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  • Michael Treston avatar

    Ressurection Of Jesus, Does It Make A Difference To Us?

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 3,973 views

    if jesus rose from the dead then it should make a difference to how we live, we don’t serve a dead prophet but a living Lord

    On the third day he rose again Mark 16:1-8 Resurrection of Jesus – what does it mean for his followers. Emotions Fear one – dead things hang around graveyards Fear is one of the major reactions to the resurrection Fear because things aren’t supposed to come to life in graveyards. Scooby Doo. Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Journey From Fear To Faith Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 11,674 views

    3rd in series of 4. God called Mary and Joseph to serve him… And Mary and Joseph began a journey of faith that began in a valley of fear.

    God called Mary and Joseph to serve him… And Mary and Joseph began a journey of faith that began in a valley of fear. Their fears were not the normal fears of a young couple about to have their first child. No, they had fears that are beyond the scope of our comprehension. Mary was to give birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Freedom From Dominion Of The Law

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,168 views

    WE CAN SERVE GOD IN A NEW WAY THROUGH THE SPIRIT SINCE WE HAVE DIED TO THE CLAIMS OF THE LAW AND ARE NOW MARRIED TO CHRIST 1.

    WE CAN SERVE GOD IN A NEW WAY THROUGH THE SPIRIT SINCE WE HAVE DIED TO THE CLAIMS OF THE LAW AND ARE NOW MARRIED TO CHRIST 1. The Liberating Principle of Death -- Death Releases Us From the Claims of the Law (:1-3) 2. Our Death to the Law & Our Remarriage to Christ -- We have died to the Law ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Service Contract—part I

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,175 views

    This portion of Joshua describes the binding agreement God’s people willfully entered into to serve God exclusively. Part 1 of a 2 part sermon.

    SERVICE CONTRACT-I—Joshua 24:14-28 Israel covenanted together to exclusively serve YHWH as their God. God’s people are bound to a commitment to serve YHWH as their God. What communicates a people’s commitment to God? Indicators/Measures of commitment among God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Welcome Jesus Into Your Home

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 14,955 views

    The familiar story about Jesus visiting Mary and Martha serves as an encouragement for us to clear the clutter that keeps Jesus out of our homes and lives.

    “For Christian homes, O Lord we pray.” Hymn 500 in our hymnal begins with those words. Whether we are married or single, whether we have children or not, whether we live in a home or an apartment that is our prayer isn’t it? We want our homes to be Christian homes. But what makes the place ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    What Puts The Tiger In Our Tanks? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,983 views

    It is tough to stay motivated to serve the Lord. We all gravitate toward room temperature – being lukewarm. How can we stay motivated?

    What Puts the Tiger in Our Tanks? (Philippians 1:20-30) 1. Let me talk to you about Ants. Not the kind that marry uncles, but the kind that live outside. According to a CNN article, 2."Like humans, fungus-growing ants are true farmers and the survival of the colony depends on the food they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Daniel Sorensen avatar

    Hospitality Toward One Another

    Contributed by Daniel Sorensen on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,217 views

    Service to others as a reflection of Christ’s love, even as we ourselves become tired of service and look forward to being served and desire attention.

    When you were a child, perhaps you were part of a large family, there may have been many people who needed to use the bathroom, many mouths to feed, and never, ever, any private space. In families such as those, there are often a lot of rules. Don’t pester the adults. Do your chores, help out ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Crowd And The Core

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,912 views

    This sermon shows the difference between the Crowd who followed Jesus for what they can get and the Core group of disciples who followed Him to serve.

    THE CROWD AND THE CORE By Ng Wah Lok Text : John 6:1-14 Introduction. This Bible passage is the record of Jesus feeding 5000 people. It is one of His most spectacular miracles as it touched the masses. Many of Jesus’ miracles were performed on individuals but this particular one blessed 5000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Purpose Of Our Trials

    Contributed by Vincent Oliver on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 18,152 views

    The lessons of Israel’s forty-year period of testing in the wilderness can serve to define and explain the trials and tests during our spiritual journey.

    “The Purpose of Our Trials” Pastor V. P. Oliver Deuteronomy 8:2 (1-6) "And you shall remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not.” Because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond A Comfortable Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 26, 2007
     | 4,008 views

    Mature Christian faith moves beyond a Santa Claus God, who lives to serve us, to a God who calls us to discipleship and faith.

    Luke 4:21-30 “Beyond a Comfortable Faith” INTRODUCTION After the State of the Union address by President Bush, the pollsters were out trying to get his job approval rating. The latest figures are in and now only 28% approve of the way President Bush is doing his job. Bush low approval rating ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Getting It Right Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,132 views

    We can be among God’s serious servants. Some of the most important principles for serving the Lord effectively are showcased for us in Exodus 13.

    Getting It Right (Exodus 13:1-21) 1. Life has its serious moments. 2. SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP)- A 66-year-old Brazilian saved his grandson from the grip of a 16-foot-long anaconda by beating the snake with rocks and a knife for half an hour, police said Thursday. "When I saw the snake wrapped ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    See The Shadow At Mt. Sinai

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,872 views

    Although we are far removed by time and space from Mt. Sinai a look back at the shadow of Jesus found there will serve as a great blessing for us.

    What a site it must have been. Three months after the Israelites left Egypt they were camped at the foot of a mountain in the Sinai Desert. Through Moses the LORD told the Children of Israel that he was going to make a covenant—a solemn agreement—with them. He reminded them of the powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Nothing Is Impossible With God!

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,368 views

    We serve the God of the Impossible... Do you believe that? It will change how we live when we really take hold of this truth.

    "Nothing Is Impossible For God!" Pastor Glenn Newton December 5, 2004 LK 1:26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    Aiming Higher By Stooping Lower

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 15, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,544 views

    Having trouble feeling like serving? Remember, we are more likely more likely to act ourselves into feeling than to feel ourselves into action.

    Luke 22:24-27 “Also a dispute arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest. Jesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Robert Kerr avatar

    Come Down

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on May 31, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,187 views

    In many ways the world calls us to come down from serving the Lord. Elijah shows us the victory that is ours if we remain faithful

    COME DOWN Read: 2 Kings 1:1-12 Text: Vs 9 "Thou man of God, the king hath said, Come down." Intro: How often has the world said to us "Come Down". Come down from your Bible reading and spend time watching TV or the Movies. Come down from your faithfulness in attending Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist