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  • Don Jaques avatar

    Our Source Of Strength

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,258 views

    All Christians can be strengthened by the Holy Spirit and filled up with the love of God. God is able to do more than we can even imagine in and through us.

    INTRO: Aren’t batteries amazing? I don’t really understand how they work – I just know that somehow they give a mechanical device the power they need to perform what it was designed for. The bad thing about batteries is they get old and worn down, and eventually don’t work any more. Last summer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growing In Faith Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,204 views

    One of the important steps in growing in our faith is to "Do What He Says."

    Introduction I. John chapter 20, verses 30 and 31 state - 30 Many other signs therefore Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Marks Of A Contagious Church Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,177 views

    Last in a series on encouraging the local church to remember Christ’s call to spread the gospel. This sermon asks what a church looks like that is willing to be Christ’s beacon in our dark world.

    MARKS OF A CONTAGIOUS CHURCH There is a story told about a hunter walking through the African jungle who found a huge dead elephant with pygmy standing beside it. Amazed, he asked, “Did you kill that elephant?” The pygmy said, “Yes.” The hunter asked, “How could a little bloke like you kill a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Heavenly Minded Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 16,373 views

    Paul is telling us that as believers our mind is to be focused on God and His purposes.

    Heavenly Minded Text: Col. 3:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: A wise person once said, "A man’s life is governed by his thoughts; he will ultimately become that which dwells most on his mind. “You are what you eat.” Engulf yourselves with His presence, put Him in your mind, Become more ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    Look At The Cross

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,906 views

    When we view our lives through the cross, we see ourselves the way God sees us.

    “Look at the Cross” “Luke 23:44-49 When we view our lives through the cross, we see ourselves the way God sees us. Sunday Morning Sermon 2.18.07 Intro: Clip of the passion of the Christ – scene 28, after the bird and right at the dark clouds – this is where the text starts. (Start with Title and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Revelation: How Long, O Lord

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,485 views

    Revelation is God’s answer to the question asked of the martyred saints in chapter 6, “How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?" It is heaven’s answer to the age old question, “What on ea

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO How Long, O Lord? Overview of Revelation—Revelation 1:1-8 A woman went to the doctor’s office, where she was seen by one of the new doctors, but after about 4 minutes in the examination room, she burst out, screaming ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Picture This! Weeds Series

    Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,320 views

    Weeds come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Some of them flower and look absolutely beautiful and others will poke you and make you bleed. Some weeds are hard to identify as tender shoots but as they age their identity will become clear. Jesus kne

    Last summer my daughters Katie and Sara asked if they could take our dogs Shadow and Reba for a walk. Now Shadow is a black lab and he needs to walk because he has a bit of a weight problem. Reba is 12 and is deaf but always willing to take a spin. I live on a gravel road that is surrounded by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being A Christian Today

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,363 views

    This sermon explores what it is like to be a Christian in a postmodern world.

    Introduction: I started reading a new book a couple of weeks ago. It’s a book written by Bill O’reilly entitled “Culture Warrior.” O’Reily who is a News Commentator for The Fox News Network believes that the United States is in the middle of a “Culture War.” According to O’Reily, the battle is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Re-Discovering The Resurrection

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,725 views

    Emotions ran high for those who witnessed the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. How those emotions changed and what changed them made the difference between faith and disbelief.

    For many of us, when I say the word "Easter" or "Resurrection Sunday" or even "Third Day" it brings things to mind. If you are a Christian you may think of the empty tomb, or of the angels and Jesus’ visit to the disciples. If you are not a Christian you might think of the Easter Bunny or "maybe I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Developing A Healthy Leadership Culture

    Contributed by Steve Swinburne on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,701 views

    We miss out on the blessing of God if we don’t honor our leaders.

    Developing a Healthy Leadership Culture Today, I want to talk about something that we rarely speak about in church. It is an issue that people approach from a variety of ways with their personal history playing a large part in what they think. We are going to look at developing a healthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Religion Or Relationship

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 12, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,633 views

    This sermon explains that Christianity is all about a Relationahip with Jesus Christ, not a "Religion."

    Introduction: The Apostle Paul was in the city of Athens, Greece, waiting for his co-workers Timothy and Silas to join him there. While he waited I’m sure he must have spent some time walking the ancient streets of Athens. Perhaps he even toured The Parthenon, which was a temple built and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    How Can I Know For Sure? Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,704 views

    There are many scriptural reasons why we can KNOW for SURE that we are saved. This message points out four of them.

    April, 2007 Series: What is Christianity #4 How Can I Know for Sure? Acts 9:1-22 INTRODUCTION: Saul of Tarsus had a dramatic conversion experience changing from a person who was extremely intent on persecuting anyone who followed the Lord to becoming one of them himself and preaching the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Basic Christianity 101 Series

    Contributed by David Doherty on Apr 25, 2007
     | 3,597 views

    Repentance From Dead Works The 2nd sermon in a series of 7 on Christian maturity and how to get there.

    Basic Christianity 101 Basic Christianity #2 in a series of 7 #2 Repentance from dead works Reverend David Doherty First Baptist Church Pie Town, NM April 2007 Hebrews 6 1. Therefore, leaving behind the elementary teachings about Christ, let us continue to be carried along to maturity, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Don't Trust In Man Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,871 views

    We place our trust in a lot of things, but God is the only One who is certain, all others, especially people will fail us.

    Psalm 118 video - you can download this video for free from http://www.hereshopechurch.org/Videos/thy%20word.wmv My message today will deal with our need to trust in God and not in man. a. It is the central theme of the Bible. b. It is the key to a successful life. c. It is core to finding peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Not An E-Shepherd

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,449 views

    Jesus knows, cares for, and protects his followers.

    20070429 Title: Jesus Is Not an E-Shepherd Text: John 10:22-30 (Psalm 23) Thesis: The relationship between Jesus and his followers is likened to that of a shepherd and his sheep… Jesus is knows, cares for, and protects his followers. Introduction Last year Bonnie and I did an overnight trip ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational