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  • John Beehler avatar

    Fishing Lessons

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,280 views

    We are called to be fishers of men.

    Fishing Lessons 1. Ice fishing story. I like to fish,relaxing. Better to catch, though. 2. Story about group of disappointed fishermen. Of Peter, John, & James, 3 of Jesus’ closest disciples. 3. Expected to catch something. Not for fun, livelihood. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bradley Hall avatar

    A Tale Of Two Dances Series

    Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,892 views

    The tragedy of Herod contrasts with the triumph of King David.

    There are two different gatherings mentioned in our readings this morning. One of them takes place in the court of King David, and the other takes place in the court of Herod Antipas, tetrarch of Judæa. They are similar in that they tell about two powerful leaders putting on elaborate feasts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A New Leader For A New Time

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 12, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,895 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage any leader who has assumed a new leadership role.

    A New Leader for a New Time (Joshua 1:1-6) It’s never easy following anyone who has established him or herself as a proven leader. Whether this has taken place in the workplace, in athletics, or even the church, the same remains true. While it is a given that no two people are alike and no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Calls For A Decision Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,861 views

    Faith is confidence in God and what He says, enables Him to accomplish His will through us and requires action on our part.

    God Calls for a Decision Heb. 11:6 INTRO.: Review: As we considered "Moses and Me," so far we have seen God is at work all around us, He loves us and wants us to love Him, and He wants us involved in His work. We have discovered God speaks to His people by the Holy Spirit through the Bible, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Aye, Its Been A Good Day!

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Feb 3, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,751 views

    Narrative sermon based on Jesus calming the storm, focussing on the question "Who is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!"

    It had been a good day. Jesus had been preaching and teaching a large crowd of people, and they were spell-bound, desperate for more. There had been huge excitement, everyone was desperate to hear what this unusual teacher had to say. He wasn’t like the normal religious teachers. For a start he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Do This To Remember Me Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,183 views

    This homily is to demonstrate that by His actions on Holy Thursday at the Last Supper, he shows the intimate connection of personal service and love in the community to divine worship at the Euchrist.

    HOLY THURSDAY “DO THIS TO COMMEMORATE ME” 1. "Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end" (Jn 13:1). These words from the Gospel text just proclaimed clearly underline the climate of Holy Thursday. They give us an insight into what Christ felt "on the night when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Eric Sellgren avatar

    Service Leads To The Throne

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 1,806 views

    A Sermon for the Ascension Season.

    I`d like to begin with a story this morning, the story of a man called Peter. Peter loved Mary very much indeed. He was always telling her that he loved her - always showing her in lots of little ways. In many ways he was a model husband....... ..........not perfect, of course, but generally ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Enjoying A God-Planned Christmas" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,399 views

    A God-Planned Christmas is one in which we open our hearts to his great love.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM December 22, 2002 Enjoying a God-Planned Christmas Psalm 89:1-4; 19-26 Introduction: STORY: On Sunday afternoon, June 1st 1975, Darrel Dore was on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. Suddenly it wobbled, tipped to one side, and crashed into the sea. Darrell was trapped ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Keith Davis avatar

    Preparing For The Moment

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,072 views

    Knowing what to do in the moments of tempation and opportunity.

    Title: Preparing for the Moment Text: Multi-texted topical. Introduction: Decisions. 1. Every aspect of life is peppered with decisions. ‒ I decided to come to preach tonight. ‒ You decided to worship tonight. ‒ We will decide where we are going to eat. ‒ We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Total Commitment

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 3, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 21,269 views

    We say we are committed to the Lord Jesus Christ. How committed? Total commitment means that Jesus Christ is Lord in every area of our lives. He must be Lord on Saturday night as well as Sunday morning.

    TEXT: Luke 5:1-6 TITLE: TOTAL COMMITMENT We say we are committed to the Lord Jesus Christ. How committed? Total commitment means that Jesus Christ is Lord in every area of our lives. He must be Lord on Saturday night as well as Sunday morning. He must be Lord of our bodies as well as our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    My Brother's Keeper

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,519 views

    Jesus’ teaching in this chapter reminds us that sin is a public matter and not just something "between me and Jesus."

    “My Brother’s Keeper” Sermon on Matthew 18:15-20 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. September 4, 2005 One Christian cannot call out another Christian about their sin without conflict. Conflict has been a part of the church since its inception. It is somewhat comforting even to know that we are not ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Jesus, The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,360 views

    This sermon explains the reasons Jesus is the good Shepherd of everyone.

    JESUS, THE GOOD SHEPHERD JOHN 10:1-39 The “I AM” statements represent a particular relationship of Jesus to the spiritual needs of men. 1. Bread of life – source of provision for life. 2. True Vine – source of vitality and productivity. 3. Resurrection & Life – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    The Calling Of A Candidate

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,394 views

    This is a sermon preached in view of being called as pastor which seeks to encourage the congregation to seek God’s will as they worship.

    The calling of a pastor is one of the most exciting experiences in the life of a church. It can also be one of the most anxious and trying too! This is reflected in a church newsletter article originally used by the “NEWS” in March 1957 entitled: “The Problem of Picking a Pastor.” If he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. David Hart avatar

    When Integrity Matters Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,109 views

    My brothers and my sister there should come a time in your lives when our integrity matters. Being that we are now the children of the Most High God, we should act like it.

    WHEN INTEGRITY MATTERS ACTS 5:1-11 My brothers and my sister there should come a time in your lives when our integrity matters. Being that we are now the children of the Most High God, we should act like it. I heard a story this week about a lady that wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradley Hall avatar

    Good Ol' Jesus

    Contributed by Bradley Hall on Apr 22, 2007
     | 2,385 views

    Charlie Brown, the Apostle Paul, and Jesus want us to ask, "How does the other team feel?"

    You may recall that on Easter Sunday I made reference to Charles Schulz’s comic strip PEANUTS. The fact that I have to identify it as “Charles Schulz’s comic strip PEANUTS” just shows you how much things have changed. In the circles where I grew up, you could quote “PEANUTS” with no more ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed