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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Seeing Humanity Through Jesus' Eyes"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
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    The ultimate good in life is when we are liberated, let loose to become such lovers of God that we surprise ourselves by loving those whom God loves.

    “Seeing Humanity Through Jesus’ Eyes” Mark 1:40-45 2 Kings 5:1-14 By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Both in our Old Testament Lesson and in our Gospel Lesson for this morning we come face to face with the disease of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Come Out Of The Wilderness"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
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    The wilderness is an important place to visit, but not a place to stay.

    Mark 1:9-15 “Come Out of the Wilderness” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Jesus’ wilderness time came immediately after His baptism and the powerful affirmation of Who He was: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Out Of The Mouth Of Babes

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 18, 2007
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    The essence of Christianity can be summed up in the children’s hymn, "Jesus Loves Me, This I know." This sermon examines this song, phrase by phrase.

    Out of the Mouth of Babes From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger (Psalm 8:2). IT WAS A COLD JANUARY DAY, a good to visit the mall and engage in one of my favorite pastimes---people watching, while my ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Going Away Sad? What Does Your Giving Show?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 3, 2006
    based on 23 ratings
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    Your personal giving reveals much about you. Jesus informed a man that he needed to give and he went away sad.

    GOING AWAY SAD? WHAT DOES YOUR GIVING SHOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IS BEING BUSY SUCCESS? THE MOSQUITO IS SWATTED FOR IT’S BUSYNESS. THE BEE IS PRAISED? WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? I. YOU CAN GIVE AND NOT LOVE, BUT ONE CAN NEVER LOVE WITHOUT GIVING? LET US TRY TO DEFINE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Freedom

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,324 views

    Sermon related to the freedom we have in Christ.

    Title: Freedoms we enjoy Text: John 8:31-36 Date: July 1, 2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church In a speech to the Virginia legislature, before the beginning of the Revolutionary War, Patrick Henry said “Give me liberty or give me death.” As you know, this Wednesday is the 4th of July. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    Principles Of Faith

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Apr 29, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,435 views

    Christian faith has God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit as its object, requires action and produces joy.

    Introduction SHARP – We are living in difficult and confusing times. We all are living lives of constant change as we move from duty station to duty station and going from one deployment to another. Add on top of that the uncertainty of life as shown by the Virginia Tech killings, Columbine, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sing The Song Of Saints!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 2, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,436 views

    Sing the Song of Saints! 1) It’s learned here by faith 2) It’s sung there in glory

    What’s your favourite hymn? “Amazing Grace”? “I Am Jesus’ Little Lamb”? “Jesus Loves Me”? Do you suppose we’ll sing these hymns in heaven? Probably. I do know of one song we’ll sing in heaven for sure – the Song of Saints. Do you know it? Are you singing it? If not, you won’t get into heaven. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When Tragedy Strikes

    Contributed by Chris Surber on May 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,475 views

    None of us seeks tragedy for ourselves nor should we ever wish tragedy on others. However, from a Christian perspective comes the confidence that God can and will use tragedy for good… He will redeem it for His ultimate purpose. Romans 8:28 says, “And we

    “When Tragedy Strikes” Romans 5:1-5 Introduction Last week the world watched as the tragic events unfolded surrounding the random violence which occurred at Virginia Tech. A young man apparently for no specific reason, opened fire on fellow students with a handgun. At least 30 people were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • John Scott avatar

    In My Children's Eyes

    Contributed by John Scott on May 7, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,737 views

    you can not change what type of mother you had but you can make a difference in the type of mother your child will have

    In My Children’s Eyes Text: I Samuel 1:1-20 Introduction: 1. Mother’s Day a. Founded in 1870 by Julia Ward Howe b. Nationally observed/recognized 1872 c. West Virginia was the first to officially recognize it in 1910 d. “The 2nd Sunday in May set aside as Mother’s Day” was signed into existence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Ward avatar

    Body By Jesus

    Contributed by David Ward on May 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,317 views

    BIG IDEA: We need the body of Christ in order to mature in Christ

    INTRODUCTION: "White Line Syndrome" is a phenomenon I first encountered when playing basketball in a kid’s league years ago. How it works is, late in the game our coach would call a time-out, and instruct us in what we were to do once play resumed. I remember how clear his instructions sounded in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember The Dead, Honor The Living, And Avoid The Pitfalls!

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,178 views

    Remembering the dead and Honoring the living

    INTRO: David Banner (Incredible Hulk), talking with a terminal cancer victim, told this story: “A man was running for his life from a tiger and he fell down a cliff but luckily got a branch as the tiger was pawing at him. He was about to let go (fall would survive, but live). He looked down to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "The Spiral Of Sin"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 2, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,681 views

    Who will rescue us from the downward spiral of sin?

    Romans 7:15-25a “The Spiral of Sin” As many of you know, I went back ‘home’ this past week to my parent’s house in Syracuse, New York to bring back some things. My parents are moving from the town I grew up in, from the town I have loved to call home, from the place we visit once or twice a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Gift Above All Others

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 7, 2006
     | 3,259 views

    Receive the Christmas gift from God. Appreciate the heart of the Giver. Understand that the love of God is all we need. Cultivate a grateful heart. Be thankful to God for His blessings.

    All of us receive gifts – at birthdays, Christmas or even lucky draws. • We have the experience of receiving a gift and knowing the joy of receiving a gift. • I believe we remember some, but not all the gifts we’ve received. • Can you remember all the gifts you’ve received last Christmas? Maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry Smith avatar

    I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Series

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,330 views

    Learn the story behind the writing of the famous carol and the points of application from the message of the carol

    Everyone loves the Christmas carols! Today I am starting a series of messages based on the stories behind the writing of the carols, and the message in the carols themselves. Take your hymnal and turn to hymn 98. The first carol we shall study is “I heard the bells on Christmas Day”. Look down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Hawks avatar

    What Do I Expect To Hear?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,568 views

    A Sermon for Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time(A) "As for what was sown on good soil, this is he who hears the word and understands it; he indeed bears fruit" Matthew 13:23

    let me ask a question of all you who are here today—What did you come expecting here to hear? In a fascinating story of his journey across the United States with his pet dog, John Steinbeck tells of a Church service he attended during his travels in the State of Vermont. Tongue in cheek, he says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist