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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "It Can Be This Good"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,949 views

    A sermon about "being" the Church.

    Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-37 “It Can Be This Good” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN 37412 In the movie As Good as It Gets Jack Nickolson plays the part of Melvin Udall, a very lonely, cranky and most unhappy man. In one scene, Melvin angrily ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    With Or Without You

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,179 views

    A comparison between the U2 song, "With or Without You" and Paul’s teaching on marriage and our relationship with Christ.

    -As we’ve discussed in the past, in this first letter to the Corinthians, Paul is basically responding to their questions -Even though Paul spent considerable time in Corinth (in Acts 18, Luke tells us that Paul stayed there for a year and a half), they still had some major theological and very ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Cosmic Battle For Authority

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,566 views

    Jesus came to conquer and disarm Satan. Mark 1 is about "authority". The minisrty of Jesus actively engages and defeats satan and his demons. The ultimate defeat was the cross and resurrection.

    In Jesus Holy Name February 1, 2009 Epiphany IV Redeemer Mark 1:21-28 “The Cosmic Battle for Authority” There is an ongoing cosmic battle happening in the world around us as Satan seeks to possess and destroy the lives and souls of men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    My Hiding Place

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 1, 2009
    based on 40 ratings
     | 32,573 views

    Life is filled with problems,small and some great. Many instead of going to the Divine Hiding Place simply go to pieces. They need not. Psalm 91 is an expression of the child of God’s confidence in God’s protection and deliverance.

    My Hiding Place Psalm 91:1-8 Introduction: Life is filled with problems, some small and some great. There are many "Jigsaw Christians" in the world today: every time they are faced with problems, instead of going to the Divine Hiding Place, they go to pieces. They are looking at their problems ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    There Is No Profit In Worry!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,004 views

    Let us study worry in the light of eternity? Worry has no benefit and we should avoid worry/weariness when possible.

    IS THERE ANY PROFIT TO WORRY? WHY INVEST IN WORRY? I MISSED IT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts, you will need to condense to do in one part... I. HAVE YOU EVER MISSED IT? HAVE YOU EVER LOST SIGHT OF THE GOAL? A. TEXT: Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The New Revelutionaries

    Contributed by Jeremiah Heydt on Aug 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,225 views

    A sermon for the Fourth of July

    Pentecost 5: Cycle C; Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20 “Can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Women & Wives Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,026 views

    The Book of Proverbs places the responsibility for guiding the home according to the wisdom of God not only on the husband but also on the wife. A good wife makes the home a haven where development & devotion occur.

    WOMEN & WIVES PROVERBS 19:13-14 The Book of Proverbs places the responsibility for guiding the home according to the wisdom of God not only on the husband but also on the wife. A good wife makes the home a haven where development and devotion occur. How good it is to have a loyal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovering God's Love

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 9, 2014
     | 6,841 views

    4th week of Advent sermon that centers in on God's love for each one of us.

    Discovering God’s love Luke 1:26-38 Introduction- This morning we gather for the last Sunday before Christmas. I want us to try to comprehend God’s love. The funny thing about love is unless you have something to compare it to, you cannot understand it. If you have never loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Unity In The Church

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,430 views

    The purpose of the family of God is not to meet my personal needs, it's to meet our corporate needs. Thus, through the unity of the Church, my needs are part of the who body, but cannot override and work against any other member.

    “If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any fellowship with the Holy Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion…” Dearly beloved of the Lord, hear St. Paul’s entreaty: “If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    From 5,000 To 12! Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2014
     | 6,568 views

    A sermon about Jesus and popularity (Main thought from a Christology class; outline from Jon Johnston's book, Will Evangelicalism Survive It's Own Popularity?)

    HoHum: “From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. “You do not want to leave too, do you?” Jesus asked the Twelve. Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” John 6:66-68. To go from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    No Peace Or Know Peace?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 27, 2014
     | 7,680 views

    Peace is illusive, yet God offers it to us on the basis of an assertive faith.

    1. "Peas, perfect peas"; "All we are saying is, 'Give peas a chance.'" 2. Some funny church signs: * "Tonight's sermon: Hell. Come early and hear the choir practice." * "7 Days without prayer makes one weak." * "Don't let worry kill you; let the church help." 3. Philippians 4.7-9 Barclay: "To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    I Am, Am I Going To Follow Him Or Shall I Remain In The Darkness? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,916 views

    Jesus the light of the world, in him is the light that will never (and thats the biggest ever never)allow you to walk in the darkness again, all that is required is that you follow him!

    John 8:1-12 I Am, am I going to follow him or shall I remain in the darkness? Talk about being put on the spot, a life and death decision “….Jesus had gone up to the Mount of Olives 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The Power Of Words Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,880 views

    A message from James chapter 3 on the power of the tongue

    The Power of Words James 3:1-12 CHCC: November 7, 2010 INTRODUCTION: I saw a T-shirt the other day that said, “Lord, make my words sweet as honey because tomorrow I may have to eat them.” If you ever wished you could take back something you said, you can identify with that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    A Time To Be Rescued Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,328 views

    This series is modified from Rick Warren's The Purpose of Christmas

    A TIME TO BE RECONCILED LK 2:14 8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Mims avatar

    Becoming A Community Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Charles Mims on Jan 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,153 views

    A message of building unity within the church and community.

    Becoming a Community Church—We Must Be Unified Romans 12:16-18 Romans 12 16Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation. 17Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist