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  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Fertile Ground Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 19, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,103 views

    Jesus gives us four basic types of response to the message of God’s kingdom. Which type of ground most resembles your spiritual walk?

    Parables of Jesus Fertile Ground Matthew 13:3-9; 18-23 May 17, 2009 As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, this parable is the parable of parables. It is the certainly a huge key in understanding what Jesus is teaching about God’s kingdom and what God expects of us in response to the message that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Plugging The Leak In Your Joy Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 187 ratings
     | 40,959 views

    Billy Sunday observed "If there’s no joy in your religion, you’ve got a leak in your faith." In a world that is often discouraging and frustrating, how can a Christian keep the Joy of the Lord as their strength?

    OPEN: In 1937 architect Frank Lloyd Wright built a house for industrialist Hibbard Johnson. One rainy evening Johnson was entertaining distinguished guests for dinner when the roof began to leak. The water seeped through directly above Johnson himself, dripping steadily onto his bald head. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Details Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,293 views

    The final detials of the book of Jeames teach us great lessons of the Christian life.

    James: Religion That Works “The Details” April 30, 2006 Introduction: We had been looking at the book of James for several weeks before we took a little break for all of our Easter events. Today we want to go back and “put a bow” on things if you will. I want to refresh your memory a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cost – What Are You Carrying?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 29, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,371 views

    Who is in control of your life? Is it you to Jesus...can you pay the cost for your salvation?

    Cost – what are you carrying? Mark 8:31-38 In the beginning of this chapter we see 4000 people fed with 7 loaves of bread and a few fish. Jesus told his disciples to feed the people and when they said, “yes, but how?” He provides a miracle. Now it should not have been a shock to the disciples, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Whom Shall I Fear?

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,738 views

    In 732 AD, Charles Martel, AKA "The Hammer", stopped the Islamic invasion of Europe and preserved the future of Christianity for a thousand years. Was Charles choosen by God?

    The date was October 11, 732 A.D. The place was southern France in the modern day province of Poitou-Charentes. On that date, two mighty armies met on a wide rolling plain between the ancient, walled cities of Tours and Poitiers. Their confrontation is known as the “Battle of Tours,” and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,797 views

    Are you a thermometer or a thermostat - what does it mean to be at the ambient temperature of our culture? and how can we change? How to connect to God in a way that presevres our life of faith.

    www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Churches of Revelation#7 - Laodicea March 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts CANS OF DRINK who wants one? (or I’ve Got a coffee) Oh – before I do that you might like to know.. the cans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #9 -- Happiness Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,035 views

    True happiness comes not from seeking our own happiness but from seeking the happiness of others.

    The Endless Pursuit of Happiness I don’t know how many of you have read the American Declaration of Independence, but it says this: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing Good Can Be Habit Forming

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 2, 2007
     | 4,553 views

    It pleases God when we are conscientious about being grateful and doing good.

    Title: Doing Nice Things Can Be Habit Forming Text: Hebrews 13:1-8 and 15-16 Thesis: It pleases God when we are conscientious about being grateful and doing good. Introduction Stephen Ambrose wrote the book, Band of Brothers… it is the story of Easy Company of the 101st Airborne Division of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Just Do Something, Stand There

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,736 views

    How to live a consistent, victorious life in a world that runs counter to Christian values.

    Don’t Just Do Something, Stand There! Ephesians 6:10-18 WE LIVE IN A WISHY-WASHY WORLD, full of compromisers, fence-sitters, and indecisive folks who are afraid to take a stand. Now and then, however, someone dares to go against the flow—dares to be different for righteousness sake---for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What He Said Abouty Spiritual Trust Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 24, 2019
     | 3,135 views

    We have been entrusted with time and the ability to serve God and we are accountable to do so responsibly.

    Series: What He Said Title: What He Said About Our Spiritual Trust Text: Luke 19:11-27 Thesis: We have all been entrusted with time and the ability to serve God! Introduction Last night I watched two episodes of Father Brown on PBS that I have previously watched. Granted I enjoyed them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is There Not A Cause

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 18, 2015
     | 7,223 views

    A sermon to encourage believers to stand for the faith.

    "Is There Not a Cause?" 1 Samuel 17:1-58 1 Samuel 17:29 And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause? Introduction: I. The Powerful Adversary a. A traditional enemy The Philistines seem to have had an off again on again relationship with Israel. They we located ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Monica avatar

    We Are: The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 10, 2015
     | 4,089 views

    Understanding our identity

    [We Are the Kingdom of God] When I became a Christian, I did so at a rather young age. I was thirteen years old and there was an immediate change in my life. I began to get involved with church quite a bit. We had two Sunday services (morning and evening), a youth group and a young men’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Can You Catch The Wind With Your Hands?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,847 views

    All way to meaning apart from God is but a grasping for the wind. But the way of Christ is the way to meaning.

    Can You Catch the Wind With Your Hands? Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 The Preacher uses many colorful metaphors to describe the vanity of everything he sees and does. In many ways, the Book of Ecclesiastes purposely paints the despair and futility he feels with the most colorful terms. He describes life to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    Jesus Gives Us Peace Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 23, 2015
     | 6,849 views

    Jesus' answer to your fears is the presence of the triune God in your life -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

    I always like to go on record as saying, “I don’t believe in luck; I believe in providence.” And, as it turns out, by God’s providence, I have been very lucky in love! I am married to the woman of my dreams, the heart of my heart, and the love of my life. Jan is beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Growing In Grace Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,192 views

    Prior to salvation, Paul lived a life of prestige, authority, and power. Following salvation, he learned much he once considered gain was actually loss. As he grew in grace, he realized the abundance available in Christ. He lost much, yet he gained more.

    Growing in Grace Philippians 3: 7-11 Our text today is actually a continuation of the verses we considered in our last study. In order to fully understand what Paul has taught in our text, we must look at this passage in light of its context. Previously Paul had counseled believers regarding their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist