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  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Follow Me Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Sep 13, 2006
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     | 4,807 views

    God wants all of us to jump into Him! He wants us full throttle, diving into Him despite the fear and trusting that he is there to catch us and that it will be amazing. And He wants to use us to make a difference and be an example.

    Tonight I would like to start with a movie clip from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Indy and his father have been forced to help the Nazis find the Holy Grail, the cup which Jesus used at the Last Supper with His disciples. Towards the end of their adventure, Indy’s father is shot, leaving him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    The Divine Fire

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007
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    It is clear from our Jewish roots and the early church that Pentecost is about a new spiritual experience. It is about a promise and it is about how we are changed when we receive this promise of the Holy Spirit. It is also about a harvest.

    The Divine Fire We look back today at the first evidence of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the early days of the Christian Church. This movement by the Holy Spirit is a promise fulfilled by Jesus and a promise fulfilled by prophecy as St. Peter tells us from Joel Chapter 2 . Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Baptism?

    Contributed by Gregg Rustulka on Jul 5, 2007
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    Why is baptism so important? A look at what baptism is not, and what it is. It changes your life!

    Why Baptism? Every so often the pastor of the church I was attending would ask me: “Are you ready for baptism Gregg?” To which I would always reply: “Pastor, I was already baptized when I was a baby! Why do I need to be baptized again?” To which he would look at me and just smile. If there ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Compelling Love Of God

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 21, 2006
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    Does God’s love make any difference in our lives and in the way we live? It should. Do we just love a little, or are we dedicated and committed to loving others as God loves us?

    Fred Craddock is a great preacher and a great story-teller, and one of the stories I’ve heard him tell had to do with a trip in which he and his wife went back to their native Tennessee. They drove up to a small restaurant in Gatlinburg. They were tired and hungry and still had miles to drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Max Lucado avatar

    Facing Your Giants: Tough Promises Series

    Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 120 ratings
     | 31,397 views

    These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. Our Lord is a covenant-maker and covenant-keeper.

    “Tough Promises” 2 Samuel 9:1-7 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: Our Lord is a covenant-maker and covenant-keeper. Introduction: I enjoy western movies. I grew up watching Roy and Gene ride across the silver screen on Saturday ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Satisfaction: Manna Forever

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 11, 2006
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    Are we not trying to address the most urgent problems in our life today, and then the next one, and the next one and the next one, forever, so we don’t have time for what is really important - Jesus.

    Back East, there was this diner which had the fine reputation of always pleasing the customer – the owner drilled this philosophy into his employees, he would remind them at the start of each shift, “If you do not work at pleasing the customer, you will find yourself working at finding another ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Jesus Right

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,280 views

    Jesus desires his disciples to "get him right." To understand him more thoroughly. he leads them into understanding.

    Getting Jesus Right Mark 9:2-10 February 26, 2006 For the first 8 chapters of Mark, Jesus had been doing his thing. He had been doing his best to reveal who he is to any who will listen and pay attention. Not limiting himself to the temple - to the religious, not isolating himself among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Starry Starry Night

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jul 14, 2008
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     | 6,416 views

    “He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.” (Psalm 147:4)

    “He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.” (Psalm 147:4) My buddy Roger called last week. He wanted to share a new software program with me; “Stellarium.” Stellarium is a star watching program. You tell it where you live and it takes you to a grassy meadow (supposedly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C Jordan avatar

    Heroes #3: The Fugitive And The Prince Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 19, 2008
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     | 4,318 views

    The friendship of David and Jonathan is an example for us for the kind of friendships that God wants us to have with other Christians. To be a hero means to be a good friend.

    HEROES #3: THE FUGITIVE AND THE PRINCE INTRO TO TOPIC: Review series on heroes. Although Jesus is the world’s greatest superhero, God is calling every one of us to be heroes as well. Last week we took a look at the life of David. His victory over the giant Goliath is an example for us as to ...read more

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  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Tis A Gift (Tithing) Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,538 views

    This is our Stewardship sermon #2... focusing on tithing.

    Malachi 3:7-10 7 Ever since the time of your forefathers you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you," says the LORD Almighty. "But you ask, ’How are we to return?’ 8 "Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me. "But you ask, ’How do we rob you?’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Build On The Rock

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,755 views

    An end of year sermon that encourages Christians to make sure they are building on the right foundation - Christ Jesus the Lord

    Build on the Rock Text: Matthew 7:13-27 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) If you have been watching, listening or reading the news then there’s no doubt that you are aware of the situation our economy is in. Automakers, banks, mortgage companies, and everyone else it seems is crying for money. Large ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Redbuds, Baseball, And Turkeys Gobbling Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2009
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     | 4,840 views

    Exposition of Mark 13:28-37 about the conclusion of the Olivet Discourse and its main application to watch and pray for the end is near

    Text: Mark 13:28-37, Title: Redbuds, Baseball, & Turkeys Gobblin’, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/1/09, PM A. Opening illustration: Redbuds, Baseball, & Turkeys Gobblin’ B. Background to passage: this is the closing of the Olivet Discourse, except for the portions found in Matthew 24-25. And most of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Christian Living Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,232 views

    Paul is informing the church how to live as a Christian, not only as individuals, but as a group.

    Christian Living: Phil. 4:1-9 Intro – There’s not much context here besides to know that Paul is writing to the church at Philippi. He’s writing from prison and Paul loves this church. He really looooves this church! We know that in ch.3 Paul was urging the church to know their secure by grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Stones And Glass Houses

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 5, 2008
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     | 8,715 views

    If you are the Victim of an unwarranted attack that seems to come out of the clear blue sky you need to realize that God may just be using you for an object lesson to others while at the same time correcting what may be a proud or haughty spirit.

    Stones and Glass Houses Most of us are familiar with the old adage: People who live in glass houses shouldnt throw stones. This is actually a warning against hypocrisy. Before you go accusing someone of some wrong doing, make sure that you too are not guilty of wrong doing because your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Mitchell avatar

    Chosen People

    Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,888 views

    Being chosen by God comes with privileges.

    Before we get started with our text in 1 Peter 2:9 let’s take a look at verses seven and eight in the same chapter. 7 Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who 2are disobedient, g“The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone,” 8 and h“A stone of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist