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  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    When Deity Died

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 18, 2009
     | 2,717 views

    Jesus died for my sins and yours.

    Intro. Why a sermon like this? Various critics over the centuries have declared God is dead. They are wrong, but we must never forget, there was a day that Deity Died. Over the centuries, we have commercialized and idealized what Jesus did for us so much, that we do not have a clear picture. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passing The Torch Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 20, 2009
     | 4,736 views

    "How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church).

    Introduction Part 3- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne/Chris Brown from North Coast Church). How do we live the Christian life in the middle of situations that would cause others to buckle. How do we master our fears/respond properly to life? Review 1st week-Daniel living in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    We Are His Hands

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,512 views

    • We are Jesus ambassadors to others here on this earth. • We are His hands and his feet to be a blessing to all those we come in contact with. • It’s my hope as we get ready to go back out into the world • That we recognize that we are Jesus hand an

    We Are His Hands Michael Jordan is considered by some to be the greatest athlete of all time. • He finished his star-studded career with an incredible performance. • Time was winding down on the NBA championship game. • The Chicago Bulls were down by one basket. • The ball was passed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    He First Loved Us. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,272 views

    This is message 2 in the Outreach marketing Fire Proof series!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The story of Roger Bannister is legendary in the annals of sports history. • On May 6, 1954, Bannister broke the four-minute mile barrier. People said it was humanly impossible to run a mile under four minutes. • They thought we were incapable of covering that amount of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Commitment On Trial

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 25, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 21,376 views

    If you were pressed to compromise your convictions or the commitments you have made to God would you have the courage to stand by those commitments and your convictions? The Rechabites provide an example for us to follow.

    COMMITMENT ON TRIAL JEREMIAH 35:1-11 Introduction: If you were pressed to compromise your convictions or the commitments you have made to God would you have the courage to stand by those commitments and your convictions? Dan Yeary in “Proclaim” speaks of those who make commitments that are only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning To Lead Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,388 views

    Session 2 - Learning to lead by being a man of action, direction, humility, vision and sacrifice.

    LEARNING TO LEAD Retreat Session 2 A husband and his wife got up one Sunday morning and the wife got ready for church. It was almost time for them to leave when she noticed her husband wasn’t dressed yet. Perplexed, she asked, "Why aren’t you getting dressed for church?" He said, "I don’t want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Who Are You? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,057 views

    You do not want to get to stand before Jesus only to find out that He NEVER KNEW YOU!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • In his book, Growing Deep in the Christian Life, p. 159-60. Charles Swindoll, writes, Several years ago, in Long Beach, California, a fellow went into a fried chicken place and bought a couple of chicken dinners for himself and his date late one afternoon. The young woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My Identity Through God's Eyes Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,677 views

    We are God’s masterpiece! That tells us a lot about our identity!

    TEXT: Ephesians 2:10 TITLE: How God Views Me (Identity part 2) SERIES: Identity TOPIC: Identity in Christ OCCASION: November 2, 2008 PROP.: We are God’s masterpiece! That tells us a lot about our identity! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! (The dangers of mistaken identity!) This past week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Person Is Beyond God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,794 views

    Our prejudices, our doubts, our fears prevent us from entering the lives of, sharing Christ with, and extending grace to those who are far from God.

    As we read through this familiar passage for many of us, listen or follow along in your Bibles or pew Bibles, I want you to begin thinking about this question I will ask again at the end: is there anyone you know that you have thought, ‘this person is too far gone,’ or have written them off. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Run The Play Series

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 27, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,039 views

    Teach your teens how to effectively follow through with their commitment to Christ when facing opposition using these three steps gathered from Jehoshaphat’s confrontation.

    Opener: Air Guitar Contest Choose contestants that you know will really "ham it up" on stage. Find some music that has a lot of guitar solos. Tell the contestants each will be judged (by the audience’s applause) on how well each can play the "air guitar". Send each contestant in one at a time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Godly When No One Is Looking Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,336 views

    An examination of why it is important that we make godly choices, even if no one knows we are doing so.

    Title: Being Godly When No One Is Looking Series: Living Godly Lives (Sermon # 2) Text: 1 Tim 4:7-8 Date Preached: June 15, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Introduction A. Hook: Several years ago I heard what is likely nothing more than an “Urban Legend,” one of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Everyday Superhero

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,312 views

    Esther, Pt. 7

    EVERYDAY SUPERHERO (ESTHER 7) An incredible story was not reported by Hollywood when the Titanic sank. In 1912 Scottish evangelist John Harper was on the ship with his 6-year-old daughter to answer the call to be the new pastor of the famous Moody Church in Chicago when disaster struck. He got Nana ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    ‘groans For Our Future Glory' Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,534 views

    This sermons looks at the present situation in creation and in the believer and the one that is to come.

    ROM 8:18 – 27. ‘GROANS FOR OUR FUTURE GLORY’ DO YOU REMEMBER THE BIRTH OF YOUR CHILDREN? MANY OF US ARE JUST LIVING IN THE JOY OF POSSESSING THEM AS OUR OWN CHILDREN .THINK BACK, WHAT STOOD OUT? WASN’T IT THE EAGER EXPECTATION OF THEIR ARRIVAL INTO THE WORLD? (HOW WE PLANNED) NOW THINK BACK ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Being Forces For God And Good

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,549 views

    In the season of Advent we are awakened to be forces for God and good.

    Title: Being a Forces for Good and God Text: Romans 13:11-14 Thesis: In the Season of Advent, we are wakened to be forces for God and good. Context: Romans 13 is a chapter in which the Apostle Paul instructs us on how to live as Christians in light of the imminent return of Jesus Christ. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Jesus- The Mighty God Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,373 views

    Consider the meaning of the phrase, "Mighty God," taken from Isaiah 9:6.

    What do you believe about Jesus Christ? Your ideas might be captured in the following letter written by a third grader. One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn’t make grown-ups, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist