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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Turning The World Right Side Up"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 26, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,390 views

    A sermon on the beatitudes.

    Matthew 5:1-12 “Turning the World Right Side Up” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridge umc.com There’s an old movie about the first test pilots to break the sound barrier. No plane had ever flown faster than the speed of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Means To An End Series

    Contributed by Connail Johnson on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,818 views

    God designed the woman to adapt to whatever circumstance may occur within her realm. She is resourceful. She is creative. She knows how to make something out of what appears to be nothing. She will sacrifice without a second thought.

    CYCLES 4 SISTERS “A MEANS TO AN END” HER MEANS Text: Prov.31:10 Introduction: “A MEAN MACHINE” At the turn of the 20th century women began to assert themselves as a driving force to be reckoned with not only within America, but in Countries all over the world. Women have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lent 3, Year C: God's Not Mad Atcha!

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 13, 2019
     | 6,640 views

    Rian Adams: Parable of the landowner and the fig tree. Different intrepretation​ that places us at the cent​e​r of the parable.

    God Ain’t Mad ‘Atcha The Rev. Rian Adams Luke 13:1-9 There’s a question that troubles so many people. It’s a question that churchgoers and nonchurchgoers, struggle with; “Am I good enough for God?” I can’t speak for you but at certain times in my life I’ve felt like my decisions, and my life ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    What Do We Stand For?

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jul 8, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,521 views

    Focussing on the actions of Herod, we see that no one stood up to tell him he was doing wrong, and how well this speaks to us now when we stay silent, when we should really be speaking up.

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. “Oh what a tangled web we weave when we practice to deceive.” A saying often mistakenly attributed to Shakespeare, but in fact was first published by Sir Walter Scott in the poem, “Marmion” in 1808. A phrase which speaks of betrayal, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 15, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 9,953 views

    Christ is the good shepherd as demonstrated by His treatment of the blind man and His sacrifice at Calvary.

    There was a typical blond. She had long, blond hair, blue eyes, and she was sick of all the blond jokes. One day, she decided to get a make over, so she cut and dyed her hair. She also went out and bought a new convertible. She went driving down a country road and came across a herd of sheep. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Casting The Net

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,389 views

    Using one of Jesus’ parables, the sermon is designed to encourage Christians to witness.

    INTRODUCTION A. John Powell tells of watching his Theology of Faith class come in. 1. Tommy had long hair and he wrote him off as very strange. 2. Tommy was an atheist (objected to a God who loved unconditionally). 3. After turning in final exam, “Do you think I’ll find God?” “No.” 4. “Oh, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From God's Original Sailor Man

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,581 views

    God looks for certain people to use.

    Lessons From God’s Original Sailor Man Gen 6.9 September 12, 2004 First Baptist Church, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Residents along the Mississippi River are no strangers to overflows and flooding during the spring thaw and rains. Since the early 18th century, settlers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Gospel, A Two Edged Sword"

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,234 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday after the epiphany

    4th Sunday after the Epiphany Luke 4:21-30 "The Gospel, A Two Edged Sword" 21 And he began to say to them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." 22 And all spoke well of him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth; and they said, "Is not this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Finding Peace In Conflict Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 20, 2014
     | 4,615 views

    There is conflict between two believers and Apostle Paul does not hide it, he addresses it and helps show us the proper way of handling disagreements with fellow believers.

    Finding Peace in conflict Philippians chapter 4:1-4:9 Introduction- Turn to Philippians chapter 4 as we continue to look at Living for Christ. Last week we looked at life by the analogy of a race. Apostle Paul tells us not to be looking back as to distract us from moving forward. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Finding Contentment Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 20, 2014
     | 4,505 views

    Finish the series living for Christ and how we can find contentment in the midst sometimes of turmoil.

    Finding Peace in conflict Philippians chapter 4:1-4:9 Introduction- Turn to Philippians chapter 4 as we continue to look at Living for Christ. Last week we looked at life by the analogy of a race. Apostle Paul tells us not to be looking back as to distract us from moving forward. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    One Thing

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 11, 2015
     | 5,738 views

    The Sermon on the Plain---a level teaching place that Jesus used to conquer the flesh of man in the truth of heart to live the best life possible in the midst of evil and sins.

    ONE THING by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 9 "And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, to be healed of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Touched

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,107 views

    There is something special about the heart of Jesus that touches each person that comes to Him.

    Touched Prairie Baptist Church – 11/1/09 A.M. Service Text: Mark 1:40-44 Key verse: Mark 1:41 - Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Premise: There is something special about the heart of Jesus that touches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Putting Out The Wild Fire Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 25, 2012
     | 4,674 views

    The sins of the toungue are like a wild fire in process. God can control our words and put out the devastation of the fire of our lips.

    1. Speech, the Importance of: Pianist Arthur Rubenstein, who could speak in eight languages, once told this story on himself: Some years ago he had a stubborn case of hoarseness. The newspapers were full of reports about smoking and cancer; so he decided to consult a throat specialist. "I searched ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan Kruschel avatar

    The King Keeps His People Safe Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019
     | 2,920 views

    How can you be sure? When it comes to heaven, how can you be sure that you’re going to make it? Christ the King gives us the sure confidence that heaven awaits us as he turns us to the power of his love in the past, present and future.

    How can I be sure? You’re looking at the sign that says “Best Price Guaranteed” but how can you really be sure? So you pull out your phone and go to Amazon just to make sure that you’re really getting what you were promised. You stand there looking at a car or a new appliance. You want to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Ely avatar

    This Is Us - Pt. 4 Extras Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 22, 2017
     | 5,947 views

    Do we know who we are? With all of our hang-ups, challenges, gifts, warts and all, “THIS IS US!” Understanding our identity is essential for our health.

    This Is US! Pt. 4 - Extras I. Introduction “When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.” That was the declaration of the Ralph Ellison who was the author of the Invisible Man. Do you know who you are? If you do not, then it isn't Jesus' fault because He climbs a mountain, sits down ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal