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  • Tom Lovorn avatar

    God's Open Door

    Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 13,126 views

    Because of the Resurrection of Jesus we have an open tomb, open gospel, open witness, and open Heaven.

    A few weeks ago I saw this cartoon in a Christian newspaper, and it jumped out at me that this would be my Easter sermon! I didn’t know how I would use it, but I knew the Spirit would give me a sermon to go with it. For our radio listeners who can’t see the cartoon on our multimedia screen: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Patriots For The Cause Of Christ

    Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,265 views

    When everything they had tried had turned out wrong, and when all had seemed lost, the Israelites cried out to God for help. By grace, God heard the cry of His people and intervened to raise up a leader who could both judge and lead His people.

    The year was 1150 B.C. and the Israelites were in terrible circumstances. The military strength that they once had was no longer there and their enemies, the Midianites, had stolen most of their possessions. When everything they had tried had turned out wrong, and when all had seemed lost, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In Light Of Eternity

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,347 views

    We were made for eternity. Ecc. 3:11 says… CS Lewis once wrote "If I find in myself a desire that this world cannot fulfill, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world." So if we were made for eternity, it makes sense that we

    Living In Light of Eternity Last winter, Emily and I made a decision that has forever changed our lives. We decided to bring a child into the world. On October 14 2002, God blessed us with a beautiful and health baby girl. Since that day our lives have never been the same. No longer could we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 2 - The Thinking Pillar Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,547 views

    Part 2 of the House of Faith Series deals with our thinking and how this is an important part of our responsability to serving Christ.

    The House of Faith Series Part 2 – The Thinking Pillar † SCRIPTURE READING II Corinthians 10:3 – 5 “3For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 4The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Peace In A World Of Turmoil" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 37,813 views

    How do we find peace in a world of turmoil? Is it possible?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Second Sunday of Advent December 5, 2004 “Peace in a World of Turmoil” Isaiah 11:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Story: A few days before Christmas two men in Florida decided to go sailing while their wives went Christmas shopping. While they were out sailing a terrible storm ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Advent 2: Preparation Series

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,630 views

    2nd in series on Advent Wreath - Sermon focuses on ’preperation’. Prophecy of OT fulfilled in Jesus.

    Advent 2: Preparation Luke 1:26-38 Today, we celebrate the 2nd week in the Advent season. We continue with our sermon series on the Advent wreath. Last week, we talked about the first candle and its’ representation of Hope. This week, we will look at the 2nd candle which ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Changed By Grace

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 11, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,471 views

    When the Holy Spirit comes upon you there is change.

    December 12, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Luke 1:46-48 Subject: Mary’s Song Title: Changed By Grace I have spent much time in recent weeks talking to you about the Holy Spirit. I believe that subsequent to salvation the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is the most important event in the life of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James May avatar

    The Grinch That Keeps Stealing Christmas

    Contributed by James May on Dec 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,732 views

    Lucifer is no fairy tale but he is like that old Grinch in Dr. Seuss’ book. He keeps stealing the meaning of Christmas from everyone he can.

    The Grinch That Keeps Stealing Christmas by Pastor Jim May There has been somewhat of a ruckus among the rich residents of California’s Silicon Valley lately. Six years ago, Alan Aerts and his wife spent $150,000 to create an amazing display of Christmas lights at their mansion in the city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Be A Good Father

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 928 ratings
     | 130,605 views

    It’s not enough just to know "What Is A Good Father" ... Here are 10 helpful ways to BE a good father ... the kind of father God would have you to be.

    “How To Be A Good Father” INTRODUCTION: Many sermons on Father’s Day deal with “What Is A Good Father?”. This is good to preach, but today, I want to go a little further. I want to deal with “How To Be A Good Father”. It’s not enough just to know the characteristics of a good father … we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Can You Hear Me Now? Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,225 views

    Today, we’ll look at how we can learn to hold our tongues and how we can use them effectively. Lack of communication and faulty communication has been the cause of broken family relationships.

    After last week’s message on meeting a spouse’s needs, someone left a note on the on the floor at the door to my office. It’s from “Desperate Husband.” Dear Rick, I need your advice. I tried practicing what you taught in last week’s sermon. I took your idea of small gifts and gave it a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curtis Kittrell avatar

    Clay People

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,543 views

    Ever felt like a grasshopper? Unimportant, inferior, low-down? Israel felt that way when Moses’ spies reported back from their excursion into the Promised Land. They said, "And there we saw the giants, . . . and we were in our own sight as grasshoppe

    CLAY PEOPLE SCRIPTURE: Genesis 3:19; Jeremiah 18:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:7 Introduction Ever felt like a grasshopper? Unimportant, inferior, low-down? Israel felt that way when Moses’ spies reported back from their excursion into the Promised Land. They said, "And there we saw the giants, . . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. avatar

    It's Time To Get Out And Stay Out!

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 7, 2003
    based on 299 ratings
     | 87,428 views

    When God has delivered you from certain things, you need to move forward and not look back, lest what happened to Lot’s wife happens to you.

    15And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. 16And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Just Like Jesus Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,467 views

    Max Lucado wrote a very good book by this title which gave me the idea for this series. God loves us the way we are, yet he loves us too much to leave us that way. The heart of Jesus is a listening heart and is lead by the hand of God

    Just like Jesus part 2: Ears to hear Jesus tells a story about a seed scatterer and soil. MT 13:1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3 Then he told ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Davon Huss avatar

    It's Time For America To Bless God Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 15, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,744 views

    A sermon for Independence Day on Jonah 3

    Sermon for 7/6/2003 Jonah 3 Introduction: In John Steinbeck’s story The Wayward Bus a dilapidated old bus takes a cross country shortcut on its journey to Los Angeles, and gets stuck in the mud. While the drivers go for assistance, the passengers take refuge in a cave. It is a curious company of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    No Fair! Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 18, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,368 views

    The Kingdom of God is a Kingdom of grace - we are called to be grateful to God and to recognize others as our equals in God’s Kingdom.

    No Fair! Matt. 20:1-16 Your Kingdom Come: July 13, 2003 Intro: Growing up with an older sibling, one of the frequent cries out of my mouth was one some of you parents hear on a daily basis: “no fair!” You know, “How come he gets to stay up later? How come he gets to choose what to watch on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist