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  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    Hinneni

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,101 views

    Isaiah says, "Hinneni," or, "HERE I AM," when God calls. The only way he can have this confidence is through knowing the forgiveness of Christ. When God call us we respond like Isaiah because of the cross alone.

    Language is a funny thing. It’s amazing that we can share so much by just talking. Ideas, feelings, problems, joys, knowledge – all passed on through language. We don’t often stop to think about how amazing it is that we can talk. But we also don’t often stop to think of the limits of human ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Invest In Eternity

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,771 views

    Are you concerned with earthly possessions or heavenly treasures, with temporary goods or eternal rewards, with self or with people? Be wise and invest in eternity.

    A man has his priorities wrong and Jesus had to tell him this parable to address it. You can be doing nothing wrong and yet not be right. • The farmer wasn’t doing anything sinful but he was not doing it right. • He is hardworking, and probably smart, seeing the way he organises his farm. • He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rules And Relationship Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,165 views

    A couple of passages from "The Shack" have sparked the question, "How do rules and relationship interact in our relationship with God?"

    Galatians 3:1-14 January 11, 2009 Rules and Relationship How many of you have read “The Shack?” The Shack is a novel about a man who had suffered great tragedy in his life, and is invited to spend a weekend with God. I read it this summer, on holiday. For the most part, I liked it, I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Spiritual Coldness

    Contributed by James May on Oct 30, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 25,001 views

    These are the signs and results of spiritual coldness. The signs are related to the only time I went deer hunting.

    Spiritual Coldness By Pastor Jim May Matthew 24:12-13, "And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved." Being from the South we have to get used to the heat. Right now though the seasons are changing and these ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Out Of The Cross

    Contributed by Jon Hadler on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,891 views

    Although viewed as foolish and weak to the perishing, out of the cross we receive God’s saving wisdom and power.

    Pain. We’ve all felt pain. Pinch yourself or pull on your hair and you’ll feel a certain amount of pain. But how many of you have felt excruciating pain? Come on, you can admit it. I once sprained my right ankle so badly in a basketball game that as it happened, I heard it ripping … and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Teacher Of Life

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 2, 2007
     | 4,294 views

    Mother’s day - Mothers teach us about life and often use questions to get to the point

    Teacher of Life Proverbs 1:1-9 Well here we are on Mother’s day, probably one of the most sentimental days of the year for most people. Some find elation and joy over the excitement of the day. For others there is a feeling of sadness because of loss or broken relationships. Today is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    "The Magic Is Not In The Faucet!"

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Oct 10, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,262 views

    God can use anyone to be a vessel for Him but he needs faucets

    INTRO: Thomas Edward (T.E.) Lawrence was born on August 16, 1888 in Wales. Popularly known as Lawrence of Arabia, Lawrence became famous for his exploits as British Military liason to the Arab Revolt during the First World War. The desert raids of British officer T.E. Lawrence and his Arab rebels ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Magic Is Not In The Faucet!"

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 4, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 22,409 views

    This message tells us that the Lord needs us--But we are only a vessel to be used by Him.

    "THE MAGIC IS NOT IN THE FAUCET!" Matthew 17:14-21 INTRO: Thomas Edward (T.E.) Lawrence was born on August 16, 1888 in Wales. Popularly known as Lawrence of Arabia, Lawrence became famous for his exploits as British Military liason to the Arab Revolt during the First World War. The desert ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Got Milk?"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 20, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,412 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that believers (who sincerely desire to grow spiritually) attend Weekly Bible Study to receive the Milk of God’s Word.

    "GOT Milk?" 1 Peter 2:2-10 (RSV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 20 April 2008 Big Idea: Christians who sincerely desire to grow stronger spiritually should attend Bible Study. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); 1 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living Lent 5: The Vulture Reveals A Coming Savior Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,152 views

    This series is based loosely on the facts and stories found in the "Living Lent" sermon series written by Donald Neidigk.

    Living Lent 5 - “The Vulture Reveals a Coming Savior” Lent is just flying by… I can’t believe that next week is already Palm Sunday! As I’ve been reminding us these past few weeks… we are in Lent… the period before Easter where we focus on Christ and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Praying For Riches Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,027 views

    The riches we receive in Christ far surpass the riches that the world can give.

    Praying For Riches Text: Ephesians 1:15 – 23 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Have you ever met someone who seems to always be trying to get something better or achieve more, and never realizing that what they already have is more than enough? There is a poem that sort of sums this kind of person ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Are You Ready For The Tough Times? Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,063 views

    This is the first in a series of 4 messages from the book of Job.

    “ARE YOU READY FOR THE TOUGH TIMES? Job 1:6-22 (Begin series – “Life is Tough – God is Good”) INTRO – What is your definition of a tough time? The toughest thing you could think of possibly going through? Well, guess what? That very thing could happen to you. When I went to seminary at New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Cox avatar

    What Kind Of Fruit Are You Producing?

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,737 views

    We are either producing good fruit, bad fruit, or no fruit.

    JOHN 15:1"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4Remain in me, and I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Rascal

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2013
     | 4,721 views

    A sermon on the parable Jesus told about dishonest manager in Luke 16:1-9 focusing on stewardship theme (First part of sermon from Eugene Peterson's book, Tell It Slant, pg. 99-105; Last part of sermon from Tom Ellsworth's book, Inverted, pg. 107-110)

    HoHum: Eugene Peterson- I was approaching John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore looking for a parking place. I was a preacher coming to visit a church member who had recently had surgery. The street was lined with parked cars. I circled the hospital 3 times and no parking place opened up. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Schultz avatar

    The Gospel For Underdogs

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 2, 2015
     | 9,641 views

    The disciples didn't stand a chance. Neither do you. But there is hope...

    John 17:11-19 The Gospel for Underdogs 11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. 12 While I was with them, I protected them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran