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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Vanity, Vanity"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 18, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,217 views

    A sermon about transformation through humility and servanthood.

    “Vanity, Vanity” Mark 10:35-45 An author tells of a time that his car was struck by lightning while he was driving. When he was safe at home, he started to tell about his experience to his teenage son. He was expecting at least a bit of sympathy. Instead, his son interrupted him ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    I Believe It, But I Don’t Get It Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,910 views

    How did Peter and John differ in their reactions to seeing the empty tomb?

    John 20:1-9 – I Believe it, but I Don’t Get it This morning we are starting a post-Resurrection series, that is, telling stories about what happened after that first Easter. We certainly believe that Jesus was raised from the dead on that spring Sunday many years ago, but what happened ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Got Enemies? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 2, 2013
     | 5,929 views

    A study of Psalm 7 verses 1 through 17

    Psalm 7: 1 – 17 Got Enemies? 1 O LORD my God, in You I put my trust; Save me from all those who persecute me; And deliver me, 2 Lest they tear me like a lion, rending me in pieces, while there is none to deliver. 3 O LORD my God, if I have done this: If there is iniquity in my hands, 4 If I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Into The Storm

    Contributed by Bart Baril on Sep 16, 2013
     | 13,987 views

    How to not only survive life's storms but grow in the process!

    Joh 6:16-21 When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, (17) where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. (18) A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. (19) When they had rowed three or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Camping Out For Jesus’ Return

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on May 21, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,031 views

    Jesus, on His return: 1. He will return, 2. No man knows when, 3. We always need to be ready. #3 is often overlooked. ALWAYS BE READY, and also beware of incorrect predictions, while we compassionately pray for those involved.

    5/22/11 Given by: Sterling C. Franklin GKJ (Glorious King Jesus), webcast at http://www.bit.ly/gkj-webcast Scripture Reading: Matthew 24:31-36 31 "And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Resurrection

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Apr 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,142 views

    While our souls do indeed go to heaven when we die, this is by no means the end of it. The ultimate goal is the resurrection. This is what scripture teaches. Why has the church drifted from this teaching? This sermon seeks to answer that as well as

    Sometimes, In these later years especially, I think that we Christians have spiritualized what we believe a little too much. What I mean when I say that is that we look at the promises of God only insofar as they have to do with our spirits, or our souls. For example, when you think of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Called To The Impossible

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Dec 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,330 views

    God is calling his people and his church to higher heights to reach the lost and bring him glory.

    Called To The Impossible Matthew 17:20 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 20And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Comfort Of The Coming King Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,753 views

    This is the final sermon in our series on 1st Thessalonians and in this sermon we discuss the comfort we have at the Lords 2nd Coming

    The Comfort of the Coming King Text: 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) This is one of those passages we often hear at funerals used to comfort those who have lost loved ones. In-fact Paul writes to the Thessalonians and tells them to use this teaching to comfort one another. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Then, Jesus Now Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Aug 6, 2009
     | 4,872 views

    (PowerPoint slides are freely available by emailing emile@wolfaardt.com) Discovering not simply how to imitate the historical Christ, but how to manifest the life of Jesus now.

    Good morning and welcome - this morning what God has given me has the potential to ruin us completely. How many of you are ready to be ruined? Open your Bibles with me, if you will, to the book of John. Most of you would by now, if you are at reasonable astute, have discovered that we are studying ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Thelema: Thelma's And God's

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 12, 2007
     | 3,037 views

    Funeral message for Thelma Green Mann, known for her direct manner and strong will. The name Thelma is derived from the Greek, "Thelema", meaning will. A turning point is reached when one no longer focus on her own will, but on God’s will. Takoma Park

    Grandchildren will teach you much about life. One of mine, Jackie, age 5, taught me about human nature recently. My wife and I had gone to take care of the girls while their parents were away, and we came, as always, armed with things to do – arts and crafts, games, books, the whole gamut of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    If My People . . .

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 25,774 views

    The greatest institution in and for this nation is not the white house but the church house and the strength of a nation is found in strong families and strong churches.

    If My People . . . Griffith Baptist Church – 7/6/08 A.M. Service Text: 2nd Chronicles 7:12-16 Key verse: 2 Chronicles 7:14 - If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Barraclough avatar

    Weep Not For Me

    Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,183 views

    An expository message regarding Jesus’ walk to Golgotha where he pronouncing coming judgment. This is a call to repentance.

    Text: Luke 23:27-31 And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him. But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Blake Inscore avatar

    Who Is This King?

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,331 views

    So, who is this King? How could One who faced such obvious defeat bring overwhelming victory to all who believe?

    Introduction At the end our worship today we are going to be sharing in the Lord’s Supper. It is a time where we can unite together to celebrate the great gift of God through His Son Jesus Christ. Our theme for our message today is: Who is this King? It is a question that a king himself asked. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neil Richardson avatar

    The Passion Of The Christ Movie

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,987 views

    Why we should not watch the movie, how to discover the true passion of the Christ

    Facts and figures re Mel Gibson’s ’Passion’ movie 12 years ago he started thinking about it 1774-1824- German nun’s life $25-$30 million of his own money $48m- box office gross by day three 48- Mel Gibson’s age 38053 page views of discussion site since January $27.99 xtra large Nail pendant 124- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Up To You!

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 87 ratings
     | 18,930 views

    None of us likes to take responsibility. We can always find someone else to blame our problems.

    It’s Up To You! None of us likes to take responsibility. We can always find someone else to blame our problems. We all have heard about the woman ordering coffee at a McDonalds drive thru and she spilled it on her and she sued McDonalds for giving her hot coffee. We find a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God