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  • Mark Armstrong avatar

    A Life That Counts Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 26, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,332 views

    The atttributes of a meaningful Christian life.

    Almost everyone is determined to make their life count for something. Steve Fossett was a well known adventurer who was the first person to fly solo nonstop around the world in a balloon. He also sailed around the world five times non-stop, he also a powered aircraft license. On September 3, 2007, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Walk In Worthiness Series

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,819 views

    Nothing destroys Christian work like an inconsistent life. If we want to be successful as a Christian worker we must live holy, separated lives. (Part of a series)

    WALK IN WORTHINESS Text: Ephesians 4:1 – 16 Introduction: · Nothing destroys Christian work like an inconsistent life. · Skeptical German poet Heinrich Heine told a group professing to be Christians, “You show me your redeemed life and I might be inclined to believe in your redeemer.” · If we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clarifying Our Mission And Purpose, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,322 views

    Unless we know who we are, where we are going and who we are trying to minister to, how can we fulfil our mission as a church family?

    What are we aiming for? Clarifying our mission and purpose Part 2 Review: Write down on a paper, last weeks main point of the message. Put your name at the top of the paper and pass it forward. The main thrust of the message was, Do we know who we are as a church? What do we stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    What Did Jesus Do?

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
     | 3,369 views

    If we are to be conformed to the likeness of Christ then we must strive to follow His example in word and deed and do what Jesus did.

    What Did Jesus Do? Reading: Luke 4:14-30 Introduction The Gospel makes it clear that as followers of Christ we are “walking in newness of life”; we are raised up from the waters of baptism a new person, the old sinful being having been put to death. Paul writes in his letter to the Romans (Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Experience New Wine

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,272 views

    The first miracle of Jesus is not about the creation of wine but the experience of the wedding

    Experience the New Wine John 2:1-11 November 13, 2011 Morning Service Illustration: Kim Kardashian and the 72 day marriage We live in a society of disposable relationships In the past week, I have heard of strained relationships with married couples, strained relationships between siblings, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Divine Words Grow With The One Who Reads Them Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 3, 2012
     | 3,168 views

    The culture of death cannot win true arguments with the Truth, so they change the topic. But if we study the Scriptures with faith, they become more and more our prayer.

    Monday of 2nd Week in Lent Verbum Domini The wicked and adulterous generation that our culture has become is heartily in favor of the words of Jesus here–it’s about the only ones they ever quote–“Judge not, and you will not be judged.” They believe that if one loves ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Yo Soy La Vid Verdadera.

    Contributed by Luis Marquez on Dec 28, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 161,153 views

    Al JESÚS decir que Él es la Vid Verdadera, no está mostrando que él es la raíz, el árbol, el tronco, TODO es Él. De ahí nuestra dependencia en Él, la Verdadera Vid. “Es TODO para mí”.

    YO SOY LA VID VERDADERA. Juan 15:1-8 Introducción A. ¿Quién es Jesús? 1. Esa es una pregunta que sus contemporáneos se hacían. Esa es una pregunta que aun hoy se hace y que tú y yo podemos plantearla diciendo: ¿Quién es Jesús para mí? El que mejor puede contestarla es el propio Jesús. B. Hemos ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do We Still Need The Local Church?

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 12, 2012
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     | 5,270 views

    This message examines whether or not you should leave your local church to meet in a home church.

    My own memories of church. I remember going to church EVERY SUNDAY. The place was Grace Protestant Church, on 92nd street in Canarsie (a portion of Brooklyn). I remember The church bell, which was rung by Uncle Henry reminding everyone on the block that it was time for church. I remember that after ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Welcome Newest Members: "Demoniac, Adulterous Woman, Church Persecutor

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Oct 30, 2011
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,791 views

    There is no such thing as the perfect church member. A sermon with three monologues: The Insane Demoniac, the Adulterous Woman, the Former Heavy Weight Champion Persecutor of the Church.

    Welcome Our Newest Members: “The Insane Demoniac, The Adulterous Woman, and The Former Heavy Weight Champion Persecutor of the Church.” Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "I Can Live By A New Power” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,033 views

    I can live life on a higher level by the same power by which Jesus was raixsed from the dead - the power of the Holy Spirit.

    In the first message in this series, we considered how, through our Lord’s crucifixion and resurrection, we can appropriate the forgiveness made available by His sacrifice and be reconciled to God and be made a new person. I am now identified with Christ, and in Him, I am in a position to live as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Firmly Rooted In Christ

    Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Apr 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 68,689 views

    Firmly Rooted in Christ Col. 2: 6-7 ( NASV) This sermon was preached during the 27th Church Anniversary of Filipino Evangelical Church in Al Ain Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates last 26th April, 2013.

    Firmly Rooted in Christ Col. 2: 6-7 NASV - "Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude." Introduction: 1. There are people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Displeased With This Generation

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 27, 2013
     | 2,625 views

    To show that we need to grow more in our relationship/experiential knowledge of the LORD JESUS and grow in our relationship with Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you know and have relationship with JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to grow more in our relationship/experiential knowledge of the LORD JESUS and grow in our relationship with Him. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:10 (Amplified Bible) 3:10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Is The Bread Of Life

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Jul 21, 2012
     | 8,281 views

    According to Calvin the Lord's Supper is a mere Memorial Meal and Jesus cannot come to us because He is in heaven at the right side of the Father, but John 6 and the words spoken at the Last Supper and Paul in 1st Corinthians 11 point that it is more than

    John 6:35-6:51 Jesus is the Bread of Life Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to the proclamation of your Word, that we might be fed and nourished in faith. Help us to appreciate the importance of Jesus your Son, being the bread ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Church Ain't For Me. Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,519 views

    A closer look at why people do not attend church and a challenge for the church to reach them.

    Sunday, Sept 16th is National Back to Church Sunday. On this Sunday we would like everyone to put out an effort to invite or bring someone to church with you. Bribe them with lunch afterwards if necessary. This Sunday I want to inform you of the reasons people do not go to church and how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    People Who Live On Milk

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 1, 2014
     | 3,304 views

    To show that we need to be like babies in desiring the WORD, yet mature in understanding it.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you hungry and thirsty of the WORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be like babies in desiring the WORD, yet mature in understanding it. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 5:13 (Amplified Bible) 5:13 For everyone who continues to feed on milk is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal