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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Simon: Bargainer Extrordinaire Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,283 views

    A sermon adapted from an IVP Bible study by C. Nystrom

    SIMON: BARGAINER EXTRORDANAIRE ACTS 8:9-25 OPENING ILLUSTRATION…Dale Crowell’s bargainer attitude I cannot help, tonight, to think of one of my supervisors I had during college. I worked at the Groundskeeping shop to help pay my way through school. The second supervisor I had was quite a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Receiving Through Giving

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 30, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 5,762 views

    A sermon on giving

    Sermon for 4/29/2001 Luke 6:38 Receiving Through Giving Introduction: Mother Teresa visited Australia. A new recruit to the Franciscan order in Australia was assigned to be her guide and “gofer” during her stay. “Thrilled and excited at the prospect of being so close to this woman, he dreamed of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    War Of The Wells

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 21, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,513 views

    Four steps to enduring strife

    INTRODUCTION: As we approach the time for Vacation Bible School, I would like for us to take a look at some of the lessons our children will work through. Today I have chosen the story of the Isaac’s contention with the Philistines over wells. Our VBS material uses this story to teach the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When David Danced

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 19,756 views

    Jesus is God’s dance among us. Join the dance!

    I. DAVID WAS CELEBRATING ARRIVAL OF GOD’S ARK SAFELY INTO JERUSALEM A. Ark Of The Covenant 1. Large gold chest / inside stone tablets / Mercy Seat = God’s throne 2. Carried through wilderness, across Jordan, around Jericho, into battles a. in battle, Philistines captured ark b. all got sick & ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    To Sin Or Not To Sin, That Is The Question? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,830 views

    Temptation how do we resist it, what part did Jesus play in making this possible, and what example has he set for us to follow?

    There’s a cartoon that reads “how come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation beats the door down every day?” Temptation, how often are we tempted in some situation to just give in. The human race does not have a great track record when it comes to temptation. This from Genesis 3:1-9. An ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Genesis 7 Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,211 views

    Genesis verse-by-verse

    Genesis 7 Last week we talked about how the Lord provided a partner for the man. A woman who would complete him and together they would reflect the image of God. They were perfect, their home was perfect, and their relationship was also perfect. Sinless in every way. We’re not really sure how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Interuppted By Destiny

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,298 views

    You will be interuppted by destiny. What will you do?

    “Interrupted by Destiny” Text: Judges 6:1-16, 6:25-27; Psalms 37:23 Introduction: I believe that there are 3 levels of living. The first is Survival. Too many of us are caught in this mode of living. We glamorize survival. We make game shows based on the idea of just getting back and just ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seperate And Distinct Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,500 views

    Exposition of Mark 10:13-16 about not hindering children from the Kingdom

    Text: Mark 10:13-16, Title: Separate and Distinct, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/2/08, PM A. Opening illustration: A.W. Tozer says that people who are crucified with Christ have three distinct marks: 1. They are facing only one direction, 2. They can never turn back, and 3. They no longer have plans of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Thing Lacked Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,391 views

    Exposition of Mark 10:17-31 about the demands of the gospel upon life and our inability to merit eternal life

    Text: Mark 10:17-31, Title: The One Thing Lacked, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/9/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the “one thing” in the movie City Slickers, “The call to follow Jesus does not constitute an additional obligation in life, but rather judges, replaces, and subordinates all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salvation And Suffering Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,413 views

    As a believer we must rejoice in our salvation but also in our suffering

    Sermon Brief Date Written: June 19, 2007 Date Preached: June 03, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: Salvation and Suffering Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Master's Plan Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007
     | 4,328 views

    The greatest building project in the history of man is the building of the church. It began at Pentecost some 2000 years ago and continues until this day.

    Series: Being the Body THE MASTER’S PLAN FOR THE CHURCH Matthew 16:18 As I look out the glass doors into the foyer I remember that last year as this time there was no foyer or new education building. In less than a year we watched as the foundation was laid out and poured. The metal for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The One Constant Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,029 views

    Too often in life, we are looking to so many things to be constant in our lives and support us. Money, family, friends, jobs, etc. The fact is, all of those things will fail us, only God remains.

    Tonight, I wanted to start off our time together by talking about being let down. This is something that has really been on my mind the last week as I have been experiencing a big let down personally. A few months ago, I thought everything was all taken care of and it would be a breeze the rest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let's Take Christ Out Of Xmas

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,048 views

    Instead of putting Christ into Christmas, maybe we should take him out of what Christmas has become in our culture.

    Let’s Take Christ Out of Xmas” Luke 2:1-20 December 24, 2006 Christmas Eve I am going to go out of my way to be provocative tonight. You see, I believe that we should take Christ out of Christmas. I believe that there is no place for Christ in Christmas. We ought to put aside all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Assurance Of Salvation And Suffering

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,989 views

    This sermon is an expository message on brokenness from the perspective of The Exchanged Life which encourages believers to embrace their suffering and sorrows.

    Today is Palm Sunday, the day we celebrate Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey in triumphal procession to the shouts of “Hosanna... and the waving of palm branches. This victorious day was followed by a week of suffering, the final week in Jesus earthly life. In theological circles we call ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Taunts From The Captives Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,093 views

    Exposition of Habakkuk 2:6-20

    Text: Habakkuk 2:6-20 Title: Taunts from the Captives Date/Place: LSCC, 8/27/06, PM A. Opening illustration: We are the beavers, mighty mighty beavers… B. Background to passage: This is the second answer of God to the prophet’s complaint about the lack of action on God’s part to punish all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist