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  • John Nadasi avatar

    Holy Ground

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,715 views

    Easter Baptismal Service. The sermon leads us together to the empty tomb. In it we find God’s promises revealed. We are covenanted into that promise through our baptism.

    John 20:1-18 Paonia United Methodist Church April 20, 2003 Death is an unpleasant subject. No matter how you look at it, There is nothing good about the idea of growing old and dying. I think I have told you before about the day that I became an “old people.” For those of you who have not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Winning The Battles Of Life

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 106 ratings
     | 33,626 views

    Verse one of this Psalm 46 lists three things that we can know about God that will help you relax in spite of the outcome of any battle you face.

    WINNING THE BATTLES OF LIFE Psalms 46 In God’s word, life is often compared to a series of battles. In the book of Ephesians, the Apostle Paul advises Christians to prepare themselves for the day- to-day combat of life by putting on "..... the full armor of God" As he faced his own death he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is Getting You This Christmas

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,775 views

    A message about the pressures of the Christmas season and how to stay focused on Jesus.

    5, December 2004 Dakota Community Church Who Is Getting You This Christmas? Introduction: Every year about this time people start or finish the Christmas present buying extravaganza. Kids make lists of what they want to be getting for Christmas. In some families everyone draws a name to help cut ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Avoiding Amnesia Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,679 views

    A communion message about remembering who we were and what Jesus did for us.

    1 Corinthians 11:23-26 – Avoiding Amnesia An older couple had trouble remembering common, day-to-day things. They both decided that they would write down requests the other had, and so try to avoid forgetting. One evening the wife asked if the husband would like anything. He replied, “Yes. I’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful Servants (A Sermon On Luke 12:35-40)

    Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,530 views

    Following Jesus: It’s long hours, hard work, costly, and a little bit crazy, but would we ever consider changing positions and serving someone else? Not a chance! ...

    I thought that I finally had a totally positive sermon for you today! I’ve been under rather trenchant criticism of late for repeatedly giving sermons focused on the theme of judgement and on the hard path of discipleship, and I admit that I have been looking for that text, "Come to me, all ye who ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    What Happens When God Doesn't Answer My Prayers? Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,082 views

    God does answer all of our prayers. But perhaps He doesn’t answer them the way we want Him to answer them?

    TEXT: Matthew 26:36-46 TITLE: “What happens when God doesn‘t answer my prayer. . . “ TOPIC: When prayers aren’t answered the way we want them to be! OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 20th, 2008 PROP.: God does answer all of our prayers. But perhaps He doesn’t answer them the way we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why God Became A Man Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 15, 2008
     | 4,295 views

    This message examines God’s motivation for the incarnation.

    Why would the Son of God want to become human? What would possess Him to leave His eternal home to enter this world plagued by pain and sorrow? Why would He give up the worship of angels to endure abuse at the hands of sinful man? Why did God become a man? Max Lucado in his book “God Came Near” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Consider Your Ways

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,454 views

    Putting God first!

    Consider Your Ways… Haggai 1:2-8… 2 Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, This people say, The time is not come, the time that the LORD’S house should be built. 3 Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying, 4 Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Stage 2: Engage Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,508 views

    The third in the GPS (God’s Plan for Sharing)series and calls us to engage the culture.

    GPS – Stage 2 ENGAGE John 6:4-14 * For much of my life I have been a trekkie! (That is, someone who follows the “Star Trek” saga). I was truly upset in 1969 when the original series was canceled and was excited when Deb & I went to see the First Movie in 1979. However, In 1987 I was a huge fan of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are There Weeds In Your Garden?

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,177 views

    This sermon features truths from Jesus’ Parable of the Weeds

    ARE THERE WEEDS IN YOUR GARDEN? Anyone who has ever gardened or landscaped knows the battle with weeds. You don’t plant them. You don’t encourage them. You don’t want them. But there they are. But, literally, they go with the territory And you have to deal with them. Weed and Feed product ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Nichols avatar

    "What Did You Expect?"

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Feb 19, 2011
     | 6,399 views

    The story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5 is a powerful reminder that God is not limited by our expectations.

    Naaman was past upset; past mad; past even furious - he was working on a complete emotional meltdown. Like a cartoon character - the steam seems to literally be pouring out of his ears. He stomps - he stammers - he shouts: "I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    My Shepherd, My Leader Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,603 views

    Christ our Shepherd is our Leader

    August 27, 2006 Psalm 23 My Shepherd, My Leader Sheep are easily led, and because of that they are easily led astray. They’re needy, defenseless, and nervous. I heard about a man who hated his wife’s cat. He wanted to get rid of it, but she wouldn’t let him. Finally, he decided he had enough! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    Faithful Servants (A Sermon On Luke 12:35-40)

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,257 views

    Following Jesus: It’s long hours, hard work, costly, and a little bit crazy, but would we ever consider changing positions and serving someone else? Not a chance!

    I thought that I finally had a totally positive sermon for you today! I’ve been under rather trenchant criticism of late for repeatedly giving sermons focused on the theme of judgement and on the hard path of discipleship, and I admit that I have been looking for that text, "Come to me, all ye who ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Chanon Mullens avatar

    "The Word Of Affection" Series

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,268 views

    Christ spoke profound words upon the cross; Words that indicate what our attitude and ability should and can be

    • As Jesus hung upon the tree of iniquity, taking upon Himself the sins of the world, He used SEVEN profound words • These words, all with specific purpose and meaning, can be applied to our lives as we go about life on earth • These words, carry all the authority and power that God had bestowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Lemons Or Lemonade

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,426 views

    How to recover from discouragement, despair, or feeling depressed, in a Biblical manner. (This uses some video clips - email me if you would like)

    Lemons or Lemonade 1 King 19:1-18 (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > (video of Joe verses the volcano – Pt 1) > Have you ever felt like Joe? The questions you ask would be: what’s the use? What’s next? Or how did I get here? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist