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  • Mike Hullah avatar

    The River Of God

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 16,509 views

    We hear a lot about the River of God. This sermon helps us understand what thr River is and the experiences you can have if you dwell in the River.

    THE RIVER OF GOD Psalm 46:4 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. The context of this Psalm is that of natural disasters surrounding the City of God. Yet in the midst of all this distraction and pending gloom is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parable Of The Wedding Feast

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 65 ratings
     | 18,451 views

    The Kingdom of Heaven is like a wedding feast - is this an image that strikes a chord with you?

    The Parable of the Banquet Mt 22.1-14 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 1Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: 2"The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. 3He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Paradox Of God

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 20, 2007
     | 3,401 views

    We have an unchanging God who brings in change and itbis the churched who resist it most - in our lives, in our thinking and in our wiorship

    People don’t like Change Introduction We all know the old adage “Familiarity breeds contempt” - a saying that goes back as far as Publius the Syrian, in 2 BC. And as we see in our Gospel reading this morning, this happened to Jesus when he went back to his hometown of Nazareth. I didn’t grow up ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Power!

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,378 views

    We need to keep our spiritual batteries fully charged!!!

    POWER!!!!! Eph 1:18-19 What exactly is power? We hear about it, talk about it...everybody wants more of it....what does it mean? Is it wealth? Fame? Authority? There are two trans for power in vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons I Learned From Emily

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,173 views

    Sermon on faith prompted by things my daughter has said (and that anyone’s kid has said)

    Introduction Last week I was taking Emily to school as I do each weekday morning. She often points out the things she sees and asks many questions. As we passed the rescue squad building on Broad Street in Gastonia an ambulance pulled out and she asked where they were going. Something occurred ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The "I Will's” Of Jesus

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,496 views

    When Jesus says “I will” we may know that it will surely be done.

    THE “I WILL’S” OF JESUS John 16:7 INTRO: Sometime ago one businessman said this about another one: “His word is as good as his bond.” It is fine when men can say this of you. Another businessman had as his motto the words, “I always do what I say I will do.” We cannot say this of many men for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Catch Series

    Contributed by Keith Bowman on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,765 views

    The fourth sermon in the Lenten Series "The Signs of John." In this sermon we look at the fishing trip the disciples took after the resurrection and focus on how Peter’s reaction illustrates the change in his and Jesus’ relationship.

    Large Catch of Fish I. Introduction A. I’d like to start out this evening with a passage from another Gospel that recalls a similar incident between the disciples and Jesus B. Luke 5:1-8 On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Seven Demons That Attack The Church, Part 1

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,337 views

    A look at seven demons that cause problems in church.

    Seven Demons that Attack the Church, Part 1 I The Spirit of Religion 'But I have this against you, that you have left your first love.5 'Therefore remember from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am coming to you and will remove your lampstand out of its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Celebration Of The Wedding Of The Lamb Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 6, 2011
     | 2,984 views

    The New Mass gives us an opportunity to show to the world the earthly celebration of the heavenly banquet--the wedding of the Lamb and His Bride.

    33rd Sunday in Course 13 November 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Stewart the Steward was patting himself on the back. His boss, a hard man without an ounce of patience or forgiveness, was returning today from a long business trip, during which he had bought and sold several companies. In the course ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Whose Voice Will You Listen Too

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,823 views

    Among the melee of voices calling for our attention, which one will you listen to?

    Jesus – a man with authority I would like to focus on one verse this morning from our Gospel reading 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. Interestingly, there is no record of what Jesus said at that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Person And Work Of Christ -- Express Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,688 views

    A good overview of Jesus’ awesomeness is like a tonic for the soul.

    The Person and Work of Christ -- Express (Revelation 1:4-8) 1. We have been reviewing our learning some basic Christian facts these past Sunday mornings; very much like material we cover in AWANA. 10 Commandments… 2.Love is another basic. It is also an amazing motivator. Take this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    To God Be The Glory

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,864 views

    They say it takes a village to raise a child but I now know it takes a church to send a mission team to that village for that child. There are many unseen acts of self sacrifice that have been carried out by so many of you that some of us will not learn

    To God Be the Glory 1 Corinthians - Chapter 12:14-27 Everyone has there place and there is a place and purpose for everyone in the church. My wife and I had our kitchen remodeled and it was completely gutted and made new. She carefully chose everything that went into it. She alone wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Preparation Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
     | 2,651 views

    Part 2 of a 6 week series on sharing faith. This is the power of our evangelistic effort-prayer.

    OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Two—The Preparation of Prayer Mark 4:3-8, 13-20, 26-29 Sunday, July 29, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee In preparation for a meeting in a large city, famed evangelist Billy Sunday wrote a letter to the mayor and asked for the name of individuals he knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Ride

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
     | 2,116 views

    The power of the Holy Spirit is not just for salvation, but transformation,

    THE RIDE PENTECOST SUNDAY Galatians 5:16-25 May 27, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee When you go to a theme park what kind of ride do you choose? Maybe you like those rides that spin you all around. Maybe you like the roller coasters. Many only like the monorail. Do you choose to ride at all? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Resurrection Isn’t Just For Easter Sunday

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 24, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,912 views

    The resurrection happened so that acts 2 could happen. Not just forgiven people but transformed people. We are forgiven so that we can have with God in Jesus Christ and be remade in Jesus’ image.f

    Intro: Someone asked me are we having anything special today? I said no. I have thought about that all week. We are having something special today we are celebrating the resurrection of our savior, Lord, Master, King, friend, and God. Jesus Christ. We do not have to have pageants or special ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist