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  • Jason Zahn avatar

    Rejoice In Our Risen Lord

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,457 views

    Christians rejoice always because Jesus isn’t dead - he’s risen!

    In the late 1800’s, no business matched the financial and political dominance of the railroad. Trains dominated the transportation industry of the United States, moving both people and goods throughout the country. Then a new discovery came along – the car – and incredibly the leaders of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Real Meat Of The Word

    Contributed by James May on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,245 views

    The real meat of the Word is not only some special hidden revelation or hard to understand teaching, it is simply doing the complete will of God even when it requires suffering for the Lord.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be Holy As I Am Holy

    Contributed by Chris Mason on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 169 ratings
     | 31,547 views

    God is calling us to be Holy, but that is easier said than done. This sermon looks at how we as Christians can be Holy as God is Holy!

    INTRODUCTION This morning, I want everyone to take off their shoes. You might be saying, “Why do we have to take off our shoes? I have holes in my sock or I don’t have any socks at all or my feet smell”. I’ll just go ahead and tell you now, God doesn’t care if you have holes in your socks or no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Called To A Life Of Holiness

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 10, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 11,952 views

    It is one thing to talk about Christianity, but it is another thing altogether to live a Christian life.

    CALLED TO A LIFE OF HOLINESS Text: First Peter 1:13-25 "Quaker philospher Elton Trueblood described our society as a "cut- flower" civilization. The basic Christian truths have built it, but if we are disconnected from our roots, our ideals and ethics eventually fade and die. If we ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How To Keep The Faith

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 190 ratings
     | 24,041 views

    How to keep from falling away from the initial commitment made to Christ.

    HOW TO KEEP THE FAITH 1 Pet 1:3-9 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade-- kept in heaven for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Walk With A Stranger

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,540 views

    3rd Sunday of Easter, Series A -- When Jesus opens the Scriptures and opens our eyes, he goes from being a stranger to becoming a friend.

    A Walk with A Stranger – Luke 24:13-32 Intro: What do you talk about with strangers? Often it works well to discuss important events that everyone knows about: the war in the Middle East, the weather, the economy, etc. The afternoon of Jesus’ resurrection, it’s not too difficult for us to picture ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Self Control

    Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 176 ratings
     | 36,447 views

    Without this virtue of self control you will self destruct!

    Self Control 2 Peter 1:5-8 amplified Faith is to a Christian what gasoline is to a car. Gasoline is necessary to run engine. That’s not all you need; air supply, vacuum hoses draw air, oil, or won’t go very far. The Christian faith too must have some other additives or you won’t make much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Philadelphia" Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,074 views

    Can people recognize you as a disciple of Christ by how much you show your love for the brethren?

    I Peter 1:22; Acts 2:41-47 “Philadelphia” Intro—Some of you may be wondering why this message is titled “Philadelphia”—what could pastor be thinking when he starts naming sermons after a city in Eastern Pennsylvania? Well, the answer is that Philadelphia is not just nicknamed “The City of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Spirit-Filled Love Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,918 views

    Why are we commanded to love one another fervently as brothers and sisters in Christ?

    I Peter 1:22-25 “Spirit-filled Love” Intro—Last week, as we were looking at the book of First Peter, we saw that Peter calls on us, because of the great promises of God that we possess and the living hope that we are given, to live a holy life. Holy living means doing what God wants us to do, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Christians Are Strange

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,189 views

    Christians live in the shadow of the resurrection.

    “You’re strange!” Those words might be heard on the school playground. The little boy who seems different from the rest – a bit odd – he’s strange to all the other children. It’s part of our human nature to point out apparent differences. We all do it in some way. Most of the time our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Leftovers Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 11,891 views

    Peter gives us a new recipe for living--now he tells us what to do with the "leftovers" of our old life.

    I Peter 2:1-3 “Leftovers” Intro—As we’ve looked at the first chapter of First Peter over the last several weeks, you might say that Peter has been giving us a recipe for spiritual growth...In Chapter 1, verses 3-12, he’s told us to remember what God has given to each of us that has accepted Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Precious Blood Series

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 12,526 views

    Part 1 of a series on the redemptive, atoning, covering, strengthening, sanctifying and healing blood of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.

    INTRODUCTION  The precious blood of Jesus is a subject that is rarely taught in churches today  But there is a sacredness about the blood, especially the blood of Jesus  Much of the research I am gleaning from David Alsobrook, a leading authority on this teaching WHY HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow His Steps Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,770 views

    Following in the steps of Christ means committing ourselves to the One who judges righteously.

    I Peter 2:18-25 “Follow His Steps” Intro—Today is the day we call Palm Sunday—This is the day that commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem one week before His death on the cross, His burial and His resurrection. In Mark Chapter 11, beginning in verse 7, the Bible tells us that “they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Peculiar People

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 15,206 views

    This sermon addresses the mission of Christians in the world as a royal priesthood.

    THE PECULIAR PEOPLE Text: First Peter 2:2-10 The King James Version of the Bible distinguishes the wording of God’s people, calling us "a peculiar people" as opposed to other versions of the Bible. The Greek word that is used here is peripoiesis which means "possession--- purchased ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Live In Our Unchanging Inheritance

    Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 6,121 views

    This sermon focuses on the comfort the resurrection gives believers and the motive it gives us to remain in and rejoice in our eternal inheritance in Christ.

    Dear heirs of eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord, Introduction: If you died tonight, are you sure that your family would be financially secure without you? Would your wife or husband have trouble paying the bills and debts which you have incurred? If you still have children at home, would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran