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  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    Glory To God

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,089 views

    When we understand all God has done for us there is only one appropriate response for us - To give Him Glory

    The Gift of God This is my final sermon here • What do you speak about when it is your last sermon? • Ephesians 3:20-21 (NLT)Now glory be to God! By his mighty power at work within us, he is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope. 21 May he be given glory in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Finishing The Work Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 24,267 views

    If we are to finish the work God is calling us to do we must apply the 3 actions that Nehemiah used to finish the work.

    BIG IDEA: Starting is always easier than finishing a job. If we are to finish the work God is calling us to do we must apply the 3 actions that Nehemiah used to finish the work. INTRO: What do you think is easier: Starting a job or finishing a job? Although there are challenges to just getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rewards Of Faithfulness

    Contributed by Joe Adaline on Sep 18, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,152 views

    when we walk with the Lord, as Job did, we find that he will not only guide and bless us, but change us as well.

    Did you ever go to the store and find something, that you later had to take back, say after a holiday season, and find out that you only are getting about half of what you originally paid? Did you ever go to a restuarant that served your favorite burger, and the next time you went, it just wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    But |should I Say It?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,872 views

    This sermon deals with at least seven ways the use of our tongues causes us to fall short of God’s will for our lives.

    But Should I Say It GNLCC 11/4/2001 Proverbs 6:16-19 James 3:1-13 I want you to act a couple of scenes with me. Suppose your teacher has said something that really has hurt your feelings in front of the class. You are so angry and you want to get back at her. You remember that her ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Love Of Christmas

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2001
    based on 376 ratings
     | 41,474 views

    Christmas revealed to us God’s desire to have fellowship with man and His desire to meet us at our point of need.

    John began his Gospel quite differently from the rest of the Gospel writers. The rest started with the historical accounts of the events that took place. · Matthew and Luke talked about circumstances leading to Jesus’ birth. · Mark started off with Jesus entering into ministry, writing about a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    War- What About Forgiveness?! Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,360 views

    A sermon for a Seeker Service that looks at national hurts, grudges and suspicions and moves on to the need for personal forgiveness (to us and from us)

    War?- what about forgiveness?! WBC Seeker Service 10/11/02 am Talk 1- National forgiveness It seems we ALL have racial, national prejudices - we¡¦re programmed. By things people say. What we pick up. Events - Nelson Mandela, in his book "Long Walk to freedom¡¨: ¡§No one is born hating another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Keller avatar

    Light Has Come/Christmas Lights

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 10,068 views

    This Advent sermon uses some of the lights of the Christmas Season as illustrations to teach us how to get the most out of this Advent/Christmas.

    INTRODUCTION Are you afraid of the dark? When I was a child I used to be afraid. My active imagination caused me to visualize all types of dreadful things lurking in the dark along the path to the out house, or next to my bed in the night. When we would come home at night, I would let my ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Get Ready For Joy Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,755 views

    Joy is not simply a thing of the past, but is stronger in us as a promise of the future. Isaiah 35:10 urges us to get ready for that joy.

    “Get Ready For Joy!” Isaiah 35:10 Pastor Jim Luthy What is it about us and nostalgia? We like to think back to more exciting times or more innocent times, ponder fond memories, sometimes just escape from the trials of today. Little pieces of cardboard with the picture of our favorite baseball ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Was In The Stable?

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 9,116 views

    This Advent sermon uses the real and imagined contents of the stable, to help us think of the significance and symbolism of the place of Messiah’s birth.

    “What Was In The Stable?” INTRODUCTION Taxes, taxes, taxes… Sales tax, excise tax, federal income tax, social security tax, state income tax, inheritance tax, gasoline tax, liquor tax, cigarette tax, property tax, deed tax, license and registration fees, building permits, hotel room tax, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Submitting To God's Authority - Lord's Prayer Week 4 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,812 views

    When praying for God’s will and kingdom to come, we are actually asking God to use us. We submit to his authority.

    When we look at Jesus’ ministry, particularly from the gospel of Luke, we find one of the single most important practices in Jesus’ life was prayer. Luke’s gospel tells us he “often withdrew to lonely places and prayed (Luke 5:16).” Prayer was Jesus’ regular practice, but what did Jesus pray? We ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Is Jesus Really Divine? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2006
     | 3,071 views

    Using the DaVinci Code as a starting point for demonstrating Jesus really is the divine Son of God, and why this is important for us today.

    Last week I began this sermon series called Counterfeit Christianity because of my concerns over how easily people across this country and around world have been led astray by believing some of the claims made about the Christian faith by a fictional book called The Da Vinci Code. My hope is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Out Of Frustration...peace Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 11, 2006
     | 3,998 views

    Just as God worked in the frustration of the first Christmas, He can use our frustrations and hurts to bring peace to us and to others.

    Introduction: [“12 Crazy Days of Christmas” video from Sermonspice.com] Holiday frustration. I think that little clip sums it up pretty well. The time of year when we focus on peace, we often find very little of it. The season that is supposed to celebrate the birth of the “Prince of Pease” is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Derek Melanson avatar

    God's Favour Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 26,746 views

    God’s favour means He uses the ordinary, involves adversity, requires obedience, gives us purpose, and provides hope.

    Introduction We’ve all done someone a favour. And we’ve all asked for favours. We all have favourite foods, music, places to visit, etc. We talk about favourable weather and favourable circumstances. To use a negative example, some parents play favourites with their children. When we use these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Odom avatar

    The Unpopular Truth

    Contributed by Martin Odom on Dec 25, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,289 views

    Using John the Baptist as a model, this sermon challenges us to become serious about making a meaningful difference in our neighborhood and community.

    THE UNPOPULAR TRUTH MARK 1:1-11 There is an old gospel song we used to sing some of you may know it. I’m running for my life, I’m running for my life, I’m running for my life. ---If anybody asks you what’s the matter with me, just tell them I’m saved, sanctified, Holy Ghost filled, and fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Blessings Of Zion

    Contributed by Mike Hays on May 23, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 16,965 views

    The writer of Hebrews invites us to come to Zion where our Savior has made a way for us to draw near to God.

    The Blessings of Mount Zion Hebrews 12:18-29 There was a Judge who was an honorable man, a man of integrity who sought justice. He was a Judge who was motivated by his faith in Jesus Christ and he sought to live out the biblical commands of righteousness and justice as he presided over his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ