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  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    The Urgency Of His Mission And Ours Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,678 views

    This is the final sermon in a series based on Luke 4:14-21 and Isaiah 61:1-4 which equates the mission of the Church with that of Jesus as He states it in Luke 4:18-19. The mission calls of immediate obedience without delay.

    The Urgency of His Mission and Ours --Luke 4:14-21 and II Corinthians 6:1-2 As we have discovered, our Lord clearly defines His mission in Luke 4:18-19. Four points stand out. Just as Jesus did, we His Church must: 1. Bring good news to the poor 2. Proclaim release to the captives and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Do The Wicked Prosper?

    Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,530 views

    Many people ask the question, "Why is life unfair?" The Psalmist in the 73 Psalm, feels the same way. How do we answer this question?

    Why Do The Wicked Prosper? Life is unfair. There are so many things about life that don’t make sense. I had a great childhood. My father was a police officer here in Nashville. My mother was a CPA in Green Hills. We lived in what the time seemed like a mansion. Now looking back I realize it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seek The Lord

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,323 views

    This was a sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent based on the Lectionary old Testament Lesson for Year C from Isaiah 55:1-9. If we seek the Lord in the true spirit of repentance, we shall find Him.

    Seek the Lord --Isaiah 55:1-9 Our Scripture reading from Isaiah 55:1-9 is the Old Testament Lesson from the New Common Lectionary for this Third Sunday in Lent. The passage has always been a favorite of mine. After prophesying the sufferings of Jesus on the cross in Chapter 53, Isaiah bursts ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Draw Near To God - Walk With God Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,705 views

    This sermon is about having a daily walk with God!

    This morning I want to look at the life Enoch mentioned briefly in Genesis Chapter 5. “Enoch lived sixty-five years and begot Methuselah. After the birth of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God three hundred years and had other sons and daughters. Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Triumph Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 299 ratings
     | 11,674 views

    We can have victory through the resurrection of Jesus!

    The Triumph of the Resurrection John 20:1-10 Easter Sunday 2000 Introduction On one occasion Michelangelo turned to his fellow artists and said with frustration in his voice, "Why do you keep filling gallery after gallery with endless pictures on the one theme of Christ in weakness, Christ on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Into The Hand Of God

    Contributed by Daniel Birchfield on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 24,388 views

    This sermon deals with some implications of placing our lives fully and completely in God’s hands.

    Into the Hand of God, Ex. 14:10-28, 11-4-01, AM EBBC Intro. A careful study of the life of Moses reveals how that he had to trust God throughout the entire ordeal of leading God’s people the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. What it required was that he place himself totally and completely in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Saints C

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 197 ratings
     | 14,307 views

    Who are the saints? A saint is one declared so by God.

    All Saints’ Sunday Luke 6:20-31 November 4, 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen Today is All Saint’s Sunday. The day we read the names of those who have been buried from this congregation this past year. A day to put carnations on the altar to help us remember those who have died and have left a hole in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Sixth Sense

    Contributed by Joseph Bryant, Jr. on Dec 26, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 12,785 views

    Understanding the ministry of the Holy Spirit, who gives us a "Sixth Sense" to live in victory. Learning to experience the power and guidance of God’s Spirit.

    “THE SIXTH SENSE” Experiencing the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit Acts 1:1-8 By Pastor Joseph Bryant, Jr. In 1999, Hollywood Pictures released one of the most thrilling and popular movies of the past decade. This chilling film presented the story of a child psychologist who was assigned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Free To Really Live (Easter Sunday)

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 12,487 views

    Resurrection isn’t just about life after death; it is also about the promise of abundant life-now!

    [I have a tradition when preaching on Easter Sunday to insert "Christ Is Risen" as often as possible, to which the congregation respond, "Christ is risen indeed. Hallelujah!"] Christ is risen! (He is risen indeed!) Shouts of alleluia ring out; flowers adorn our sanctuary; people are dressed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Greg Cooper avatar

    Three Steps To Victorious Living

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 228 ratings
     | 129,351 views

    IT IS NOT GOD’S WILL FOR HIS CHILDREN TO WALK IN DEFEAT, BUT TO LIVE DAILY IN VICTORY.

    Title: Three Steps To Victorious Living Text: I John 5:4b Intro: ABC Wide World of Sports use to come on with the words “The Thrill of Victory and the agony of defeat.” There is nothing as exciting as winning. The taste of victory in our lives is sweet. Victory is essential to our health and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    Back To The Garden

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,933 views

    How can we return to God’s intention for his creation and for each of us as his CHildren?

    Here we go back to the very beginning of the story of God in relationship with the people that He created. I am particularly impressed as I look at the things that we see and hear on the evening news and I realize that no longer do we live in a perfect world. Yet, God clearly created the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Cox avatar

    Please Stand Up!

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,707 views

    It’s time to make a stand for Jesus!

    2 Thessalonians 2:1Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,2That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.3Let no man deceive you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Christmas Hope: The Story Of Mary Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 34,774 views

    This is a Christmas Sermon about Mary. 1. Mary’s Hosanna (Song Of Praise) 2. Mary’s Humility 3. Mary’s Hope

    Christmas Hope: The Story of Mary I want to start off this morning by doing an exercise. Not a physical exercise but a mental exercise. I want you to remember being 15 years old. What were you doing at 15? Fifteen is an awkward age – isn’t it? You are no longer a child yet you’re not quite an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Understanding God's Calling

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,609 views

    Discover what it means to follow God’s will.

    I want to begin by sharing three stories that have similar endings. The first story involves Chuck Colson. Chuck Colson was sent to prison for his part in Watergate during the Nixon administration. After Chuck Colson was released from prison he felt lead to start a prison ministry. As he explained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    He Came To Be Our Savior

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,340 views

    In the midst of the glitter and noise, the purpose of the Incarnation is powerful, but not always easy to hear. But to a lost world, God sent His Son to be Our Savior

    Passage: Hebrews 2:10-18 Intro: At the risk of appearing Scrooge-like, I want to talk about death this morning. 1. in spite of the frantic attempts to hide or reinterpret the true meaning of Christmas, the coming of Christ into the world had a critically important purpose. 2. and if we will dare to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free