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The Greatest Rescue Ever!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 24, 2001

based on 40 ratings

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Christ, our King, has rescued us from the power of sin, death, and the devil.

Sermon Text: Colossians 1:13-20 Christ the King Sunday – November 25, 2001 A couple of weeks ago we all heard about those social aid workers who were kidnapped by Taliban forces and held captive for several days. What’s amazing is that two of the hostages were held prisoner apparently for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Master's Touch Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Nov 28, 2001

based on 87 ratings

| 17,389 views

This message uses a video presentation of the poem "Touch of the Master’s Hand" as a lead in to encourage believers to "Reach Out And Touch" others during the Advent Season

The Master’s Touch [Note: This message began with a video illustration of the poem "Touch of the Master’s Hand" available through Mainstay Church Resources’ "The Christmas Touch" Advent 2001 material.] Don’t you hate it when you see a sign that says “don’t touch”? Aren’t you glad that God never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-50, Mark 5:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

Laying Eggs And Being Loved

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 25, 2004

based on 74 ratings

| 3,284 views

Conversion of St. Paul: God changed Paul from a persecutor of the Church to the great Apostle to the Gentiles. In the same way God changes us from the inside out.

Name that Tune! That was the title of the TV game show where the contestants would try to identify a melody in the least number of notes. Contestants would try outbid each other by saying, “I can name that tune in 5 notes.” The opponent would respond by saying, “Well I can name that tune in 4 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Preaching Is Risky

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 27, 2004

based on 60 ratings

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A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany

4th Sunday after the Epiphany Luke 4:21-30 Preaching is Risky 21 And he began to say to them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." 22 And all spoke well of him, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth; and they said, "Is not this Joseph’s son?" 23 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Sticks And Stones

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

based on 46 ratings

| 5,178 views

Learn how to build somebody up with encouraging words through this sermon about the power in your words.

Sticks and Stones How to Build Somebody Up 8/6/03 I. Introduction When Cheryl Prewitt was four years old, she hung around her father’s small country grocery store. Almost daily, the milkman would come into the store and greet her with the words, “How’s my little Miss America?” At first she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction Of The Servant Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 4, 2004

based on 124 ratings

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There are 5 Servant Songs (some say 4--but I’m using 5). This sermon serves as an introduction of the series, and it serves as an introduction of Christ’s earthly ministry.

(some of the ideas for this sermon I got from an old sermon of my dad’s (also Larry Brincefield). If he had an original source, it is unknown to me. If you recognize anything herein that I need to give credit for; please advise.) Sunday, January 18, 2004 Title: Bruised Reeds and Smoking ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Overtime Pay On The Mad Mouse

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 5, 2004

based on 45 ratings

| 3,802 views

It’s hard to trust and obey, but man, what a ride!

Overtime Pay on the Mad Mouse I had a job once working as an inventory control analyst in a factory. Like most factories, this one operated round the clock with 3 shifts. I was one of three analysts, 1 per shift. We worked the swing shift. 2 weeks on each shift. I liked 2nd shift, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lifestyle

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 16, 2004

based on 37 ratings

| 9,893 views

A sermon for the 6th Sunday after the Epiphany

6th Sunday after the Epiphany Luke 6: 17-26 "The Lifestyle" 17 And he came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him and to be healed of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' Words: "I Am Willing. Be Clean!" Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 19, 2004

based on 22 ratings

| 7,365 views

With these words jesus shows us so much of the true nature of God: His love, compassion, willingness and reaching out to us.

Jesus¡¦ words: ¡§I am willing, be clean!¡¨ Mk 1:40-45 WBC 22/2/4pm If you¡¦re a parent here this morning you will relate to the many times our children slip over, or are covered with grime- and come to you crying, wanting 1) a hug 2) to be cleaned up - remember this with AJ cycling 4 years ago A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Damaged Good

Contributed by Rev Bein Clayborn on Feb 20, 2004

based on 45 ratings

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God can take something people say is damaged and us to glorify his kingdom...

“Damaged Goods” 1 Samuel 1:1-5, 10-11, & 19 Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite: And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Power In Partnership

Contributed by David Dewitt on Mar 2, 2004

based on 49 ratings

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There is true power in the church when the pastor and the people partner together to accomplish the work of Christ.

Power in Partnership Exodus 17:8-13 February 8, 2004 Introduction World’s Fair Partnership During the summer of 1904 an unlikely partnership was formed at the World’s Fair St. Louis. The summer was unusually hot and people were searching the fair for something to help cool them off and Arnold ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Behold, How They Love One Another

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 9, 2004

based on 45 ratings

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A sermon on practical guidelines in love from 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Sermon for 3/7/2004 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Introduction: Recently, the Associated Press conducted a survey of 39 different Protestant denominations. And they asked one question: "What is the number one factor that causes congregations to grow?" Are there any factors you can find in every growing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, 2 Thessalonians 3:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Because God Said So

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 1, 2004

based on 76 ratings

| 33,221 views

No weapon formed against you shall prosper just because God said so. You are more than a conqurer just because God said so.

“Just Because God Said So” Zechariah 4:6 When my brothers and I were coming up and we would want to do something or go somewhere we would, unlike kids today, ask our parents could we do this or could we go there. My father, like most fathers, would say what did your mother say. My mother, if ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Apostolic

Lord's Prayer Choices--Part 1 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

based on 9 ratings

| 6,731 views

Each line of the Lord’s Prayer confronts us with a spiritual choice about prayer and about life.

The Lord’s Prayer Choices Matthew 6:9-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO “Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our debts as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Supremacy Of Jesus (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 4,389 views

the 3rd message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

The Supremacy of Christ Colossians 1:15-20 15He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

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Confident Preaching

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 24, 2001

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