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  • Bruce Ball avatar

    And Now - The Good News

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 2, 2008
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    As we go into the time of Christmas, we revert our attention back to Jesus - the Good News. Full text and communion message at: www.sermonlist.com/2008.html

    For the last year, the only news we hear has been bad, hasn’t it? During the presidential campaign, all we heard was negative campaigning, and how our economy is failing. Everywhere you turn, there seems to be nothing but bad news. Have you ever noticed that the only thing this old world can ...read more

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    A Priceless Gift

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 11, 2008
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    God gave a priceless gift in His Son, Jesus Christ, and whatever we give back will pale in comparison to that. It doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try.

    A Priceless Gift Griffith Baptist Church – 12/14/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Key verse: Matthew 2:11 - And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By My Spirit (English Service)

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 13, 2009
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     | 6,522 views

    God can restore anything back, according to His will. He is our divine co-partner in life, therefore we need to acknowledge Him and have faith in Him.

    Zech 4:6 “Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says the LORD Almighty. The will of God will never lead to where the grace of God cannot keep you. • When He calls us to do a task, He will give us the resources to complete it. • It is unthinkable for God to want to do something, only to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Carrying On The Ministry Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 24, 2010
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     | 5,570 views

    Peter brings a woman back to life in a manner that is reminiscent of Jesus' healing ministry. The followers of Jesus are called to continue Jesus' ministry--to heal and proclaim the good news of salvation.

    Acts 9:36-43 “Carrying On the Ministry” INTRODUCTION It is interesting to observe children (and some adults) at Christmas time when presents are opened. Even in this depressed economy, our gift giving in abundant. Children have the pleasure of opening several gifts—great ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Eulogy April P. Malone

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 16, 2009
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    This is a eulogy for a 23 year old single Mom who grew up in the church, drifted from the Lord, but came back to the Lord about9 months before she died.

    April Malone 9-13-09 If someone were to ask you, how much longer do you have to live, what would be your answer? What would you use to try and figure it out? Who would you use as your comparison? The real answer to the question is “I honestly don’t know.” We all live with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wwjd: Days Off / Vacations Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 10, 2010
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    What Would Jesus Do… with regard to vacations, hobbies, sports, amusements, break-times, fun & relaxing activities? For the answer, we take a trip back 6,000 years…

    What Would Jesus Do… with regard to vacations, hobbies, sports, amusements, break-times, fun & relaxing activities? For the answer, we take a trip back 6,000 years… Since Creation Week, God has taught that a scheduled, consistent period of rest is a good thing. God put down his paintbrush, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing To Run Series

    Contributed by Robert Harmon on Jan 12, 2011
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    A person don't just decide the day before a Marathon to run! They have to train, keep their focus, and not look back. The Christian has to have the same desire to train and RUN!

    Introduction Define Marathon: An endurance race that pushes a runner to their limits. READ I CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 I. Ready to Train (v.24-25) A. Some Christians view the Church as a spectator sport! We get comfortable and watch the show. B. Others believe God will train ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transfiguration: Moses And Us

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Feb 9, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,231 views

    On Transfiguration Sunday, we go all the way back to Deuteronomy and Numbers to see how God deals with sin, and in Luke, we see how big God's grace really is

    Sermon 021410 Deuteronomy 34:1-12 In the Winter of 1966, a voters registration card arrived in the mail at the home of Vernon Dahmer. On the surface, something like this is no big deal, it happens every day. But this was different, for a number of reasons. It was different because Vernon ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Blood Is Thicker Than Water

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 25, 2009
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    God’s first and last thought is the welfare of his children! The Provision of the Cross is an act of covenant. It is not a half-job effort to fix things. It is a plan that would never turn back!

    At some point or another you may have used this familiar phrase - Blood is thicker than water. The context in which we use it is to describe the meaning that blood-related families are more important than anyone else. R’ Richard Pustelniak, congregational leader for the Jewish community called ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Overrun Or Overwatch Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 30, 2009
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     | 5,930 views

    When Israel went "over the line," God had to pull back his protective "overwatch." We need to be certain that we are depending upon God instead of other answers.

    Students of military tactics will have recognized the two terms in my title for today’s sermon. The first refers to a superior force finding a weak point in the enemy’s defenses and rolling right over and through the enemy without having to stop for a pitched engagement. The aggressor defeats the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God's Stimulus Package - He's Not Finished Yet.

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 9, 2009
    based on 39 ratings
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    Jesus left His stimulus package behind to stimulate us to be ready. He said in His stimulus package I’m not finished yet, I’m coming back.

    “God’s Stimulus Package” “He’s not finished yet” District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. John 20:1-7 “The first [day] of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulcher. Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    If One Should Wander From The Truth Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 23, 2012
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     | 28,640 views

    James tells us what to do with people who wander away from the truth of Christ. 1- Bring them back 2- Remember the good 3- Cover the sins

    INTRO.- ILL.- One time a friend from Missiouri visited our church on a Sunday morning. He was a good church member where I formerly preached. He was a hunter and I fished for bass. He use to say to me, “If you’d go turkey hunting with me you’d stop that bass fishing.” What was he saying? Was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A "Choked" Life Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 30, 2012
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     | 6,294 views

    If we allow worries and riches and pleasures of life instead of focusing on God’s Word, our lives will be suffocated, held back, even taken over and not have a life of significance.

    We have been studying the Gospel of Luke and we have been learning from the parable of the Sower and the Seeds. What’s a parable? Picture this in your mind for a moment; it is early in the morning in the Philippines, you’re in a large room where several hundred people are seated; they are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Party Crasher

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,742 views

    As a result of all that God has done for you are you expressing your love back to God in ways that He understands you love HIM? God has a love language!

    Cornerstone Church July 24, 2005 THE PARTY CRASHER Luke 7:36-50 The following story is told to Philip Yancey by a friend of his who worked with the downtrodden in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Awakening In The Body And Blood

    Contributed by James Cloud on Mar 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,646 views

    How many times do we neglect the sacrament of the Eucharist (Communion) for the "thrills" of the modern age? This is a call back to the Early Church and what they held about this Most Blessed Sacrament.

    Awakening in the Blood and Body St. John 6:44-59 (ESV) “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day. It is written in the Prophets, ’And they will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard and learned from the Father comes to me— not ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican