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  • Chip Monck avatar

    Finding A Faithful Father

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,981 views

    A Father’s Day sermon exploring the faithfulness of Joshua.

    (Opened with a "Shaggy Dog" Movie Clip taken from ScreenVue.com) Being a dad is one very rewarding job, but it is also the toughest gig in my life. Balancing work, life as a husband, ministry to a congregation and investing in the lives of more than 100 students at Indiana Wesleyan’s Lexington ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    -Ism's Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 17, 2007
     | 4,351 views

    Ism’s - beliefs - talking to people that believ differently

    -ism’s As I thought about today’s lesson all kinds of words came to mind. ( intellectualism, activism, materialism, communism, feminism, hedonism, modernism, terrorism ) I was surprised to learn that there are 887 words that end with ISM in the english dictionary. Definitions of ism n. - A ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Astonished Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,839 views

    Understand what prompted Paul to write the book of Galatians and how his words affect us today.

    “Astonished!” Galatians 1:1-9 INTRO: Have you ever experienced the frustration and shock of finding out that something you felt was very clear and plain had become muddied, confusing, even forgotten? As a kid, my mom would often ask me rhetorically, “Do I have to draw you a picture?” And most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listen Attentively Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,874 views

    Find out what it means to hang on every word of Jesus, just as the crowds did during the life of Jesus.

    "Listen Attentively" Luke 19:47-48 Welcome to Day 36 in our 50-Day Adventure! Today’s theme is Scripture, and we find ourselves in Luke 19 where we see a very intriguing set of words. Yes, there is an interesting phrase in Luke’s gospel, chapter 19 and verse 48. I’d like you to turn to it, would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jonah's Revival

    Contributed by Steve Woods on Apr 24, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,035 views

    Jonah was used by God to bring about revival in Nineveh, even though Jonah was an unwilling instrument of His will. This message emphasizes the need for revival today.

    Jonah 3:1 And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying, 3:2 Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. 3:3 So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Isaiah's Stump Speech

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,495 views

    Isaiah predicts what would happen to the Stump of Jesse before it even was a stump. This is a warning and a comfort to us as we prepare for Christ’s birth.

    December 5, 2004 Isaiah 11:1-10 1 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. 2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him -- the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Have To Say It! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 108 ratings
     | 14,825 views

    Believers courageously speak the truth.

    WE HAVE TO SAY IT! Acts 4:1-22 S: Courage Th: Walk with Spiritual Courage Pr: BELIEVERS COURAGEOUSLY SPEAK THE TRUTH. ?: Inductive KW: Stages TS: We will find in our study of Acts 4:1-22 three parts that show how the disciples react to adversity. The _____ part is the… I. TRIAL (1-12) II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mephibosheth And Me

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 33 ratings
     | 77,301 views

    The story of Mephibosheth is a perfect illustration of the Gospel. I used this sermon on a "Friend Day" when we expected many visitors.

    Introduction: A. Today I want to tell the story of a man named Mephibosheth. 1. Now there’s a name for you! Anyone want to use that name for their son? 2. It’s so hard to pronounce that I thought about giving him a nickname for today. 3. I thought about just calling him “M.” 4. Then I thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Might Be A Hypocrite

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,625 views

    A quick examination of hypocrisy in our lives

    (adapted from a message by Jeff Faull) TEXT: MATTHEW 23:1-23 TITLE: “YOU MIGHT BE A PHARISEE IF...” INTRODUCTION: A. You might be a member of the Christian church/churches of Christ if... 1. If you were an adult before you knew that guide, guard and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Are Hired! Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,519 views

    Parables for Seekers, Pt. 7

    YOU ARE HIRED! (MATTHEW 20:1-16) The economic crisis at the turn of the 21st century that hit the airline industry reflects the cost of doing business. United Airlines and Continental Airlines filed for bankruptcy, and American Airlines avoided bankruptcy after the union gave back $1.62 billion in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Christ: Preeminent" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,660 views

    Sermon 5 in a study in Colossians

    “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him. 17 He is before all ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Revelation Of God In These Last Days Series

    Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,593 views

    A texual study of Hebrews 1

    The Revelation of God in These Last Days Hebrews Chapter One Introduction: 1. Does it not make perfect since, that if God took time to created this wonderful world in which we live, and took special care in creating us, his greatest creation, that he would want to communicate with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Study The Ministry Of Jesus Christ_part 3 Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 12, 2008
     | 4,031 views

    The third of four reasons Luke suggests to study the ministry of Jesus Christ - to gain a perfect understanding of His life, death, and resurrection.

    TITLE: WHY STUDY THE MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST SERIES: THE INCOMPARABLE MINISTRY OF JESUS THE MESSIAH TEXT: JOHN 21:24-25; LUKE 1:1-4 Introduction: As we continue studying the reasons for examining the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, we discover Luke’s desire for us to have a perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Implications Of The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 34,549 views

    Christianity begins where other religions end - with the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the tomb. Other religions point may point to a founder as Christianity, but they must also point to a founder’s grave. ONLY Christianity is able to point to an em

    THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST Matthew 28:1-10 W. E. Sangster was stricken with a progressive illness that was taking his voice and would eventually rob him from preaching in his pulpit. One day he said to his friend, “It is going to be a terrible thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Low Can You Go?

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,256 views

    Paul, Pt. 1

    HOW LOW CAN YOU GO? (ROMANS 7:12-25) A man one dreamed of passing into the world beyond. An angel met him and showed him a great golden book. “What is that?” he inquired. “It is the book of your life,” was the reply. Looking closer he saw that there were some writing on the first page. “What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible