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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Jesus, In Your Home Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,036 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "When Jesus Comes To Your Town". This series is based on the "Passion Week".

    Series: When Jesus Comes To Your Town [#3] JESUS, IN YOUR HOME Mark 14:1-11; John 12:1-11 Introduction: I enjoy almost everything about having company come to my home. I enjoy eating, playing games, talking, etc… The part of company that I don’t enjoy is the preparation. Now most of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Not, Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 23, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,559 views

    Sermon for First Sunday in Advent, Year C, based on Lk 21:25-36

    Sermon for I Advent Yr C, 30/11/2003 Based on Lk 21:25-36 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson In the history of the Church, far too much time has been wasted on trying to know when Christ is coming again; and the unfolding of events leading up to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Holiness Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,326 views

    Second in an eight part series on the attributes of God.

    Webster’s Dictionary: 1) dedicated to religious use, consecrated, sacred 2) spiritually perfect or pure; untainted by evil or sin 3) regarded with or deserving deep respect, awe, reverence, or adoration Bible: The Hebrew and Greek words translated “holy” both mean “set apart” or “separated”. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heroes: Noah Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,899 views

    This series explores some of the heroes of the faith found in Hebrews 11 ...this one’s about Noah

    This week we are starting a new series of messages taken from Hebrews 11. Its a series of messages looking at heroes of faith - people who did extraordinary things for God - Big things - but what we often miss is that they were people, just like us... NBC has a television show called “Heroes.” It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heroes: Joseph Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,084 views

    This message looks at how God sometimes uses suffering and always takes longer than we want to accomplish his goals for us!

    In Hebrews 11 we have this great list of people who lived by faith. They were just normal people, but because they trusted God with everything they had they became extraordinary! It wasn’t that they were special...it was that their faith was special. What I love about looking at their stories is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean – Do This In Remembrance Of Me?

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,932 views

    Remember His 1. Word 2. Work 3. Worth

    Veterans Day – is a day to remember the sacrifices of eight million who died in the First World War. It is observed on 11 November at 11:00 to recall the end of World War I - 1918 (90 years ago). A war to end all wars Some veterans bear visible signs of their service: a missing limb, a jagged ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting On God Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 4, 2011
     | 5,576 views

    In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

    Acts Pt1- Waiting on God Introduction (thoughts take from Act Normal by Scott Wilson) New series- Acts- 28 chps- hit key parts/ideas. First- look at where Acts has been placed in the Bible. Bible PPT Just as Acts is located between- Gospels/Epistles- it is a bridge between- life of Christ we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Better Way

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 19,114 views

    Jesus Christ is about healing hurts and changing lives.

    A Better Way Proverbs 21:21 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. To follow after righteousness and mercy is to follow after Jesus. Let’s just lay it down square this morning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Morning Follows Mourning

    Contributed by Christopher Clarke on Jan 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,602 views

    Christ prepares His disciples for his death and resurection in concert with the story of Lazurus.

    The sermon today is from John 11, the first 45 verses. If you really want, I will read it, but I think it best if I paraphrase it a little. Jesus is with his disciples a couple of weeks, maybe a month before Passover when he gets word from his friends Mary and Martha that their brother Lazurus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    6 Pots 5 Disciples 1 Savior

    Contributed by Chris Carter on Jan 19, 2011
     | 3,227 views

    We, as scholars of God’s Word today, have the opportunity to stand in the midst of this room and look around at the surroundings and observe a miracle and leave with an amazing understanding of our Savior.

    -Attending a wedding for the first time a little girl whispered to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?" Because white is the color of happiness and today is the happiest day of her life." The child thought about this for a moment then said, "So why is the groom wearing black?" -Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never Give Up Series

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Nov 7, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,671 views

    When it comes to overcoming challenges in life Daniel will always display his total submission to God. He knows God very well… Death threat will not stop him from spending regular and intimate time with God.

    “Never Give Up” Dan 6:10 Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Happened To Your Joy?

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,190 views

    A communion sermon emphasizing joy as a barometer of our walk with Christ;

    WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR JOY? Galatians 4:15 NOTE: This sermon was preached in tandem with Pastor Ken's associate pastor of Congregational Care. Pastor Gary's portion is provided only in rough outline. Sermon Objective: A communion sermon emphasizing joy as a barometer of our walk with Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Know God

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,931 views

    In John 8, Jesus claims a relationship and union with God that His enemies could not. Jesus knows (oida, “to know inherently or intuitively”) the Father, but they did not know (ginōskō, “to come to know by experience or observation”) Him.

    Know God 10/18/09 AM Text: John 8:51-59 Introduction: At this point in the gospel of John, the dialogue between Jesus and his Jewish audience took a decidedly angry turn. Since they had no answer for his clear diagnosis of their spiritual sickness, Jesus’ audience reacted with a verbal attack ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Final Exam. Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
     | 5,610 views

    Jesus is coming. It's inevitable. We can be ready.

    Passage: Matthew 24:36-51 Intro: Sometimes in high school but certainly in college, the first day of class involves receiving a syllabus. 1. expectations, projects, papers, tests. 2. and typically they include dates for completion, and test times. 3. now for some of us, these allowed us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Ready Or Not

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
     | 4,512 views

    Following up on His teaching in Matthew 24, Jesus gives an illustration from normal life about being ready for His coming or not.

    Passage: Matthew 25:1-13 Intro: The crisis in Japan has kind of faded into the background for us, though not for them. 1. fears of “the end of the world” have faded, as they invariably do. 2. other disasters, like tornados in SE. 3. but when we think about the end of the world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free