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  • Fred Mueller avatar

    Sudden Impact

    Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 4,102 views

    A Memorial Day sermon with a strong anti-war message - while trying to be sensitive to the memory of those who lost loved ones. A sermon that shows how Christ at work in us runs counter to the culture.

    The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Easter VII May 27, 2001 Acts 16:16-34 “Sudden Impact” Christianity is nothing but trouble. Ever since Jesus started his work he has done nothing but cause trouble. The leaders of his day were aghast at him. Jesus was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Harvey avatar

    Dream Generously Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,282 views

    I don’t want to preach to you about tithing. I want to encourage you to live a generous life! Jesus said more about money than anything else.

    A minister was speaking about all the things money can’t buy. “Money can’t buy happiness, it can’t buy laughter and money can’t buy love” he told the congregation. Driving his point home he said, “What would you do if I offered you $1,000 not to love your mother and father?” A hush fell over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Baker avatar

    In His Presence

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jun 18, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,841 views

    I often talk and pray with people who seemed to have lost their joy. I know what that is like and also know that it doesn’t have to be that way. This is absolutely not God’s will for His children. His will is for His children to be joyful and strong in Hi

    Psalms 16:11 You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. I often talk and pray with people who seemed to have lost their joy. I know what that is like and also know that it doesn’t have to be that way. This is absolutely ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Phillip Wright avatar

    Jesus Healing The Woman With The Issue Of Blood

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jul 1, 2006
    based on 83 ratings
     | 63,942 views

    Jesus has the spoken authority over death, disease and every other aspect of life. So why do we hesitate seeking his face?

    Jesus Healing the Woman with the Issue of Blood Luke 8:43-48 Introduction: This morning we are going to take a look at one of the better known examples of where Jesus heals a woman and next week we will see him restore life to a young girl. Attention: Notice please as Jesus responds in these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave Martin avatar

    "New Direction For A New Year" Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 231 ratings
     | 36,044 views

    What was this past year like for you? Was it filled with joy and peace or anxiety and stress? What were my "Time Stealers"? Let’s see how we can use our time wisely in Christ for a New Direction for my life!

    "New Direction for a New Year" Text: Eph. 5:15-17 & Selected "New Direction for a New Year" Using Time Wisely Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin – December 29, 2002 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! What was the year 2002 like for you? Filled with joy and peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Vision 2003: Christ 1st

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 2,735 views

    I preached this sermon to roll out the vision for the new year (2003)...Christ 1st

    January 5, 2003 Title: Vision 2003: Christ First Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Introduction On a flight to Chicago, the pilot announced that the takeoff had been postponed due to mechanical failure. Later, the flight attendant announced that everyone who was heading for Chicago was to remain ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Robert McCracken avatar

    God's Lost And Found

    Contributed by Robert Mccracken on Mar 11, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,959 views

    Today’s scripture lesson comes from the Gospel of Luke. We will be looking at the story of The Lost Son. This is one of many stories that Jesus told on his way to Jerusalem. Jesus used these short stories to teach the people of the day import lessons a

    God’s Lost and Found Today’s scripture lesson comes from the Gospel of Luke. We will be looking at the story of The Lost Son. This is one of many stories that Jesus told on his way to Jerusalem. Jesus used these short stories to teach the people of the day import lessons about Christian life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Old & Cold? Not Yet! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,453 views

    Seems life has a way of stealing our joy and zeal and dreams. We must press against every obstacle and grow more like Jesus.

    OLD AND COLD! NOT YET! NOT YET! ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one of a two part series, Old and Cold! NOT YET! If you need part two email Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Revelation 2:4 Nevertheless, I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    What If I Give All? Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,195 views

    He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose!

    WHAT IF I GIVE ALL? John 6:1-13 John 6:1-13 1 Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), 2 and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the miraculous signs he had performed on the sick. 3 Then Jesus went up on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Roger Spackman avatar

    Killing Giants In Our Lives

    Contributed by Roger Spackman on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,254 views

    Overcoming depression, phobias and disapoinment through applying the principles of David and Goliath! God can turn your ’scars into stars’ and ’your tragedies into triumphs’! Uplifting and very encouraging sermon. Full PP slides available.

    Goal/purpose This message is one of encouragement for our people to press into God with the difficulties of life. To receive instruction from the Word of God in being able to gain perspective on our problems. To see life from God’s point of view and not be overcome with despair when difficulties ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Spiritual Fruit

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,226 views

    Christians must be Fruitful. They need do wht God designed them to do.

    Spiritual Fruit Luke 13:1-9 Last week being the anniversary of 911, we continued using scripture to point out what Jesus taught about disasters and tragedies natural or accidental and the death that leaves unfinished business. We compared two situations in Jesus Day with some of the terrible ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • John Beehler avatar

    An Mvd Needs The Mvt's

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 15, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 1,972 views

    A Father’s Day sermon to help dads put some tools in their toolbox.

    The premise and much of the material for this sermon comes from a sermon by Wayde Wilson An “MVD” needs the “MVT” We’ve talked in the past couple of weeks about call and being called. Last week Steve and Shannon were called to present Trenton for the Sacrament of Baptism. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Called To Serve

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 13, 2013
     | 14,898 views

    Every believer is called to serve with the gifts they have been given

    Called to Serve Matthew 25:14-30 September 1, 2013 Morning Service 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Faith Speaks

    Contributed by Mark Baker on May 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,843 views

    I would like to ask a question. What good is faith if not acted upon?

    Romans 10:6 But the righteousness of faith speaks in this way, "Do not say in your heart, `Who will ascend into heaven?’ ’’ (that is, to bring Christ down from above) 7. or, " `Who will descend into the abyss?’ ’’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). 8. But what does it say? "The word ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    What If There Were No Ressurection?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 17, 2012
     | 7,780 views

    Easter Sermon - Examines how different the world would be without Christ, and how Christians have impacted the world for good.

    EASTER 2012 WHAT IF THERE WAS NO RESURRECTION? - 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 At the time this letter was written, Paul was in Ephesus. While there, he received a letter from the Christians in Corinth, telling him about some of the problems going on in the church. In the letter, they told him about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist