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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Awesome God Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 21, 2008
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     | 6,945 views

    Sermon #6 in the Hymn-writers series is about Rich Mullins who wrote such popular songs as "Awesome God" and "Step by Step"

    Awesome God CHCC: August 24, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Phil. 1:21, “For me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Today I’m finishing up a series of sermons on hymn writers. I’ve talked about several great Christian song writers from the past. But today I want to talk about someone who wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ministry Of A Child Of God Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 31, 2008
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     | 6,528 views

    The purpose of this message is to help us understand that the church is to minister to all walks of life and all kinds of people as God gives us the opportunity and to encourage us to reach out to the needy in our communities.

    THE MINISTRY OF A CHILD OF GOD Acts 9:32-43 INTRODUCTION: A. The summer Olympics ended this past week in Beijing, China. 1. And it is natural for the games to be nationalistic – we each root for those who are of our own nation taking pride in those who win a. Who could not shout when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lowe avatar

    What Should Be Our Top Priorities?

    Contributed by James Lowe on Sep 3, 2008
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    Making sure our priorities are in the right place

    What should be our top priorities? Deuteronomy 10:12, 13 De 10:12 ¶ And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, 13 To keep the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Generosity Of Grace

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 10, 2008
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     | 8,252 views

    We must be more concerned with showing the generous love of God than with receiving proper treatment from others. Gracious people... are willing to accept insults, value people more than things, are willing to serve beyond obligation, are willing to give

    The Generosity of Grace Matthew 5:38-42 Intro: One winter day a man went shopping at the local neighborhood mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a rather foul odor coming from under the hood and so he checked the engine. In the compartment he discovered a dead cat rather mutilated from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Because He First Loved Me

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 12, 2008
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    How is your Love for God seen in your life?

    September 14, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Deuteronomy 6:5 Subject: Loving God Title: Because He First Loved Me Last week I spoke to you about letting your love for others be manifest in your flesh. If we are ever going to impact the world for Christ they have to know that the church cares about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Peaceful Pleadings Produced Paradoxical Proceedings Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Sep 27, 2008
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    Jesus relates His call of Salvation to one who gave a feast. Some declined-others were brought in to dine. Who were the ones who declined-who were the ones who came?

    LUKE 14:15-22 PEACEFUL PLEADINGS PRODUCED PARADOXICAL PROCEEDINGS I. THE PROVISIONS: LUKE 14:15, 16 A. Pronouncement. B. Plenteousness. C. Privileged. II. THE PEOPLE: LUKE 14:17-20 A. Postponing. B. Priorities. C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lessons Learned From A Miracle

    Contributed by Douglas Turner on Dec 4, 2008
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    Lessons Learned from a Miracle of Christ

    The Miracles of Jesus Luke 5:1-22 The miracles of Jesus were primarily to demonstrate His power over His creation. When Jesus did miracles, He demonstrated that He had power over the wind and the waves, over demons and disease, over blindness and deafness. He had power over life, even to the point ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Haines avatar

    Behold Your King

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 5, 2008
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     | 6,181 views

    It is time to trade in our childish view of Jesus, meek and mild, for the adult vision of Jesus the conquering King.

    Introduction: The last book of the Bible, called the Revelation of Jesus Christ, is a beautiful and dangerous book. It always has been. It still is. The original author was Jesus’ closest earthly friend and perhaps one of his cousins. His name was John and the visions recorded in this book are ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Our Mighty God Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 9, 2008
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     | 5,370 views

    We all are very independent individuals. Some of our first words – perhaps even our first sentence – expressed that self-reliance. "I can do it myself." This is healthy when we’re dressing and cleaning up. It becomes unhealthy when we try to control o

    Introduction: The names in this story have been changed out of respect for their privacy. Julie W told her family’s story in a magazine article. [My daughter], Allison, came home for the weekend. She opened the door, didn’t speak, and dropped her duffel bag. Smudges of mascara circled her eyes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Uncompromised Character Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,774 views

    Isaiah 53 was written some 700 years before Christ was born, yet it describes the coming of a Savior or Messiah who would be the wounded healer of the world and would have an uncompromised character. Here’s what we see about the character of Jesus.

    Uncompromised Character Isaiah 53 Andy Stanley tells the story of when he was 13 and learning the meaning of the phrase, “Actions speak louder than words.” His dad was the Associate pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta when the senior pastor was asked to resign. Charles Stanley was asked to preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Let Us Be Thankful:

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008
     | 9,135 views

    The traditional Thanksgiving Day has passed, but I want to bring us a few thoughts on being thankful.

    LET US BE THANKFUL: Psalm 100:1-5 The traditional Thanksgiving Day has passed, but I want to bring us a few thoughts on being thankful. Listen as I read today’s text. Psalm 100:1-5 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2Serve the LORD with gladness: come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    What Will You Give To Jesus?

    Contributed by James May on Dec 14, 2008
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     | 6,273 views

    Jesus isn’t looking for gold, frankincense and myrrh as much as he is looking for our gift of praise and worship.

    What Will You Give to Jesus? By Pastor Jim May Matthew 2:1-11, "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Quint Pitts avatar

    Vantage Point: God The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 17, 2008
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     | 3,729 views

    Third in a series of sermons that discusses Christmas from the vantage point of major participants in the incarnation.

    Songs of Worship (A) My Glorious (A) Freedom Reigns (F) All who are Thirsty (Dm) God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (G) You are Holy/Oh Holy Night Welcome and Announcements Advent Candle lighting VANTAGE POINT—GOD, THE HOLY SPIRIT Vantage Point Christmas—Part 3 Roll Video “Four Words” THE HOLY ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Quint Pitts avatar

    Tough Enough Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,173 views

    Discusses the commitment and spiritual, mental, emotional toughness required to fulfill our wedding vows. Ends with renewal of vows option.

    TOUGH ENOUGH Desperate Households—Part 1 Does one of the following describe your marriage? You fell in love, the question was “popped”, the wedding was a wonderful success, and marriage is now a continual joyride for both of you. You fell in love, the wedding was a mixture of stress and success, ...read more

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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Traveling Light: From God To Israel To The World Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 22, 2008
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     | 4,504 views

    The prophetic poems of Christmas take us on a journey from heaven to Israel, and then to the world.

    Sermon Note Material (sermon follows) Chiasmus in Luke 1:68-79 by Ed Vasicek The four prophetic poems in Luke are not merely random accounts of history (though they are historical), but take us into a direction. In the Magnificat (1:46-55), the theme is that God loves to exalt the humble (like ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible