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  • Roger Haugen avatar

    Confirmation

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 14, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 19,906 views

    Jesus asks his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" At a young person’s confirmation s/he has the opportunity to say with Peter, "You are the Christ."

    Confirmation Sunday Matthew 16:13-18 19 May 2002 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." He said ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Headed Home

    Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 1, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 6,823 views

    There are some important lessons we can learn from the story of the Prodigal Son.

    It has always been tough to be a young person growing up. And it has always been tough to be a parent and raise children into adults. Consider these quotes: "I see no hope for the future for people if they are dependent on the frivilous youth of today. For certainly all youth are reckless beyond ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 10: The Separation Of Faith

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,124 views

    Abraham’s Journey of Faith

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 21:9-21 1. What was the relationship between Sarah and Hagar? Confrontation. "Sarah dealt harshly with her" (16:6). "Ishmael the son of Hagar mocked (punched) the son of Sarah" (21:9). 2. What did Sarah ask Abraham to do to Hagar? Throw her out. "Cast out this bondwoman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Chronicles Of Daniel #4: The Soveriegnty Of God

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,397 views

    OUR GOD IS SOVEREIGN/IN CONTROL WHETHER WE ACKNOLEDGE HIM OR NOT, HE WILL PROVE IT!

    THE CHRONICLES OF DANIEL #4: THE SOVERIEGNTY OF GOD: I SURRENDER DANIEL 4: 1FF AUGUST 15, 2004 INTRODUCTION: It was Sunday morning and Harry was off. He pulled out of his driveway in his 2-seater convertible, with the roof closed because of typical Melbourne driving rain, and headed for church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Healed Through Tarrying

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,218 views

    A message about healing that comes from prolonged contact with Jesus

    Healed Through Tarrying Text: Mark 8:22-25 Had Jesus healed everybody in the same manner it would have caused men to put undue importance on the ritual of healing, and confuse that with the means of healing. People are healed by grace, or mercy, and faith. He healed people with a word (Ps. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Crave

    Contributed by Duran Johnson on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 128 ratings
     | 11,936 views

    A message for new members to encourage them to aggressively pursue the Word of God.

    You must crave pure spiritual milk so that you can grow into the fullness of your salvation. Cry out for this nourishment as a baby cries for milk, now that you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness. (1 Peter 2:2-3, NLT) Introduction What a clear and concise message! It simply says that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Get Real" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 28, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,507 views

    This sermon stresses that we need to be completely honest with God in our worship, our prayer lives, our sin and shortcomings, and our relationship with Him.

    GET REAL Text: 2nd Chronicles 7:14 Introduction- On the popular tv talk show, Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Phil stresses confrontational counseling. He urges people to "get real," and say what they really need to say, and to not try to "con" him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Ways To Stay Home For Christmas

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,006 views

    This sermon is about being "home" for Christmas by Having HOPE in the Messiah!

    Last year at this time, I was busy talking about making the trip home to Ohio for Christmas! Home, as in where I grew up, the place of my roots. And I recall reflecting about how Joseph and Mary had to make that trip to Bethlehem, the city of David, to the place of the lineage of Joseph a direct ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Christmas Love

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,971 views

    This is a sermon about the meaning of Christmas, as Christ was love!

    I. I trust that we are all familiar with 1 Corinthians 13, what is commonly called "The Love Chapter". Someone has written a version specifically designed for Christmas: (1) "If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shining balls, but do not show love to my ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Love That Connects I Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,801 views

    Most Americans cannot fathom a group of unrelated people of different age groups, classes, and cultures with differing talents and interests who have been glued together by a common faith in Jesus Christ. But this kind of bond -- the kind God wants a chu

    Love that Connects, (I) (Romans 12:9-12) 1. This past week, Hannah had a little trouble with her car…..it would grind when she turned…..thought to check the power steering fluid….. 2. One of our friends in the Chicago area is terrible about maintaining things…..older car…out of oil….burned out ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Secret Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 286 ratings
     | 29,739 views

    What to do when you need encouragement.

    1 SAM. 30:1-6 "THE SECRET OF ENCOURAGEMENT" A) All of us have our crisis days when everything seems to fall apart. * Days when it looks as if we have come to the end of the road & that God has turned against us! * In this chapter, we see David experiencing such a crisis! * Here’s what happened! B) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rex Williams avatar

    Jesus And Demons

    Contributed by Rex Williams on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,614 views

    An expository approach to the account of Jesus and the demoniac(s) of Gadara, drawing out applications for the non-possessed. Not a treatise on demon possession.

    Cf: matthew 8, luke 8 MARK 5:1 They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. 2 When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him. 3 This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him any more, not even with a chain. 4 For he had often ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Quackenbush avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Intro Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,426 views

    The Christian life is not simply the absence of sin but the presence of life manifested in us through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit

    The Fruit of The Spirit - Introductin Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26 22 But athe fruit of the Spirit is blove, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, cgoodness, dfaithfulness, 23 7gentleness, self-control. eAgainst such there is no law. 24 And those who are Christ’s fhave crucified the flesh with its ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "God's Gift Of Mercy”

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009
     | 4,112 views

    Matt 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.”

    “God’s Gift of Mercy” 4/29/2007 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com Matt 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.” “Bienaventurados los misericordiosos: porque ellos alcanzarán misericordia.” We live in a society of self. All revolves around self. Me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    A Mayhem To Avoid Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,574 views

    WE SHOULD EMBRACE MENTORING, BECAUSE OF THE MAYHEM IT WILL HELP US AVOID.

    a mayhem to avoid September 21, 2008 Titus 1:10-16 INTRODUCTION Mayhem – a state of rowdy disorder. Often reflects the shape of our lives. Too many challenging events, crises, and problems lead us to a meltdown point. Too many bills, too many responsibilities, too much pressure ultimately we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance