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  • Scott Jensen avatar

    All Saints Day

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 111 ratings
     | 32,422 views

    Christ’s description of being a Christian is not necessarily what the "real-world" preceives it to be.

    All Saints Day (observed) November 2, 2003 Matthew 5:1-12 We live in a world of instant gratification. We want it our way right away. Is your internet too slow? Get high-speed internet! Does it take to long to gas up your car? Pay at the pump! Is snail-mail really that slow? Send email. Is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Where Is God When We Need Him?

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 108 ratings
     | 11,916 views

    God answers this question Himself.

    The story of how God worked with and through Gideon is one of the most remarkable in scripture. Yet often overlooked is the honest way Gideon questioned God and God’s encouraging response to him. "But sir", Gideon replied, "if the LORD is with us, why has all this happened to us? Where are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Debt Of Love Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,253 views

    When we present ourselves as a living sacrifice to God, we join the fellowship of those who choose to focus upon loving God and loving others. How to love can be confusing. We need some hands on principles about Biblical love. Biblical Love does not ju

    The Debt of Love (Romans 13:8-14) 1. Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has me." Dr. Crane ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jack Harris avatar

    Echoes From Eternity

    Contributed by Jack Harris on Dec 15, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,198 views

    More than any other teacher who ever lived, Jesus was qualified to provide a glimpse into the scenes that shall unfold in eternity.

    ECHOES FROM ETERNITY. Luke 16:19-31 Int: The verses that are just before this story, contain an emphasis that Jesus placed upon the importance of making provisions for the day of death. He showed that it is possible for a person to make friends that will be of use to him when death sweeps him out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael TKACHUK avatar

    Teach The Children The True Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 47,825 views

    Don’t neglect your children’s spiritual well-being - give them the gift of knowing what they are really celebrating – Jesus’ birthday.

    TEACH THE CHILDREN THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS The arrival of the Christmas season brings with it thoughts of decorative outdoor lights that turn yards into a beautiful kaleidoscope of colors. During this time of year we also think of evergreen trees with their enchanting scent of pine ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Joseph And The Nativity

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,715 views

    A Christmas Eve sermon emphasizing the untold story of Joseph - in poetry

    Christmas Eve December 24, 2005 Luke 2: 1-20 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we gather in your presence this holy night to lift ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Lanny Freeman avatar

    The Dangers Of Wireless Messages (The Uncontrolled Tongue)

    Contributed by Lanny Freeman on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    Controlling the tongue - What is acceptable, and what is not. How are we to react?

    Opening Illustration – Demonstrate the types of “wireless” technology available today. (with each item, conclude with “no restraints . . . unless the battery dies – no signal – etc) The conclusion of the illustration: Wireless has no restraint – However, the battery never dies with the tongue, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    Be Wise: Make The Most Of Your Second Chances Series

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,235 views

    This looks at JOnah’s second chance as a opportunity for us to live Wise by making the most of our second chances in life.

    Be Wise: Make the Most of Your Second Chances Jonah 3 Intro.: A. Some people as they read through Jonah think of it as just a “big Fish Story.” (You know people, how they often come back from fishing and talk about the one they caught “-----------“) They seem to be unable to accept Jonah ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Role Of The Holy Spirit In The Birth Of Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 22,230 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE ROLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE BIRTH OF CHRIST AS SEEN IN THE LIVES OF 1.JOHN THE BAPTIST 2.MARY 3.ELISABETH 4.ZECHARIAH 5.SIMEON 6.ANNA 7.JESUS

    THE ROLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE BIRTH OF CHRIST *************************************************** OUTLINE 1.JOHN THE BAPTIST 2.MARY 3.ELISABETH 4.ZECHARIAH 5.SIMEON 6.ANNA 7.JESUS THE MESSAGE THE ROLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE BIRTH OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Narnia: Christmas Despite The White Witch

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,694 views

    Celebrating Jesus Christ, whether His birth or His resurrection, does not depend upon society’s recognition or the binding of Satan, but, rather, our convictions.

    Christmas Despite the White Witch Reception Grade (how my people responded; alertness, compliments, relevance, etc.): c+ 1. Some of you have already seen The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. 2. C.S. Lewis, one of Christendom’s great thinkers, wrote the Chronicles of Narnia for children…but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James Dunn avatar

    What Hinders Our Prayers?

    Contributed by James Dunn on Sep 30, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,468 views

    Dr. Jim Dunn relates 10 hindrances to effective prayer in the life of a christian.

    What Hinders Our Prayers? Psalm 80:4 1. Failure to come clean with God … Psalm 66:18 Illust. In his book I Surrender, Patrick Morley writes that the church’s integrity problem is in the misconception "that we can add Christ to our lives, but not subtract sin. It is a change in belief without a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Best Downloads For The Ipod Of Life Part 1

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,568 views

    When we truly love God our entire being is focused on giving ourselves to Him.

    The Best Downloads for the iPod of Life Pt. 1 Matthew 22:35-40 Sept. 25, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: One of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, 36 "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" 37 And He said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Centered On The Cross

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,902 views

    As Christians our lives are meant to be centered on the cross

    Centered on the Cross Selected Passages October 2, 2005 Morning Service Introduction I grew up near a small town called Centerburg. When I was growing up, Centerburg was the home of the local mill where we purchased feed for our animals. It was home to the pharmacy where my grandmother got her ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Committed To Tenant Work

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,933 views

    The reason is that we, the church, are those to whom the vineyard was given and we need to be committed to tenant work. We are now those to whom the vineyard is rented and God expects returns!

    COMMITTED TO TENANT WORK LUKE 20:9-19 READ LUKE 20:9-19 I. THE SITUATION The situation that Jesus describes in the opening lines of his parable is probably not a situation that the people He is teaching are unfamiliar with. There have always been men who build and then move on. Owners of farms ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Litchfield avatar

    A Godly Dad

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 14, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,103 views

    This sermon focuses upon the power of Father God

    Today we pause and in pausing we reflect upon Fathers... remembering those who are still with us and yes those who have past on... Choosing today to celebrate the power and influence of being a dad.- a Godly Dad. So what does it mean to be a father? What does it mean to be a dad? Listen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist