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  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Your So-Called Life

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011
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    Jesus calls us not just to live differently, but to die to ourselves and to regard our lives as not our own

    Matthew 16;24-27 Intro: I recently ran across a quote from Richard Wurmbrand, a preacher who spent many years in prison under Rumanian communists because of his testimony for Jesus. Wurmbrand says he was trying to explain systematic theology to a Russian preacher of the underground church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great Reversal Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 30, 2009
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    Amos shows that the "Day of the Lord" will be a great reversal for those who expect to be immune to God’s judgment.

    Let me ask you a question: How many of you here this morning would like to win the lottery? Sounds good doesn’t it? Just go into the Circle K, buy a ticket, watch the drawing on TV and see all your numbers drawn and then all your problems are gone. Couldn’t get much better, right? That’s what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If We Don’t Seize The Time For Jesus, We'll Cease In Our Time For Him!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Apr 20, 2013
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    As creatures limited by time we need to seize the day for the opportunities presented to us by God before they vanish!

    Ephesians 5:1-17 KJV Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Two Broke Preachers

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 6, 2013
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    Peter and John were just two broke preachers but they were God’s preachers and that's what made the difference.

    Introduction: When Jesus called on His disciples, He did not sit them down one by one to negotiate their salary. He did not ask them for a resume, He did not ask them for a reference because no one knew them better than He did. There’s no explanation in the Bible as why He chose His twelve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Slow Fade Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013
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    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the Israelite people make a bad decision. And at the beginning it didn’t seem like they were that far off. But b/c they weren’t hitting life in the CENTER of the club, so to speak, they ended up in a

    “The Slow Fade” 1 Samuel 8: 1-18 May 26, 2013 Intro: For some strange reason I LOVE to play golf. When the weather’s good I usually get out to play golf once a week w/my dad. But as much fun as golf is, it has to be the most infuriating sport there is. It’s such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Gods Will For Marriage Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 24, 2013
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    Second in marriage series, focusing on finding God's will in marriage

    EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER HPC EDITION Finding God’s Will For Marriage Various INTRODUCTION llustration: A flight attendant spent a week’s vacation in the Rockies. She was captivated by the mountain peaks, the clear blue skies, and the sweet smelling pines. But she also was charmed by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Invincible Order Of The Barley Bread Eaters

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
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    Gideon serves as a great example of a man who overcame the attack of an overwhelming enemy.

    Judges 7:9-15 KJV And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Arise, get thee down unto the host; for I have delivered it into thine hand. [10] But if thou fear to go down, go thou with Phurah thy servant down to the host: [11] And thou shalt hear what they say; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your Kingdom And Your Will

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 13, 2012
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    We need to make God's kingdom the first priority in our lives.

    New York Stockbroker had just purchased a brand new porsche. He parked it in front of his office to show it off to his colleagues. As he’s getting out of the car, an SUV comes speeding along too close to the curb and takes off the door before driving off. The man gets very upset. He grabs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Quest For Integrity Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jan 30, 2012
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    Paul writes that we are "Christ's Ambassadors." That is a high and holy calling and to do that well the way we live must mesh with what we believe. We can live with integrity as we let our "yes" be our "yes" and our "no" be our "no." Are you a person o

    The Quest For Integrity - Matthew 5:33-37 - January 29, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #15 I’ve always been fascinated by history and by those things that have gone before. Because of that, there are many places in this world that I would like to see; many ...read more

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    Devices Of The Devil: Confusion Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 2, 2012
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    Creating confusion among the rank and files of the saints is a vital part of Satan's agenda against the church that we need to be aware of and guard against.

    2 Corinthians 2:10-11 KJV 10 To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ; 11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. For God is not the author of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    In Good Hands! Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 7, 2012
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    We will never answer every question regarding God’s calling and election and man’s free will, but how we respond to God is very important. As we grapple with these deep truths, we must remember the greatest response is to trust Him and surrender ourselves

    In Good Hands! Romans 9:19-29 Romans 9 may have raised more questions than answers for you. You’re not alone in this. Even the Apostle Peter, when referring to inspired Scripture written by the Apostle Paul, recognized that his weighty words were sometimes difficult to comprehend in 2 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    What Baptism Says-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 16, 2012
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    2 of 2. John’s public baptism revealed/secured Jesus’ significance. This is a springboard to understanding Christian public baptism. But What does baptism reveal? Baptism says that...

    WHAT BAPTISM SAYS-II—Luke 3:21-23 Significance of Baptism Attention: Do Not Talk To My Parrot Mrs. Lingle’s dishwasher quit working, so she called a repairman. He couldn't accommodate her with an evening appointment, &, since she had to go to work the next day, she told him: "I'll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darren McCormick avatar

    The Journey From Nazareth To Bethlehem Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 18, 2013
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    This sermon looks at the journey Joseph and Mary took to Bethlehem and draws some life lessons from it.

    AM sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 23, 2012 Take the Christmas Journey: meet God at every turn sermon series The Journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem Luke 2:1-7 We’ve been looking at journeys made that first Christmas in our current sermon series and today we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Amazed Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 20, 2013
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    1) The Amazing Song of Moses (Revelation 15:3a), 2) The Amazing Song of the Lamb (Revelation 15:3b-4a), 3) The Amazing song of the Nations (Revelation 14:b).

    Christmas music tends to separate people into two camps: people tend to either love it or hate it. For those who hate it, they will often either just tune it out, or just turn the channel for this one time of year. Even for those who love Christmas music, it tends to be a one a year delicacy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Learn To Sabbath

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 9, 2014
     | 4,356 views

    Work and overscheduling is something that can absolutely take every thought captive and every moment hostage... when that happens, we have a problem that needs a solution. Rest is God's solution for us.

    SEVEN: LEARN TO SABBATH EXODUS 20:8-11 VIDEO: TOP 10 COUNTDOWN ILLUSTRATION…newsonrelevantscience.blogspot.com/2011/07/united-states-of-workaholics-10-telling.html The United States of Workaholics: 10 Telling Stats You Should Know #1 Thirty-four percent of American adults don't take their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ