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  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Web Of Lies Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 8, 2022
     | 2,207 views

    The focus of this sermon explores the story of Ananias and Sapphira and the various motivations to tell a lie, along with the need to stop it before it contaminates the Church and those who come in contact with it.

    Depending on where you get your news, from the newspaper, internet, or TV, you most likely have heard of this terrible virus called Ebola. It has been all over the news lately. I will be honest; I really don’t understand that much about the disease other than what I have gleaned through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Journey Of The Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Dec 1, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 11,506 views

    What is the right way bibilically to respond to a Word from the Lord?

    Introduction . . . Christmas is about journeys. There was the journey of: · The Shepherds – from the fields to the stable · The Wise Men – from distant lands – following a star · Mary & Joseph – from Nazareth to Bethlehem · Jesus – from His home in Heaven to a bed in a barn We often journey at ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Getting Ahead Of God Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 17,970 views

    The example of Moses in getting ahead of God’s plan for your life.

    A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 2 “Getting Ahead of God!” Exodus 2:11-15 Acts 7: 20-29 Dr. John R. Hamby Last week in our first in the series on the life of Moses we examined ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Divide

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 9,979 views

    The difference between us and non-Christians exists because there is no substitute for Christ. But through Christ, we can make a difference!

    Intro: Even in healthy families, there are sometimes differences of opinion: Which is more important—cleaning the house or mowing the yard? Is it better to save something that might be used later on, or to save space and be more organized by throwing it away? Is it better to put money in a savings ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Leaving Egypt Behind

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 23,025 views

    Prepare, Don’t Wait, Keep Watch. These three elements of the Passover are commemorated in each of us as we continue to leave Egypt behind.

    Paul Harvey tells the story of an old man and the gulls: “It is gratitude that prompted an old man to visit an old broken pier on the eastern seacoast of Florida. Every Friday night, until his death in 1973, he would return, walking slowly and slightly stooped with a large bucket of shrimp. The sea ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Golden Cows

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 16,133 views

    The Christian church of today is worshipping not God, but large Golden Cows.

    "THE GOLDEN COWS" Thesis: The Christian church of today is worshipping not God, but large Golden Cows. Illustration: Abraham’s Object of Worship The Jews have a legend that when Abraham started on his journeys, he saw the stars in the heavens and said, "I will worship the stars." But ere ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are Counted Worthy Of The Resurrection!

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,292 views

    Our only hope for happiness and satisfaction in this life is found in the certain promise our Savior gives us for life in the age to come.

    A Valpraiso University philosopher by the name of Gilbert Meilaender put the events of September 11th and their aftermath into context as he recounts a time in the not so distant past when the famous Christian preacher and writer C.S. Lewis addressed a gathering of college students in England, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Real Small Group Leader Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Nov 29, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,263 views

    Jesus longs to be present as the center of our gatherings, just as he promised, to be light and to give life.

    The Real Small Group Leader Pastor Jim Luthy Last week, I mentioned the optimum group size was probably between 2-12 people. That being said, I’m sure any of you who have worked with a group of others would agree there are times when it seems the optimum group size is one. Working with others ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Inside Out - The Battle For Personal Holiness

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 199 ratings
     | 19,655 views

    Encouragement to recognize the battle grounds of personal holiness.

    Inside Out- The Battle for Personal Holiness Various Scriptures I. Introduction Today we will continue our look at holiness, which, as we established last week, is very near and dear to the heart of God, and should, therefore, be near and dear to us as well. Before we get into today’s specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Our Heroic Saviour 

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,799 views

    " He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.

    " He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like sheep going astray but now you have returned to the shepherd and overseer of your souls" 1st Peter: 24-25 Introduction: It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strategy For A Biblical World View

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Feb 13, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,113 views

    We are engaged today in a battle between world views. Ultimately our battle is not against flesh and blood. At stake are the hearts and souls of America’s youth, who are leaving the faith at an unprecedented rate.

    Illustr. - In a wealthy suburb of Indianapolis, a group of high school students were asked, "Was Adolf Hitler wrong in murdering millions of Jews?" They said yes. The interviewer then asked them why. They did not realize that their response was chilling. "Well, you see," they said, "Hitler was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Birthmarks Of A Christian

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 11,899 views

    Learn the four marks of a true Christian.

    We continue in our study of 1 John, beginning in chapter 5, verses 1-5. If you’ve not been with us over the last few Sundays, this will be new material for you. If you’ve been with us over the last few Sundays, this will be repetitive, but that does not mean you can take a nap. Very few of us ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Can Easter In 2001 Mean To Me

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 23, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 2,503 views

    Easter celebrations can mean a few things but what does it really mean to me?

    Message: What Easter in 2001 Can Mean to Me John 20:1-18 By Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC Tim (The Rock) Raines returns to the Montreal Expos at age 41 Apr. 13, 2001 writes the TheStar.Com. MONTREAL (CP) - Tim Raines wasn’t prepared for the deafening cheers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Reasons To Give Thanks

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 24, 2001
    based on 151 ratings
     | 26,684 views

    Four keywords describe why we as Christians we give thanks to our incredible God.

    Thanksgiving Day 2000 Sermon Reasons to give thanks. BY Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, Pilgrim Baptist, Vancouver, BC Text: Deut.16:13-17 One day Bill was hunting in the woods. It had been a slow day and he had yet to shoot any game. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He whirled around and saw a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The X Rated Sermon Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 247 ratings
     | 38,263 views

    The introduction to a series on the Sermon on the Mount

    The "X-Rated Sermon" A preacher by the name of Wilbur Reese once preached a message in which he presented a listeners guide to sermons. Reese stated that sermons ought to be rated in much the same way that movies were rated. Which would of coursed seem particularly relevant for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan