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  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    The Loving, Waiting Father Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,530 views

    The parable of the prodigal son is equally as much a parable of the Loving, Waiting God, whom we call Father.

    Sermon for IV Lent, Year C Based on Lk. 15:1-3, 11-32 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Waiting, Loving Father” Today’s parable is regarded by many as the greatest parable Jesus ever told. It is a parable that fits in well with one of the favourite themes of Luke’s Gospel, namely: that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    Where Is Your Trust And Confidence Placed

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 23,010 views

    A sermon that focuses on trust and confidence in God

    Dear Christian Friends: I would like each of you to think back over the years and ponder the great advancements that have taken place. If we were to list them starting with the earliest, what would they be? I imagine that we would list things like electric lights, radio, automobiles, television, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Devil's Tools Of Destruction

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 4, 2002
    based on 234 ratings
     | 28,909 views

    Do you know your enemy as a believer? This sermon looks at how the devil attacks.

    Sunday Morning February 20, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs NM THE DEVIL’S TOOLS OF DESTRUCTION 2 CORINTHIANS 11:13-15; 1 PETER 5:8 Introduction: 1. The Devil or Satan is our enemy. a. He is described by Peter as our adversary or the one who stands against us or opposes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    2 Timothy 3:16 Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,468 views

    The Bible is full of inspiration, information, and instruction.

    Sermon for 1/6/2001 2 Timothy 3:16 Introduction: A. Whatever you do, be sure to read this year’s runaway bestseller. No, you don’t have to wait until December to learn which book will sell more copies than any other will in the year 2002. We already know which one it will be. It’s the same book ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Talton avatar

    The Kiss Of Betrayal

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 27,609 views

    While pretending to kiss Jesus, we may be betraying Him without even thinking about it.

    April 8, 2001 John 13:18-30 “The Kiss of Betrayal” INTRODUCTION What do you think of when I say the word “kiss”? Now, I’m not talking about the rock group by that name, and I’m not using it as an acronym (Keep It Simple Stupid). I’m talking about that thing that two people who are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carla Powell avatar

    Ministry In Daily Life

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Feb 2, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,593 views

    Sermon describes how we minister in our daily life, relating our ministry to our work using Jesus’ images of being salt, being the light of the world, and putting our lamp on a lampstand for all to see.

    Matthew 5:13-20 - Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany [On this day, worshippers were asked to wear their work uniform or bring a symbol of their work so that we will be reminded of the connection between our faith and our work. I refer to it in my sermon several times.] Grace be to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chad Ballard avatar

    There Is A Redeemer Series

    Contributed by Chad Ballard on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 27,489 views

    3rd in a series

    There Is A Redeemer Ruth 3:1-18 Chad H. Ballard Introduction Today we are going to continue our look at the book of Ruth, GOD’S LOVE STORY FOR US. As we have discussed for the past two weeks, this book of Ruth is an exact parallel to the love affair that should exist between Jesus Christ and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Davis avatar

    Will A Man Rob God? Series

    Contributed by John Davis on Dec 1, 2000
    based on 221 ratings
     | 20,658 views

    This message describes the consequence of faihtfulness and unfaithfulness in givng to God.

    Malachi 3:7-12 Will a man rob God? Introduction: Let me preface my message this morning by saying that we have nothing to give to God until we have accepted His gift of salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ. God’s church appeals only to God’s people to fund its ministry. This morning I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Time Out Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 2, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,942 views

    On keeping the Sabbath, recognizing it as a gift from God, a temporary lifting of the curse of labor and economic utilitarianism.

    Before I became a Christian I got into a lot of New Age stuff, from Tarot to numerology. I didn’t spend a lot of time on numerology, I didn’t really start enjoying numbers until I got my computer, but I did find out that my personal number was seven. I don’t remember exactly how the formula goes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bill Prater avatar

    Sermon On The Mount Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 205 ratings
     | 15,438 views

    Sermon on the Mount #2

    What we find recorded in verses 3-12 are commonly referred to as "The Beatitudes." Each of the nine "Beatitudes" begin with the word "blessed." The basic meaning of "blessed" is happy. However, happiness in a Biblical sense has a much deeper meaning than what we tend to give the word in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Digging Wells In The Valley Of Baca

    Contributed by James May on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 74,474 views

    Life is a journey through the Valley of Baca (Valley of Tears) on our journey to the safety of the "City of Refuge". If we will learn to dig a well in every adversity, God’s refreshing will come.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Receiving The Blessing Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 15,006 views

    Jabez’s prayer may very well have been based on promises he’d heard about in his youth - the blessing given Abraham

    OPEN: It’s reported that a preacher in Redrock, Mississippi prayed this sermon: “Oh Lord, give Thy servant this mornin’ the eyes of the eagle and the wisdom of the owl; connect his soul with the gospel telephone in the central skies; ‘luminate his brow with the Sun of heaven; possess his mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Edward Frey avatar

    God Satisfies Our Every Desire

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,503 views

    We can be confident the Father handles all desires in Christ

    GOD SATISFIES OUR EVERY DESIRE Oscar Wilde, once wrote, “There are two tragedies in this life. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.” In a way, Mr. Wilde recognized one of the most challenging aspects of being human. We want so much. We measure our lives by how much we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Understanding Communication Assumptions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,866 views

    The real problem was failing to first understand the presuppositional perspectives of the people before the outsiders conducted their experiment. Speakers need to understand their audience’s assumptions before they can expect solid receptivity. This invol

    UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATION ASSUMPTIONS Case Study - To successfully understand the presuppositions of people you must know what values they hold at their sub-conscious level. Several years ago agricultural experts from the U.S. taught men in Transkei, South Africa, how to use modern fertilizer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Be Faithful

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 29, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 58,685 views

    How do you measure success? The world may measure success by profit, prosperity, or prestige. God measure success by our faithfulness. How faithful are you to God?

    Are you successful today? What measure do you use to measure success? The world may measure success by profit - how much are you earning? By prosperity - what do you own? By prestige - how high are you in the corporate ladder? How does God measure success? We’ll see from scriptures that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible