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  • Bruce Montgomery avatar

    The Journey From Doubt To Faith

    Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 14,089 views

    Thomas is a case study of how we can move from doubt to faith ourselves, and assist others in making the same spiritual journey.

    The Journey from Doubt to Faith John 20:24-31; 21:12 INTRO When you and I woke up this morning, we didn’t wake up thinking that Jesus of Nazareth is still buried in a tomb in Jerusalem. We didn’t wake up in a world where death and the grave appeared to have been victorious. But remember that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    After Easter - Then What?

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,884 views

    A week after Easter what was the Church doing? Some were doubting. Some were pondering what happened. Some were seeking the Holy Spirit.

    “After Easter – Then What?” March 30, 2008 “Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Four Steps To Becoming A Successful Servant Of God Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 2, 2007
    based on 150 ratings
     | 347,708 views

    This sermon covers four steps to serve God. 1. Develop a servant mentality. 2. Have a determination to serve. 3. Commit to following God. 4. Serve where you are.

    Four Steps To Becoming A Successful Servant Of God If I were to ask you this morning; “Give me the simplest definition of a Christian that you could think of? What would you say?” (What I am seeking is “A follower of Christ.”) A simple definition of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Oh, To Be Rich

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,882 views

    Man thinks of worldly riches but God thinks of heavenly riches.

    Then one from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me” (v. 13). People were always following Jesus; perhaps out of curiosity, perhaps they really believed in what he said, perhaps they were looking for a miracle or healing to take place, or for other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Job 8

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Aug 11, 2007
     | 8,796 views

    False assumptions add insult to injury. People who are suffering need to know what the Bible says about God and about suffering. The sooner we identify false assumptions and correct them, the sooner we can live healthier lives.

    One day a Mom & Dad dropped off their baby at the babysitters house. They had forgotten to bring diapers for her , so they went to Walgreens to buy diapers. They I walked in and asked someone, "Where do you have diapers?"The lady looked at them and then said, "Aisle 24." When they got to aisle ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    In Faith, Unity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 79 ratings
     | 16,310 views

    Several 100 yrs ago, Augustine said "In faith unity. In doubtful things, liberty. In all things love". How can we apply that concept to our mission as a church?

    OPEN: There’s a Methodist minister named J. Gordon Melton who has an interesting hobby. He collects lists of church denominations in the United States... and his research has revealed there are 1517 different recognized denominations in USA. He includes all kinds of groups, including cults such as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 3---Pray And Seek Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on May 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,438 views

    But when we seek the first thing we must seek is God’s kingdom, not our own. We need to stop worrying about tomorrow because today has enough problems of its own. When we are doing God’s work and concentrate on that our problems will go away. When we seek

    What God expects of us Part 3---Pray and seek We have talked for the past 2 weeks about what God wants us to do. We discussed dedication and sacrifice and even humbleness. Today we are going to continue with that thought about what God wants us to do, then next week we will go into what God will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Are You Becoming

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,959 views

    A new years sermon encouraging reflection and intentionality in our development. not really one passage of Scripture, but many examples.

    Who are you becoming? Amidst the roar of preparations to celebrate the new year, century, and millennium, have you had the chance to stop and reflect on who you are becoming? The celebrations are finished. The last of the crowds at Time Square have gone home and now the street cleaners are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Under Control: The Fruit Of Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,845 views

    Gentleness is power under control, like a tamed horse. Jesus described Himself as gentle and humble of heart, which is good news for us because life is hard.

    Power Under Control: The Fruit of Gentleness Matt. 11:28-30 October 31, 2004 Intro: I want you to think for a moment of someone you know who you would describe as gentle. Someone who, as you think of them, seems to embody the idea of gentleness. Can you think of anyone? Anyone want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Testing, Testing, 1-2-3 Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,729 views

    How do we "test the spirits", and what does that say about our identity as God’s people?

    Testing, Testing, 1-2-3: 1 John 4:1-6 The People Of God: Studies in 1 John November 6, 2005 Intro: It is good to be back after a couple of weeks vacation, and I really mean that! We had a good time away as a family, enjoyed our trip, and created some great memories. It was good timing for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham: What Is Your Faith Made Of? Series

    Contributed by Bryan Parris on May 26, 2007
     | 3,899 views

    From the "Heroes" Series: A message on the testing of Our Faith based on the life of Abraham - Hebrews 11:11-19; Genesis 15:1-6; Genesis 22.

    WE finished last week, talking about the Life of Abraham with a PROMISE. God had promised Abraham that from His own flesh and blood, He would build for himself a great nation of people…and would give to them the land of Canaan that He had led Abraham to. There was one little problem. Abraham’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Say Again?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,870 views

    A sermon on humility and how to respond to people the way Jesus did.

    Matthew 11:2-11 “Say Again?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN graceumcsd.org In John 2:35-37 John the Baptist is with two of his disciples and when John sees Jesus passing by, he says, “Look, the Lamb of God!” At this these two disciples of John left ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Getting Ready For Heaven

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,045 views

    Four ways of what we need to do to worship rightly

    GETting READY FOR HEAVEN! Matthew 2:1-12 How are you doing in getting ready for Christmas? Is your card list longer this year? Do you think there are more presents to buy? Do you have all the decorations up? We get ready for Christmas in different ways. Do you find big crowds where you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Freedom To Work And Work In Freedom Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
     | 4,365 views

    Moses, Pt. 7

    FREEDOM TO WORK AND WORK IN FREEDOM (EXODUS 18) How often workaholics wish for 25 hours in a day or that they could manage with one less hour of sleep a day. Too often people are caught in the hustle and bustle of things, scrambling here and there morning till night, working so hard with so little ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Have No Excuse Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
     | 6,721 views

    God of Wonders, Pt. 3

    YOU HAVE NO EXCUSE (ROMANS 1:18-23) A family received an important recall notice that says: “The Creator of mankind is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the central component of the heart. This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible