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  • Maurice Schaus avatar

    Things Are Not What They Seem Series

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 24, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,942 views

    As we prepare for our Lord’s birth among us, we are confronted with God’s realtiy: Things are not always what they seem. God’s ways are not teh world’s ways.

    Things Are Not What They Seem Dear friends in Christ, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Christ. Amen. After 2000 years of listening to the Christmas story, it’s easy for us hear it as a familiar and sentimental tale, imagining quiet and serene ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It Ain’t Over

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 130 ratings
     | 62,102 views

    You may have heard the bell ring, but the fight ain�t over. The next round is yours.

    2 Co 4:7-8 (7)But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. (8)We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; (9) Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; (10) Always ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus: The Water Of Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,147 views

    This message examines the meeting between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well.

    Have you ever experienced those moments when you feel all alone? To make matters worse, it seems as though that there is no one in your corner. When someone finally notices you with a passing glance, it seems as though it was more of a judgmental stare than a simple glance. In that moment you just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ready For His Return Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 29, 2025
     | 804 views

    Christ's return is certain, but its timing is not. We can be ready for Him. Our salvation is assured and He has destined us to be with Him forever.

    1 Thess 5:1-11 Ready for His Return Two things often fascinate people, if they do not know what God says in His Word. • One is regarding the end of life and the other, is the end of the world. What happens when we die, and what happens at the end of the world? • Paul addresses these issues as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Peace On Earth Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 18, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,412 views

    A sermon for our Carols by Candlelight service. What is the peace that the angels are singing of, and how do we find it in our lives?

    Carols by candlelight. Peace on earth. WBC 19.12.2004 pm. Luke 2:8-20 A mother and father went Christmas shopping one Saturday afternoon with their seven-year-old daughter. The Little girl was so thrilled and enthusiastic about the season. But her parents were just the opposite- - they were so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lamb Of God

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 13,637 views

    The astonishing vision of the throneroom of heaven portrays Jesus as Lamb of God as also the Lion of Judah, giving the Description, the Identity, the Achievements and Worship of the Lamb.

    A young undergraduate at Cambridge who had never read the Bible before was given a New Testament to read. When he had done so, he commented, ‘It was a bit repetitious at the beginning, but I did enjoy the science-fiction at the end!’ Well, I think most of us would say it’s rather more than that! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ruth - A Woman Of Character Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 187 ratings
     | 38,018 views

    Ruth, a pagan widow through her faith becomes the key to Israel’s future and to God’s plan of salvation for the world

    Today we continue our series on Heroes of Faith, characters from the Judges, though no longer from the book of Judges. But the setting of our story in that era is made clear in the opening verse of ch 1 of Ruth: "In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land." Our author ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Growing In The Grace Of Giving

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,411 views

    Challenge to Christian Stewardship

    Growing In The Grace Of Giving Bible Reading: Mark 10: 17-31 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Swiss inventor George de Mestral loved to be outdoors. But while ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living By Faith In Hard Times

    Contributed by Marvin Walker on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 35,963 views

    Leaning how to develop a strong faith during hard times.

    I can’t understand why some things happen as they do. It seems that people with the finances to hire the most famous attorneys are much more likely to go free than those who must be represented by assigned public defenders. I become cynical about justice because neither guilt nor innocence seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nehemiah's Vision

    Contributed by James May on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 31,719 views

    Nehemiah had a vision and a call to do a work for God. He would let no one nor anything stand in his way. Through hardships, planning and perseverance the job was done and Israel had a home once again. God has not changed. Your dream and calling will c

    NEHEMIAH’S VISION Nehemiah 2:11-20, "So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days. And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon. And I went ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Tale Of Two Rooms

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,405 views

    A 2006 post-Easter sermon

    (1) When failure strikes, where do you go to regroup? I asked that question to several persons this week and here is what some of them said: (1A) One of them offered several different groups of people but ultimately said, “I drop to my knees, and pour my pain before the throne of God, and ask for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Epaphroditus: A Man Of Great Courage Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014
     | 10,875 views

    People of courage are people who put their complete trust in Jesus.

    Epaphroditus: A Man of Great Courage Text: Phil. 2:25-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: There's an old story of a rich guy who threw a party at his mansion. One of his pride and joys was his new saltwater pool in which he had the ability to let swim in various specious of ocean fish. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Travis Markes avatar

    The Parade

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011
     | 8,037 views

    What do you bring to the parade? What will you give Jesus today? He is passing by. He is looking your way. Will you look him in the eye, take him by the hand, and make him your King and Lord?

    The Parade John 12:12-19 Ticker-tape parades are not as common today as they once were. There was a time when our country honored our heroes and heroines with colossal spectacles. Celebrities would ride in a convertible automobile down the massive canyons of steel and glass, with walls so high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Tale Of 2 Jesus' Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,006 views

    Barabbas was the first person to benefit from Jesus' death on the cross, what can we learn from his experience?

    A tale of two Jesus’ So this is where it would end, in front of a hostile crowd, nailed to a cross. He had of hoped for better and I’m sure his family had hoped for better. I don’t know what his mother had envisioned for the little boy who played at her feet but I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Are You Investing In?

    Contributed by Shawn Hamilton on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,736 views

    This sermon is one that is on the difficult subject of giving and investing in God.

    Where is Your Investment? Hebrews 11:1-11:16 (Intro) A preacher named Ray Stedman traveled across the country for a week of meetings. The only problem was, his baggage didn’t make it. He needed a couple of suits so he went down to the local thrift shop. When he told the salesman, "I’d like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ