270 views

    It is an example for us today to see how we should serve God.

    SERVICE The 10th chapter of MATTHEW, along with the first part of the 10th chapter of LUKE, tells of Jesus sending out His servants to spread the Gospel message. It is an example for us today to see how we should serve God. MATTHEW 10:1-42 1. MATTHEW 10: 1 15 The Twelve Disciples; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    When You Can't Go Back To Eden

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,109 views

    When you can’t go back to Eden head instead for Zion.

    When You Can’t Go Back to Eden (Genesis 3; Micah 4:1-4) Thirty years ago (Jan. 1972) there was an unusual news story about a Japanese soldier found in the jungles of Guam who had been in hiding for the past 28 years. His name was Shoichi Yokoi, he was 56 years old, a sergeant in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Would You Like A Refill? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,261 views

    A theological but practical look at the Holy Spirit and what He does in our lives.

    Would You Like a Refill? – John 14:15-18, 25-27 It’s been said… God is like Pan Am … He makes the going great. God is like General Electric … He lights your path. God is like Bayer Aspirin … He works wonders. God is like Hallmark Cards … He cares enough to send the very best. God is like Coke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Leaving A Spiritual Inheritance

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 29, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 15,416 views

    God gave Jacob a powerful dream and an impressive promise. But Jacob didn’t deserve either. What he received, he received because of a spiritual inheritance for a greater man of faith.

    OPEN: During the Persian Gulf War, a soldier was assigned to go to Saudi Arabia. As he was saying good-bye to his family, his three-year-old son was holding on to his leg and pleading with him not to leave. "No, Daddy, please don’t go!" he kept repeating. We were beginning to make a scene when my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In God We Trust

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 200 ratings
     | 36,532 views

    A dollar bill reminds of four ways to trust in God; in His: Name, Word, Promise, & Power.

    In God We Trust Psalm 20:7 June 29, 2003 BACKGROUND: A. Remember July 4th celebrations as a time when this country had to make a choice. The choice was not much different than other situations throughout history. 1. One day in history: Pharaoh gathered 600 of his best chariots and chased the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Battle Worth Fighting

    Contributed by William White Jr on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 17,896 views

    THIS IS A MESSAGE OF ENCOURAGEMENT.

    A BATTLE WORTH FIGHTING (Ephesians 6:10-18) As I look back over my life, I thank God for the life that I have lived. God blessed me to have some wonderful parents, some wonderful grandparents, a wonderful rearing church family, and a reasonable portion of health and strength. God blessed me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Under God

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,356 views

    Is there really any hope left for America to be a nation "under God"?

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- July 6, 2003 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Charles Degner avatar

    Don't Be Afraid! Just Believe!

    Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 14,374 views

    Jesus shows Jairus that we have a God with skin on - someone who understands our pain and weaknesses, but who can do something about it!

    Mark 5: 21-24, 35-43 Pentecost 6 A Lutheran pastor who grew up in a missionary family in Papua New Guinea recalls living through some of the tremendous thunderstorms that are common in that region. As a child, he was quite frightened when the storms came in the middle of the blackened night. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    Preparing The Way

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 24,051 views

    Just as we prepare for guests to come to our house, we must also prepare ourselves for Jesus to come.

    Preparing for guests to come: clean and straighten the house, cook food, prepare drinks, dress appropriately Jesus is coming soon. How are you preparing for his arrival? John the Baptizer was sent to prepare the people of Israel for the coming of the Messiah. He called people to repentance. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James May avatar

    The Gifts Of The Giver

    Contributed by James May on Dec 22, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,943 views

    Jesus received gifts as a small child from the 3 wisemen that are symbolic of the gifts that he gives to us.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible