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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "He Lifts Me Up"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 5, 2010
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    The Christian life does not end when we say, "Yes."

    John 21:1-19 “He Lifts Me Up” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN As you know, we lost a dear saint this past week—Emmett Hart. About 6 weeks ago or so, and I think it was the last Sunday Emmett was able to make it to church... …a seemingly healthy ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Peter's Path To Power

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010
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    Just like we do, Peter's path from fisherman to preacher took some unexpected twists and turns, yet God still used him in a mighty way.

    PETER’S PATH TO POWER Luke 22:31-32, 60-61 INTRODUCTION A. Peter’s Denials of Christ 1. We have been studying Peter on Wed. nights for 5 months. a. I would hope we have learned a lot from this marvelous man Jesus named the rock b. The rock that Jesus would build His church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaving The Revival Behind

    Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 3, 2009
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    Philip is led by the Holy Spirit to leave hundreds of new believers behind to minister to just one man.

    Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Pastor David M. Wilson Pastor David’s email: abimilech@ca.rr.com November 1, 2009 Leaving the Revival Behind Text: Acts 8:26-40 Background: As the persecution of the church intensified ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth, Love, And The Word Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Apr 7, 2009
     | 4,550 views

    what is truth? These are the famous words of Pilate, just before he gave in to the accusations of the crowds and the chief priests to have Jesus crucified. But instead of asking ‘what’ is truth, perhaps he should have asked ‘who’ is truth? Who is the trut

    Truth, Love & the Word 1 Peter 1:22-25 22Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart.[a] 23For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Weapon Of Choice Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 13, 2009
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     | 22,168 views

    A message focusing on Judas’ betrayal and the need for repentance. Since Jesus knows the secrets of our hearts, He could blast us. Instead, He uses the weapon of love.

    Sermon Notes “Jesus’ Weapon of Choice” Matthew 26:20-25 Introduction: There are some biblical names we just do not give to our kids. Others are quite common. When was the last time you met a Jezebel or a Judas? What about a Rachel or a Peter? Certainly we’re not anything like those first two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come And See

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 14, 2012
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    What made Andrew and Philip special?

    A recent archaeological dig in Israel unearthed this rather interesting papyrus: A recent archaeological dig in Israel unearthed this rather interesting papyrus: To: Jesus bar Joseph, The Carpenter’s Arms, Nazareth village Galilee; From: The Ebenezer Management Consultants, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When Jesus Comes Again, Will His Loving And Saving Grace Be Found In You?

    Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Mar 4, 2012
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    Why did God find favor with Abraham? What did Peter say to cause such a strong rebuke from Jesus?

    Mark 8:31–38 (ESV) I would like to ask a question for your personal meditation. How do you become aware of God’s active presence being with you? Reading the Book of Genesis, we are introduced to Avram. A person God would later re-named Avraham. This person was being drawn into ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Be Imitators Of Jesus

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 19, 2014
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    To show that there's laziness because there's lack of understanding in GOD's WORDS.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you lazy? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that there's laziness because there's lack of understanding in GOD's WORDS. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:12 (Amplified Bible) 6:12 In order that you may not grow disinterested and become [spiritual] sluggards, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Three Strikes But Not Out!

    Contributed by John Bartol on Jan 26, 2013
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    Insights into the fall of Simon Peter through his threefold denial of Christ. How God used the crowing of a rooster, the look of Christ and the prayer of Christ to bring Peter back with tears of heartfelt repentance.

    Three Strikes But Not Out. In our Scripture readings we have seen this truth illustrated in the life of Peter, one of Jesus disciples. At the Last Supper, Jesus said to his disciples. “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: I will strike the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Greetings & Love Expressed Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 18, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,677 views

    Ministries and churches don’t go far without faithful workers. Paul devotes 16 verses to ordinary christians who made ministry happen.

    ROMANS 16: 1-16 GREETINGS AND LOVE EXPRESSED The capital city of Rome was a magnet that drew people from all over the empire. In addition Paul’s travels to many of the major population centers—Jerusalem, Syrian Antioch, Philippi, Athens, Corinth, Ephesus—brought him into contact with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Romans 7:14-25

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Oct 29, 2014
     | 9,260 views

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    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Results Not Typical

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 3, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 25,107 views

    People are fed up with empty claims and so we as the church, we have to present a different kind of life; an effective different kind of life

    TITLE: RESULTS NOT TYPICAL SCRIPTURE: ACTS 9:20-31 We live in a media saturated culture. Not only saturated with media, but saturated with advertising. Everywhere we look people are trying to sell us something. Seems like more and more websites that are free, now have some kind of advertisement ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Risky Business

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,702 views

    A perspective on Luke 5: 1-11. How does one give their life to Jesus? There is only one step. Listen to the Word of God. The rest is up to Jesus.

    Luke 5: 1-11 A Risky Business We have heard in our text a fishing story, the failures and success of catching fish. When we look at our picture with Jesus in the fishing boat it appears as if his hands have just cast out the net. But his net is one to catch the shoal of people that have gathered ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Playing The Fool To Defeat The Fool Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,121 views

    No matter how diligently you walk with God, some people within a congregation may look down upon you and falsely criticize you. Sometimes you should ignore the criticism and move on. At other times you need to respond. Paul provides a case study of fight

    Playing the Fool to Defeat the Fool (2 Corinthians 11:1, 5-15) 1. A Louisiana man has been released from death row, becoming the 300th prisoner nationwide to be freed after DNA evidence showed he was innocent. Of those 300 prisoners, 18 had been on death row, according to lawyers from the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    In The Name Of! Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 30, 2012
     | 4,442 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark 9: 38 – 41

    Mark 9: 38 – 41 In The Name Of! 38 Now John answered Him, saying, “Teacher, we saw someone who does not follow us casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow us.” 39 But Jesus said, “Do not forbid him, for no one who works a miracle in My ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel