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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Lamb Of God

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 19, 2008
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    What significance does the fact of Jesu being the "Lamb of God have for us today?"

    HB/Gt Dalby 20-01-08 “The Lamb of God” Story: A tourist visited a church in Germany and was surprised to see the carved figure of a lamb near the top of the church’s tower. He asked why it was there and was told that when the church was being built, a workman fell from a high scaffold. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Being Restored By God As We Serve

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 27, 2008
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    God is constantly at working preparing and restoring His servants. This sermon discovers what it means to be a servant of God.

    If a friend of yours was to ask you what it means to be a servant of God, how would you respond? In our reading from Isaiah 49 God reveals some of the things about being one of his servants. Interestingly this reading is a prophecy spoken many years before Jesus was born on earth to help people ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Who Is Jesus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 2, 2008
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    God the Father’s answer to the question: Who is Jesus

    Frisby 03-01-08 The Transfiguration – Mt. 17:1-13 Story: A man was arraigned for murder in Los Angeles about 60 years ago. It was a difficult case with a lot of circumstantial evidence. The man’s defence lawyer, however, thought of an ingenious ploy. In his summing up speech, he said: ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Seeing God Amongst The Clouds

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 5, 2008
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    At times God appears amongst the clouds. From the readings for Transfiguration Sunday we discover what some of the clouds in life maybe that affect our relationship with God, but also discover God is often found amongst them.

    Have you ever been driving down the Bass Highway to Devonport on a winters evening or morning, to be all of a sudden engulfed by clouds, fog and smog. At times it can be so dense that you have no idea what is a metre in front of you Or what is around you. Your headlights only serve to warn others ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Four Wealthy Lepers

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 5, 2008
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    Four men with nothing to lose discover great wealth and realize the peril of not sharing good news.

    Four Wealthy Lepers II Kings 7:9 INTRO.: The king of Aram lays siege to Samaria and the people are starving, even to the point of engaging in cannibalism. The prophet Elisha promises quick relief. He is not believed and the king even sought his life, blaming him for their troubles. The prophet’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fly High - Acts Part 25 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2007
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    Paul models for us the importance of telling our story. Some elements to incorporate into our story are admitting our wrongs, finding forgiveness in Jesus, and how this experience has changed our lives and made us authentic genuine Christians. We also lea

    Fly High – Acts part 25 Opening Illustration: “Not Ashamed” from Sermon Spice.com Vol. 2 – When we are called to witness to others about Jesus, we often shrink away from even saying His name. Has this ever happened to you? Thesis: Paul models for us the importance of telling our story. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Perfect People Allowed Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 9, 2007
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    Creating a "come as you are" culture in the church with A Contagious Allowance, A Contagious Attitude, and A Contagious Artwork.

    We’re in the series "BE CONTAGIOUS!" We’re talking about what it takes to BE CONTAGIOUS with God’s love. Today we want to talk about creating a "come as you are" culture in the church. The title for this message comes from John Burke’s book but the content is based on Ephesians 2:8-10. 8 God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sylvester Fergusson avatar

    You Can Make A Difference

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Feb 11, 2007
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    God has called each of us to make a difference in our community, in our neighbourhood, in our workplace, in our family. It does not matter where we are we must stand up and make a difference.

    YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Scripture Reading: 1 Cor.9:19,20 Let us take a journey into the book of Acts chapter 27 and verse 10 where we will meet Paul the prisoner at Fair Havens giving advice to the centurion, the captain of the ship and the owner of the ship. [Acts 27:10,11 ] And said unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Jerry Caddell avatar

    The Transfiguration

    Contributed by Jerry Caddell on Feb 16, 2007
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    Peter saw the Glory of Jesus and did not recognize it.

    Transfiguration Sunday, February 18, 2007 Luke 9:26-43 I. How many of you here have ever bought a used car? A. You should see the looks on your faces. B. It is obvious that some of you have had some negative experiences buying used cars. C. But it is also obvious that some of you have had some ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Jesus, Among Others

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 17, 2007
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    The Transfiguration declares the unique nature of Jesus Christ.

    Jesus, Among Others Luke 9:28-36 I read a story recently about a terrible fire in a chemical plant. Several area fire departments responded to the blaze, and the whole community gathered at a distance to watch. The media was there in helicopters and satellite remote trucks. The president ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    A Tale Of Two Preachers Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,524 views

    Part of a series on Philippians, we’re encouraged to preach Christ, no matter what.

    Illus. Georgia Tech. Football game years ago. GT was ahead 7 to 6. •Coach told QB not to throw no matter what. •They ran to the opponents 10 yd. line in last minute of play, but he was overcome by temptation. •He threw and it was intercepted by the fastest back on the team. •He started rushing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Why We Can't Lighten Up

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 10, 2008
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    Everyone tells us to "lighten up." But the serious believer, looking around at a dying world, just can’t do it.

    Passage: 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Intro: Read Paul Simon lyrics from “Have a Good Time” (You can get these on the web) 1. it’s an idea we hear a lot. 2. “lighten up” “Are we having fun yet?”` 3. we all like to laugh, and laughter and joy are good things. 4. but for some people, there is a sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Responsibility Of Evangelism

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 19, 2008
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    In our text from Acts 18 I see the responsibility of evangelism. 1- We must preach Christ even though we are tentmakers 2- We must continue to preach until people stop listening

    INTRO.- ILL.- A church member of John Henry Jowett’s church said that he heard Jowett preach every Sunday and a friend responded with: "WHAT A TERRIBLE RESPONSIBILITY!" It is terrible to have to listen to some preachers and I may well be one of those! But we are supposed to be responsible when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    The Order Of The Towel

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 17, 2008
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     | 3,668 views

    See the Purpose of His Incarnation, It is a postive statement of His Ministry and It is a Perfect statement of His Character

    THE ORDER OF THE TOWEL Mark 10:45 Introduction One old cliche says, “Familiarity breeds contempt.” It doesn’t have to be true, but all too often it is. We have read this text before. Can we give it a second look? Perhaps it doesn’t need interpretation as much as implemented. The intonation is on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    Unashamed Of The Message

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008
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    We should never be ashamed of the Gospel of Christ

    I. The Position of Confidence - I am not ashamed. A. Some are ashamed of the Gospel’s Clarity - vs. 17 1. The Clarity of Sin, Ro 3:23, Ga 3:22 2. The Clarity of a Saviour - not merely a man, but God in the flesh, 1Co 15:3 B. Some are ashamed of the Gospel’s Condition 1. From the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist