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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Finding Hope In Time Of Adversity

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,571 views

    During a time of adversity, pain and darkness, Job speaks words like jewels of diamonds and apples of gold. In the life of Job we can find hope.

    Finding Hope in times of Adversity Job 19:25-27 During a time of adversity, pain and darkness, Job speaks words like jewels of diamonds and apples of gold: “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Faithful Come Out Of The Closet In The Darkness Of The Evening Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,046 views

    This sermon examines how JOseph and Nicodemus step up to the plate at the death of Jesus. How does such strength come about? That’s what is addressed in this sermon.

    March 29, 2006 Matthew 27:55-61 Many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for his needs. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons. As evening approached, there came a rich man from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Longing For The Groom

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,535 views

    When God decided that we would be the Bride of Christ it was not because we came spotless and pristine. No Ezekiel says that when God found us we were abandon in a field and abhorred.

    Longing For The Groom Ezekiel 16: 4-7 One of my favorite parts of being a minister is the ability to participate in weddings. I have participated in weddings in churches, chapels, beaches, backyards, and living rooms, weddings that cost thousand’s of dollars and weddings that cost $100.00. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Jesus Saw In The Crowd

    Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,820 views

    In Jesus’ ministry he was often times surrounded by crowds. What did Jesus see when he was among the crowds? Do we see the same things?

    As you probably know I’m a big fan of the NFL. Of course you know I’m a huge Dallas Cowboy fan. Three weeks into the season I’m just glad that they have a winning record so far. But last Monday night on Monday night football the Green Bay Packers came to Soldier Field to play the Chicago ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Loving And Serving One Another

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,243 views

    This sermon examines common quotes from those who do not serve others in contrast to quotes from those who do serve. Everyone has an excuse, but hose who choose to serve are empowered to do so.

    Loving & Serving One Another 5-5-02 Intro: Text: Gal. 5:13 (Ampl) “For you, brethren, were [indeed] called to freedom; only [do not let your] freedom be an incentive to your flesh and an opportunity or excuse [for selfishness] but through love you should serve one another.” 1. Like no ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Divine Interruptions

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 31,503 views

    An intriguing dynamic of life is the possibility of God interrupting our plans with His much better plan. This sermon considers 1- The Sovereingty of Divine Interruptions 2- The Opportunity of Divine Interruptions 3- The Responsibility of Divine Inter

    Divine Interruptions Exodus 3:1-10 8-25-02 Intro: Ex 3:1-10 3:1Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. And he led the flock to the back of the desert, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Coming To The Brazen Altar Series

    Contributed by James May on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 18,713 views

    #7 in the Tabernacle in the Wilderness Series

    The Tabernacle in the Wilderness Series #7 Coming to the Brazen Altar By Pastor Jim May The Tabernacle stood in the midst of the camp with the 12 tribes camped around it. How comforting it was to the Children of Israel as they thought of the colorful gates and furniture made of gold, silver, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Approaching The Tabernacle Series

    Contributed by James May on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,875 views

    #9 in the Tabernacle in the Wilderness Series

    The Tabernacle in the Wilderness #9 Approaching the Tabernacle The Curtains and Coverings By Pastor Jim May Exodus 26:1-6, "Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    How To Establish A Consistent Prayer Life Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 57 ratings
     | 20,199 views

    Before we will give ourselves to prayer we must conclude that it is genuinely worth the investment. We also generally do what we plan do do. Is prayer in your schedule?

    How to Establish a Consistent Prayer Life (Fifty Days of Consecration #3)[1] Luke 11:9-13[2] 4-03-05 Intro[3] I want to introduce the sermon this morning with a brief clip from the movie, The Passion. Jesus is in Gethsemane knowing that the hour of his suffering is rapidly approaching. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Christmas And Covenant

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 71 ratings
     | 37,813 views

    The Covenant means that: 1. God is relational. 2. God is faithful. 3. God is on the move.

    In the song of Zechariah (father of John the Baptist) the Scripture says he was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David (as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Crucifixion Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 13,879 views

    Jesus chose to go to the cross - to be beaten and spat upon and to be separated from the Father - even though He didn’t have to. The question is: why did He do it? Also learn when it’s right to speak up and when to remain silent.

    1 Very early in the morning, the chief priests, with the elders, the teachers of the law and the whole Sanhedrin, reached a decision. They bound Jesus, led him away and handed him over to Pilate. The Jewish religious leadership had already decided to try to get Jesus killed - they had done it ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Richard Pfeil avatar

    Welcomes All People Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,314 views

    Part of a series on what the church is called t be.

    “The Church You’ve Always Longed For: Welcomes all People” TEXT: Leviticus 19: 32-34 Throughout September, October and most of November, we will be talking about the church that God longs for. Last week I asked you to think about this phrase, “I like church, but....” Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Christian’s Litmus Test Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,501 views

    Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian.

    Title: The Christian’s Litmus Test I Text: I John 4:7-21 Thesis: Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian. (Part 1 - This week I will speak on the love of God for us and next week we will look at Our love for others.) Introduction I am not a scientist but I do remember learning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Highway To Tomorrow

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on May 8, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 35,849 views

    This is a Homecoming message to encourage a church celebrating their anniversary.

    HIGHWAY TO TOMORROW Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction • [Quote] Jonathan Swift who wrote Gulliver’s Travels had an unusual greeting to others – “May you live every day of your life!” • As you look back over this last year – how many days did you really live life at its best? • Living life at its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Catwalk Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 13, 2012
    based on 124 ratings
     | 16,039 views

    The catwalk is a tool that fashion houses use to display their best products. And II Corinthians tells us that God has His own kind of "catwalk" that he leads us down in "triumphal procession." Why is God "showing us off" like this? And what is He selling

    OPEN: (We opened the sermon with about 30 seconds of a video showing a group of modestly dressed models walking down a catwalk at a fashion show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHPq4nMA2ZI) (Then we switched to a youtube video of a veteran fashion model describing the purpose of the catwalk in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ