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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    This Changes Everything: The Second Advent Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 27, 2022
     | 2,778 views

    We often think of the Christmas story being the whole story, or the beginning of the Jesus story that ends with his resurrection, but in reality it goes much further than that

    “I love it when a plan comes together.” Those of you who are older than dirt probably remember this phrase being used by Hannibal Smith in the A-Team. It was first used in the pilot of the show on January 23, 1983. That will be forty years ago in two months. Forty years before that Canada was in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    He Can Overcome Our Hurts.

    Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 16, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,985 views

    "The Grace and Mercy of Jesus can help us over come our hurts, no matter what they are."

    Biblical reference: John 5:1-15 A. When you look around at the people who attend church with you on Sunday, what do you see? Do you see impressive people, dressed in fine clothes who have it all together? Or do you see hurting people in need of comfort; troubled people in need of peace; sick ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In Victory Instead Of Defeat

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,060 views

    Easter Sermon to encourage people (especially unbelievers) to live in the love and power of Christ.

    Living in Victory Instead of Defeat 1 Corinthians 15:1-20 Easter Sunday – March 31, 2002 Introduction Before I get into the message, I want to share a story I came across while I was preparing for today. A Sunday School teacher asked her class to write one sentence each on "What Easter Means to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Gone Fishin'

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,765 views

    This is a fun sermon to preach! God’s call extends from the ordinary (apostles) to the extraordinary (Jonah). Many times God calls us through the subtlety of invitation as in this text. We are invited to go and do likewise.

    Mark 1: 14-20 January 26, 2000 Paonia United Methodist Church How many of you watch the news? Have you seen the case being brought against McDonalds That eating their food makes you fat? Duh! Of course it does… that’s what makes it taste good. Thankfully, that case was dismissed this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Important Is The Sabbath?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 175 ratings
     | 14,012 views

    What role should the Sabbath play in our lives?

    In 1981 the movie, Chariots of Fire, won the Academy Award for Best Picture. This Hollywood film told the true story of a devout Christian, Eric Liddell, in a very positive way. I want to just show you a clip of the film. Eric has decided he must forfeit his chance to run in the 200 meter dash at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Ready For A Pentecostal Experience Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,650 views

    Following the Instructions of Jesus as they await the dawning of a Christian Pentecost

    As we begin this fourth lesson in Acts, we have now moved past Dr. Luke’s introduction and into the beginning of the early church. We have seen the importance of the resurrection in the redemptive history of the church. We have read how Jesus appeared to ver 500 of His followers following ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith And Science: Is There A Conflict? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 16, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,783 views

    Faith and science need not be enemies as the Bible is open to authentic research and study.

    Faith and science: Is there a conflict? “GOD’s works are so great, worth a lifetime of study--endless enjoyment!” Psalm 111:2 (MSG) “but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.” 1 Thessalonians 5:21 (New Living Translation) A. Introduction Today we begin a new series of messages ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Lord Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,928 views

    The Church has called Him "Lord" for the past two millennia; largely the secular world passes that off with an arrogant sniff, asking, "who’s really in charge?"

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------- March 14, 2004 -------------- 28Thomas answered and said to Him, ¡§My Lord and my God!¡¨ John 20:28 (NASB) The Easter service was about to begin. The brother-in-law of the pastor was sitting with his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Building Stronger Families

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,039 views

    What can we learn from Jacobs family about building a stronger Family

    This message began with a clip from Joseph and the Technicolor DreamCoat. The clip was when the brothers sold Joseph into Slavery and then told Jacob the news. Wow that is the family that put the fun in dysfunctional. My Daddy told me once that everybody is good for something even if it’s to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The $$$$ Of Following Christ

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,989 views

    Following Christ may $$$$(cost) you the dearest thing you possess

    A modern day Rip Van Winkle fell asleep and woke up in the year 2076. Immediately, he rushed to a phone booth to call his brokerage firm. They found his portfolio and reported, “Your Walmart stock is worth $50 million. Your AT&T stock is worth $62 million. And your Microsoft stock is worth $120 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Cross And The Fiery Serpent"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 61 ratings
     | 35,612 views

    The fiery serpent raised up by Moses in the wilderness is one of the most striking types of the cross of Christ in all of scripture.

    "Then they set out from Mount Hor by the way of the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom; and the people became impatient because of the journey. The people spoke against God and Moses, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    "Appointed"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,272 views

    We are appointed to eternal life, and once we’ve responded to God’s call and been saved we are appointed to service.

    “For thus the Lord has commanded us, ‘I have placed You as a light for the Gentiles that You should bring salvation to the end of the earth’. And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord; and as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Make Wise Decisions Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 22, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,757 views

    Jesus’ conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount is a call to obedience.

    (adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series Living a Life of Integrity) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 7:13-27 TITLE: “MAKE WISE DECISIONS” INTRODUCTION: A. Several years ago, there was a news story about a man named Don Wyman. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mental Discipline

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Apr 7, 2008
     | 3,916 views

    Jesus called us to love God with all our MINDS... when we fall for mushy thinking about God, morals and religion, we’re not exercising mental discipline. Jesus called people to earnest seeking and intellectual honesty.

    SE030208 THE D WORD 1. Mental Discipline Many of us, when we think of the “D” word, we think about physical discipline and what comes to mind is the epidemic of flabby bodies today. But the truth is there’s another flabbiness epidemic in our day – but it’s of the MIND. Flabbiness is being driven ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom From Guilt – Shut Out From God's Presence Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,092 views

    What is the key that will open the door of God’s presence in our lives? This morning we are going to cut a key to unlock our guilt. You may be surprised, but the key to freedom from guilt is GUILT—G.U.I.L.T. Let’s unpack how we can use the key of GUILT

    FREEDOM FROM GUILT – Shut Out from God’s Presence Psalm 32 [1] Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. [2] Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit. [3] When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God