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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Christ Will Have An End To His Dynasty

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,648 views

    This sermon discusses how Jesus will hand over His kingdom to the Father at the end of all things. It is on a Christ the King Sunday.

    November 20, 2005 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Influential Mothers

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 13, 2006
    based on 227 ratings
     | 96,355 views

    Many a Christian mother has been used by the Lord to plant spiritual seeds that the Holy Spirit has used to bring many to Christ.

    Turn your Bibles to 2 Timothy 1:5 Title: Influential Mothers Theme: Biblical Principles to Capturing the Spiritual Hearts of Children Listen as I read 2 Timothy 1:5, “I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Y Worship

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,146 views

    Why do we worship God? Deut.6.4-12 gives us some answers.

    Y WORSHIP? Deuteronomy 6.4-12 In the US there was a well known preacher called Henry Ward Beecher. His congregation was packed every week and many visitors came to hear him preach. One Sunday he was away from his home congregation and his brother was filling in for him. When his brother walked ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    When God Speaks

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,427 views

    Claims by some that God speaks to them must be tested by two things: the pattern of God’s speaking to individuals recorded in the Bible, and by God’s previous revelation through the Prophets and Apostles.

    When God Speaks Psalm 63, 1 Samuel 3:1 – 20, 1 Corinthians 6:11-20, John 1:43-51 It was interesting for me to survey how other preachers have treated the passages in today’s lectionary, particularly the Old Testament and Gospel lessons for today. There are a number of sites on the internet ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    What Is A Disciple And Why Be One? Series

    Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jun 25, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 14,393 views

    This is the first sermon in a series of 8 on the biblical characteristics of a disciple.

    Discipleship Series, Sermon #1 (6-3-03) There was a man by the name of John Harper who was born into a Christian family on May 29, 1872. He became a Christian 13 years later and had already started preaching by age 17. He received training at the Baptist Pioneer Mission in London, and in 1896 he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Importance Of Prayer In The Life Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 44,031 views

    This is the 5th in a series of 8 sermons on discipleship. This one focuses on the importance of prayer in the disciple’s life.

    Last week we continued our study on discipleship by looking at the importance of bible study in our lives. We talked about different ways in which we can get to know our bibles better through hearing the word taught, personal study, scripture memorization, and meditating upon the word of God. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Rogers avatar

    Blessings Of A Christian

    Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 30, 2005
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,806 views

    A sermon that examines the beattitudes and the blessings that we recieve from them.

    Blessings of a Christian Matthew 5:1-16 How many today do not assume the blessedness of a Christian. What I mean by this is can people look at us and know that we are disciples of Christ? If not then it is time for us to examine our life and ask God to be our guide. To many today say hey I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Rogers avatar

    Trust In The Lord

    Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,892 views

    This sermon shows what occurs when we rely completly on Jesus Christ. Trusting Him to take care of our needs so that we can serve Him.

    Trust In The Lord Proverbs 3:5-12 Prayer Introduction This week I have thought a lot about what I actually put my trust in. Have you ever thought about what you put your trust in? I have and you know something a lot of things we put our trust in will one day let us down. I put my trust in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Controling And Taming The Tongue ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,081 views

    James teaches that it is extremely important to control the use of the tongue and Solomon, in the book of Proverbs has many helpful comments about controlling the tongue.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 3:1&ff. 2. In our last lesson we discussed the warning that James gives to those who are teachers of God’s word. (1) James warned that teachers that misuse their tongue in the teaching of God’s word will be judged with a much stricter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Revolutionary Love

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,355 views

    THIS SERMON TOUCHES UPON THE COMMAND TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS A COPY OF HIS LOVE TOWARDS US.

    Revolutionary love. John 13:34-35. A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved, so you must love one another. By this all men shall know you are my disciples, if you love one another. Here we have Jesus in his upper room prior to his crucifixion and resurrection and he wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commission Smermission

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 12, 2008
     | 6,123 views

    This is a sermon for Missions Sunday

    Commission Smermission Mark 16:15-20 What is missions? Who are missionaries? Why do we send them? A mission by definition is an assignment, a task, a calling or purpose Specifically missions is the task of reaching the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ So who are missionaries? These are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Four Steps To Becoming A Successful Servant Of God Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 2, 2007
    based on 150 ratings
     | 347,759 views

    This sermon covers four steps to serve God. 1. Develop a servant mentality. 2. Have a determination to serve. 3. Commit to following God. 4. Serve where you are.

    Four Steps To Becoming A Successful Servant Of God If I were to ask you this morning; “Give me the simplest definition of a Christian that you could think of? What would you say?” (What I am seeking is “A follower of Christ.”) A simple definition of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Modern Maturity Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on May 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,164 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to mature in our faith.

    Modern Maturity Phil. 3:15-16 Here are the Top 10 ways to know you’re growing older: 10. Everything hurts and what doesn’t hurt, doesn’t work. 9. The gleam in your eye is from the sun hitting your bifocals. 8. You know all the answers, but nobody asks you the questions. 7. You look forward to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Heirs Of The Covenant

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,395 views

    We are heirs of the New Covenant, its promises, its hope.

    Heirs of a New Covenant, Jeremiah 31:31-37 Introduction We live in an age of passing fancies and boredom. When men and women enter into that most sacred of institutions, for example, it is seldom with the genuine intention of union unto death. It is often a union whose ties will be severed as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Christopher Lanham avatar

    Do You See What I See? Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,640 views

    What does it mean to "examine yourself?"

    Do You See What I See? 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 1, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis When I was in high school, there was this girl – let’s call her “Edith”. Everyone called her Big “Ed” because she was on the heavy side. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed