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  • Jim Luthy avatar

    So, Live On Another Level Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,060 views

    You don’t have to live like many of those around us are living—in despair and fear and shame. You can have a new life. You can put on a new self.

    So…Live On Another Level Pastor Jim Luthy Ephesians 4:17-24 You’ve pursued understanding and received grace. So what? That’s a great question: "So what?" We’ve reduced it to be the question of the lazy and uncooperative: "So?" But the truth is, people who make a difference ask that question. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Restored Peter Series

    Contributed by Robert Galasso on Mar 17, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,114 views

    Consider your real love for God! Does it lead you to an unwavering commitment to follow him completely?

    Introduction: Jesus has a way like no one else at getting our attention. He will do whatever it takes to draw us close to himself throughout our journey through this life. Right there on the beach, Jesus led Peter through an experience that remove his former cloud of denial and cause Peter to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Proclaiming The Gospel

    Contributed by Randell Brown on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,277 views

    Let us not ask what we can do for the Lord, but what are we willing to let the Lord do through us. "To preach the acceptable year of the Lord."

    PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL TEXT: LUKE 4:18-19 “ President Kennedy famous address was Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for country.” Let us ask not what we can do for the Lord, but what are we willing to let the Lord do through us. What are we able to do of ourselves? Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ambitious To Please God Series

    Contributed by Rod Macarthur on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,782 views

    This lesson draws our attention to the focus and passion with which we strive to please God. 2nd in "Pleasing God" series.

    Ambitiously Pleasing Him Text: 2 Cor. 5:9 “…have as our ambition…” Theme: To emulate Jesus and Paul in pleasing God. Introduction: What do you think of an “ambitious man”? 1) one with an agenda to promote himself? 2) one who is eager to get on with it? 3) one who undertakes monumental ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love-Love-Love.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 169 ratings
     | 27,414 views

    Year C Third Sunday of Easter--April 29th, 2001. John 21: 1-19

    Year C Third Sunday of Easter--April 29th, 2001. John 21: 1-19 Title: “Love-Love-Love.” Jesus appears to his disciples. At his word they catch a huge amount of fish. They share a meal that Jesus prepared. Then Jesus commissions Peter as pastor of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 9,798 views

    In a world of so many false, competing voices, do we recognize, listen to, and follow the voice of our Good Shepherd?

    Sermon for 4th Sunday of Easter, Year C Based on Ps. 23; Rev. 7:16-17; Jn. 10:22-30 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The Good Shepherd” Our psalm, second lesson and gospel for today all employ the metaphor of God as Shepherd and people as sheep. Most of us find comfort in the metaphor of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Wwjg - Come Follow Me.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 62 ratings
     | 7,019 views

    This sermon deals with the cost involved in following Jesus.

    WWJG--Come Follow Me May 7, 2000 Psalm 1:1-6 Luke 14:25-34 One of the messages that has touched my heart in the most significant ways in this year was Pastor Toby’s Palm Sunday sermon. In it she drove home the reason for why we do what we do as believers in Christ with our gifts, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Experiencing The Presence Of God.

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 14, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 19,817 views

    FOR MANY PEOPLE LIFE IS A RACE. TO BE WON.. But for the believer, LIFE IS A JOURNEY, with experiences permited to enhance our faith in God, in order to make us grow or maybe to compact us.

    OUR THEME FOR TODAY IS EXPERIENCING THE PRESENCE OF GOD..EXODUS 33:14-15 INTRODUCTION;; IT IS GOD’s DESIRE THAT WE ARRIVE AT A PLACE THAT GOD HAS DESTINED FOR US.. FOR MANY PEOPLE LIFE IS A RACE. TO BE WON.. But for me LIFE IS A JOURNEY: TO EXPERIENCE TO ENHANCE OUR FAITH.. GOD PERMITS ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Insufficient Faith Starts With An Inadequate Knowledge Of The Truth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,745 views

    People who suffer because of inadequate faith should begin to grow in their initimate knowledge of Jesus Christ

    Insufficient Faith Comes From an Inadequate Knowledge of the Truth (Acts 19:1-7) Illustration:Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sceva Boys

    Contributed by Eddie Robinson on Jun 15, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,928 views

    When you call upon the name Jesus call on him from personal experience.

    ACTS 19:13-20 13 Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth. 14 And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so. 15 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Following Christ Till The End

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,142 views

    This sermon is about how a beleiver can follow Christ till the very end without getting discouraged or diverted somewhere along the way.

    FOLLOWING CHRIST TILL THE END:JOHN 6:66-68 OUTLINE 1.PROMISE 2.PEACE 3.POWER 4.PRAYER 5.POSITIVE FAITH 6.PASSION 7.PERSON THE MESSAGE FOLLOWING CHRIST TILL THE END 1.PROMISE Proverbs 23:18 To follow Christ till the end we must beleive His promises. Sometimes people give ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jody Smith avatar

    The Great Commission

    Contributed by Jody Smith on Oct 28, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,058 views

    Why do we get so caught up in the business of the church? Why are we not more involved in carrying out the church’s business?

    Title: The Great Commission Every year within the United Methodist Church, we find ourselves comsummed by the local charge conference. We have our meetings, our disagreements, our nominations, our elections, our budgets and our paperwork. For nearly two solid months, we become consumed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jack Warford avatar

    Is It Time For Happy Hour Yet?

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Nov 22, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,344 views

    What if I told you that I know someone who will give you happiness not just for an hour or two, but all day, everyday, forever, would you like to meet Him?

    What if I told you that I know someone who will give you happiness not just for an hour or two, but all day, everyday, forever, would you like to meet Him? Isn’t it amazing how the world wants to regulate even our happiness? When we drive down main streets or pass hotels, we see signs announcing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Imitating God Without Insulting Him (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,161 views

    God desires to see His children become like Him in the way they make decisions, the way they speak to each other, the way they act when no one is around, and the way they share His Word.

    Imitating God Without Insulting Him (Part 4, The Call) Illustration of last night’s water heater fiasco and no towels. Okay, so it’s about 8:00 and I’m working on some homework, getting gall the things down that I needed for today, checking everything twice. Checking my sermon notes, thinking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing The Soil

    Contributed by John Vella on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,057 views

    As with all relationships we have to prepare ourselves for a deeper union with Jesus.

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 1, No. 2 Second Sunday of Advent - Year A Decxember 9, 2001 Readings: * Isaiah 11:1-10 * Romans 15:4-9 * Mt. 3:1-12 Preparing the Soil Removing Obstacles Creating something new often requires that we first remove any obstacles to that new creation. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic