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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Even An Old Man Can

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 15, 2008
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     | 2,030 views

    There remains for all of us, Jewish believers, Christians and Muslims only one name under heaven by which we can be saved. Jesus Christ. Do you need to take your spiritual life into the garage for an overhaul?

    Even an Old Man Can I know many of you have heard this passage many, many times and can probably quote it to me. But before you all take a mental holiday I want to try to present this passage with a new perspective that may interest you. Easter is a time when we think about the sacrifice, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sunday Is Here! Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Mar 26, 2008
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     | 7,504 views

    This is my Easter message for the Spring Life series 2008

    Sunday is Here! Luke 24:1-12 Easter: Resurrection Sunday Spring Life 2008 Morning Service Spring Life is the annual emphasis on Evangelism and discipleship in the Wesleyan Church. This message was adapted from some of the materials provided from the Wesleyan World Headquarters Introduction This ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Trexler avatar

    Be Shrewd!

    Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 1, 2007
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     | 3,633 views

    Jesus is calling us to start using more of our wits, our brains, our craftiness, our shrewdness that we use to secure our position on earth, and start using these same gifts to the glory of God.

    Sermon for Luke 16:1-13 September 23rd 2007 What do you think guys and gals? Do you want to stick with the text we are dealt today, or maybe search through the Bible and pick one that perhaps is a little easier, at least not quite as challenging? Because, basically every single commentary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Wise Follow The Epiphany Star

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 7, 2008
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     | 7,473 views

    Epiphany (B) - The wise follow the Epiphany Star. Who are the wise? What do they find?

    THE WISE FOLLOW THE EPIPHANY STAR (Outline) January 6, 2008 - EPIPHANY - Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: Happy New Year! Merry Christmas! Today, January 6, is known as the Gentile Christmas. It is the day celebrated as Epiphany. Epiphany means appearing, revealing, or brought to light. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Andy Almendarez avatar

    Worship: A Way Of Life Or An Experience?

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,040 views

    The real truth about worship is that it is a way of life.

    WORSHIP: A WAY OF LIFE OR AN EXPERIENCE? PSALM 95 A few years ago there were TV ads as well as radio & billboard ads telling us GO TO WORSHIP; YOU=LL BE RICHER FOR IT. This is a great public service announcement. We should worship because we will be richer for it. But there is only one thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    5 Answers To Prayer

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 5,839 views

    There is no such thing as "unanswered" prayer, but God sometimes responds in ways we don’t expect.

    “5 Answers to Prayer” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Note: The outline for this message came from an article in the Christian Reader Jan/Feb 02 issue) We pray, and God answers. Every time. But sometimes we wonder if God is really listening. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    As It Was In The Days Of Noah Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,181 views

    A sermon about the Rapture, with a focus on "are you ready?"

    September 7, 2003 Title: As It Was in the Days of Noah Text: Matthew 24:36 Introduction A priest and pastor from the local churches are standing by the side of the road pounding a sign into the ground that reads: ’The End is Near! Turn yourself around now before it’s too late!’ A car ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Praise In Beginning A New Year

    Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 14, 2013
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     | 17,366 views

    This sermon encourages believers to look at the positive of a fresh start in a New Year.

    Benjamin Franklin said, “In a new year declare war on you spiritual and personal vices (not on others), decide to live in peace with your neighbors, those close to you, and yourself (not in constant conflict), be forgiving and understanding toward others (and not harbor, hold grudges and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Forgetting The Past"

    Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013
     | 12,414 views

    God is not the God of the Past but of the Present and Future. We should not let our past define us.

    “Forgetting the Past” 2 Corinthians 5:17 "So, if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new" (NRSV) Welcome to this first Sunday of the New Year! I trust since you are in worship that one of your intentions for this New ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Christmas Through Shepherds’ Eyes Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 4, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,846 views

    As we peek at the shepherds out on the hills of Bethlehem that first Christmas night let’s see what we can learn from them.

    Christmas through Their Eyes “Christmas through SHEPHERDS’ Eyes” Luke 2:8-9, 15-17, 20 Introduction: What time is it? It is Christmastime of course. But what is Christmas a time for? For many of us it is a time of decorating, baking, cooking, cleaning, singing, sending cards, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Jesus: The Rock Of Ages Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 10, 2009
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     | 9,438 views

    This message looks at the implications of Peter’s confession in Matthew 16.

    There are times when asking certain questions seem to heighten the drama of the moment. “Do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?” “Do you swear to tell the truth…?” “Where were you on the night of…?” Questions such as these have the ability to cut through all the surface stuff and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Smith avatar

    A Call For God's Anointing Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,462 views

    A study of what to do when all else fails. Looking at the example of the disciples and the lesson of Jesus, this message calls on the church for a day of prayer and fasting.

    Series: The Purpose of the Church 1. Luke 14 – “The Cost of Discipleship” 2. Jeremiah 18 – “The Potter, The Clay, and The Church” 3. Today – Matt. 17:1-21 “A Call for God’s Anointing” 4. 9th – Eph 4 – The Internal Role of the Church – How we fit together 5. 16th – Acts 2 – The Church and The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    The Yuletide Cheer Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Jan 12, 2010
     | 6,062 views

    [John] said therefore to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ’We have Abraham as our father.’ F

    Last week we welcomed back to the Christmas stage that most unlikely of Yuletide figures - the gaunt and rather unjolly figure of John the Baptist. He emerges from the background shadows of the Nativity scene each year at this time, and last week I focused on just what an unexpected and unwanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Watching And Praying

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 24, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,283 views

    When will Jesus return? Let’s learn that we do not know when Christ will return but that he will come back and we must keep watch. Let’s discuss this in Matthew 24:36-44.

    When will Jesus return? Let’s learn that we do not know when Christ will return but that he will come back and we must keep watch. Let’s discuss this in Matthew 24:36-44. End of an Era Matthew 24:36 “However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    God Saw Me Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 3, 2019
     | 4,361 views

    My ancestors were not monkeys. I am created by God. I am unique and awesome. I am proud of my being, why? the answer is found in this sermon.

    Text: Psalm 139:16 Theme: “You saw my unformed body” Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am happy that the Lord has given me the opportunity to preach this morning on the theme ‘the foreknowledge of God’ under that broad theme we were meditating on various perspectives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist