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  • Carl Allen avatar

    Thou Shall Not Steal Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 27, 2009
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     | 10,521 views

    This 8th Commandment, is one that is violated more then we can imagine and is a eye opener to even Christians on how we often violate the love of God.

    Thou Shall Not Steal Exodus 20:15 Introduction Many lives have been touched by theft in our society today. Millions of dollars are lost every year in this country over the theft of goods and services. One estimate says that 1 out of every 52 shopper’s carries something out of the supermarket ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About Miracles ? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,825 views

    Do you really believe Jonah was swallowed by a whale? Do you seriously think that Jesus actually fed five thousand people using only five loaves of bread and two fish? The tone and trend of many ‘modern’ sceptics is one of incredulity, surely, they say,

    John 14:8-14 (New International Version) 8Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.” 9Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Horribly Beautiful

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,720 views

    In Hebrews 10 we are reminded of the horror of sin and the need for sacrifice, but also of the beauty of being reconciled to God by the blood of Christ

    Hebrews 10:11-25 What do you think of when you hear the word, “Sacrifice?” There are a lot of different ideas that come to mind. With Veteran’s Day this last week, sometimes we think of those who have served in the military. And that is a great definition of sacrifice, people have risked a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Rev. # 32~10:1-4 Another Mighty Angel Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 25, 2009
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     | 4,574 views

    In this parenthesis in chapter 10:1-chapter 11:14 we’ll read about “ANOTHER MIGHTY ANGEL”, and as we read the verses we’ll see the actions of this Mighty Angel and that it seems to be the Lord Jesus, all writers don’t agree as to Who this is, but I belie

    Rev. # 32~10:1-4 ANOTHER MIGHTY ANGEL 11-28-09 Well we’re in the 2nd set of judgments, the trumpet judgments, we’ve already talked about the 1st set of judgments, which were the seal judgments, and we’re here in chapter 10: today. ------- But before we get into chapter 10: I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent: The Magi Seek The True Light Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 30, 2009
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     | 6,858 views

    The Christmas Star and the infant Jesus appear insignificant to the human eye, but both in parallel have hidden power and might. The Apostle John explains how.

    Second passage reference Matt 2:1-12. The Gospel of Matthew tells us the story of the Magi, this group of astronomers from the East who follow a new star, and seek to find who the star belongs too. The Magi know that this star is not just any star, they know it is significant beyond anything they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Always Something

    Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
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    Trials and testings are standard fare for growing, mature Christians. This sermon exhorts to perseverance and rejoicing in trials and tests.

    First Sunday in Lent 2005 Ecclesiasticus 2:1-23; 2 Cor. 6:1-10, Matt. 4:1-11 Those of us who are old enough will remember a character created by the late Gilda Radner when she was a regular comedienne on the television show Saturday Night Live. Among her many comic personalities was one ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Grace Transforms

    Contributed by David Swensen on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,761 views

    As we allow ourselves to be moved and motivated by God’s amazing tranforming grace, wonderful, life-giving changes occur. Let us learn more about God’s Transforming Grace.

    Victor Hugo wrote a great novel, Les Miserables. The novel opens with a young man named John Valjean, who had been unjustly imprisoned for seven years for a small offense. He left the prison with a rage in his soul. In the musical this is portrayed in the opening scenes as Valjean tries to find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who And Why

    Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 405 ratings
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    Intro sermon to John’s Gospel

    Who and Why? John 1.1-5 We begin a new sermon series today from the Gospel of John. I am very excited about preaching through this wonderful book. I have wanted to preach through John for some time, and I am glad that God allowing us to take this journey together. I pray that we will learn and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Article #15 - Second Coming Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,014 views

    Fifteenth in a sixteen-part series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon looks at our hope in the future coming of Christ.

    Article of Faith #15 - Second Coming of Christ Date: Sunday, September 26, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Today we come to the fifteenth article of faith in the Church of the Nazarene. We’ve been studying together this summer learning about the Nature of God, the nature of our sin, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jonathan Twitchell avatar

    Standing On The Promises Of God Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 19,324 views

    When the "realities" around us seem to crumble and fall, we must rely upon the "Kingdom Realities" of God’s promises.

    Texts: Genesis 29:15-30 Date: Sunday, July 28, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell The floor I lived on my Freshman year in college was known for pranks. Oh, I didn’t get too involved, playing pranks on other people was never really my idea of a good time, but the guys on Second Shields ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Larry Moore avatar

    God's Fingerprint

    Contributed by Larry Moore on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,852 views

    A message about one of the spiritual attributes of God that’s described with physical examples. The responsibility of believers to be a part of this attribute.

    God’s Fingerprint Luke 11:20, “But if I cast out demons with the finger of God, surely the Kingdom of God has come upon you.” Does God have fingerprints? I think, that at least figuratively, we have to say that He does. Let me give you a few facts about fingerprints before we get into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Neil Olcott avatar

    Unwrapping The Gift That Lasts! Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,888 views

    This sermon examines how we can sincerely receive the ultimate gift from God and have our lives reflect that truth.

    Date: December 17th 2006 Title: Unwrapping The Gift That Lasts! Bible Text: Various Subject: How do we truly unwrap and appreciate/use/enjoy/embrace/participate in/demonstrate the real gift for all humankind so as to embody Christ’s holiness during the holiday? Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Gifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    Spiritual Training: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

    Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,021 views

    Father Dave’s sermon on spiritual training... "I do not box as though beating the air," says St. Paul, and all the boxers in the congregation say ... Amen!

    Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. (25) Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. (26) So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • James Powell avatar

    Easter 2006

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 25, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,867 views

    Easter Sermon

    A story is told in which an accountant answered an advertisement for a top job with a large firm. At the end of the interview, the chairman asked, “One last question—what is three times seven?” The accountant thought for a moment and replied, “Twenty-two.” Outside he checked himself on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Martin Odom avatar

    Outrageous Love Series

    Contributed by Martin Odom on Dec 25, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,083 views

    We don’t have to do anything to earn God’s love. God loves us because we belong to Him. This was the final sermon in a series called That’s Outrageous.

    Outrageous Love Romans 5: 1-8 We are living in a society that rewards success and punishes failure. From a very early age we are taught and conditioned to make good grades, to do well, to succeed, and to achieve. ---Those who do well are often the recipients of rewards, opportunities and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist