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  • Bob AuBuchon avatar

    The After Christmas Shepherd Sale Series

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 13,251 views

    Making sense of Christmas

    What would Christmas be without a good sale? After all who wants to pay retail for all those gifts you buy? “Pre Christmas” sales are what we like at Christmas time! And when all the presents are opened and families visited what could be better than an “After Christmas” sale? Some love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Show Me Your Glory O Lord

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,927 views

    Why doesn't Jesus show us his glory today? How does Jesus strengthen my faith today?

    “I wish I was there.” Have you ever said that or thought that before? It’s one thing to hear about something, or to see something on TV. But when you’re there. A friend of mine came back from a Packer game a few months ago – he talked about how awesome it was, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Happened To Chapter 29? Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 4,097 views

    After praying for guidance God led me to Pastor Jerry Shirley's Acts series and the messages in this series has been revised to fit the circumstances we have been facing at EBC.

    What Happened to Acts Chapter 29, pt. 1 Acts 1:1 Turn in your Bibles to Acts 29: 1 [no such chapter!] You’ll notice there are only 28 chapters…but I wonder if you have ever noticed how the book of Acts ends. READ Could this really be the end? Is there or should there be more? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #1 - Can I Really Know The Truth? Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 19, 2015
     | 4,008 views

    Is it really possible to know the truth, or do we just have to guess and do the best we can?

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Can I Really ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Truth Has Died In The Streets PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 994 views

    The consequences of forsaking God, the importance of repentance, and the promise of God's restoration.

    Good morning, Church Family! I hope you are feeling the love and warmth of God's mercy today. We're going to dive into a deep conversation about the consequences of forsaking God, the urgent need for repentance, and the promise of God's restoration. As A.W. Tozer, a respected Christian author, once ...read more

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    How To Return To God Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 178 ratings
     | 118,026 views

    Prodigals still exist. These individuals rebel, stepping away from God’s blessings, indulging in reckless living and ruining their lives. But God runs to meet those who are at the point of total desperation and who are willing to repent and return home.

    How to Return to God Luke 15:11–24 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION The parable in this passage focuses on the character and nature of the God of the Bible. It’s usually called the parable of the Prodigal Son but I prefer to call it the parable of the Loving Father. Jesus uses this story to teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "This Is The Way, Walk In It Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Sep 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,231 views

    Only one way to walk in God's truth.

    The Voice behind you Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Delivered on September 9th, 2012 "Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it."—Isaiah 30:21. Opening story: King Ahab/Jezebel killing off ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Losing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 17, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,737 views

    Joseph and Mary lost Jesus in Jerusalem but they weren't the last people to lose him. Insights on how we lose Jesus in our lives

    Losing Jesus So, where were you when you lost your kid? Seriously, if you have children you’ve lost one at some point or another. And if you haven’t lost one yet you will. Maybe it was in a grocery store, or on a street, at Disney Land or perhaps at church. But you remember the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Is Your Vision

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,694 views

    THis sermon was preached the first Sunday of 2004 and it challenges people to have a vision for their lives for the coming year.

    What Is Your Vision GNLCC 01/04/04 Numbers 14:25-33 Matthew 24:37-51 Text Matt. 25:14-30 We are at the beginning of a new year that is filled with unlimited possibilities and potential. A year from now, some of us will be far ahead of where we are today, some of us will be in the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Road Less Travelled Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jan 28, 2013
     | 8,836 views

    Naomi, Orpah, and Ruth – three women standing at a cross roads in life. One will find restoration, one will write herself out of God’s story, and one will journey down the road less travelled. Which road will you choose?

    The Road Less Travelled - Ruth 1:3-18 - January 27, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope - The Redemption of Ruth - #2 Quite a number of years ago now, an author by the name of Robert Frost, penned a poem entitled, “The Road Not Taken.” It’s a poem that tells the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Simon Peter Series

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,021 views

    Lenten study of Peter’s struggle with guilt & shame

    He’s one of the most popular bible characters. Simon Peter. People are attracted to him, perhaps because he seems one of the most real; we can identify with him. He’s almost lovable because of his very transparent humanness. As you follow the account of Jesus’ life and watch Peter move with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Finding Jesus, Part Ii: Shine! Series

    Contributed by Roy Hughes on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,520 views

    Part 2 of the"Finding Jesus" series where we discover that we can’t separate ourselves and accomplish God’s plan.

    Finding Jesus, Part 2 “A Shining City” Tonight we continue our series on Finding Jesus. WE LEARNED LAST WEEK THAT JESUS BECAME THE SON OF MAN SO THAT WE COULD IDENTIFY WITH HIM. JESUS WAS TEMPTED IN EVERY WAY THAT WE ARE. IF WE FIND HIM IN OUR TEMPTATIONS, WE WILL FIND AN EXAMPLE THAT WE CAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Payback Is Sweet Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Sep 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,381 views

    This sermon looks at the value of restitution demonstrated in the life of Zacchaeus.

    BIG LESSONS IN SMALL PACKAGES Part 1—Payback is Sweet Luke 19:1-10 Sunday, August 31, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee A soldier fighting over in Iraq received a letter from his girl friend that said she was breaking up with him. She also asked him to send the picture she had given him when he left ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Payback Is Sweet Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,851 views

    A look at restitution from the life of Zacchaeus.

    BIG LESSONS IN SMALL PACKAGES Part 1—Payback is Sweet Luke 19:1-10 Sunday, August 31, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee A soldier fighting over in Iraq received a letter from his girl friend that said she was breaking up with him. She also asked him to send the picture she had given him when he left ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Will You Choose? Decide Wisely Who You Will Follow.

    Contributed by William Tan Yh on May 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,371 views

    In our walk with Jesus, there comes a time when we will have to decide whether we want to follow Jesus all the way or will abandon our walk mid-way. This is a challenge which Jesus posed to his disciples,"Do you also wish to go away?" (Jn 6:67)

    Title: What will you choose? Scripture passage: Jn 6: 25-68 Introduction: In year 2000, I went to Disney world in Tokyo together with my family. As usual we went to the different rides and had a good time there. Then we come across a gigantic dome that looks so inviting and when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic