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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Jesus Made Me Kosher

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,041 views

    Our access to God is not by ceremonial ritual but the sacrifice of Christ.

    We have differing standards on what we consider “clean” and “unclean.” A lot depends on how meticulous we are. For some of us, when we drop a cookie, we follow the “5-second rule” (this was tested recently on Mythbusters). When I lived in Germany, everything was spotless--you could eat off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Wisemen: Dissecting The Magi's Gifts Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,455 views

    The wise men gave Jesus something far more important than gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

    A Visit to Bethlehem Series Wisemen: Dissecting the Magi’s Gifts Matthew 2:1-11 Dec. 9, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Herod was opposing the King 1 Herod was all about keeping the throne at all costs. a Killed his favorite wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cleansed By Water And The Spirit!

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,985 views

    Baptism of the Holy Spirit

    Today is our first Sunday in the new year. What better way to begin this new year then talking about the baptism of the soul. When you think of baptism what images come into your mind? Do you think of infant sprinklings or full immersions whether in a baptismal font or in a river? What other forms ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Palm Sunday - And The Donkey

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 78 ratings
     | 30,845 views

    How come Jesus went from popularity to public enemy no 1. The key lies in the ownership fo the donkey!

    NC/NR 01-04-07 Palm Sunday 2007 This morning’s Gospel reading is the beginning of one of the most momentous weeks in Antiquity – in AD 29. Indeed one of the most important weeks in history. We know the story so well that it is hard to find something new to say. So I would like to ask you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • James Parker avatar

    The Treasure & The Pearl Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,149 views

    A sermon covering the Parables of the Treasure and the Pearl of great price.

    Parable of the Treasure and The Pearl of Great Price Matthew 13:44-46 "44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wiseman's Gift

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,896 views

    Now we look at the Christmas story through the eyes of the wisemen. We need to come as the wis men - excited, responsive, and bearing gifts.

    The Wiseman’s Gifts Text: Matthew 2:11 Introduction: WISE MEN - We know very little about the wise men, magi - The wise men were astronomers, they studied the stars - The must have known the OT - you don’t just wake up one day and decide to travel hundreds of miles following a star. - Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    63 Words: Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 16, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,644 views

    Prayer is a great tool. Prayer doesn’t have to be long. One man prayed 63 words then came the fire, then came the needed rain.

    63 WORDS --- THE POWER OF PRAYER --- THEN BURN FOR GOD... Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a candle and I light the candle and let it burn. We know several things about the candle. The candle gives itself for the light. The darker the night the greater the light. We discuss the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    The River Of God

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 16,658 views

    We hear a lot about the River of God. This sermon helps us understand what thr River is and the experiences you can have if you dwell in the River.

    THE RIVER OF GOD Psalm 46:4 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. The context of this Psalm is that of natural disasters surrounding the City of God. Yet in the midst of all this distraction and pending gloom is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The Potter's Hands Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 4, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,582 views

    Sermon on the potter and the clay for Pentecost 14C

    On an overhead slide, draw four symbols: a star, a plus sign, a circle and a square. Ask the audience to pick one of the symbols and then share which sign they picked with the person sitting closest to them. Then interpret the signs; “Research shows that if you picked the square, you are a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Memorial Day: The Cost Of Freedom Is Blood

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 264 ratings
     | 47,011 views

    This sermon compares Memorial Day with the Lord’s Supper as a Memorial.

    Memorial Day: “The Cost of Freedom is Blood” I Corinthians 11:23-26 Memorial day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. It traces its roots back to 1868 when General John Logan, of the Grand Army of the Republic, declared May 30th as a day of remembrance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Godly Ways In The Wilderness Of Life

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,269 views

    When we try to live life in our own power, it only leads to a wilderness of complaining, moaning and groaning. However, as we allow God to have control supernatural results happen. People see us from a distance and say man they are really getting it don

    Intro: Many years ago A.J. Gordon went to the World’s Fair. From a distance he saw a man pumping water with one of those old hand pumps. The water was pouring out and he said as he looked, "That man is really pumping water." But when he got closer, he discovered that it was a wooden man connected ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    Church In Philadelphia

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 25, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,614 views

    The sixth of the seven churches - what might it have to say to us today?

    And so we come to the sixth of the seven letters to seven churches, the letter to the church in Philadelphia, which is of course in Asia, not the USA. What do we know about the city? Philadelphia was a strong fortress city, strategically located on the road from Rome to the east. It was a city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    "The Christmas Confrontation” Pt. 2

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,990 views

    I ask all of us the question…Does the prophet Amos speak prophetically describing America in another 25 years? The battle for the soul of America is on the line!

    Proverbs 29: 18 “Where there is no revelation (prophetic vision), the people cast off restraint.” Amos 8:11-12 “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, that I will send a famine, not of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord…They shall run to and fro, seeking the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donald Rapp avatar

    True Hope And Change Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,477 views

    An introduction to the One who can bring real hope and change

    True Hope and Change The Book of Mark Mark 1:9-15 I. We have been hearing a lot about hope and change these days. A. That phrase has become well worn and almost meaningless. B. People want to hope in something. 1. Hope in the future of their family. 2. Hope in the future of our country. 3. Hope for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Jesus Speaks On Adultery

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 11, 2010
     | 3,439 views

    In referencing adultery, Jesus goes to the heart of the matter and helps us understand that obeying the spirit of the law is more important than simply obeying the letter of the law.

    Jesus Speaks on Adultery Matthew 5:27-30 INTRODUCTION A. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlett Letter. 1. Indictment against the Puritanical beliefs of the day. 2. Hester Prynne lived in Amsterdam with her husband. 3. Husband was a learned man and English by birth. 4. Wanted to cross over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist