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  • Dan Erickson avatar

    Praise And Proclaim

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,180 views

    When Anna sees Jesus, she praises and proclaims the Messiah.

    A novel, a movie, a television show, each has a cast of major characters and minor characters. Often the mark of a good story is a strong supporting cast, where the minor characters make an important contribution to the overall plot. For example, think back to The Beverly Hillbillies. Now, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 158 ratings
     | 11,369 views

    Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 Psalm 32

    Year C. 4th Sunday of Lent March 25th, 2001 Psalm 32 Title: “Forgiveness” According to the tradition of the Church and because of its emphasis on the confession of sin, this is one of the seven Psalms of forgiveness which include Psalm 6, 32, 38, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Preaching Peace" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,604 views

    Three kinds of preachers of peace. (#22 in the Every Spiritual Blessing series)

    “And He came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near,” Never in history, since the day Cain murdered his brother, has there been a time when men couldn’t look around them and ask, ‘where is peace?’ For the world has no peace and despite it’s relentless ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Abram's Horror Of Great Darkness. Series

    Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Oct 2, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,177 views

    This Sermon (#5) is from the Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas,Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut. Transcribed by Fredric Lozo, October 2004.

    INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON V. Abrams Horror of great Darkness. Genesis xv.12. "And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him." IF we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bewtiched! Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 8, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,157 views

    In Galatians 3:1-5 the apostle Paul defends the doctrine of justification by faith from personal experience.

    Scripture Someone recently sent me the following story. . . . After stopping for drinks at an illegal bar, a Zimbabwean bus driver found that the 20 mental patients he was supposed to be transporting from Harare to Bulawayo had escaped. Not wanting to admit his incompetence, the driver went to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Won By One"

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jan 18, 2007
     | 2,830 views

    This is a strategy for winning the lost to Christ that I received from a retired pastor.

    Introduction: I. This being the second Sunday of the month, and the first second Sunday of the new year, it is only fitting that we talk about missions this morning. II. It has been said that “Missions” is for those that carry the message of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ to a culture ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    All For The Love Of A Girl Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,116 views

    This is week three our CSI series where we look at various crimes in the Bible. This week we are looking at the murder of Uriah.

    He was a good man, an honourable man and yet he was betrayed by the one he loved the most and betrayed by the one he respected most and he never even saw it coming. He died believing he was fighting for a just cause, believing that his wife loved him and that his King believed in him. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Getting Over

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,552 views

    God wants us to be more than minimal. Acknowledge that Christ is Lord, make sure our witness is clear, go beyond quick thrills, and be faithful, and your faith will sustain you over the long haul.

    Too often, we choose "getting by", when we could choose "getting over". Too often, we try to skimp on life, hoping not to invest too deeply. That’s "getting by". But we could turn to a better answer. We could choose "getting over". "Getting by" and "getting over" are not the same thing. "Getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Focus Of A True Faith

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,421 views

    The focus of a true faith is centered in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

    THE FOCUS OF A TRUE FAITH—Colossians 2:16-23 Proposition: The focus of a true faith is centered in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to put all their focus on Jesus Christ and to turn aside to other false teachings. INTRODUCTION: Here’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Submit To One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,165 views

    In this lesson we learn that submission is the essence of Christianity, and leads to the freedom from having to have our own way all the time.

    A. I like the old story of the ship captain who looked into the dark horizon one night and saw faint lights in the distance. 1. Immediately he told his signalman to send a message, “Alter your course 10 degrees south." 2. Promptly a return message was received: “Alter your course 10 degrees ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is That Your Final Answer?

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,958 views

    God’s answer to the question: "Who is my neighbor?" often leaves us asking for option "B".

    Today’s question from the Word of God is: Who is your neighbor? I would have to guess that this Scripture is the second most known story that Jesus ever told ... the story of the Good Samaritan. READ vv. 25-29 A Good Question And An Unexpected Answer That’s a good question. People ask questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Where Do You Go To Church? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,781 views

    Central to worship is the “us” and “Him,” not the place and means.

    Scripture Introduction God is seeking worshippers in spirit and truth. That does not mean that God seeks to make worshippers, as if there were people not worshipping whom he hopes to change. The issue is not whether we will worship, but whom and how. John Calvin (a pastor in the 1600s) ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Do You Believe? Mormons Part 3

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,729 views

    This is a sermon series on false religions and cults and how they differ from Christianity

    What Do You Believe? Mormons Open with a <VIDEO> Mr. Sub and Mormons at the door (YouTube) (It is a funny video) Introduction A. Today we are continuing our series called “What do you believe?” We are talking about some of the major false religions that we are faced with today such as ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Obedient Observer Observes Orthodoxy Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,793 views

    The Holy Family goes to the Temple for the presentation of Jesus and finds two saints who preach two powerful messages concerning the Baby and the family.

    LUKE 2:21-40 OBEDIENT OBSERVER OBSERVES ORTHODOXY I. HIS OBEDIENCE: A. Obligatory. B. Offering. C. Optimism. II. HIS OBSERVATIONS: A. Obsequious B. Occupant. C. Orations. III. HIS ONUSES: A. Obfuscating. B. Ominous. C. Optimistic. I come now to my third sermon in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Contumacious Cleric Circumvents Clear Compliance Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Feb 7, 2008
     | 2,430 views

    Jonah refuses to follow God’s call and starts a steady downward trip away from the only One who could save him. He finds a city of escape; pays for his way of flight and winds up with the wrong crowd.

    JONAH 1:3 CONTUMACIOUS CLERIC CIRCUMVENTS CLEAR COMPLIANCE I. CITY: A. Convenient. B. Cosmopolitan. C. Commercial. II. CRAFT: A. Costly. B. Construction. C. Connotation. III. CREDULITY: A. Company. B. Confident. C. Calamitous. If w one word could describe one person then Jonah ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist