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  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Onward And Upward

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,014 views

    Spiritual maturity means moving forward in the Spirit on a daily basis.

    November 15, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Philippians 3:12-21 Subject: Spiritual Growth Title: Onward and Upward When I married into Charlotte’s family I married into a really close family that liked to spend a lot of time together. Almost every Sunday was spent at Charlotte’s Mom and Dad’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Four Witnesses Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,252 views

    Who is Jesus to you? Is He just a moral teacher? Is He just a storybook character? Throughout John chapter 5, Jesus claimed to be God. And in today’s passage, He brings four witnesses to the stand to corroborate His testimony.

    How many of you have ever served on a jury before? I haven’t. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, but never have been able to. I’ve been summoned before—several times. We lived in Denver, CO when I joined the Air Force. And almost all of my time in the Air Force, I kept my state residency ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Denying Jesus

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,112 views

    Discussion of Peter’s boldness in telling Jesus he would stand by Him, his subsequent denials of Jesus, and how we do the same thing sometimes...

    Denying Jesus Matthew 26:31-35, 69-75; John 21:15-17 July 26, 2009 Me/We: I had originally planned to bring another message about that Last Supper, when Jesus instituted the sacrament of Communion. But the more I actually worked on the message, the more I felt like God was telling me I needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Persevering People Of God

    Contributed by Sasidaran Kunjan on Nov 26, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,128 views

    To persevere and not give up is the most important ingredient for a believer or a church. Finding common ground is essencial.

    Title – The PERSEVERING People of God PP Text Acts 2: 42 – 47 42And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. 44Now all who believed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradley Kellum avatar

    What I Think Of When I Hear Jesus' Name

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Dec 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,384 views

    What’s the biggest problem people face? What’s the greatest news anyone could ever hear? What’s the greatest decision that every person faces? These 3 questions get answered in this evangelistic Christmas sermon.

    Introduction Whenever I think of Christmas, there are a lot of names I think of immediately: Santa Claus Kris Kringle St. Nick Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer I think of all the names of the people on my list that I had to shop for this Christmas I think of the names of gifts I would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You've Got Mail: Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 2, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,204 views

    The fourth in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Thyatira in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

    You’ve Got Mail: Thyatira Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Sometimes, the contents of a single letter can change a person’s life forever. Whether it’s the college applicant hopefully opening an envelope from a prestigious school wondering whether it’s a letter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Encouraging Frail Faith Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,058 views

    When a person is born again, they are like a newborn baby. The disciples were really no different. They had a lot of growing up to do in just a short period of time, and all through the Gospels, Jesus grew them and nurtured them. He purposely put them in

    We all know what happens when a person is born again, right? The very instant that we’re born again, we’re automatically fully mature Christians, right? We’re able to handle anything the devil and the world has to throw at us, right? We have all of the wisdom, experience, knowledge that we need, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Matters I: Honoring God In Our Relationships Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,409 views

    The more the church knows how to please the Lord in all our relationships, the better we will be able to help one another (and others) grow closer to God. [INCLUDES MESSAGE FROM ROBIN OPPERMAN]

    Family Matters: Honoring God in our Relationships Ephesians 5:21-33 Intro: In Ephesians 5:8&10 Paul says, “Live as children of light” and “Find out what pleases the Lord.” Well, one thing that pleases the Lord is when His people love one another and honor one another. People who belong to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Heading Toward Christmas Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,961 views

    Since we’re heading toward Christmas I think we should be: thinking, taking, and talking.

    INTRO.- ILL.- An ill-prepared college student taking an economics exam just before Christmas vacation wrote on his paper. “Only God knows the answers to these questions. Merry Christmas!” The professor graded the papers and wrote this note: “God gets 100, you get 0. Happy New Year!” That ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You've Got Mail: Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,404 views

    The last in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Laodicea in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

    YOU’VE GOT MAIL: LAODICEA Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Finally, at the end of a long route, about forty-five miles southeast of Philadelphia, was the city of Laodicea. Laodicea was the wealthiest and the worst of the seven cities to whom Jesus wrote. Forget ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Keeping Christ In Christmas (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,093 views

    Study the lives of Joseph and Mary to learn how to keep Christ at the center of Christmas.

    Has there ever been a time when you had to make room in your life, for someone or something? When Judy and I first got married we lived in a 12’ x 60’ mobile home. When we first moved into that home we felt like we were living in a castle. We had an abundance of room. We did not have a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good News Of Great Joy!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,063 views

    Christmas message.

    Good News of Great Joy! Luke 2:8-20 December 20, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I don’t know about you, but for me, sometimes the joy of the holiday season can get lost in the hustle and bustle of just getting ready for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Deadly Virus

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 3, 2010
     | 7,180 views

    Sin is not excused by good works, and unrepentant self-indulgence is destructive. Sexual integrity is not just a private matter; how we handle it will determine what happens with our church.

    This has the potential for being the shortest sermon I’ve ever done. At first glance, it seems all I need to do with this text is to praise the church for doing so well, declare myself to be against sin, and wrap it up. The shortest sermon I’ve ever done, and maybe the shortest on record! Anybody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Basketball

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,991 views

    We are Christians on the basketball court of life and how well we play depends on how well we conquer sin in our lives.

    CHRISTIAN BASKETBALL ILLUSTRATION I love to watch my grandchildren play basketball and I try very hard to seldom miss a game. My enjoyment does not come from them being superstars or because their team is always in first place. I enjoy the game because I love my grandchildren; I love seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Faithing

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 25, 2011
    based on 447 ratings
     | 104,761 views

    Have you ever wondered about faith, doubted that you had it, or wished you had more? Few things are more misunderstood than faith. Yet, few things are more important

    Have you ever wondered about faith, ..... doubted that you had it, ......wished you had more? Few things are more misunderstood than faith. Yet, ..... few things ...... are more important. (Pause) One day, a young disciple of Christ desiring to fully receive all that God had for him ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican