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  • James Westmoreland avatar

    Strong Words About Responsibility

    Contributed by James Westmoreland on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,048 views

    Today’s Gospel tells us that we are responsible for how we live, and we are warned not to be a stumbling block. Some don’t want to be bothered by any responsibility for anyone else. To become great is to become the servant of all.

    In his early years, American landscape photographer Ansel Adams studied piano and showed some talent. At one party, however, as Adams played Chopin’s F Major Nocturne, he recalled that "In some strange way my right had started off in F-sharp major while my left had behaved well in F-major. I could ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Getting Jesus Right

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,399 views

    Jesus desires his disciples to "get him right." To understand him more thoroughly. he leads them into understanding.

    Getting Jesus Right Mark 9:2-10 February 26, 2006 For the first 8 chapters of Mark, Jesus had been doing his thing. He had been doing his best to reveal who he is to any who will listen and pay attention. Not limiting himself to the temple - to the religious, not isolating himself among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowing Judas Series

    Contributed by Kory Wilcoxson on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,905 views

    In this series, we’re taking a closer look at those people who were around Jesus during his last days. This sermon looks at Judas Iscariot.

    “Were You There?” Sermon Series Sermon #3 – Judas March 19, 2006 Kory Wilcoxson It’s always been a popular idea to give your child a biblical name. Did you know that our associate minister has three brothers named Matthew, Mark, and Luke? I guess Tim’s parents didn’t want to seem too religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mouth Of Christ

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,444 views

    One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord.

    The Mouth of Christ Deuteronomy 8:1-10 Luke 4:1-4 March 19, 2006 One of the things that I have learned over the years of being a pastor is that some of the most important committee work of the church doesn’t occur in meetings. Sometimes, some of the most important decisions we make, some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Joy In The Christian Life # 2 - Lessons And Applications

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,526 views

    A sermon in a series from the book of Nehemiah about how we can have joy in the Christian life.

    Last week began new series = Joy in the Christian Life = The Case for Nehemiah - To have true Biblical joy as Christian our life must be in-line with God’s Will and Purposes - Suggested by examining Nehemiah’s life = Character - Highlights of the book that bears his name - The motivating purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Jesus Came To Church Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,596 views

    When we come to church, remember to get to the right focus - God, and get to the right agenda - prayer, communion with God.

    We are looking at a rare glimpse of Jesus today – His anger over something He is passionate about. It pays for us to take note. If it can drive Him to behave in such a way, it must be something we need to take note of today. The Temple was a good thing. God commanded the people of Israel to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gospel Gun

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,298 views

    How many know that there is a battle going on between good and evil. There is an old saying that “there’s no better offence than a good defense” Along those same lines Paul tells us there’s no better offence against evil than the defense of the “whole

    THE GOSPEL GUN Eph. 6: 10-18 Intro: How many know that there is a battle going on between good and evil. There is an old saying that “there’s no better offence than a good defense” Along those same lines Paul tells us there’s no better offence against evil than the defense of the “whole armor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Deadly Epidemic

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,074 views

    There is an epidemic that is destroying our society today and it has it’s death grip in people especially men from 11 year olds to men married with children.

    The Deadly Epidemic There is an epidemic that is destroying our society today and it has it’s death grip in people especially men from 11 year olds to men married with children. Pornography is a $13 billion dollar a year industry. In 1999 web-site revenues were 1.2 billion dollars. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The State Of The Union

    Contributed by Jay Robison on May 17, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,896 views

    The president gives an annual state of the union address. Marriage is the foundation of our society. What is the state of that Union?

    THE STATE OF THE UNION May 15, 2005 Jay Davis Robison GENESIS 2:20-25 Every January the President gives very important address called the state of the Union, gives account of Unique challenges facing the nation. What are agendas and solutions from President But there is an even more important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 146 ratings
     | 33,089 views

    A Study of the most famous of all the "I am" statements of Jesus.

    The Great I Am – The Good Shepherd June 6, 2004 John 10:11-18 Sunday AM Review: We’ve been studying the self descriptive statements of Jesus from John known as the “I am” discourses. These 7 statements help us to realize that Jesus was the great “I am” of the O.T., who has become flesh in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christmas Reality Check

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,788 views

    Sometimes we romanticize Christmas and when we do we miss some of its most crucial messages. The real story of Christmas is about real life and real struggles and real truth.

    A Christmas Reality Check Luke 2:1-7 The Christmas of today is very different than the first Christmas: Today: The manger scene usually includes angels hovering, shepherds watching, animals gazing, clean straw, a strong looking Joseph, a vulnerable yet invincible baby, a halo over Mary’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Keeping Our Souls Before God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,969 views

    Breaking out of the routine to experience the presence of God

    A minister had run out of time to prepare for a sudden funeral. Using the latest technology, he went to his computer and found the funeral service he had used last, and doing a word "search and replace", had the computer put in the name of the newly deceased, "Edna", as a replacement for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Seven Ways To Lose A (Spiritual) Fight

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,544 views

    What exactly is Paul getting at with each of these things that God has given us? This message tries to dig out the importance of each.

    - This passage is often preached, yet I never felt like I understood what exactly Paul was getting at with each piece that’s mentioned. What are the specific needs? What are the specific dangers? What specifically has God given us? - In preparing, I tried to dig deeper. For instance: “having ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Is Jesus Your Teacher? Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,442 views

    If a fully trained student is like his teacher, we need to seriously consider who we allow to hold that position in our life and in our children’s lives.

    In this part of Luke’s gospel we see how Jesus began to get into trouble with the religious leaders. Chapter 5 tells us how he touches a leper and later announces to a man that his sins are forgiven, then he demonstrates his authority to forgive by healing the man. He doesn’t fast like he’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Communication Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,461 views

    Discover how good communnication restores hope for marriage.

    This morning, we conclude our message series, Restoring Hope for Marriage. I thought we would have two more messages, one on conflict resolution and the other on intimacy. But after reflecting on the previous five messages and on today’s message, I realized we’ve covered the basic skills and ...read more

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