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  • Joel Smith avatar

    Now Matter Who Wins, You Will Lose

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,204 views

    This sermon is a relentless drum beat of negativity concerning America’s political predicament with a brief flicker of hope at the end. Theme: Demigods disappoint and enslave.

    In the early days of our Republic pastors would set aside the Sunday before election day to preach a sermon about the coming vote. In those days they would name names and tell the congregation who to vote for. Now, thanks to a 1954 law, churches can no longer speak out in the same way. If they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 31, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,926 views

    This message deals with what issues we should be concerned with when voting, because the Spirit Of The Lord is upon us for a purpose just as it was upon Jesus.

    The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me Nov.2, 2008 Micah 6:6-8 Luke 4:16-30 There is an undoubtedly an excitement around our nation as we face an election that is almost unbelievable. Not only did out ancestors who were in chains during the time of slavery did not think this could be possible, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Moore avatar

    Have Ye Not Read? Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Oct 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,829 views

    This sermon challenges Christians to read their Bibles, showing how the Lord will hold us to account by His Word

    Introduction: This evening I want to begin a little series that I have labeled “A Series of Queries.” It is really a brief look at some of the questions Jesus posed to His hearers throughout His earthly ministry. It was not unusual for Jesus to answer a question with a question, and this He did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Poverty Of Spirit: Selfishness Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008
     | 4,888 views

    It is for freedom that Christ set you free. Do not yoke yourself to the burden of debt through slavery. At the foundation of this is that all of the blessings of heaven are available to the children of God. But so many of the children of God continue to l

    Confronting Our Poverty of Spirit Luke 16:19-31 It is for freedom that Christ set you free. Do not yoke yourself to the burden of debt through slavery. At the foundation of this is that all of the blessings of heaven are available to the children of God. But so many of the children of God continue ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Take A Stand For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 4, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 26,478 views

    In a world that is hostile to the message of Jesus, do we dare to stand for him whatever the cost?

    TAKE A STAND FOR JESUS Taking a stand on any issue requires conviction. You have to believe that what you are standing firm on is somehow the most righteous position you can think of. Without this conviction you will be swayed by persuasive argument to give up your position, or at least to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Olympians Run With Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,509 views

    Spiritual Olympian going for the goal run with perseverance.

    Title: Olympians Run with Perseverance Text: Hebrews 12:1 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, run with perseverance. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal, is based on Hebrews 12:1-13 and designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    When The Spirit Weeps Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,857 views

    Exposition of Ephesians 4:29-32 in light of the passage in the covenant that deals with gossip, feuding, and grudges

    Text: Eph 4:29-32, Title: When the Spirit Weeps, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, PM A. Opening illustration: The fine line between keeping Mackenzie from being a little mama and being a tattletale B. Background to passage: We now continue in the covenant series with tonight’s message related to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is The Lord Pleased With My Priorities? Series

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,787 views

    Why was Jesus so hard on Martha and not Mary?

    Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Questions For God: Is the Lord Pleased With My Priorities? Luke 10:38-42 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, Aug. 10, 2008 Today marks week 3 in this sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Spirit -

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 30, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,907 views

    How the spirit of a man and the flesh are working in conjunction to bring God’s will.

    August 31, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 5:22-23 Subject: The Spirit and the Flesh Title: In the Spirit I want to talk to you today about Revival. That’s one of my favorite subjects. I want to tell you something; there is no true revival unless it is Holy Ghost revival. I mean there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Dynamic Church Is Gospel-Driven Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,169 views

    God creates both Christians and saints by establishing us in the faith of the gospel.

    Scripture Introduction It was over two years ago when I first contacted Robert about serving as your pastor. He returned to me a document, The Church of the Covenant Core Values, the first sentence of which reads: “We are a Gospel-driven Church.” About that conviction, the session notes: “We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joel Smith avatar

    Dream Delay Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,356 views

    When your God-given vision is interrupted, it’s a part of God’s plan.

    When you were young, what did your dream about? What did you imagine you’d do with your life? Who did you envision you’d be? As a follower of Jesus Christ, what do you dream about? Did you ever think about doing something great for God? Have you ever had even a fleeting thought that perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "What Makes The New Covenant Superior" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,084 views

    Sermon 18 in a study in HEBREWS

    “But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, by as much as He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises.” NASB “But the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Larry Stockstill avatar

    Decisions (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Feb 13, 2009
     | 3,833 views

    How to make wise decisions.

    Decisions (Part 2) Financial Decisions Text: 2 Corinthians 1:17 NASB “Therefore, I was not vacillating when I intended to do this, was I? Or what I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, so that with me there will be yes, yes and no, no at the same time?” This message is the second in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Appel avatar

    Is There A God Series

    Contributed by Dan Appel on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,559 views

    Good reasons to believe in God.

    1. Introduction a. This week begin in earnest an adventure that will take us through the next 8 weeks. b. Focus on some of the really Big Questions people are asking today as they try to determine the best ways to live their lives. c. We believe that the Church should be helping people find ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Do Not Be Afraid Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,787 views

    God is to be feared, and not to be.

    Scripture Introduction I was listening (a few days ago) to a sermon by Tim Keller, a PCA pastor in New York. He made (for me) a helpful distinction between looking at a truth and looking through it. Some think of Christianity as a dry and stagnant and intellectual exercise — a religion that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed