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  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "How We Make God Become Visible.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 82 ratings
     | 12,553 views

    June 30, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 8 Matthew 10:40-42 Color: Green Title: “How we make God become visible.”

    June 30, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 8 Matthew 10:40-42 Color: Green Title: “How we make God become visible.” 37Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; 38and whoever does not take up ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Future Joy

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,375 views

    We find joy by saturating our minds and hearts with the future promises of God.

    This morning, I’d like to talk about joy. How does that statement make you feel? Hopeful? Glad? Or does it arouse feelings of apprehension? Joy is a funny topic. You would expect that people would enjoy hearing about joy; that they would welcome a discourse on such a positive topic. But I’ll bet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Omnipotent Part 1

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 7,323 views

    God is all powerful, but He chooses to limit that power because He is also love.

    GOD IS OMNIPOTENT PART 1 Based on Rev. 1:1-8 By Pastor Glenn Pease Alfred North Whitehead, one of the philosophical giants of the 20th century, said, "The glorification of power has broken more hearts than it has healed." He warns against the glorifying of even God’s power. For the abuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    See You In Court

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 164 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    A look at what Paul says about Christians and lawsuits

    The United States is clearly the world's leader in lawyers and litigation. There are almost one million lawyers in our country, over twice as many as there were twenty years ago. The State of Delaware, which has a population of 750,000, has more attorneys than the whole nation of Japan, which has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lion Is A Lamb

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,836 views

    God’s power is often displayed in weakness.

    It may seem strange to speak about Christmas with a passage from the book of Revelation. But we see here, perhaps more clearly than anywhere else, the great paradox of God — the power of God displayed in weakness. Let’s look at this passage with an attempt to understand its meaning and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Giving When It Hurts

    Contributed by Robert Tatum on Sep 4, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,462 views

    To move hearers and readers toward a life of giving, even when giving is uncomfortable or painful.

    "Giving When It Hurts" Near Mobile, Alabama there was a railroad bridge that spanned a big bayou. The date was September 22, 1993. It was a foggy morning just before daybreak when a tugboat accidentally pushed a barge into the bayou. The drifting barge slammed into the bridge. In the darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Call To Become The Father

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 26, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,663 views

    Our Call to become the father in the story involves grief, forgiveness & generosity

    Luke 15:11-32 May 23, 2004 The Call to Become the Father “The Return of The Prodigal Son” by Henri Nouwen. This is one of my “must read” books for Christians – I even recommend it for non-Christians. If you haven’t read it yet, read it this summer. We’ll have a little book discussion on ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Be Intentional #6-How To Have An Effective Prayer Life (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 22, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 11,600 views

    First in a two-part series on prayer.

    Be Intentional #6 - How to Have an Effective Prayer Life (Part 1) Philippians 4:6-7 February 23, 2002 Introduction Today we are beginning a 2-part series on prayer. I assume that all of you understand that prayer is extremely important. But too often we don’t really think on why it’s so ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Super Sunday - Super Team

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 240 ratings
     | 4,569 views

    The early church was a "super" church.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The new preacher was getting concerned. He told one of his deacons that he’d noticed many of the church members had colds and were coughing during the services. The deacon replied, "As time goes on, preacher, you’ll begin to realize all those coughs aren’t colds. THEY’RE TIME ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Fellowship: Formed For God's Family Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 7, 2004
    based on 83 ratings
     | 9,264 views

    Levels of Fellowship: 1. Membership: Choosing to belong. 2. Friendship: Learning to share. 3. Partnership: Doing my part. 4. Kinship: Loving believers as family.

    (Note: The outline of this sermon and some of the content have been adapted from Rick Warren’s material on 40 Days of Purpose.) I often think of the stories my grandma told about the Depression era when people would pool their soup beans and eat at each other’s homes. Times were hard, but there ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 28, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,170 views

    The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to be Like Jesus #7

    Does any one remember Larry, Curly and Mo, perhaps better known as “The Three Stooges?” These three pioneers of TV comedy would make many folks laugh at their crazy antics and mischievous tricks. Bonking heads together, fingers poked in the eyes, pliers twisting the nose, or a slap to the face ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    How Now Shall We Live? Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,029 views

    Since Jesus died for our sins, what should be our response? Here are three: restoring our relationships, forsaking our sin, and carrying our cross.

    Who really killed Jesus? What crime did Jesus commit? Just how badly did Jesus suffer? Why did Jesus die? Couldn’t there have been another way? How now shall we live? Good Friday: What did He say and when did He say it? How now shall we live? Series: The Passion of the Christ: True or false? Text: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Running Into The Wall

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,948 views

    Now is the time to believe in Jesus.

    RUNNING INTO THE WALL John 12:27-50 S: Jesus Th: Believing in Jesus Pr: NOW IS THE TIME TO BELIEVE IN JESUS. ?: How? How do we connect with belief? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of John 12:27-50 three issues that we approach in order to connect with belief. The _____ issue ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    God's Purpose In Our Ups And Downs

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004
    based on 110 ratings
     | 16,080 views

    God has a purpose for our up and down lives.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A 73-year-old woman in England was giving a traffic ticket for driving south on a northbound lane of a highway. She remarked to the officer: “I thought something was wrong. The traffic seemed to be coming the wrong way.” Brothers and sisters, it seems like the traffic is often ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marc Bertrand avatar

    Jesus Does The Pharisees Dishes Series

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,269 views

    The burden of righteousness that God lays on us is not cumbersome, but freeing, for it opens the door to restoring us to the places God created us for.

    Introduction: I want to begin today by taking you back in time 2000 years ago to the common scene at the table of any Jewish Scribe or Pharisee. You will notice that here on the table are a few seemingly simple items, a jug of water and a small wash basin, but to the Pharisees, these items made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist