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  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    The Ending That Doesn't End Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 28, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,686 views

    This is the sixth sermon in a Lenten Series on the Seven Last Words of Christ. I also have information on dramas that may be used as a introduction to this and all the other messages in this series.

    The Ending That Doesn’t End --John 19:25-30 “Spanning the globe to bring you the constant variety of sport! The thrill of victory . . . and the agony of defeat! The human drama of athletic competition! This is ABC’s Wide World of Sports [--http://ask.yahoo.com/20060213.html]!” These are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Davinci Code: Who Do You Say I Am? Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 23, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,536 views

    An answer to Dan Brown’s claim about the divinity of Jesus Christ in "The DaVinci Code."

    Cracking the da Vinci Code: Who Do You Say That I Am? Matthew 16:13-20 Forty million people. That’s the number of copies of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code that have been sold since its publication in 2003. That’s a lot of books. And now, two Academy Award winning celebrities, Tom Hanks and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Selective Memory

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,913 views

    The children of Israel forgot about the pain of Egypt and wanted to return for leeks and onions. God’s people often have Selective Memory.

    SELECTIVE MEMORY NUMBERS 11:4-5 11/27/05 THE HUMAN BRAIN IS A FASCINATING THING. IT CAN BE USED TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL ART. IT CAN BE USED TO INVENT THE MOST SOPHISTICATED TECHNOLOGY. IT CAN BE USED TO SOLVE THE MOST COMPLEX PROBLEMS. HOWEVER, IT CAN ALSO BE THE MOST IGNORANT, LAME BRAINED, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power To See It Through!

    Contributed by Lark Lewis on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,272 views

    Obviously the qualities which make a good start possible are not identical with the qualities which see life through to the end.

    The Power to See it Through Philemon 24, Colossians 4:14, 2 Timothy 4:10 2 Tim. 4:10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. CONCERNING one character in the New Testament, mentioned only three times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Baptized To Live A Life Of Faith

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,465 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Lent, Series A

    4th Sunday in Lent, March 2, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world to reveal to us your grace and truth, and to restore us to a right relationship with you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Tending The Fire

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,450 views

    This sermon discusses three threats to our personal devotional life.

    Tending the Fire Leviticus 6:8 -13 We have an altar in the human heart, on which burns a fire, kindled by the grace of God. On this altar rests the deepest allegiance of a life given to God. What ever else may be deferred, keep the fire burning. The flame must not go out. There is a passage from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Not To Late

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 37 ratings
     | 19,447 views

    Though Joel is a book of Judgment, it is also a book of Hope. In this book, God’s people are made to understand that even in the midst of divine judgment there is always hope if they will simply and humbly seek the Lord (2:12-13).

    IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Joel 2:12-13 “Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: 13 And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Have An Appointment

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,824 views

    There are two appointments you can keep and two you will keep.

    HEB. 9:27 “YOU HAVE AN APPOINTMENT” A) God has made some appointments with every person in this world! * In fact, there are four appointments that God has made with everybody that I want to preach on this morning. * Two of theses appointments you can keep ... Two of them you will keep! * Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Romans Chapter 1(A) What Is This Call Of God? Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,176 views

    What is the call of God and who are the called?

    Dakota Community Church January 18, 2009 pm Romans – Chapter 1(a) Read Romans 1 Romans 1:1, 5-7 1Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—…5Through him and for his name’s sake, we received grace and apostleship to call people from among all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Church - God's 'remnant'

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 35 ratings
     | 51,012 views

    A sermon shared at a service at a small church to celebrate their 100th anniversary. A sermon to give encouragement and hope for the future.

    John 15:1-11 Psalm 46 Brothers and sisters in Christ, we join together this morning, members, friends, family and brothers and sisters from local churches, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this church. On special occasions like anniversaries it is natural to look back over the past, to smile ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Give Encouragement Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,214 views

    It isn’t easy to follow Christ and Timothy was not the bold outspoken person that Paul was. Timothy’s heart was right, but he trembled at the task that was before him. The last four verses of this book remind us why Paul was so successful at encouraging

    How To Give Encouragement II Timothy 4:19-20,21b Purpose: To show how believers can show encouragement to each other. Aim: I want the believer to look for ways to encourage others no matter how difficult. INTRODUCTION: It isn’t easy to follow Christ and Timothy was not the bold outspoken person ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard McNair avatar

    A Reprobate Mind

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 14,100 views

    Homosexuality is the result of a twisted mind the Bible calls a Reprobate Mind.

    ILL>> Ignorance is bliss! Maybe I should say innocence is bliss. A world of rich possibilities and dreams carry many young people from high school graduation to attend college and eventually a career. These innocent minds leave home and if they aren’t already, they are seduced into allowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian B avatar

    Lost And Found #1 Series

    Contributed by Brian B on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,525 views

    This is the first of 3 sermons on the Parable of the lost sheep. this sermon consentraits on the value of a human being! You are valuable!

    Lost and found! Segment #1 Please take a moment to place your vote. If you have an idea for an improvement, I am very teachable. My e-Mail is pastorbrian@greenrivernazarene.com Opening remarks I heard about a little six-year-old boy who restlessly struggled to listen to a rather lengthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Truth And Consequences

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 30, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 5,111 views

    Our attitude in giving is more important than the amount. If we’re giving out of pride, to impress others, God isn’t impressed.

    “Truth and Consequences” (Ananias & Sapphira) Acts 5:1-11 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Stewardship Sunday) Have you ever kept a gift that you intended to give away? You maybe had second thoughts and said to yourself, “Hey, this is pretty good; I ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    You're What?!?: Mary's Unexpected Pregnancy

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,498 views

    Life’s unexpected curves don’t have to be catostrophic for a Christian.

    You’re What?!?: Mary’s Unexpected Pregnancy Luke 1:26-38 (Key verses 28, 34, 38) December 7, 2003 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist