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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    What Are You Seeking? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 18, 2007
     | 3,703 views

    How do respond to a change in your environment? When Jesus comes on the scene he forces us to think in new ways. Learn how his early disciples dealt with the coming of a big change: the Messiah.

    How do you want people to think of you? I guess it depends on the situation-and your age. When I was younger I wanted to be cool, and I was so not. Today I could be thought of in many roles: husband, son, father, pastor, writer, or musician. When I’m with other pastors I could want to be thought of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Community: The Ones That Return

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,223 views

    story of the one leper that returns to give thanks

    Intro: if you could be anyone in the Bible who would you choose? David, the giant killer, Samson, the strongest man, Solomon, the wisest man, Peter, Paul, John giving the revelation. Today, I will tell you who I want to be, I want to be the one that returns. A lot of people get touched by the Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living In The Second Mile

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 49,952 views

    I believe that we as Christians are required to live in the second mile. I have been working with people and Pastoring long enough to observe that all successful people live by the second mile principle.

    Title: Living in the Second Mile Scripture: St. Matthew 5:41 (Adapted from sermon from Rev. Edward Hardee, 7/2000) Preached at Perfected Praise Worship Center, Oklahoma City On Sunday, November 18, 2007 http://www.thewordministryokc.com We have entered into this Thanksgiving week, in a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Bird In The Hand

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007
     | 5,212 views

    Based on the old parable "A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush" teaches thankfullness for all God has done for us.

    Psalm 100 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A New Re-Formation (Grace Of God)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,669 views

    A Reformation Sunday Sermon based on the grace of God making us into new creations.

    Luke 18:9-14 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Community: Producing For God

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 2, 2007
     | 2,559 views

    it is God’s will that we produce Spiritual fruit. We can only do this by abiding in Jesus Christ

    Intro: many people who have worked at a plant know the word production. You may get paid by the amount of production credited you for a certain day. You may lose your job for not meeting production for an extended period of time. At a plant you are there to produce. In God’s kingdom, we are planted ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    The Image Of God

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,897 views

    In the image of God we find our redemption.

    I have full powerpoint and colored manuscript that could be sent free -- just email me with the title of the sermon in subject line. “The image of GOD” “In the image of God we find our redemption.” Colossians 1:15-20 Sunday Morning Sermon December 2, 2007 Intro: Start with Youtube.com video “God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Blindness Is An Opportunity

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Dec 4, 2007
     | 4,167 views

    God will use the times of trial in our lives for the victory he gives freely.

    “The Blindness is an opportunity” “God will use the times of trial in our lives for the victory he gives freely.” Sunday Morning Sermon John 9:1-34 11.11.07 Intro: (Advance) For the most part we don’t know what suffering is. The other day I couldn’t find the remote – I looked everywhere! I was in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Serving God With A Perfect Heart"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 5, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 30,418 views

    Amaziah served God with an imperfect heart? Using the text: "Seven Steps to a Perfect Heart"

    Key Verses: (2 Chr 25:2 KJV) And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart. (2 Chr 25:9 KJV) And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? And the man of God answered, The LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ The King (Christ Is Universal)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
     | 3,404 views

    This was our Senior High Youth Worship Sunday. The worship and the sermon focussed on how much Christ applies to us all, despite all the things that are different between us... Christ is still our Lord.

    Colossians 1:15-20 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Advent 1 - (Hope) 2007 [p.a.v.e. The Way] Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,054 views

    This is the first of the Advent sermon series focusing on Paving the way for our coming Lord. It is for the first Sunday in Advent.

    [This sermon also had bookmark handouts "P.A.V.E the Way" If you would like to have access to the bookmarks we created for this Advent season, please e-mail me at spencerhoman@msn.com] Matthew 24:36-44 No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    A Message Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 115 ratings
     | 79,664 views

    1- Encouragement must be spoken 2- Encouragement deals with good news 3- Encouragement ultimately leads people to God

    INTRO.- ILL.- Chuck Swindoll in his book Growing Deep in the Christian Life tells about a man getting ready to make an around-the-world voyage in his homemade boat. Without exception everyone on the pier was vocally pessimistic. Everyone was telling him everything that could possibly go wrong. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Some Final Instructions To The Family Of The Church. Series

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,721 views

    How should we view the leaders of the church And how the members of the church should treat their fellow brothers and sisters

    We are looking today at the final chapter in Paul’s 1st letter to the Thessalonians • What we are going to see is that Paul is giving some final instructions to the Family of the church. • How should we view the leaders of the church • And how the members of the church should treat their fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Humble Yourself In Childlikeness, Servanthood, And Brokenhearted Boldness Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,870 views

    The key to Humility is 1) Childlikeness 2) Servanthood & 3) Brokenhearted Boldness

    One of the greatest joys of the Christmas season is experiencing it with Children. Children have an awe and expectation that goes above any distraction. Many of us adults get bogged down in so many plans and engagements this time of year that it is often the children who remind us of the joy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Never Forget Who You Are!

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,896 views

    How easy it is to forget who we really are!

    Never Forget Who You Are! By G. Van Horn I Peter 2:9-10 “Bless the Lord, O my soul and forget not all His benefits.” Psalms 103:2 How easy it is to forget who we really are! God has placed His hand on this generation to accomplish great and mighty things. I speak not of our salvation, for that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God