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  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Life-Changing Encounters With Jesus: The Government Official Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,992 views

    Jesus wants our faith to grow, regardless of whether or not we see miracles.

    To receive a free weekly sermon by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com. HOW IMPORTANT ARE MIRACLES? “Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Thankful Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
     | 76,242 views

    The Bible teaches that "GRATEFULNESS" is the normal quality of a Christian’s life

    "BE THANKFUL!" One of the most important qualities we can develop as a Christian is that of "Thankfulness!" There are few characteristics that will influence our lives more than this one ... it can affect every area of our lives positively if we are careful to nurture it in our life! For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Doubt To Faith--Fear To Peace

    Contributed by David Trexler on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,622 views

    One week after the resurrection and we are given a classic text to ponder.

    John 20:19-31 2008 One week after the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ we are back in the real world, and given what I consider a classic text to ponder. We are dealt four concepts this morning. Well they are really more than concepts. They are ways of life. They are doubt and faith—fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rebuilding An R-Rated Marriage Series

    Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,559 views

    This is a simple message that looks at the sure-fire way to rebuild a marriage... if we do what it says.

    One of the things you can almost always count on, when reading a children’s stories, is the well known line at the end; “And they lived happily ever after…” We see our heroes riding off into the sunset with nothing but clear skies up ahead. Well, that’s a fairly tale for you. Reality isn’t quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Messages Of Resurrection

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,399 views

    Resurrection of Christ has great implications to our present experience of life.

    THE MESSAGES OF RESURRECTION LUKE 24:1-49 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION Josh McDowell entered university as a young man looking for a good time and searching for happiness and meaning in life. He tried going to church, but found religion unsatisfying. He ran for student leadership ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Who's The Greatest In The Kingdom? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,072 views

    This is a message in a series based on questions that Jesus asked and that were asked of Him.

    There seems to be a fundamental human urge in all of us that causes us to want to be the greatest at doing or being something James and John are really a good representation of the human race when they ask Jesus to let them sit on each side of Him in His kingdom. . If left to go unchecked this can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Growing In Grace Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,745 views

    This is a series on what we need to grow in our faith

    Title: Growing in Grace Theme: Part 1 of The Spiritual GROWTH series Introduction One of the main responsibilities of anyone in leadership is to help guide people in their spiritual growth. You want to help them know God better, follow Him, have their lives reflect His love and grace and you want ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "The Greatest Battle Lies Within" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,013 views

    A sermon about dealing with the sin of hate and revenge.

    Romans 7:14-19; Romans 8:5-17 “The Battle Within” Begins with Clips from the movie: Spider-Man 3 and then the Scripture is read. By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org “Spider-Man doesn’t kill people. What happened?” Immediately after ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    When Death Invades A Congregation Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 27, 2008
     | 18,359 views

    Paul provides three insights for a congregation faced with the death of one of its members.

    Friday was a difficult day for this congregation when we learned that a person who often worshiped with us had suddenly passed away. We all recognize that life can be cut short at any time, but when it happens without warning to a person so young, whose family we have come to appreciate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Keep Hope Alive

    Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on May 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 45,809 views

    To encourage believers not to lose hope no matter their circumstance.

    Rev. D. Joseph May 4, 2007 Text: Jer. 17:7; Blessed [is] the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. Topic: Keep Hope Alive INTRODUCTION Contrary to popular belief, Jesse Jackson did not coined the saying: ‘keep hope alive.’ The Bible has been admonishing and encouraging ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being There At Christmas

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,298 views

    As we celebrate “God With Us”, will we commit to “be there” for Him?

    “BEING THERE” AT CHRISTMAS INTRODUCTION: It seems the Big News this year is the purported “stealing of Christmas.” Consider: The South Orange/Maplewood School District just down the road has banned all Christmas songs with religious references – even instrumental arrangements that contain no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Colson avatar

    Nothing To Shrug At: Ayn Rand, Objectivism, And Worldview

    Contributed by Chuck Colson on Aug 13, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,129 views

    With the release of Alan Greenspan’s new book, The Age of Turbulence, praising Ayn Rand’s influence on the former Federal Reserve chairman’s thinking, and the new film based on her book Atlas Shrugged starring Angelina Jolie set to come out next year, Ayn

    This article is from BreakPoint WorldView magazine: http://www.breakpoint.org/contentindex.asp?ID=146. -------------------------------------------------- With the release of Alan Greenspan’s new book, The Age of Turbulence, praising Ayn Rand’s influence on the former Federal Reserve chairman’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    Courageous Christians

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,164 views

    Sometimes God has to remind us to be strong and courageous.

    Courageous Christians Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9 Romans 15:1-6 Moses is dead. Now YOU go and inherit the land I am giving you. I will not fail you. I will not abandon you. Three times in the first nine verses of the first chapter of Joshua, we are called to be STRONG and COURAGEOUS. Right ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Church Conflict Part Deux Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008
     | 3,749 views

    Exposition of Acts 15:6-21 regarding the resolution of the conflict over circumcision, Gentiles, and law-keeping

    Text: Acts 15:6-21, Title: Church Conflict Part Deux, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, AM A. Opening illustration: -66% say their congregation has been in conflict in the past 2 years; 20% called it “significant” or “major.” B. Background to passage: Last time we looked at a good reason to fight and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    A Prophet Without Honor Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,628 views

    Part 5:The Great Commission - Unbelief in your hometown...what can one do?

    The Great Commission Part 5 – A Prophet without Honor Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org : www.TruthDigest.org WELCOME † The Sermon on the Mount. † He and his Disciples and Apostles begin to travel from Galilee to Capernaum. † Jesus heals the Centurion’s servant. † He ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church