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  • Andrew Warriner avatar

    Pentecost; The Day God Went Global

    Contributed by Andrew Warriner on May 22, 2013
     | 4,876 views

    We have to have the Spirit living within us if we want him to fill us.

    We are living today in a global society, advances in communications over the last few years through fibre optical and satellite technology, the internet and so on means we can now talk to people thousands of miles away face to face in the comfort of our own homes or offices. We can leave our homes ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Different Kind Of Christmas

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Dec 7, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,007 views

    In light of 9/11 and other events closer to home, this Christmas will be a different kind of Christmas for many, if not all. This sermon focuses in on the hope and promise in the birth of Jesus.

    #120 11/26/01 Luke 1:26-38 Bibliography: I want you to pause and think with me for just a moment. Here in the last few weeks of 2001, lets look back over this past year, and reflect. We began with a down turn in our economy. In January, February, and March, households in Grace paid taxes on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "But Jesus...: Faith In The Face Of Reason"

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 21, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,071 views

    In the struggles and hard times of our lives, we are called to look beyond our own understanding, beyond our reasoning and recognize that faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains. In your life if you have not already experienced them, times wil

    “‘But Jesus…’: Faith in the Face of Reason” Mark 6:30-44 For many people, the events of this fall have resulted in changed lives. In the beginning of September we traveled on airlines without fear and seldom gave thought to things like anthrax and small pox. Before September 11th, few people knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Hammers

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,775 views

    "We are laborers together with God. We are God’s husbandry, we are God’s building.”

    God’s Hammers Text: Ecc 9:10 “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.” 1st Cor 3:9, For we are laborers together, with God. Introduction: The prophet Jeremiah speaks of cutting trees in the forest, using them to make a house and fastening them together with nails and a hammer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Jailhouse Rock"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 26, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,551 views

    Turning opposition into opportunity.

    Acts 16:16-34 “Jailhouse Rock” Contrary to the opinion of some, Christians are not immune from pain and disappointment. The idea of a cotton-candy theology that promises all health and wealth and no turmoil or tribulation melts away with every tragedy that reeks havoc in our lives. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    I Don't Belong Here

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,593 views

    A social commentary of the Canadian political situation, we are reminded the world hates us, but that’s OK, because we are aliens, strangers and pilgrims. We really don’t belong here.

    John 15:18-21 – I Don’t Belong Here Today I’m straying off a schedule a little. I meant to continue working through the book Experiencing God, but due to the political events of the past week, I felt I needed to address them. I have more to say than time to say it in, but I’ll do my best to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unlocking Your Victory

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,930 views

    Difficult things become easy when you have the keys. Here are a few keys to victory.

    Summer 2004 Dakota Community Church Unlocking Your Victory Introduction: As you will have discovered by now, salvation is not a ticket to the easy life. John 15: 20-21 20Remember the words I spoke to you: ’No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Funeral - Mature Man

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,110 views

    A dear Christian Friend - Humble, wise prayer warrior.

    Friends, we have gathered here to praise God -- and to witness to our faith, as we celebrate the life of ED. We come together in grief, and we acknowledge our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in sorrow hope, and in death resurrection. Will you please pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Ups And Downs Series

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,799 views

    The fifth phrase of the Creed: "He descended into hell. On the third day he arose from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sittith at the right hand of God the Father Almighty"

    UPS AND DOWNS TEXT: Luke 24:44-52; 1 Peter 3:18-22 We’re approaching the close of the first part of the Apostles’ Creed...the section that mostly deals with the nature of Jesus’ life and death. As I mentioned in the introductory sermon, there are several very old versions of the Creed, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Peace In The Face Of Death Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 26, 2008
     | 6,747 views

    Exposition of Psalm 3:1-8 about David fleeing from Absalom, and turning to the Lifter of his head

    Text: Psalm 3:1-8, Title: Peace in the Face of Death, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/30/08, AM A. Opening illustration: story of Polycarp and his facing death B. Background to passage: This is the first psalm attributed to David in the Psalter. But more than that, it is one with a circumstance, which gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wonder Working Power Of The Blood Of Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 104 ratings
     | 75,594 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE WONDER WORKING POWER OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS NAMELY 1. CLEANSING 2. COST 3. CONFIDENCE 4. CONNECTION 5. CONQUEST 6. CHARACTER 7. COVENANT

    THE WONDER WORKING POWER OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS ************************************************ OUTLINE 1. CLEANSING 2. COST 3. CONFIDENCE 4. CONNECTION 5. CONQUEST 6. CHARACTER 7. COVENANT THE MESSAGE THE WONDER WORKING POWER OF THE BLOOD OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Final Words

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2005
     | 3,321 views

    The final sermon of a fall 2005 sermon series through Acts

    This morning we conclude our series in Acts and we begin with a test. Yes, a test. Actually, a couple of tests that deal with famous statements and ‘last words.’ However, they are tests that frame the important issue of finishing well in life and St. Paul’s intention of finishing well as he faced ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    A Message For People Like Me Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,702 views

    This message from a series that looks at God's desire for us to live life in a way that avoids being overloaded and overextended.

    We are overloaded!!! Americans are living their lives at a break-neck pace, pushing the limits to live up to the expectations put on them by society. When compared to lives fifty years ago we see that there is something conspicuously missing. Our lives have very little time and space; if any. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Parable Of The Cloth And Wineskins Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Sep 12, 2010
     | 7,185 views

    Danger of mixing old and new.

    Explanation of the parable If a woman sewed a patch of new cloth on a piece of garment that had been washed, the next time it was washed the patch would then shrink and ruin the whole garment. If new wine was poured into old wineskins, the pressure of the gas from the fermentation would break the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Parable Of The Cloth And Wineskins Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Oct 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,185 views

    Jesus told them this parable: "No one tears a patch from a new garment and sews it on an old one. If he does, he will have torn the new garment, and the patch from the new will not match the old. What does He mean by that?

    Parable of the cloth and wineskins (Luke 5:36-39) He told them this parable: "No one tears a patch from a new garment and sews it on an old one. If he does, he will have torn the new garment, and the patch from the new will not match the old. {37} And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church