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  • David Washburn avatar

    "A Christian Response To War"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,211 views

    We’re called to take a Chritian stand and not a political stand when it comes to war? Should we support it or oppose it?

    “A Christian Response To War” Matthew 5:9 March 23, 2003 I’ve heard it said that one of the best ways to make God laugh is for us to make plans. I typically have my sermons planned in advance, which allows me to better focus my thoughts and coordinate worship, which probably made God chuckle this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    What's That In Your Hand?

    Contributed by James May on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,123 views

    God can take anything that we are willing to surrender to his service and use it to bring about a manifestation of his glory and power.

    WHAT’S IN YOUR HAND? Exodus 4:1-4, "And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee. And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. And he said, Cast it on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Holdcroft avatar

    Sign 1 - Turning The Water To Wine Series

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,201 views

    A look at the first sign in the book of john and how Jesus can take useless rituals and replace them with His sacrifice and Spirit.

    Water into Wine In the Gospel of John, he makes no secret of why he write his account of Jesus’ life. John 20:31 ... that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John wrote the Gospel so that people may know who Jesus is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Derrick Strickland avatar

    Choosing To Lead

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 19,032 views

    A Father’s Day call for Fathers to have the courage to choose to take up their God-given role as leaders in their home.

    “CHOOSING TO LEAD” Joshua 24:1-15 INTRO: 1. If there was any one man out of the pages of the Old Testament that would most impress us if he could stand behind this pulpit this morning it would be Joshua. a. A man of courage. Leading the children of Israel into the promise land ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Insell avatar

    Must I Forgive?

    Contributed by David Insell on Jun 26, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,834 views

    Here is a seed thought on forgiveness. Take it and develope it. This is an article I wrote for a newsletter that goes into several prisons in the U.S.

    Must I Forgive? MAT 18:21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. 23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    The Price: Are You Looking For A Bargain Or Looking For The Truth?

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 7,588 views

    Sometimes we think we can always take the natural and apply it to the spiritual. In the spiritual, you reap what you sow.

    THE PRICE “Are You Looking For A Bargain, Or Looking For The Truth?” SCRIPTURE: Matthew 16:24 “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” INTRODUCTION: Everything comes with a price. We often judge what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles Banks avatar

    The Autopsy Report From Calvary's Cross

    Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,107 views

    This sermon takes an in-depth analysis of the death of JESUS and how it could have been paralleled with moden day forensics and pathology!

    “The Autopsy Report From Calvary’s Cross!!!” John 12:32 There are primarily 5 things sought out in any standard autopsy: • The identity of the deceased person! Matthew 1: 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Acts 2: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Chris Smith avatar

    Jesus Christ: The Same Yesterday, Today, And Forever

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 23 ratings
     | 24,346 views

    The Heroes of our faith and our country are all dead. Who can we look to for our future? Who will take their place?

    Chris Smith April 16th, 2006 Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Throughout history, mankind has depended upon great people for guidance, leadership, hope, and direction. Think about a time in the past, in any country or kingdom, and you can name many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Quinton Williamson avatar

    Serving These Bones!

    Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Jan 21, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,542 views

    This sermon is to allow people to take a look at their spirutal lives and see if they are giving God what he is so greatly deserving of.

    The church has become an unusal place, and is full of unusal bones. The church has become so lost until we have strange requirements for our pastors to reach for us to even consider them as our pastor. If you don’t believe me a take glimpse at our baptsit state paper. They often have churchs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Manager Is In The Manger

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 24, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,500 views

    A sermon on how the LORD has to be the one who takes care of our redemption. It can’t be micro-managed by angels or men.

    December 26, 2004 Isaiah 63:7-9 I will tell of the kindnesses of the LORD, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the LORD has done for us - yes, the many good things he has done for the house of Israel, according to his compassion and many kindnesses. He said, "Surely they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Can You Believe It?

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 24, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 1,922 views

    As Christians we are believers, it is who we are and it is what we do. This message is about believing God and taking Him at His Word.

    23, January 2005 Dakota Community Church Can You Believe It? Introduction: Yes you can! Answering that question is a no brainer, like choosing life or do you want a spank? We are believers – it is what we instinctively do. Quote: "I am an historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Dennis Casanova avatar

    Ask And You Shall Recieve

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,218 views

    Ask and You Shall Recieve - but now learn to take it to the next level and learn to Give and you Shall Receive Even More.

    I like this little story and think it has a lesson in it for all of us. we all know from the Bible that if we go boldly to the throne and ask that we shall receive - learn to take it a step farther. Subject: Good for the soul Last week I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William Ellis avatar

    Lord Fill Us Up

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,606 views

    It is about time that we let the Spirit of God take control of our churches, our families,and ultimately our lives!

    We have been talking about The Holy Spirit & His Working In The Church Story of one man: He could not seem to grow anything in his garden...his lettuce was being ravaged by rodents, his watermelons looked more like sick apples...his strawberries were more like strawscarries because everytime you ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Kallan avatar

    Friend, You Are Not Trapped

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,431 views

    Advent Alertness means to see the power of God behind our weaknesses and failures and let Him take control of our life.

    The figure of the watchman in the parable of Mark 13.33-37, who waits alertly for the return of the master, reveals the true task of a christian. Our life is compared to a house with its watchman. The watchman guards the house and lets in only the members of the house and those who are welcome to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Terry Owens avatar

    Are You Thankful?

    Contributed by Terry Owens on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,493 views

    Are we truly thankful for what God has done. In this message we will take a look at what we should be thankful for.

    Are you Thankful? Psalms 103:1-5 How many enjoys benefits? When we get a new job, we always look at the benefits to see if the job is worth doing or not. Whenever I worked a secular job and was handed a benefit package, I always made sure I looked through that thing to see what all I’m entitled ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God