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  • Martin Field avatar

    Christian Courage

    Contributed by Martin Field on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,343 views

    Reflecting on Joseph of Arimathaea’s courage in stepping forward to bury Jesus, the sermon encourages Christians to be bold and courageous today.

    In the Episcopal Church, today is the feast day of Joseph of Arimathaea, one of the more obscure New Testament characters. All that is known for certain about Joseph comes from the Gospel narratives of Jesus’ burial. Though John speaks of Joseph as a secret disciple of our Lord, and associates ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Same Problem, The Same Solution

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,772 views

    Mankind still reflects the original sin problem and still needs redemption; the Gospel hinted at in Genesis 3 is still needed.

    The Same Problem, The Same Solution (Genesis 3) Intro 1. I buy my own Christmas gifts....Paul Whiteman, "King of Jazz" 1930... 2. Color; first "music video"....also, some off color jokes.... 3. Since the fall, human beings have always been sinners, the world has been less than ideal. 4. We live ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Church With No Attitude Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 22, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,506 views

    Final sermon in a seven sermon series on the seven churches in Revelation and how their attitudes reflect those of some within the church

    The Church With No Attitude Rev. 3:14-22 I. The Description of the Judge (v. 14) A. He is the “Amen” – The Final Authority “….so He has granted the Son to have life in Himself, and has given Him authority to execute judgment also, because He is the Son of Man.” – John 5:26-27 B. He is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behold The Power Of The Potter

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,582 views

    This sermon reflects on God’s power to harden the hearts of the Israelites, and how God wants us to respond in light of such judgment.

    November 27, 2005 Isaiah 63:16-17 , 64:1-8 You, O LORD, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name. Why, O LORD, do you make us wander from your ways and harden our hearts so we do not revere you? Return for the sake of your servants, the tribes that are your inheritance. 1 Oh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bridgette Nevils Gloster avatar

    What God Can Do With Nothing

    Contributed by Bridgette Nevils Gloster on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 17,411 views

    A different look at the story of creation...reflecting on how the creation story mirrors how God operates in our lives today.

    If we were to all truly evaluate ourselves, check our credentials and sum up our value and true worth and then from that subtract God from the equation the truth of the matter is we would come up with NOTHING We would be left with something that is void, empty, formless, and without light. Yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Harvey avatar

    4 Attitudes Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 24, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,505 views

    Psalm 110 was used by the nation of Israel as a psalm of thanks to God. As they gathered to worship, this psalm was used to reflect the attitude of their hearts.

    “Four Attitudes of Thanksgiving” Psalm 100 11/28/04 This psalm was used by the nation of Israel as a psalm of thanks to God. As they gathered to worship, this psalm was used to reflect the attitude of their hearts. The thanks reflected in this psalm is not for personal blessing, but for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Economic Preparation .

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,346 views

    ❶ Dismal News ❷ Sad News ❸ Reflective News ❹ Biblical News ❺ Action News

    ❶ Dismal News - Labor Department – In Nov. 533,000 jobs were lost – the most in any month since 1974. - (Reuters Jan 7) - If the US Congress does not pass an economic stimulus plan soon the country will lose another 3 million jobs in 2009 - US News & World Report 1/7/09 - US government ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    The Word On The Street

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 2, 2015
     | 5,822 views

    Our true vocation in life is to bear witness to the light, to reflect the glory of God, to mirror His majesty, to glorify Him.

    Jesus is called many things in Scripture. In the Gospel of John alone, he is called the Lamb of God, the light of the world, the bread of life, the gate of the sheep. He is even called a Vine. But here in chapter 1 he is called “the Word.” And there’s a reason for that. In Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Mother's Heart: Nurturing, Not Just For Moms Anymore

    Contributed by Corey Berti on May 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,364 views

    Mother's have such nurturing hearts of mercy, but what they reflect is God's heart and if this is God's heart then it should be in our hearts too.

    One day, a little girl is sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly notices that her mother has several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast to her brunette hair. She looks at her mother and inquisitively asks, "Why are some of your hairs white, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Generous Heart Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,983 views

    Our love is expressed in generosity. Our generosity ensures that we will more marvelously reflect the God who created us.

    1 John 4:13-21 “A Generous Heart” INTRODUCTION Living a life without limits, and being transformed into that life is all based on love. Without love there is only a shadow of life and certainly no great actions of faith or courage. Unfortunately, love is not as common as we assume it is. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #5 Darkness: Come Into The Light... You Are The Lamp... Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,474 views

    Jesus is the light, we reflect his light. Consider the menorah and Hanukkah the festival of LIGHT... Jesus the light of Nnew Jerusalem.

    #5 GIVE YOURSELF FOR THE LIGHT... WE ARE THE LAMP... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Friday is here but Sunday is coming... I do this lesson in two parts... I have a candle burning. It has been burning for sometime. We note the candle, the candle holder, the flame and the candle ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Give More Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 15, 2012
     | 4,704 views

    Turning the holiday into a Holy Day requires God’s people to have generous hearts that reflect the heart of God.

    ADVENT CONSPIRACY: GIVE MORE MARK 12:38-44 Big Idea: Turning the holiday into a Holy Day requires God’s people to have generous hearts that reflect the heart of God. INTRO: Well we will be talking this week about “giving more.” Usually we think about giving gifts when I say ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Aneel Aranha avatar

    In The Image Of Man Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 14, 2021
     | 1,326 views

    When we can’t reflect the image and likeness of God, we try to make him in our image and likeness.

    Scripture Reading: Mark 8:11-13 The Pharisees came and began to question Jesus. To test him, they asked him for a sign from heaven. He sighed deeply and said, “Why does this generation ask for a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to it.” Then he left them, got back into the boat and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Present Perfect Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 910 views

    God is always love, and I am to reflect him all the time, regardless of how people behave towards me.

    Once upon a time, long long ago, in a galaxy far far away, that passage from Matthew changed my life. Well, it wasn’t another galaxy, exactly, but it was certainly another world. And it certainly feels like a long time ago. I started working for the Pillsbury Company over 40 years ago. But this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Benjamin Gibbs avatar

    What Is My Purpose

    Contributed by Benjamin Gibbs on Mar 11, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,490 views

    A tribute to the Glory of God that inspires us to praise and worship as we reflect on how He created us and other subjects

    Why this sermon SHOW OFF WITH MY FATHER The King of the Universe, that’s my dad! – ABBA FATHER What is Anatomy anatome comes from the greek word Anthropos which means 'dissection') It is the study of the structure and internal workings of organisms - Autopsy Human anatomy is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational