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  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    We Shall Overcome

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 13,846 views

    This sermon is the 4th in a series on Paul’s letter to the Romans. Paul explores the Christian response in light of suffering.

    Bibliography: Willie Wonka, When God Interrupts - Craig Barnes, All You Really Need To Know About Prayer...-Louise Perrotta, Martin Luther King, William Barclay The other night as we were channel surfing, we came across one of my favorite movies from my childhood, and the boys and I sat down to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Bird Hunting, God's Way

    Contributed by James May on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,764 views

    The Children of Israel got their fleshly desires but they didn’t like the way that God gave it to them. We must be careful what we ask for, or we just might get it.

    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

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    Gods Great White Throne

    Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Jul 27, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,004 views

    IN A DAY WHEN MEN CLAIM TO HAVE NO FEAR - WHEN THEY STAND BEFORE GOD’S GREAT WHITE THRONE IT WILL BE THE MOST FRIGHTENING DAY OF THEIR LIFE!

    TITLE: GOD’S GREAT WHITE THRONE 1/20/02 PM TEXT: REVELATION 20:11 – 15 INTRO: OF ALL THE MESSAGES I COULD HAVE PREACHED TONIGHT, I’D MUCH RATHER PREACHED SOMETHING ELSE INSTEAD OF THIS. WHEN I FIRST STARTED PREACHING, I KIND OF ENJOYED PREACHING ON HELL, THOSE WERE THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is That Knocking At Your Door?

    Contributed by James May on Jul 28, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 59,965 views

    Jesus stands knocking without ceasing at the door to the heart of every man. Why won’t we open the door and let Him come in?

    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

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    What Is Your Gospel

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 12,189 views

    This sermon is about Christians telling the world their testimony concerning Christ.

    "What Is Your Gospel"- 2Timothy 2:8-15 by Rev. A. L. Torrence, Cross of Life Church During my first year at New Brunswick Theological Seminary, I took introduction to preaching with Dr. Cleo LaRue. It was my hope that this great preacher extraordinaire would help improve my preaching. Maybe he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Don't You Get Weary, Children Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,058 views

    There are many thankless tasks we have to perform, of which, to some, church participation may be one. But God teaches us that if we do something out of love, it is not burdensome, and the Cross and Empty Tomb teach us that it is not futile.

    There sure are a lot of thankless tasks to be done. There certainly are a great many things that are immensely frustrating, because they just won’t stay done. Do you know what I mean? The kinds of jobs that you do and almost immediately you have to do them again? These are thankless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are What We Eat

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,712 views

    This concludes a sermon series on Paul’s letter to the Romans. God’s call of grace on our own lives calls us to be Christian witnesses to others. Our attitudes, behaviors, and actions reflect on our Christian witness.

    Bibliography: Becoming a Contageous Christian by Bill Hybels, Can We Talk? by Robert Tuttle This summer, we have been traveling with Paul, taking a trip down the Roman road of salvation. On our journey, Paul has taken the time to share with us the following things: 1. There is nothing you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why God Gives His Blessing

    Contributed by W F on Aug 17, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 14,235 views

    This sermon has a mission focus and explains that God blesses his people in order that they may become a blessing to others in his Creation.

    INTRODUCTION I need your help. You see, every day I come across people, and every night I see a world of people on the news, who have no good fortune. Nothing seems to go their way. There are so many. Perhaps you’ve met one or two. The frustrated, the depressed, the unfulfilled. The unemployed, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Power Of Persuasive Prayer

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 160 ratings
     | 27,931 views

    Exodus 32 tells us God changed His mind. But He can’t do that can He?

    OPEN: The story is told of the sharecropper who was charged with stealing his landlord’s mule. The landlord was a rich and domineering man who had few friends among the common people, but the evidence against the defendant was overwhelming. When the jury retired to consider the verdict, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Can Only Imagine

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 20,580 views

    Imagine you are in Christ’s presence.

    I Can Only Imagine The song "I Can Only Imagine" by the group Mercy Me has really gotten a grip on me. I haven’t found another song on the CD that has done this for me, as it is not my normal genre of music. However, I am wearing out that track and burning up the player in my pickup truck. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Someone's Knocking

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 8, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,322 views

    When we read Rev. 3:20 we need to ask: 1. To whom is he speaking? 2. What is his purpose? 3. What should be our response?

    I recently finished reading Dallas Willard’s book The Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives. Willard is the kind of writer that leaves you saying, "That makes so much sense." But I was struck by an illustration he used toward the end of the book regarding William Holman ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Head Scratching In Prophet Land Series

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,644 views

    The salvation we take for granted was the subject of the most intense searching by the prophets and even by the angels in heaven.

    200232.ser The Search for Our Salvation: “HEAD SCRATCHING IN PROPHET LAND” BREBC August 17, 2002 a.m. Subject: Salvation Theme: The Search for Salvation Passage: 1 Peter 1: 10 - 12 It’s funny, this term - head scratching - it has nothing to do with having an itchy head. It is simply a figure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Comfort For The Discouraged

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,375 views

    An advent sermon which rehearses God’s character, and how that can help us deal with our depression.

    Christmas Comfort for the Discouraged Isaiah 51.1-8 1Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged. 2Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you: for I called him ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Antonio Torrence avatar

    I Know Where You Live

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 101 ratings
     | 5,944 views

    This sermon is about living in mainstream society without compromising our faith and values.

    "I Know Where You Live" (Revelation 2:13-17) -Rev. A. L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church The Revelation of John, or the Apocalypse as it is called in Greek unveils to God’s people the hidden things only known to God. It depicts the end of our present age and beginning of a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Reason To Be Comforted

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,485 views

    An exposition of Matthew 2:13-18.

    Islington Baptist Church December 10, 2000 Matthew 2:13-18 Scriptures: Revelations 12, Psalm 2 During the next 3 weeks we are going to consider a number of messianic prophecies that have found their fulfillment in the person of Jesus Christ. A major reason to believe in Jesus as Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist