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  • David Quackenbush avatar

    A Proper Response To Grace Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,889 views

    Second sermon in the study of 2 Peter. Looks at how we are to "add" to our faith practical disciplines in personal holiness as a proper response to grace

    A PROPER RESPONSE TO GRACE Scripture: 2Peter 1:5-15 5 Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, 6 and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    Risky Business

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 21, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,943 views

    What are you willing to risk in using your talents for God? Discover six ways on how to become the servant that multiplied the talents the most in Jesus’ parable.

    What was the riskiest stunt you ever pulled off as a kid? Was it pedaling down the street in your banana seat bicycle as fast as you can and careful hold the handle bars still as you drove up on the ramp and sailed into the air for a brief moment into what seemed like infinity? Or was is risking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reach Out To Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jun 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,892 views

    Reach through the crowds of life toward Jesus.

    Reach out to Jesus By Pastor Scott Jensen Matthew 9:20-22 (also Mark 5:25-34 and Luke 8:43-47) Introduction In a popular “Saturday Night Live comedy” skit, one of the characters, Stuart Smalley, attempted to console people as they struggled with their issues and dilemmas. In one of the more ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Mighty God Series

    Contributed by Brad Nelson on Dec 26, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,504 views

    He Can Help

    A CHILD IS BORN The Mighty God – He Can Help… Isaiah 9:6 Introduction: Some 15 or 16 years ago when I was still living in MO and desiring to become a pastor, I was involved in a ministry in my church where we would speak at small churches throughout the Midwest. Typically, we would travel to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Renewed Spiritual Intensity For 2007

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,027 views

    Folks, our church is at a crossroads as we enter 2007 - many of us are standing at the juncture wondering what to do! A church can’t make impact on it’s community if some pick up their marbles and go home! If some never fellowship, if some never serve!

    When you think of the word intensity, what comes to mind... Webster’s definition: earnest, fervent, showing strong emotion, firm purpose, great seriousness. Which is the result of something developing within one’s self. Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dustin T Parker avatar

    If ... Then Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 2, 2007
     | 5,814 views

    Because you are raised in Christ, you are...

    Pentecost 10 If…then Col 3:1-11, Eccl. 1:2,12-14 2:18-26, Luke 12:13-21 8/5 † In the Name of the Lord Jesus † Grace and peace are gifts to you, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! Basic@ Programming - Conditional Stattements If you have been raised with Christ See prior chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Don't Leave Your Glorious Perch!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 4, 2007
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     | 3,146 views

    Don’t Leave Your Glorious Perch! 1) Mt. Sinai was just a stopping place. 2) Mt. Zion is your home.

    Do you know what a “false” summit is? A false summit is a lesser peak on a mountain. It looms large from lower elevations giving hikers the impression that once they reach the top of that peak they will have conquered the mountain. Of course that’s not the case. The false summit just blocks the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ful-Philing Your Commitment Series

    Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 12, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,519 views

    Fulfilling/Ful-Philing you commitment to Christ by the example of Philp we can observe at least 3 things. (1)Speak Great Words about Jesus (2)Show a Holy Spirit Witness to those around us. (3)See the Worth of our Work for the Lord. We ought to be doing t

    Part three in a series entitled Back to the Future but this is perfectly supported as a stand alone sermon to be preached by itself. Ful-Philing Your Commitment Acts 8:5-8 Let me see the hands of those of you here today… who have commitments to anyone? Do you have any commitments to anyone at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shoes Of Peace

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 31,969 views

    The Roman soldier’s shoes were not an ordinary kind of shoes. They were made out of bronze or brass—usually brass—and the shoes were primarily composed of two parts: (1) the greave, and (2) the shoe itself. These shoes were exceptionally dangerous to an

    SHOES OF PEACE TEXT: Ephesians 6:15; Philippians 4:7 The Roman soldier’s shoes were not an ordinary kind of shoes. They were made out of bronze or brass—usually brass—and the shoes were primarily composed of two parts: (1) the greave, and (2) the shoe itself. These shoes were exceptionally ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Is Jesus Making A Difference In Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 5, 2006
    based on 111 ratings
     | 24,333 views

    Is JEsus making a difference in your life? We will look at five indicators of His influence in your life.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to examine an important question. Is Jesus making a difference in your life? • The answer to this question is important because the answer to this question will tell you where you are at with Jesus and just how important He really is to you. • This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Hedberg avatar

    Walking Obediently Series

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on May 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,301 views

    The connection between knowing Jesus and how you live your life.

    Walking Obediently 1 John 2:3-6 May 21, 2006 If you were to find yourself in a courtroom standing before a Judge and a Jury, accused of being a Christian, a Jesus follower, would there be enough evidence to convict you? John writes in v. 3 - "We know that we have come to know him "or more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Soldier Boyz

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,494 views

    A message about what it means to be a member of the army of God and a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

    9, January 2005 Dakota Community Church Soldier Boyz Introduction: 2Timothy 2:3-7 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs–he wants to please his commanding officer. Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Dave Martin avatar

    Be A Winner For Christ!

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,752 views

    In September of 1995, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters suffered a rare defeat on the basketball court as they toured Europe with a team made up of several former professional basketball stars.

    Pastor Dave Martin Cross Creek Community Church ~ Feb 6, 2005 Be a Winner for Christ! In September of 1995, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters suffered a rare defeat on the basketball court as they toured Europe with a team made up of several former professional basketball stars. The 91-85 ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Counterfeit Christianity: The Cult Connection

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 12, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,704 views

    With every ounce of religious freedom comes great weighty responsibility to defend religious truth. I firmly believe that we can know religious truth! Just as we know that there is truth in science and math, there is spiritual truth found only in Jesus

    Counterfeit Christianity: The Cult Connection Jude 3,4 The year was 1783, when America officially recognized its independence from England. A fiery pastor named Ezra Stiles steps into his pulpit with a sermon entitled, “The United States Elevated to Glory and Honor”. In it he predicts that in due ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Marriage Work

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,760 views

    Over 50% of weddings performed this year will end in divorce. And the statistic does not change just by going to church. Why? Maybe we should read the directions!

    Making Marriage Work Genesis 2:24 New Deal: Tim Timmons maintains that there are basically three stages in marriage. Stage #1 is the Ideal. That’s when everyone is excited, when love is grand, and “our marriage is going to be different!” But then along comes stage #2. The Ideal becomes an Ordeal. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God