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  • Glenn Durham avatar

    The Love Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 1, 2011
    based on 18 ratings
     | 27,052 views

    God’s love for his people in Jesus Christ is unfathomably rich.

    Scripture Introduction One of the most famous intellectuals in the church in the last 100 years was Karl Barth. Near the end of his life, he was lecturing at the University of Chicago Divinity School. When Dr. Barth completed the lecture, the school president noted that Dr. Barth was exhausted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Visitation: Jesus Is The Dayspring Series

    Contributed by N A on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,834 views

    The dynamic of waiting for Christmas morning is the same dynamic that set up the first Christmas 2010 years ago. When Jesus arrived, He came as Emmanuel, God with us, the Dayspring who has visited us.

    THE VISITATION #1: JESUS IS THE DAYSPRING TOP TEN CHRISTMAS SONG DOWNLOADS OF 2010: Any guesses as to what #1 is? 1. Grandma got run over by a Reindeer 2. All I Want for Christmas – by Mariah Carey 3. Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree 4. Jingle Bell Rock 5. The Chipmunk Song 6. White ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Visitation: Jesus Is The Open Heavens Series

    Contributed by N A on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,413 views

    God wants to open the windows of Heaven in our lives and visit us personally in the person of His son Jesus. This will happen as we prepare our hearts and seek Him.

    VISITATION #3: JESUS IS THE OPEN HEAVENS INTRODUCTION: I love the New Year! It’s exciting to turn the calendar page from one year to the next. It’s a new beginning! Let’s decide to get closer to Jesus, and get to know Him better! • I have been reading through and studying the Gospel of Luke – the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Word Made Flesh

    Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,068 views

    A reflection on God pitching his tent in our neighbourhood

    The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. If you read the ‘Message’ translation of John 1:14 it says ‘The word became flesh and blood and moved into the neighbourhood’. And another version reads ‘The word became flesh and pitched his tent among us.’ I like those two translations of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Where Do We Go From Here?

    Contributed by James Lowe on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,276 views

    New Year’s sermon

    Where do we go from here? • Joshua 1: 1-9  1 ¶ Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying,  2 Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Remembering

    Contributed by Mike Turner on May 26, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,105 views

    A sermon for Memorial Day or on the subject of important things to remember !

    Remembering John 15:13 ILL. Maybe you heard about a guy named John who had a really horrible memory. One day John ran into a friend whom he had not seen in a long time. He greeted him & said, “Bill, do you remember what a bad memory I had?” Bill answered, “Yes, I certainly do.” “Well, it’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boldly Proclaiming Jesus

    Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,772 views

    Baptismal sermon urging a bold witness for new Christians.

    Tonight we are going to observe the ordinance of Baptism. That is one way that we publicly proclaim Jesus as our Savior and Lord. I recently had someone ask me about a private baptism. There is no such thing. Jesus calls us to openly acknowledge Him. Jesus did everything He could to keep out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Simple Rules (Part Three) First, "Do No Harm" (Conclusion) Series

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,493 views

    Based upon the book "Three Simple Rules" "A Wesley Way of Living" by Rueben P. Job. This third in a multi part series continues and concludes our examination of the first of the three rules. "Do No Harm." Sounds simple, easy to understand, hard to prac

    Three Simple Rules A Wesleyan Way of Living Based on the book of the same name by Ruben P. Job REVIEW OF LAST WEEK We are exploring John Wesley’s “Three Simple Rules” Do no harm, Do Good and Stay in love with God. Last week we began with “Do no Harm.” We remembered the response of Jesus when ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Is Your Go-To Guy? Series

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Aug 1, 2007
     | 3,581 views

    This sermon talks about Luke’s account of the giving of the Lord’s Prayer. It approaches the subject of prayer and how we often neglect to go to our *best* go-to guy, God.

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three in One who grants us good gifts. Amen. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ When was the last time you had to ask someone for help? Who was it that you asked? Did they say “yes”? Did they turn you away? I had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Power Of Unity

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,108 views

    This message explores four levels of the godly unity that Jesus prayed about in John chapter 17. It starts with the individual and God, moves through the levels of the family, the local church, and finally the Church in each city. This message can challen

    THE POWER OF UNITY Pastor Eric J. Hanson Introduction This has also been a life theme for me, starting with the theme verse of the music ministry I was part of back in 1974 & 75 “The Gospel Express”. That verse was II Corinthians 5:19, especially that He (God) has given us this ministry of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Blockbuster Christmas - No Peace

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,690 views

    Imagine a world without Jesus . . . No Peace.

    A Blockbuster Christmas Series – No Peace Sunday, December 23, 2007 “Imagine a world without Jesus . . . No Hope.” “Imagine a world without Jesus . . . No Forgiveness…only Bitterness.” “Imagine a world without Jesus . . . No Boundaries…No Freedom.” And Today, sums up entire series – “No ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Humbled And The Exalted

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,000 views

    Jesus’wisdom teaches us to win in the struggle between pride and humility.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, there is an old saying, “A nail that sticks out will be pounded.” Although this saying might be appreciated by those in the building trades, I think it originated in the military. It’s nice to receive recognition, but not too much. You don’t want to call too ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Are Deacons Needed Today?

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,279 views

    Laying the foundation for the office of deacons and the role they play in the life of the church.

    Are Deacons Needed Today? Acts 6:1-7 The age old struggle in the realms of Christianity has been a fierce fight. On one side, seeking to advance the Kingdom of God, we find the Holy Spirit and the Church. On the other side we see Satan and all of the forces of Hell. Satan had been trying to figure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Generational Curses Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 74,507 views

    Discusses "Generational Curses" in the family. I have compiled this sermon after much research. Using other materials and my own.

    Title: Breaking the Chains of Generational Curses Theme: Family Focus Series Text: Exodus 34:6-7 Exodus 34:6-7 “And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    He Fufilled The Law & The Prophets

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,545 views

    C. H. Spurgeon – “We who believe have as yet failed to see much of the truth of God. We know enough to save us, to comfort us, and to help us on our way to heaven; but oh, how much of the glory of divine truth has never yet been revealed to our eyes! Some

    Matthew 5:17 “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.” C. H. Spurgeon – “We who believe have as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist