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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Great Invitation"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 12, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,602 views

    We are confronted with many invitations, but there is only one invitation which will satisfy our needs.

    ISAIAH 55:1-9 “The Great Invitation” By Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org “Get your hot dogs here! Only $5.00.” “Ice cold Coke here, ice cold Coke! Only $4.50.” That’s what we hear when we go to see a baseball, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    What's In A Name?

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,859 views

    This is an advent sermon.

    When I was a kid, we used to play this game. When someone was wearing a stocking hat, we would run up to them and say, “Where was Mickey Mouse when the lights went out?” When the other person said, “I don’t know,” we would pull their stocking hat over their eyes and say, “In the dark!” The idea, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Go The Distance

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,011 views

    This is about total commitment to Christ.

    I am sure you have seen that wonderful bumper sticker that says something to the effect, “Whoever dies with the most toys wins.” It seems that is the way many people think about life. The chief goal in life for many people is comfort and luxury. Many of the “poor” in the United States have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Fly With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,254 views

    This is the first of 5 messages on flying; how to fly when your spiritual engine fails.

    Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA 1st of a series of 5 on flying FLY WITH JESUS BACKGROUND: A. There is a great old favorite hymn of mine called "I’ll Fly Away." 1. I¡¦ll fly away O glory,I¡¦ll fly away, When I die hallelujah, fly away 2. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    The Grief Of The Father

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 20,292 views

    This sermon relates the grief of David over the death of Absalom to God’s grief over our sin.

    Turn with me to 2 Samuel 18. Read 2 Samuel 18:24-33. Here we see a sad picture. King David is well advanced in years. He is no longer the young vibrant man that he once was. He is a broken man. The years had taken their toll on this once strong warrior. He had seen his family fall apart ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Healing Touch Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 112 ratings
     | 23,969 views

    Whenever Peter came to town, people were healed. Does that happen today? And what can we learn about God’s healing power in our lives?

    Actual sentences found in patients’ hospital charts 1. Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side for over a year. 2. When she fainted, her eyes rolled around the room. 3. Patient has two teenage children, but no other abnormalities. 4. (after knee surgery) On the second day the knee was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Experience Complete Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,686 views

    The serious nature of sin is the reason why Jesus died. It’s deadly consequences he’s taken on himself

    POOF! I’ve just made you the presiding judge of the universe. That’s the good news. Now you have to decide if you will grant this person forgiveness. All they ask is for mercy and the chance for a new beginning with the help of Jesus? (Show series of slides of recent people in the news). If ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Turning Around

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,681 views

    A sermon for the Second Sunday in Advent A sermon about John the Baptist and Repentance

    Second Sunday in Advent Mark 1:1-8 ’Turning Around"   1:1 ¶ The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, "Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way; 3 the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    From Hero To Zero

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,019 views

    You can go from Hero to Zero in a nanosecond in this world. You can turn it around

    Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the LORD’S hand double for all her sins. A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mike Parry avatar

    Narnia: The Wardrobe's Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Mike Parry on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 32 ratings
     | 3,676 views

    Open the door to life, adventure, and royalty.

    Introduction: Today we are concluding our sermon series based on C. S. Lewis’ classic Christian allegory, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” In this story, four British children enter through a wardrobe to a new land called Narnia. In this land, it is always winter, and never Christmas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Out Of Bounds, But Not Out Of Grace

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 81 ratings
     | 20,897 views

    When Jesus meets the Syrophoenician woman He seems to act totally out of character. However there is a reason why He acts in this way … and it is a reason which gives us all hope.

    Mark 7:24-30 People of God in the Lord Jesus Christ, On many occasions in the Scriptures the actions of Jesus make perfect sense – but our text doesn’t seem to fit into that category does it. The way Jesus acts in this passage seems to be so out of character, doesn’t it.. In fact this is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Original Christmas Announcement - The Angel Series

    Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 65 ratings
     | 14,550 views

    Not a Hallmark but the very best Christmas announcement was the original one from God delivered by the angel. Calmed Fear, Created Hope, Called others to Worship. It should be our announcement.

    Original Christmas Series #4 The Original Christmas Announcement LK 2:8-15 I invite you to find Luke Chapter 2 this morning. It was a chilly December morning as an elderly woman entered her small town post office and made her way to the counter. The clerk asked her "How may I assist you?" She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Matthew – A Transformed Tax Collector Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 26,177 views

    By calling Matthew as one of His disciples Jesus demonstrates His great love for sinners and His willingness to meet them where they are at – not where they should be. As disciples of Jesus was are called to have the same attitude.

    Matthew 9:9-13 Matthew – a transformed tax collector Scripture Readings:- Luke 18:9-14 Matthew 9:9-13 (text) When you hear a name you often associate an image with that name. If I told you that someone named their pet dog “Butch” – you would have a certain picture in mind wouldn’t you. But when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tommy Hames avatar

    Inside The Ark

    Contributed by Tommy Hames on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,561 views

    The contents of the Ark of the Covenant are still relevant to us today.

    INTRODUCTION There have been many things written about the Ark of the Covenant. Hollywood has even made movies about it. In Raiders of the Lost Ark it was portrayed as a beautiful golden box with supernatural power that burned up anyone who looked inside of it. No doubt, the Ark was filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Ross avatar

    Just Jesus

    Contributed by John Ross on Nov 7, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,925 views

    Jesus returned to his hometown, only to be greeted as "Just Jesus." Who are the hometown prophets we need to hear from?

    Just Jesus” Mark 6:1-4 August 4, 2002 You know the definition of a “church expert?” Answer: Anybody that lives more than 45 miles away from your church! Strange the way distance creates expertise and influence. Acc’d to that definition by the way, I’m no expert…I just live a few miles from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ