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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    No Perfect People Allowed Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 9, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,123 views

    Creating a "come as you are" culture in the church with A Contagious Allowance, A Contagious Attitude, and A Contagious Artwork.

    We’re in the series "BE CONTAGIOUS!" We’re talking about what it takes to BE CONTAGIOUS with God’s love. Today we want to talk about creating a "come as you are" culture in the church. The title for this message comes from John Burke’s book but the content is based on Ephesians 2:8-10. 8 God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are We Feeding?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 5, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,859 views

    Using Colossians and Acts, we explore the validity of what we are preaching to our congregations.

    The question our churches need to start asking ourselves is, "What are we feeding to the congregation?" We stand at our pulpits each week declaring the truth of God’s Word, and we tell people they need to start getting ready - and then we veer off and give messages that have nothing to do with ...read more

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    God Is Father Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 15, 2008
     | 9,276 views

    1) God’s Discipline is Parental 2) God’s Discipline is Perfect 3) God’s Discipline is Profitable

    When you look for Father’s Day cards you tend to see two general types. There are the sailboat and classic card variety with some general thanks to dad. Then, there are the humorous type that usually poke fun at his lack of fit it ability and the like. The one quality you never seem to see, is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Let's Eat!

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 19, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 20,656 views

    Usually when someone says this it's not met with much resistance from me. But when it comes to the bread of Jesus there are plenty of people who say, 'no thanks'.

    LET'S EAT! INTRODUCTION: Usually when someone says this it's not met with much resistance from me. But when it comes to the bread of Jesus there are plenty of people who say, 'no thanks'. 1) Who wants bread? (John 6:25-36) In John 6, we see the story of when Jesus fed 5,000 plus with five ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In View Of Eternity (1 Peter 4:7-11) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,863 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 4:7-11

    Living in View of Eternity The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dad's Discipline Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 23, 2015
     | 8,515 views

    1) Discipline is a Parental Responsibility (Hebrews 12:5-8) 2) Discipline is Perfect for Respect (Hebrews 12:9-10a) 3) Discipline is Profitable for Results (Hebrews 12:10b-11)

    When you look for Father’s Day cards you tend to see two general types. There are the golf, BBQ, sailboat and classic card variety with some general thanks to dad. Then, there are the humorous type that usually poke fun at him. The one card you never seem to see, is the one thanking dad for ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Training Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 28, 2022
     | 2,153 views

    The focus of this sermon is to help the congregants get sold on the idea that training is a regular part of the Christian life. It is difficult to engage in any sort of intensive training activity unless you are convinced that there is a need for that.

    Debbie and I were blessed to be able to end our vacation on a seven-day cruise through the western Caribbean. Here is a picture of us enjoying dinner in the ship. It was a very enjoyable time. We actually got to swim with stingrays. But, you know what, all that food and sun and swimming is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Author And Finisher Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 5, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,112 views

    Here is given the secret of parting from the old life & entering into & progressing with endurance in the new life. The secret is fixing our attention upon Jesus & following the path of faith that His obedience created for us.

    HEBREWS 12:1-2 [LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES] THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF FAITH [1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 2 Timothy 4:7-8] This passage is a moving exhortation that motivates believers to Christian living. In it our writer links those who have previously lived by faith with the believer’s present ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Defeated Death

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 246 ratings
     | 68,866 views

    We have no reason to fear death because of Christ’s victory over it. A message for Easter Sunday.

    Easter Sunday April 4, 1999 READ TEXT Story – Part 1 It was a windy but sunny spring day in May of 1986 when the San Jose High School boys track team came to our school for a head to head track meet. Hartsburg-Emden, where I went to school, and San Jose were conference rivals. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Resurrection And The Life Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 12,474 views

    This is part 5 in a series I did on the 7 "I Am" statements of Jesus in John.

    June 15, 2003 John 11:1-44 “The Resurrection and the Life” INTRO Our text for the morning is John 11; we have a lengthy section of text, and so I’ve asked the Praise Team to help me with the reading of the Scripture this morning. If you’d like to turn in your Bibles and follow along, that’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Bearing The Torch

    Contributed by James May on Mar 4, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 24,879 views

    We must make sure that we pass the light of the gospel on to the next generation.

    BEARING THE TORCH By Pastor Jim May The flame in the Marathon Tower in each Olympic stadium is the most recognized symbol of the Olympics, dating back to the Games of ancient Greece, when athletes competed in a relay race, passing a torch from one to another until the last runner, in a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian Bolton avatar

    Desperate Parents Series

    Contributed by Brian Bolton on May 11, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,954 views

    This is message 5 in a series of 5 on the family. This message focuses on the parents role in raising children in the Lord.

    Series: Desperate Households Message: Desperate Parents CenterPointe Christian Church – 12.11.05 Philip Yancey tells about an African safari he was on where he saw an old momma giraffe taking care of her offspring. Shortly after he was born, she went over & kicked her offspring, and it looked like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mother's Love

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,171 views

    This message illustrates the characteristics of a mother.

    Scripture Reading: I John 4:7-21 Message: “Mother’s Love” Text: “God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him” (I John 4:16). Introduction: We were all created by God and brought into this world through one called “Mother”. Each one of us has an earthly mother and an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Turn Life's Challenges Into Positive Life Lessons

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,214 views

    By the grace of God you can turn your failures and challenges in life into positive life lessons.

    Turn Life’s Challenges Into Positive Life Lessons Hebrews 12:1 Introduction: Pastor Ray comes from the back of the church down the aisle with a back pack and carrying a number items including: small TV, tennis racquet, cell phone, etc. I’m sorry I’m late but I am slowed down by the weights I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Substance Of Love Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,874 views

    Everyone is searching for love. But many people are listening to the wrong definition of love. The only one qualified to define love is God for He is the source of all love.

    November 10, 2002 I Corinthians 13:4-7 ¡§The substance of Love¡¨ INTRODUCTION I think that I would be safe in saying that everyone wants to be loved. And in their desire to be loved, they will try almost anything. ¡§A young man was determined to win the affection of a lady who refused to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist