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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Avoiding The Ugly American Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 2, 2014
    based on 29 ratings
     | 34,837 views

    Too often Christian have suffered from this syndrome. They've been rough, rude, disrespectful of others. How can we avoid that

    OPEN: Back in 1963 there was a movie starring Marlon Brando called “The Ugly American”. It was a fictional story, but it dealt with the very real perception of Americans overseas. We were seen by many as “Ugly Americans”. As I researched this sermon I read more than one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rest For The Rest Of Creation Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 6, 2014
     | 5,353 views

    In the commands regarding the Creation we find echoes of Eden. Even as we don't leave human sin to run rampant in our personal lives, we should also seek to manage God’s creation in God-honoring and God-pleasing ways.

    Sabbath: Rest for the Rest of Creation Scripture Text: Exodus 23.10-13 In the passage we just read - It talked about planting-and-harvesting, …the poor and wild-animals, ...oxen-and-donkeys, …slaves and foreigners. It’s-a-little-odd, isn’t it!?! ~ …I-mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Fruit Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 18, 2014
     | 10,057 views

    Authentic Christianity is a transformed life. It does not end with repentance… Repentance is the turning point, the seed that germinates in the heart and life of believers ~ but that seed must be allowed to grow and produce much fruit.

    Why Christmas Is a Big Deal: Fruit Scripture Text: Luke 3.7-18 INTRODUCTION When I go mountain hiking, it is a long, physically-draining experience. My usual approach is to get-the-gear-on, …plug-up my MP3 player, …and shut-out the ache-in-my-knees by listening to good-music! ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Can We Do For Our Country?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 18, 2015
     | 7,117 views

    God's Word shows us 4 things that can help: 1. Give glory to God (vs. 1-5). 2. Speak up about our Savior (vs. 6-11). 3. Take your troubles to the Lord (vs. 12-16 & 19-20). 4. Remember our Redeemer (vs. 17).

    What Can We Do for Our Country? Psalm 9:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 5, 2014 What's the biggest problem we have in our country today? -- There are so many to choose from, like the struggling economy. The good news Friday was the unemployment rate went down to 5.9%. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live With Contentment Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 18, 2015
     | 8,003 views

    So often we cry over what we don't have - never realizing that we might cry just as hard if we had it. It's important to learn to be content.

    “Living A Joy-full Life: Live with Contentment” Phil. 4:10-13 Two little teardrops were floating down the river of life. One teardrop asked the other, “Who are you?” “I am a teardrop from a girl who loved a man and lost him. But who are you?” The first teardrop ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Defining Moments

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 11, 2014
     | 5,510 views

    There are defining moments in our spiritual lives that define who we are and lay the foundation for who we will become and how God will use us.

    20140810 9th Sunday after Pentecost A (The fork in the road on our power point slide represents defining or decisive moments in our lives.) Title: Defining Moments Text: Romans 10:1-13 Thesis: God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you cannot take credit for this; it is a gift from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Little Fox Of Sloth Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 9, 2014
     | 7,644 views

    The danger of laziness has been detrimental to many a saint of God.

    Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. Proverbs 10:4-5 KJV He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. [5] He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Can We Be More Faithful To God?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 28, 2014
     | 8,637 views

    1. Pay attention to the warnings in God's Word (vs. 14). 2. Set new goals for Godly living (vs. 15-17). 3. Get a hunger for humility (vs. 18-21).

    How Can We Be More Faithful to God? 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 (Initial reading vs. 1-21) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 12, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 4, as we focus on being more faithful to God. *Our God is faithful! Revelation 3:14 tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord’s Ultimate Victory

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 24, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,080 views

    Psalm 2 speaks of rebellious mankind, and about Jesus. It has been called the drama of the ages. It contains an important announcement concerning the outcome of events and forces at work in the world today.

    2-15-05 Title: The Lord’s Ultimate Victory Text: Psalm 2 Introduction There are three types of messianic psalms within the book of psalms. There are the “direct messianic,” which contain the prophesies of Christ’s coming, and relate to Him alone (such as Psalms ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why I Need Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 2, 2014
     | 9,453 views

    Wisdom is helpful. But what is it? How do we get it? Check out Moses...

    “Soul Talk: Why I Need Wisdom” Ps. 90 Wisdom is helpful. The new pastor’s family was given a pie, baked by a member of the congregation, who was a poor cook. The pie was inedible so the family threw it in the garbage. Now the pastor needed wisdom – how could he thank the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christian Atheist: Shame Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 7, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,640 views

    what do we do? How do we break through shame and come out the other side? How do we smash out of self-recrimination and move on with our lives basking in the forgiveness of God?

    This sermon is based off of a few ideas in Craig Groeshel’s book “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Zondervan, 2010. ISBN: 9780310332220 CHRISTIAN ATHEIST: SHAME PSALM 51:1-12 INTRODUCTION… Smack in the face (p) Last January, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Costly Redemption Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 4, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 27,071 views

    These verses stress the great and costly work of redemption. Redemption was God¡¯s greatest work. As great as all creation is, it cannot compare with the work of redemption.

    1 PETER 1: 18 -21 [Renewing Hope Series] COSTLY REDEMPTION [Hebrews 10:1-10] These verses stress the great and costly work of redemption (CIT). Redemption was God's greatest work. As great as all creation is, it cannot compare with the work of redemption. Christ work of redemption was set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Killing Giants Series

    Contributed by James D. Thornber on Dec 10, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,393 views

    Everyone will face giants. But God has prepared us to take down every giant we meet.

    Killing Giants 1 Samuel 17 No matter how long you’ve been a Christian or how much faith you possess, you will still have opposition in your life. You can be the nicest, sweetest, gentlest, kindest and most caring individual the world has ever seen, and there will still be somebody the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Mocking The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,850 views

    Jesus suffered as much emotionally as he did physically.

    Mocking the Messiah Text: Matt. 27:27-44 Introduction 1. Illustration: Nobody likes to have people make fun of them. Most of us know the old saying, "stick and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me." Well, I think most of us know that isn't true. Nothing hurts worse than to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Elohim "The Mighty" Or "Strong One" Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,919 views

    One of the popular Christian choruses is: "Lord I lift your name on high..." That's a great chorus, except we can't lift God's name on high if we don't know what His names are or what they mean. How many names for God do you know, and do you know what the

    "The Mighty" or "Strong One" Purpose: To show the power and majesty of our God. Aim: I want the listener to see God as powerful and therefore see and how foolish it is to oppose Him. INTRODUCTION: Names are very important in the Bible. How many names do you have? I have three, but they only ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible