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  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    Revive Us As Our Peace - Revive Us Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,250 views

    (PowerPoint slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Positioning ourselves where God can powerfully revive our hearts.

    Revive Us - Part 7 Yahweh Shalom Judges 6:24 Stress related illnesses and disorders are growing exponentially throughout the world. New drugs are invented every year to reduce hyper-tension and address blood pressure problems. Millions of people are searching in vain for that elusive peace of mind ...read more

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    The Cosmic Battle For Authority

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,659 views

    Jesus came to conquer and disarm Satan. Mark 1 is about "authority". The minisrty of Jesus actively engages and defeats satan and his demons. The ultimate defeat was the cross and resurrection.

    In Jesus Holy Name February 1, 2009 Epiphany IV Redeemer Mark 1:21-28 “The Cosmic Battle for Authority” There is an ongoing cosmic battle happening in the world around us as Satan seeks to possess and destroy the lives and souls of men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    My Hiding Place

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 1, 2009
    based on 40 ratings
     | 32,847 views

    Life is filled with problems,small and some great. Many instead of going to the Divine Hiding Place simply go to pieces. They need not. Psalm 91 is an expression of the child of God’s confidence in God’s protection and deliverance.

    My Hiding Place Psalm 91:1-8 Introduction: Life is filled with problems, some small and some great. There are many "Jigsaw Christians" in the world today: every time they are faced with problems, instead of going to the Divine Hiding Place, they go to pieces. They are looking at their problems ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 88 ratings
     | 21,567 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 7 Jesus calming the sea

    3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 7 Mark 4:35-41 Job 38:1-11 Peace 35 ¶ On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, "Let us go across to the other side." 36 And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. 37 And a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Perryman avatar

    The Art Of Conflict Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,230 views

    Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

    INTRO: What is it that all couples do? In fact, some believe that up to 25% of your marriage you do this. It’s conflict. -All couples fight. Good couples fight clean. Bad couples fight dirty. -Good couples press for a resolution. Bad couples press for a victory. -When good couples fight, it exposes ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Aubery Moore avatar

    A Matter Of Black & White

    Contributed by Aubery Moore on Sep 29, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,697 views

    A look at racial issues facing America and the perceptions of America with the resultant challenge that is set forth for the Church.

    This past summer has been a revelation in regard to race matters in America. In the first decade of the twenty first century our nation is still confronted with the bitterness of racial profiling, racial disparity, and blatant racism. This past summer we have been reminded of the state of race ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Freedom And Restriction In The Church Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,258 views

    Although all different kinds of nonsensical things are taught under the guise of prophecy, God can still lead us to say something to someone else.

    Freedom and Restriction in the Church (I Thessalonians 5:19-20) 1. A few months ago, I read a fascinating book titled "Cultures and Organizations." 2. It evaluated different nations on tha basis of things like power distance or future vs. short term orientation. 3. One big difference between ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    The Gift Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 20,234 views

    This sermon is the fourth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the Gift of Mercy in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.

    Today is Mother’s day and the most appropriate spiritual gift to talk about is that of showing mercy. Whether it’s a skinned knee or a broken heart mothers are the ones we usually turn to for compassion and love. However, there are just as many men who have the heart gift of showing mercy as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Justification Through Faith Leaves No Room For.... Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,077 views

    This sermon unpacks justification through faith alone Paul responds to his critics and unpacks justification through faith and its relationship with the law, Jew , Gentile and answers the charge of antinominism.

    Rom 3:27 – 31.” JUSTIFICATION THROUGH FAITH LEAVES NO ROOM FOR ….. PAUL WASN’T WITHOUT HIS CRITICS TO JUSTIFICATION THROUGH FAITH ALONE SO HERE HE ADMINISTERS HIS MEDICINE TO ANSWERS THOSE CRITICS IN A FORM OF A DIATRIBE. AS HE HAD DONE EARLY TO SHOW THAT JEW AND GENTILE ARE ALL UNDER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    En7y Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,497 views

    The last of the seven deadly sins: envy. Greed and lust are forms of envy but focused on specific areas: sex and money. Envy is basically coveting, which is wanting something that isn’t yours. One of the “Big Ten” commandments was an instruction by God no

    SE7EN: EN7Y 1 Kings 21 June 29, 2008 Here we are at the last of the seven deadly sins: envy. Greed and lust are forms of envy but focused on specific areas: sex and money. Envy is basically coveting, which is wanting something that isn’t yours. One of the “Big Ten” commandments was an instruction ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Herrmann avatar

    Soul Refreshment

    Contributed by John Herrmann on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,931 views

    As the woman at the well was offered living water,so we are given soul refreshment in Jesus.

    On a recent trip to the Holy Land, we were told Arab separatists in this town of Nablus, an hour north of Jerusalem, are as amped up as they are in the Gaza strip, further southwest. Though I never felt in danger on all my trips to the beautiful Holy Land, I believe the racial tensions there in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    The First Deacons Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
     | 6,849 views

    The office of the deacons was set up to meet a need in the church for day to day ministry. The head ministers had to have help in order to fulfill their preaching mission.

    Tonight’s passage is about the birth of the idea of having deacons. This was the birth of a whole new level of ministry in the church. What we need to note is that the office of the deacons was set up to meet a need in the church for day to day ministry. The head ministers had to have help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Snare Of Over-Extended Financial Obligation Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,469 views

    We might call this a warning against ill-considered kindness, or against unnecessary debt creation. God does not want you needlessly in debt or responsible for someone who is.

    PROVERBS 6: 1-5 THE SNARE OF OVER-EXTENDED FINANCIAL OBLIGATION [Matthew 5:25-26] Our master teacher warns against becoming liable for the financial obligations of others. These verses are not a case against generosity, but against overextending one’s financial resources and acting in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremiah Heydt avatar

    The New Revelutionaries

    Contributed by Jeremiah Heydt on Aug 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,314 views

    A sermon for the Fourth of July

    Pentecost 5: Cycle C; Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20 “Can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "It Can Be This Good"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,051 views

    A sermon about "being" the Church.

    Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-37 “It Can Be This Good” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN 37412 In the movie As Good as It Gets Jack Nickolson plays the part of Melvin Udall, a very lonely, cranky and most unhappy man. In one scene, Melvin angrily ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist