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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Examined Life

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 5, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,484 views

    The hard commands of Jesus are best understood as being directed to the church, which should be a Community of Grace. This sermon addresses Jesus’ teaching on lust, sin and adultery.

    The Examined Life in the Community of Grace Our key scripture today suggested to me the sermon title, The Examined Life”. You may have heard of this saying by Socrates, an ancient philosopher: “The unexamined life is not worth living." It struck me that, in some very strong language, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    What’s Wrong With The World?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 19, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,590 views

    1. Evil is more than just the absence of God. 2. Evil exists because God created moral beings. 3. Evil is coming to an end.

    What’s Wrong with the World? Romans 8:18-25 Here’s how the argument goes. “Did God create everything that exists?” the cynic asks. The Christian answers, “Yes.” The cynic goes on, “Well, if he created everything that exists, where did evil come from? How can a good and loving God create a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Feet Of Christ

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,291 views

    We stand at the feet of Christ, guilty of the sin that precipitated those feet being nailed to the cross. But those wounds also mean forgiveness, grace, and healing.

    The Feet of Christ Luke 7:36-50 First Sunday in Lent March 5, 2006 Feet. We don’t think too much about our feet, do we? We pretty much take them for granted…that is unless they start to cause us trouble…blister on our heel, a corn on our little toe, an ingrown toenail. Pretty much though, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    God Suffered?!

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,571 views

    Is it possible for the Great Creator to suffer? Could He – the Most Delightful Being whom we can savor the unspeakable joy – suffer hardship, pain, or sorrow?

    “For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. To this you were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rex Deckard avatar

    Disconnected

    Contributed by Rex Deckard on Mar 18, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,073 views

    We are living in an increasingly mobile society. Things that anchored people for thousands of years are being changed, almost overnight. In the midst of this, people feel disconnected.

    Disconnected Pastor Rex Deckard I. Introduction We are living in an increasingly mobile society. Things that anchored people for thousands of years are being changed, almost overnight. Consider cell phones... n There is a connection between the idea of place and the reality of cellular ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Cesar Delgado avatar

    Christ's Prediction And Peter's Self- Determination

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,593 views

    Men are weak and they fail. There is one basic reason for failure conveyed by Scripture: Men are not perfect. By nature, that is, by thought, acts and being, men come short.

    CHRIST’S PREDICTION AND PETER’S SELF- DETERMINATION Mark 14:27-31, 53-54, 66-72 Worldwide Church of God Bulawan Prieto Diaz Sorsogon April 8, 2006 Introduction Men are weak and they fail. There is one basic reason for failure conveyed by Scripture: Men are not perfect. By nature, that is, by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rescued From A Nightmare Of Sin

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Apr 13, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,169 views

    Being led to one’s execution can be our worst nightmare. Jesus took our place of execution to set us free to live in Him.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, do you ever have bad dreams? Nightmares they call them. Do you ever find yourself free-falling in a dream , not able to stop? Or, what about trying to get away from a fire but your feet won’t move? Those are scary dreams. For at least a couple of years after ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "This Changes Everything" Series

    Contributed by Mark Nielson on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,989 views

    This message was preached on Easter Sunday ’06 with the basic premise being that the Resurrection Of Jesus Christ changes everything beginning with the disciples and continuing to you and I today!

    READ THE TEXT…. Mark 16 This message was preached on Resurrection Sunday, April 16, 2006. The first in a series of message entitled “Navigating Life By GPS”! Global positioning System…. in the world of navigation…it has been said of GPS…that this changes everything….there are truly amazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Shane Speck avatar

    The Christian & Temptation Series

    Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,366 views

    We all struggle with temptations in differing forms. Let’s spend a few moments allowing James to share with us his appraoch to being overcomers.

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING “The Christian and Temptation” (James 1:13-18) Introduction:  Recall story of Daniel and the Lion’s den…  One of the greatest challenges of living the Christian life is trying to overcome temptations  We have it tough – (it is not easy being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Taking Revenge... Or Not! Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 27, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,440 views

    How are we to understand this teaching of Jesus? 1. It is about trusting God. 2. It is about not doing it our way. 3. It is about being like God.

    In Judith Viorst’s book for children entitled I’ll Fix Anthony, Anthony’s younger brother complains about the way his older brother treats him. The little brother says: “My brother Anthony can read books now, but he won’t read any books to me. He plays checkers with Bruce from his school. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Cameron Whaley avatar

    Where Are You Standing

    Contributed by Cameron Whaley on Jul 2, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,131 views

    A sermon on the striving to stand in what God has called us to do, being reminded of how He shows how to do so without falling.

    “Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.” Why did Paul write these words? Paul knew that this was an issue that Christians across the board would experience. So let’s look at the message that Paul has for this church. I. Why Do I Want to Stand? Paul’s purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Lord, Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,138 views

    Examines the necessity of adopting a lifelong learning attitude toward prayer, and being willing to allow Christ to be our teacher. Part 2 in series, "Learning to Pray."

    “Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Prt. 2 of series, “Learning to Pray” David Flowers Wildwind Community Church January 30, 2005 NOTES ON THIS MESSAGE: This message, and all the other messages in this series, were based on Andrew Murray’s book, "With Christ in the School of Prayer." [Begin with video from ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Applying Servanthood To Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 3, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,602 views

    Servanthood is realized in our understanding that to be in debt to Christ is to conquer pride in our lives, to understand the source of our individuality, and to embrace the uniqueness of being a servant for Jesus.

    APPLYING SERVANTHOOD TO OUR LIVES 1 Corinthians 4:6-13 INTRODUCTION: According to the dictionary, a servant is one who, “One who expresses submission, recognizance, or debt to another”. Here in this text, Paul, seeks to see this definition of servanthood realized in our understanding that to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Faith To The Third Degree"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 4, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,675 views

    Daniel was spared from being eaten in the Lion’s den, but others were not. Those who died for their faith, had the greatest faith of all!

    Title: “Faith to the Third Degree” Faith is defined as: (Heb 11:1 KJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Faith is required upon salvation… (Eph 2:8 KJV) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    If Its Not Broken Don't Fix It

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on May 8, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,746 views

    The Cross of Christ has (past tense) already purchased incredible benefits for those who His. This message innumerates several of the consequences of being "in Christ".

    Christ has really set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. 2 Listen! I, Paul, tell you this: If you are counting on circumcision to make you right with God, then Christ cannot help you. 3 I’ll say it again. If you are trying to find favor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist