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  • Mike Hays avatar

    A Change Of Heart

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 12, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,553 views

    The frustration and lack of understanding of God’s actions in the previous prayers of Habakkuk are turned to a humble prayer of adoration and a request to remember mercy as God judges.

    A Change Of Heart Habakkuk 3:1-2 There is a storm on the horizon. The black, billowing clouds have formed and are raging in anticipation of wreaking havoc on its victims. The thunderous noise sends chills down your spine. There is no hiding, no turning back the impending onslaught of coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Witnesses Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,572 views

    In this sermon the pastor assumes the charcter of Peter and tells the ressurrection story from Peter’s perspective. The pastor’s wife embellishes the story from Mary Magdalene’s point of view.

    Witnesses of the Resurrection 3-31-02 I. Peter’s Story(1) Good morning. My name is Peter. Some people call me Simon but I prefer Peter. Since I was in the area and since it is Easter morning Pastor Tow asked me to share with you my eyewitness account of the resurrection of Jesus. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Devoted To God

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,700 views

    The role of elder is a ministry of leadership.

    DEVOTED TO GOD Acts 6.1-7; I Timothy 3.1-7 S: Church Structure C: Elders Th: A People with Purpose Pr: THE ROLE OF ELDER IS A MINISTRY OF LEADERSHIP ?: How? How do we come to that conclusion? KW: Topics TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four topics that guide us in our understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    The Good News I Didn't Want To Hear Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,080 views

    What is Paul saying about troubles in a Christian’s life? Expository sermon. Clip from movie "Men of Honor" illustrates endurance.

    The Good News That I Didn’t Want to Hear 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13[1] 10-24-04 Intro I have entitled the message this morning: The Good News That I Didn’t Want to Hear. I think we all agree that the gospel is good news. It’s good news that I am forgiven of my sin—that I have been born into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Brian Bill avatar

    God The Healer (Jehovah Rapha) Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 90,723 views

    This morning our focus is on yet another name for God – Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals.

    Beth and I were out on a driving date Monday night. It’s one of our favorite things to do. We just get in the car, pick up a couple decafs and talk while we cruise the town. As we were going down one street, we saw three young women walking to their car. I slowed down because it was icy and just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conviction In A Tolerant World Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,884 views

    This is the third of three sermons preached for the series "Reality Room." Using reality TV has a hook to talk about real issues, not contrived or assisted TV scenarios.

    “CONVICTION IN A TOLERANT WORLD” Daniel 3 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: Wow! Good people, people who care for each other but with very different stances on a very tough situation. Which one’s right? Did you hear Angie’s significant other address the core problem here: He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Follow Him To The Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Lancaster on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,648 views

    A study of Caleb as he displayed the character traits of integrity, obedience, faith, perseverance, and courage that caused the Bible to describe him as "wholly followed the Lord".

    FOLLOW HIM TO THE LIFE Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunnneh the Kenizzite to this day, because he wholly followed the Lord God of Israel. Joshua 14:14 NKJV Introduction Turn in your Bibles to Joshua chapter 14. We are now over half way through our study Fight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sharing The Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Lancaster on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,395 views

    Jesus promised us an abundant, victorious life. This life was intended to be shared with others. In this message we look at Caleb as he shares the blessings of God with others. We also look at how to deal with the ’giants’ in your life.

    Fight for Life A study through the book of Joshua SHARING THE LIFE Joshua 15 Sermon given on June 12, 2005 Core Christian Fellowship Sunday Morning Service Pastor Rick Lancaster SHARING THE LIFE She answered, “Give me a blessing…” Joshua 15:19a NKJV Introduction Turn in your Bibles to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Book Of Acts, Part 12- Counterfeit Faith; Simon The Sorcerer Series

    Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 20,405 views

    In Acts 8 we meet just such a leader. •A man with a following; a man who is viewed by those around him as powerful and dynamic and charismatic. •Yet whose spirituality is just as phony as David Koresh or Marshall Applewhite.

    Counterfeit Faith Simon the Sorcerer; 8:9-25 It was Nov. 18, 1978. Congressman Leo Ryan from San Francisco had decided to fly a fact-finding mission to a place called Jonestown Guyana, South America. His mission is to investigate alleged human rights abuses at a religious cult known as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    How To Have A Marathon Marriage Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 16, 2003
    based on 130 ratings
     | 13,283 views

    In order to understand how to have a marriage that lasts, you must follow God’s instruction manual.

    How to Have a Marathon Marriage It’s interesting to find out what kids think about marriage. When asked how you decide who to marry, Kirsten, age 10 answered this way: “No person really decides before they grow up who they’re going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Knowing How To Pray Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003
    based on 170 ratings
     | 115,051 views

    As we study the book of Nehemiah, we’re going to learn things that will help us personally, we’ll discover principles that will guide us as we move into a time of building here at PBC, and we’ll end up understanding a critical part of Old Testament histor

    Knowing How to Pray I checked my notes and realized that it’s been a year since I gave you a Bible quiz. Here’s a new test for you. I’ll give you a hint ­ all the questions have to do with the Old Testament. Who was the greatest comedian in the Bible? Samson. He brought the house down. Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Long avatar

    Peter: How To Overcome Despair In Times Of Failure Series

    Contributed by Rick Long on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 13,122 views

    Second in the series "Meet the Cast." To really understand how to overcome despair in times of failure, we must see the transformation in Peter’s life after Jesus conquered death and rose from the dead.

    Thank God He uses failures! I’m not sure where I would be if God did not use people who continually mess up. I believe there is man in scripture who can totally relate to this. It’s Peter. As I read the accounts of Peter while he faithfully followed Jesus, I also see a passionate ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Don't Put Up With That! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 9, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,134 views

    We should not accommodate sin.

    DON’T PUT UP WITH THAT! I Corinthians 5:1-13 S: Sin (church discipline) Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE SHOULD NOT ACCOMMODATE SIN. ?: How? How can we do it? KW: Misses TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 5:1-13 four “misses” we can make that enables us to accommodate sin. The _____ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Mind Blowing Questions Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 27, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,729 views

    This sermon asks the question: Don’t you know that we have a totally different worldview?

    1 Corinthians Mind-Blowing Questions 1 Corinthians 6 March 2, 2003 Intro: A. [Transformed by an Elevator, Citation: Owen Bourgaize, Castel, Guernsey, United Kingdom] A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Tune In To God Don't Tune Out!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,529 views

    We need to make sure our radio is tuned to God. Samuel tuned into God while Eli tuned God out.

    Tune in to God! Don’t Tune Out! Thesis: We need to make sure our radio is tuned to God. Samuel tuned into God while Eli tuned God out. Opening Visual Illustration: Tuning In – Video Clip – Visual Edge, Group. Illustration: There is one interview with a pro football player that stands out in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational