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  • Philip Grose avatar

    Giving Thanks In The Mourning

    Contributed by Philip Grose on Nov 24, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,415 views

    We all struggle with the sin in our lives. Some days we wonder how we will ever measure up to the standards that God has commanded in his holy word. Paul came to the conclusion that it is only through Christ Jesus our Lord that we can hold on and propse

    “Giving Thanks in the mourning” The residents of Lane County, on the Oregon coast, woke up one morning to a devastating find. A forty-five foot, eight ton pacific grey whale had died and washed up on the beach near the town of Florence. It had been a while since such a large whale had washed up ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Investment Guidelines From The Master - Matt 6:19-21

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 16,306 views

    Why It is Important to Store Up for Ourselves Treasures in Heaven Instead of on Earth - Matt 6:19-21

    Why It is Important to Store Up for Ourselves Treasures in Heaven Instead of on Earth It is estimated that the United States has 276 billionaires, more than 2,500 households with a net worth exceeding $100 million, 250,000 individuals with a net worth of $10 million, and 500,000 individuals with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Start The Day With A Good Breakfast. Especially When Jesus Is The Cook!

    Contributed by Roger Whipp on Jan 27, 2015
     | 5,969 views

    Don't be disilluioned or give up the faith. Jesus will always be there in our hour of need. Don't be so super spiritual that you retreat away from the realities of daily life.

    When Paul the Vicar told me what passage I was to preach on, at first glance I though it could be an early night and I’ll get home to see the start of Heartbeat! However as I spent time with the Lord & meditating on the passage I realised there is a lot more to it than just Jesus cooking ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Let Us Be 'jesus People'

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Sep 18, 2018
     | 5,118 views

    Jesus asks us who we think he is

    Mark 8:27-38 “And His Name shall be call-ed, Wonderful, Counselor, the mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace” The time is drawing near when we will all sing those familiar and beloved words from Handel’s Messiah, describing Jesus as a ‘mighty God’, a royal ‘Prince of Peace’ – ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Hazards Ahead: Watch Out! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 13, 2019
     | 3,297 views

    Life is like a journey on a winding mountain road; we need to be alert to the hazards!

    Hazards Ahead: Watch Out! (Proverbs 27:4-7) 1. Moms come in all varieties. Rather than share a joke about moms, today I will share a couple of humorous true stories: My mother, a master of guilt trips, showed me a photo of herself waiting by a phone that never rings. “Mom, I call all the time,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Humility Series

    Contributed by Myron Loss on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 191 ratings
     | 132,362 views

    A thorough study on the Christian Quality "Humility" from my book, The World is Up-Side-Down

    Chapter 10 Humility -The Lowest are the Highest I used to think that God’s gifts were on shelves one above another and the taller we grow, the easier we can reach them. Now, I find, that God’s gifts are on shelves one beneath another and the lower we stoop, the more we get. F. B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steven Pace avatar

    You Can Save One

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Jan 16, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,374 views

    This is an updated copy of my sermon on the Pro Life issue. I have revised it and brought it more up to date.

    Sanctity of Human Life Psalms 139:11-16 The day started out by waking up early. You see in our house we always decorate the floor with balloons on the kids birthday. I remember getting up early with Becky and blowing up the balloons and scattering them across the floor. After the kids got up I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Your Treasures Are You'll Be Also

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 3,894 views

    INTENDED TO STIMULATE THE BELIEVER INTO STORING UP FOR THEMSELVES HEAVENLY RICHES INSTEAD OF EARTHLY TREASURES.

    Where Your Treasures Are You’ll Be Also Text Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Extreme Forgiveness!” Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 12,233 views

    Jesus willingly gave up His life, so we can have life.

    First Baptist Church February 10, 2002 Luke 23:32-34 “Extreme Forgiveness!” Has anyone ever really hurt you? Obviously, we have been hurt in our lives. But I want you to think if there are people who have done something to you that is so terrible that forgiveness seems out of the question. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Rundell avatar

    How Foolish Of Me To Think That God Was Beneath Me...

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,406 views

    Contrasts the notion of Christ as foundation with Christ as Capstone, leading us up towards God.

    Sermon: 28th March 1999 (My very first sermon before beginning at Theological College) "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is amazing in our eyes"? Ladies and Gentlemen, When a Parish sends one of its congregation for training ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Did Jesus Know When To Let The Disciples Assume Their Own Responsibilities?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,816 views

    There comes a time for every parent to let their children grow up and assume their own responsibilities.

    There comes a time for every parent to let their children grow up and assume their own responsibilities. No parent wants to let their children depend on them for the rest of their lives. Neither do parents want their children to leave prematurely and face the cold world on their own. Jesus knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Go To Church

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
     | 27,518 views

    We are to encourage one another to stir up one another for love and good deeds.

    Why Go To Church (Heb. 10:24,25) Throughout the western world church attendance continues to decline. Illustration: In 1999, 39% of people regularly profess to attend church (34% of men and 44% of women). In Germany less than 5% regularly attend church and in Britain less than 15% make a habit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Maurice Brown avatar

    Having The Courage To Do The Right Thing

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 219 ratings
     | 23,922 views

    There is a time when we must stand up and do the right thing, regardless of the consequences.

    INTRODUCTION A. Listen to these words! “I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything. I will not refuse to do the something I can do” (Edward Everet Hale) B. These are inspiring words of courage and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Alive And Available

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 18, 2001
    based on 232 ratings
     | 18,982 views

    Ever feel like giving up? This sermon reminds us that God is still in control.

    Sunday Morning July 22, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM ALIVE AND AVAILABLE JEREMIAH 29:10-14 Introduction: 1. Ever wonder why you are where you are? I have asked God this question many times in my life. For example, when I was working for McDonald’s I would ask God why? To be honest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Should We Invest In Humanity?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,932 views

    This is a follow-up message to Vacation Bible School. It is the idea of investing our lives in people.

    SHOULD WE INVEST IN HUMANITY? Mark 10:13-16 INTRO.- Since we just finished VBS this last week I want to begin by sharing a few more children’s stories. ILL.- A lady said, “As we drove home from church one afternoon, we were talking about a friend who was baptized that day. We spoke of how proud ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ