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  • Richard Goble avatar

    Why Study The Ministry Of Jesus Christ?_introduction Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,230 views

    This series takes a look at the life and ministry of Christ through the eyes of the gospel writers. The introductory sermon outlines some important facts about the gospels.

    TITLE: WHY STUDY THE MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST? SERIES: THE INCOMPARABLE MINISTRY OF JESUS THE MESSIAH TEXT: JOHN 21:24-25 THEME: INTRODUCTION TO THE FOUR GOSPELS John 21:24-25 24 This is the disciple who testifies of these things, and wrote these things; and we know that his testimony is true. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relationship Builders Pt.1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,314 views

    Qualities and truths that will help us in our relationships.

    INTRO: Thomas Carlyle had married his secretary, whom he dearly loved, but he was thoughtless and absorbed in his own interests and activities, treating his wife as if she were still his employee. Stricken with cancer, she was confined to bed for a long time before she died. After her funeral, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Exaltation Through Denial Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,166 views

    Exposition of Acts 3:11-16 about the people’s denial of Jesus as the Christ, and how that was glorifying to God

    Text: Acts 3:11-16, Title: Exaltation through Denial, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/15/07, AM Opening illustration: In what some call a denial of a basic civil right, a Missouri man has been told he may not marry his long-term companion. …The man claims that the essential elements of marriage – love and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Love The Commercialism Of Christmas--No Joke!

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,993 views

    I don’t think any of us are really ready to give up the traditions of this holiday season. So why not think about what we love about this time of the year? (Based on an article by Rev. Thomas Shepherd) ________________________________________

    How do you like this time of the year? Shopping center parking lots clogged with car headlights like a starry night sky in the country. Mindless, but welcoming music drifting over hordes of harried, hopeful, hesitantly happy holiday hunters. Shop ’til you’re top-heavy, arms full of packages, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    A Picture Of A Church Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 17, 2009
     | 4,703 views

    This sermon describes the unity believers had in the early church of hearts and minds.

    Intro: Calgary has a new piece of public art. It used to be in Vancouver, where it was temporarily on display, and now it has moved to Calgary for the next little while. It is officially part of the Glenbow museum, on display in a park close to the Saddledome. The piece is entitled, “Device to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Man's Duty

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 35,579 views

    Never before has the demand been greater for men to stand up and do their duty. They are called to provide sustenance, leadership, stability, and spirituality in the home.

    A MAN’S DUTY 1 TIMOTHY 5:3-16 (note verse 8) Introduction: Never before has the demand been greater for men to stand up and do their duty. The strength of the church is only as strong as the strength of the home. When men fail to fulfill their responsibility in the home, the home comes crashing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 7, 2011
     | 3,903 views

    The Gifts of the Holy Spirit has split churches and The Church for thousands of years. Paul delves into this lively and controversial subject in the next three chapters of 1st Corinthians. His reason for the discussion is not to provide a complete guide t

    Chapter 12 might look to some as a right turn in the letter—Paul introducing a totally new subject that has nothing to do with what came before. Although it appears to an answer to yet another question from the Corinthians, the undertone of the letter continues—“let the gospel shine brighter than ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Std Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,499 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 6:15-20 regarding sexual immorality

    Text: 1 Cor 6:15-20, Title: STD Sudden Traumatic Decision, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/17/10, AM A. Opening illustration: 90% of children (ages 11-17) have accidentally been exposed to pornography on the web. ¨41% of all children with Internet access surf for porn sites. ¨Kids (ages 12-17) are the single ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    A Mightier Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,803 views

    Exposition of Acts 23:12-35 about the excessive deliverance of Paul from the Jews

    Text: Acts 23:12-35, Title: A Mightier Deliverance, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/17/09, AM A. Opening illustration: reminisce about our yearly deliverance at Camp Jubilee B. Background to passage: Remember Paul has now been delivered from three riots in a row by the Lord and the Romans. And now the enemy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Uniqueness, Supremacy And Sufficiency Of Christ

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,070 views

    Christians in Colossae were losing sight of the supremacy of Christ as they listened to popular world opinion. Paul’s letter restores their confidence, and ours.

    2.8.09 THE UNIQUENESS, SUPREMACY AND SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST Colossians 1:15-23 INTRO Have you ever considered how much an adventure is the Christian life? It could be likened in some ways to a good marriage. Whereas once we were on our own, after making covenant vows we begin a life together ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Ruth Reaping (In The Field) Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 21, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,503 views

    God directs our paths and turns our trials into blessings; He works behind the scenes in Ruth chapter two. Ruth doesn't despair but gets to work.

    The tragic atmosphere of Ruth chapter one changes dramatically in chapter two. In the opening verses we see Ruth undaunted by her plight. She could have chosen Naomi’s despair and bitterness, but instead she looks to God’s provision as she heads for the fields. Ruth wasn’t a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Charge To Deacons

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,541 views

    Charge preached at a deacon ordination from Jesus’ teaching on leadership in Matthew 20:25-28

    Text: Matt 20:25-28, Title: Charge to the Deacons, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/6/09, PM A. Opening illustration: A Church called a new pastor at 60 years of age. His first sermon was 15 minutes long. Kinda short but fine for the folks. The next week he preached for 20 minutes. That was Ok, too. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    So You Call Yourself A Pastor 3 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,118 views

    Exposition of Acts 20:28-31 about the last two of four charges that Paul gives the Ephesian elders about how to pastor

    D. Opening Ill: tell a story about Fred Osgood, the only person who ever questioned anything I did… B. Background to passage: the setting is Miletus where Paul has decided to stay, not going to Ephesus because there is not enough time on his way to Jerusalem to carry the offering to the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unwrapping The Gifts Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,149 views

    God has given everyone spiritual gifts. Our job is to discover and develop those gifts so that we can be a blessing to others. This illustrated message is an overview of the gifts in Romans 12.

    DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS #3: UNWRAPPING THE GIFTS OPENING: Discuss Beausejour Blades hockey game this past Friday night. Why did they lose? No teamwork, no training, no tenacity / passion. What’s our win as a church? Why are we here in our community? Our vision is to become a centre ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jason Jones avatar

    A Church Awaiting God Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,562 views

    Exposition of Acts 19:8-20 regarding the church in Ephesus and Paul’s 3 year ministry there that reached an entire region

    Text: Acts 19:8-20, Title: A Church Awaiting God, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/18/09, AM A. Remember this is Sanctity of Life Sunday! B. Opening illustration: funny church names like Corinth Baptist Church… Devils Lake United Methodist Church, Devils Lake, North Dakota, Crooksville First United Methodist ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist