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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "God Of The Oppressed"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 10,208 views

    Christ has the power to meet our most desperate, hopeless needs.

    Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 “God of the Oppressed” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In our Gospel lesson for this morning we see a beautiful picture of our God. We see Jesus Christ--God with us-- in the midst of the oppression of sin, the oppression ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Courage To Swim Against The Current - Jer. 38:1-13

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 19,051 views

    The Courage to Swim Against the Current - Jer. 38:1-13

    The Courage to Swim Against the Current - Jer. 38:1-13 Illustration:To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. Elbert Hubbard. Illustration: Where Am I Going? Pastor Rick - Crown Of Life Church From Zalomes Bridge to the World ============== It’s comforting to hear that even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Bad Samaritan"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,675 views

    The Woman at the Well

    “The Bad Samaritan”, John 4:1-30, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Jesus never avoided conflict, and He certainly did not look down on people who were different. We see Him showing kindness to Gentiles, and here (in John chapter 4) to Samaritans, who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    How To Be Mindful Of The Wholistic Needs Of Human And Societal Values

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,874 views

    How to Be Mindful of the Wholistic NEEDS OF HUMAN AND SOCIETAL VALUES

    How to Be Mindful of the Wholistic NEEDS OF HUMAN AND SOCIETAL VALUES Still we can look at values from a cultural point of view which emerge from seven central needs of humans and human society interacting together, these are: 1. Economic good which one realizes the economic value called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel Verses Religion

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 151 ratings
     | 5,000 views

    Religion can point one to God and provide expression for faith, but only the Person of Christ can bring slavation.

    The Gospel Vs. Religion Eph 2:1-10 A recent article in the religion section of our local newspaper, dealt with the question, “Is it better to be religious or spiritual?” Opinions were garnered from five local pastors, representing Unity, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Disciples of Christ, and Bahai. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "The Way To Purity” Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 12,845 views

    To see God is not necessarily seeing God in heaven, but it’s seeing God here and now. The pure in heart will see God in everything. Not just in nature, but also in their circumstances, good and bad, in their family, church, school

    Intro: “Earth is crammed with heaven, and every bush aflame with God, but only those who see take off their shoes.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning How can anyone look at our world and believe this all happened by chance? With just a glance at the animal kingdom and I see overwhelming evidence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Christ Bring A Resolution

    Contributed by John Herrmann on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,255 views

    God works behind the scenes. Caiaphas the high priest’s plan to eliminate Christ became part of God’s design to redeem the world. God continues to work through us too as the body of Christ to bring about his ultimate purpose.

    Let Christ Bring A Resolution Jn. 11:47-53 There’s always a resolution for your problems. Things can and do come together after all. Ezekiel in the Old Testament (Ezekiel 37) offers an image of life being breathed into dead bones with the result that there is a noise and a rattling sound, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Do Some People Refuse To Be Saved? - Rom. 10:1-11

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,503 views

    Why Do Some People Refuse to Be Saved? - Rom. 10:1-11

    Why Do Some People Refuse to Be Saved? - Rom. 10:1-11 We in America now boast of being the strongest nation on the earth with 285 million people. However, only 28% of Americans claim to have been born again leaving 205 million who are yet to make a decision to trust Christ for eternal life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    When The Excitement Of Christmas Is Over What's There To Do?

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 15, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,122 views

    Contrast the magi and Herod’s response to Christmas and rate our response to theirs.

    When the excitement of Christmas is over what’s there to do? by Pastor Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC Text: Matt.2:1-12 overheard: I love Christmas, I receive a lot of presents I just can’t wait to exchange. Yes, Dec.25th 1999, a memory now. Had a great two days, choir was great, music ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Easter- The Power Of The Cross

    Contributed by George Rennau on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 12,097 views

    All those who reject the message of the cross are lost and dying and headed for judgement, but there is still time, JESUS will save all those who come to Him through the Power of the Cross

    Easter - THE POWER OF THE CROSS INTRODUCTION: Have you heard of the book called “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook?” It’s a survival manual, based on interviews with experts (You can view this book online at Amazon.com) Here are some of the subjects covered in the book: • How to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Who Do You Think We Are?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 2, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 1,955 views

    Prodigal Son - As Christians it is not just who we act like as much as who we should.

    Who do you think we are? Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 I don’t know about you but I sometimes spend a large portion of my day looking for stuff I put away for safe keeping. Sometimes I spend 5 minutes looking for the remote control for the TV instead of walking 5 feet to change the channel. When my car ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    Before The Rocks Cry Out

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 23,406 views

    This message was first preached on Palm Sunday, 1995, and a stone was used during the message on which the following words were written: “Keep Praising The Lord, and I’ll Stay Quiet”.

    This message was first preached on Palm Sunday, 1995, and a stone was used during the message on which the following words were written: “Keep Praising The Lord, and I’ll Stay Quiet”. Luke 19:28-40 This portion of scripture gives the beautiful account of the triumphal entry of Christ into ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    Delusional People

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 8, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,249 views

    Perhaps we are witnessing a singular moment in history. With the ascent of America as the unchallenged super power, some dubious preconceived misconceptions have ascended also.

    "For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness." 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 [NIV] Perhaps we are witnessing a singular moment in history. With the ascent of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Beehler avatar

    There's Always Room For One More

    Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 29, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 11,650 views

    Hey, peacock, how broad are your phylacteries and how long are your fringes?

    There’s Always Room for One More A Texas rancher met up with a Wisconsin dairy farmer. The two men began talking about their land and the milkman told the cattleman that he operated his business on 125 acres. The Texan scoffed at such a small parcel of land. He said, "Yankee, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Nadasi avatar

    The Gift

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,548 views

    Nicodemus made the message of grace so complicated he couldn’t understand it. We sometimes do the same thing. Yet, the message is as simple now as it has ever been. Christ is received by grace through faith.

    John 3:14-21 Paonia United Methodist Church March 30, 2003 As we continue into our Lenten season, I am called to remind you of what Lent is about. Lent is the time, when we as a church Are reminded of own sinful nature and humanity. It is a time when we remember that we will Return to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist