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  • Donald Hart avatar

    Life Defined

    Contributed by Donald Hart on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,743 views

    What is the real purpose of life - Paul gives the answer in Philippians 1:21

    Sermon by Donald R. Hart – Antioch Christian Church, Pittsburg, Missouri – March 18, 2007 (All Scripture quoted is from the NIV unless otherwise noted) LIFE DEFINED Text: Philippians 1:12-30 INTRODUCTION How does one define life or can anyone really define life? Webster defines “life” this way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building Your Alliances Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,056 views

    What are the indications of strong, healthy friendships?

    Shera and I watched on Thursday evening as Christie voted out of the Amazon on Survivor. Her mistake? She refused to join a solid alliance. She had the opportunity, but she simply wouldn’t commit herself. As a result, people thought she was flip-flopping and not to be trusted, so they voted her ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    800-Pound Gorilla? Or The First Pope?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 23, 2005
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     | 2,990 views

    In Matthew 16, Jesus confers on Peter (and, later the other Apostles) authority to rule the Church, founded on the truth of Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Messiah.

    Matthew 16:13-20 800-Pound Gorilla? Or the First Pope? There’s a phrase that’s popular in modern discussions of any number of topics, and that phrase is this: “an 800 pound gorilla in the room.” An example would be this line which I plucked from a blog entry on the international economy as it ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Resurrection And The Afterlife Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,657 views

    The Resurrection proves that there is an Life After Death.

    Katie and I had arrived in Oklahoma and were getting about the task of settling in. We were living in a cramped two room apartment and desperately looking for a house to buy, we were looking to purchase our first house ever. As we looked at houses around town, there always seemed to be some major ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Slave For Christ Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,137 views

    This is part one of my series focused on slavery and how we should become slaves for Christ. this series was inspired by a book I read by Michael card titled "A Better Freedom." In part one I examine slavery in general and how Christ became a slave to sva

    A Slave For Christ Part 1 (Inspired by the book: “A Better Freedom” by Michael Card) Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8; Matthew 20:28; Exodus 21:32 Introduction: As we begin this new year, I want to take you back to a very difficult time in American history – the time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Green Means Go Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 15 ratings
     | 22,379 views

    The last words we speak are important. Join the adventure as we learn how Jesus disciples moved from fear to faith in their journey to follow Jesus’ final words.

    Introduction: My wife and I were nervous about our mission trip to Globe, AZ. It wasn’t the trip itself. It was because this would be the first time we had left our children in the care of another person for such an extended length of time. So like any parent, before we left we made sure that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Fan Or Follower - The Specifics Of Following - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 17, 2011
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,612 views

    Now that we have seen the differences between a fan and follower and see that Christ calls people to be followers, what are some of the specifics of becoming a follower of Christ? Today we want to ask, who actually can become his follower and is there an

    The Specifics of Following – Part 1 Who can follow? Anyone What is the Cost? Nothing And Everything Intro Transition slide in Easy worship Good morning. I know everyone is excited for the Bears to beat the Seahawks today. Well everyone except Billy (and a couple other Washington natives). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nobody Wins Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 27, 2010
     | 4,693 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 6:1-8 regarding the brethren who are suing one another, and the kingdom perspective needed to remedy the situation

    Text: 1 Cor 6:1-8, Title: Stupid Losers, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/26/10, AM A. Opening illustration: fictitious marital spat: he just made the comment that she should be more careful when she uses the lawnmower, and she reacts and says that he is never careful with anything except what is important to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    A Touch Of Faith Can Make You Whole

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 30, 2013
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     | 17,320 views

    Are you willing to go the extra mile, knowing that the extra mile is never easy. What route do you take when life for you has become desperate? The woman with the issue of blood can teach us a lot about faith in the hardships of life.

    “For she said, “If I can just touch His robes, I’ll be made well!”  Introduction Are you willing to go the extreme to be with Jesus? That is the question I brought with me this morning, and this question is not just for you, it is for each and every one of us. Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “generational Conflict” blessing Others Through Humility And Respect Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 3, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,937 views

    Generational Conflict is not new. We learn from the Joseph story that Humility from the Old will encourage the young to accomplish great things, and Respect from the young will provide honor that is due to their seniors.

    An article in “Christianity Today” suggests that many churches have become segregated - not by race, but by age. Mollie Hemmingway writes about a newly started church that meets in a movie theater. All of the attenders are under 30. They are single, professional, independent and hip. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does The Bible Teach About…alcohol?

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 21, 2014
     | 7,920 views

    A two-part discussion study. Part 1 deals with drunkenness and activities that often accompany alcohol and alcohol abuse. Part 2 deals with whether Christians should drink at all.

    What Does the Bible Teach About…Alcohol? (Parts 1 & 2) To Drink or Not to Drink – Part 1 NOTE: Q. = A discussion question / A = possible or suggested answers or responses TEXT: Ask for volunteers to read the following scriptures when called upon to do so: Proverbs 23:29-35 Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Deeper - Helping With Depression Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,890 views

    This is an evening companion piece with the sermon on Depression -

    Depression - God is Not Silent When People Suffer Depression is Terrifying. It has been called "Dead, but walking". Most people see their world as: +Dark +Heavy +Painful +Numb +Directionless +Desperate Who it affects: As many as 20 - 25 % of the population. At a minimum in the USA ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    The Testimony Of An Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 28, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,366 views

    There is a tomb in a distant land with silent walls as well. If that tomb could speak to us what would it say? What would it tell us of the terrible – tragic – thrillingly triumphant events that transpired there some two thousand years ago?

    TITLE: THE TESTIMONY OF AN EMPTY TOMB SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 24:1-12 Have you ever stood and just looked at an old empty house in a neighborhood? Perhaps the doors stand ajar, sagging on hinges, loosened by the ravages of weather and time. Have you noticed the vacant stare of glassless windows? If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Familiarity Breeds Contempt

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,850 views

    Luke 4

    FAMILIARITY BREEDS CONTEMPT (LUKE 4:14-30) One cold night, as a sheik lay in his tent, a camel thrust the flap aside and looked in. “I pray thee, Master,” he said, “let me put my nose within the tent, for it is cold outside.” “By all means,” yawned the sheik, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • E. True Neilson avatar

    Growing In Jesus Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,196 views

    The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

    SIMPLY JESUS GROWING IN JESUS HEBREWS 5:11-14 INTRODUCTION -As you’re turning to Hebrews 5 I wanted to share some headlines -Police in Wichita, Kansas, arrested a 22-year-old man at an airport hotel after he tried to pass two counterfeit he made. -The hotel clerk caught on when she noticed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ