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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "The Purpose"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 14, 2007
     | 3,045 views

    The Purpose of the Christian, the Church and the Denomination

    “The Purpose” April 15, 2007 Julie, Bob, Lee and I are still feeling the spiritual high from District Assembly. I think we all agree that things are in good hands. Our District Superintendent is a doing a great job. He no longer is a rookie. He’s into his second year and I feel good about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Holy Rock Makes A Holy Church Series

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,522 views

    3rd in a 4 part series. When we proclaim faith in Jesus Christ we begin to build a life in faith and a ministry to others. That faith is the rock the church is built on.

    When I first started in the summer seminary program back in the summer of 1992, I had a professor named Dr. Rodney Roberts, who was a United Methodist preacher from New Mexico. I had him for two different classes. Both of these classes were interesting, but the most enlightening was a class in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Sealey avatar

    God's Resume In Your Life Series

    Contributed by Christopher Sealey on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,650 views

    God’s resume in your life is a document, which contains a chronological listing of experiences in your life through which He was working to instruct, to teach, to counsel and to watch over you. The purpose of developing it is to increase you faith in Him.

    Introduction Online encyclopedia Wikipedia.org, defines a resume as a document containing a summary or listing on relevant job experience and education, usually for obtaining an interview when seeking employment. A resume is often the first item a potential employer encounters regarding a job ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Servant Leadership

    Contributed by Patrick Lublink on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,109 views

    Successful servant leaders display humility towards those whom they serve.

    Every denomination has heroes of the faith. Perhaps if you are Baptist – it is Charles Spurgeon! If you are Pentecostal, it may be Aimee Semple McPherson or Phoebe Palmer! Or if you belong to the Alliance Church – it may be A.W. Tozer! These people are not only an inspiration to the people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Rebirth: Hard Hat

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,181 views

    also 2cor 3:17-18 building a spiritual house

    Hard Hat, Hammer, Boots, Sunglasses, An Old Pair Of Jeans – I’m ready to build. Last week we saw that w are building a Spiritual House. But before we can even build we need to have the Holy Spirit. Without the Holy Spirit, you cannot build a spiritual house. Jesus tells us we need to be spiritually ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bright Hope For Dark Days, Pt. 1

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,423 views

    I probably don’t have to convince you that these are dark days, but my hardest challenge is to convince all of us that theses are still the brightest days! When was the last time you sensed that you were the brightest spot in someone’s darkest place? This

    For 4 weeks we will be looking at the topic, “Bright Hope In Dark Days” and how we must be looking for the best way to be the brightest person in some else’s darkest place. I probably don’t have to convince you that these are dark days, but my hardest challenge is to convince all of us that theses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friends Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 5, 2010
     | 5,488 views

    St. Paul appreciated, and needed his friends. Jesus needed friends. We need friends.

    Almost 6 months after we began studying St. Paul’s letter to the Colossian Church here on Sunday mornings we reach its conclusion. This letter – or Epistle – was probably written between 52 and 56 AD; about 20 to 25 years after the death and resurrection of Jesus; and whereas ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Game Is Only Half Over

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,880 views

    The fifth message in the 2010 Lenten series

    (Slide 1) On New Year’s Day, 1929, Georgia Tech played the University of California in the Rose Bowl. A UC player named Roy Riegels, who was their center, recovered a fumble for California and in the confusion of evading some of the Georgia Tech tacklers, started running sixty-five yards… in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    James Son Of Alphaeus – Named But Unknown. Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,015 views

    James the son of Alphaeus is basically an unknown disciple, yet he is still an important member of the twelve apostles. When we are in Christ we also are disciples and many of us will be totally unknown, but we are just as important.

    Mark 3:18 James son of Alphaeus – named but unknown. Scripture Readings:- Revelation 20:7-15 Mark 3:13-19 Mark 3:18f (text) There are multitudes of books written by, and about, the ministry efforts of great servants of God. Some of the big names today:- Billy Graham, Tony Campolo, Bill Hybels, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The New You

    Contributed by John Braland on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,149 views

    All of us are tempted from time to time to portray ourselves as more popular than we really are. I mean who doesn’t want their neighbor to think that they have the perfect family. Who doesn’t want the extended family to think the marriage is perfect? A

    Have you ever heard of a web site called MySpace? Chances are, if you are webminded or have kids that are webminded, you have heard of it. If not, then let me explain. MySpace is a web site that allows a person to create a web page detailing their life. It can include pictures, stories, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Junction Or Journey

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,413 views

    We’re too often guilty of aiming and nothing and hitting it every time. “Visionaries can see life for what it is, can see God for who God is. They are people who can read the “signs of the times”, not the “signs of the future”.” (Leonard Sweet)

    “Where there is no vision the people perish” (Hebrew Proverb) “Where there is only vision, people have nervous breakdowns.” (Postmodern Hebrew Proverb as quoted by Leonard Sweet) – having the vision and dreams but not doing (not able to do) anything about them. Larry of the Three Stooges caused ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Empty Tomb Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,298 views

    If the grave had been empty, life would be empty.

    [If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE DAWNING OF A NEW DAY If the Gospel of John had been an ordinary biography, there would be no CHAPTER 20. 1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Mothers - Carpenters Of The Home

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,155 views

    Mother's Day sermon showing how Eunice, Jochebed and Hannah "built" their family

    MOTHERS- CARPENTERS OF THE HOME Exodus 2; 2 Tim. 1:5; Two kids told mother not to cook for Mother's day ... they would do it. 9 pots, 2 skillets, 4 large bowls, 11 spoons, 5 measuring cups and 1 whole roll of paper towels later Mom said ... "That was the best Jell-O I ever had." \ Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Suffer Better

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,957 views

    Exposition of Suffering

    Text: Matt 26:69-75, Acts 2:14, 23, 36, 4:13-20, 5:27-32, Title: Suffer Better, Date/Place: NRBC, 11.18.12, AM A. Opening illustration: Young college student the other week telling me about his suffering at the hands of his father, abuse, neglect, etc. Then he said that he thanked God for it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    There's A Song In The Air Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 7, 2013
     | 6,398 views

    This is the first of a series of messages based on some of the most popular Christmas hymns.

    Nothing has the ability to communicate a message as powerfully as music. In fact, Martin Luther wrote, “Next to theology I give music the highest place of honor.” It is the music that we hear that lets us know that Christmas is right around the corner. There are more songs written about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ