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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Overcoming Your Fear Of Commitment Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 6, 2012
    based on 44 ratings
     | 60,762 views

    We even fear commitment to areas that demand commitment to make them work from marriage, to raising children, to deep friendships, to discipleship & to following Jesus. God though wants us to make the right commitments in life. So God sent Jesus on a gre

    OVERCOMING YOUR FEAR OF COMMITMENT LUKE 9:57-62 Our society has a fear of commitment. We’d rather bail out than blast through. We’d rather leave than last. We’d rather throw in the towel than stay in the game. It’s so easy to waver and waffle and go the way of least resistance and effort. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth About Truth

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,858 views

    It may take a crucified church to bring a crucified Christ before the eyes of the world. Christ’s cross makes foolish human wisdom. The cross insults our intelligence (too simple), ability (nothing to do), and ambition (not glory for self).

    Opening illustration: When Harvard University was founded, its motto was Veritas Christo et Ecclesiae —“Truth for Christ and the Church.” Its crest showed three books, one face down to symbolize the limitation of human knowledge. But in recent decades that book has been turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Days Later

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Sep 4, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 20,941 views

    A different look at the story of Jonah and the whale as compared to Jesus and the Tomb.

    “Three Days and Three Nights Later” "For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth." Matthew 12:40 (KJV) Intro: I am and have always been more of a morning person than a night owl. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Real Life-Who Is Jesus?

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Nov 10, 2009
     | 2,410 views

    Encourages audience to determine that Jesus is both the Christ and the Son; and finally that by believing that we may have life in His name.

    REAL LIFE- Who is Jesus? Scripture Text: John 20:31 Introduction: Indescribable Joy….. Sense of purpose and plan for your life…. do you have these today? Do you know that you were created for a purpose? …. That you are a special creation of God? Further, that you can have eternal life in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing Time

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,738 views

    The Christian life is about seizing every opportunity to do what pleases God and brings othes to Christ.

    Title: Doing Time Text: Ephesians 5:8-17 Thesis: The Christian life is about seizing every opportunity to do what pleases God and brings others to Christ. Introduction A man had been driving all night and by morning was still far from his destination. He decided to stop at the next city he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Restores Relationships Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,094 views

    If we confront people in the right way it will foster restoration.

    A Messiah Who Restores Relationships Text: Matt. 18:15-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Life without confrontation is directionless, aimless, passive. When unchallenged, human beings tend to drift, wander and stagnate. Confrontation is a gift, a necessary stimulation to jog one out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Kind Of God? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,132 views

    Our exersize of Christian freedom is directly related to what other has taught us about what God is like.

    Christian Freedom – What kind of God? Here at the first of the year we are working through a short series of messages related to the topic of Christian freedom. Last week we talked about how our American citizenship gives us amazing freedoms and rights but they are limited by other people’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The View: A Matter Of Perspective On God And Man Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 11, 2012
     | 6,166 views

    Discussing what a worldview is, what makes up a worldview and then start talking about the foundational elements of worldview formation.

    It was one of those awkward moments in a friendship – when you feel like you should speak up, but you’re not sure how your friend will react. I was a teenager – just finishing up high school, thinking about the future. My best friend and I were preparing for a day of teenage ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cutting Loose For God

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,343 views

    A healthy enthusiasm for serving God will encompass both reverence and celebration.

    Title: Cutting Loose for God Text: II Samuel 6:1-5 and 12-19 Thesis: A healthy enthusiasm for serving God will encompass both reverence and celebration. Introduction This text is both one of the most intriguing and off-putting stories in the bible. In my reading this week I happened upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Martin Spoelstra avatar

    Kairos – Hearing From God Through Our Desires And People Series

    Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Mar 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,947 views

    Are you willing to identify the desires of your heart and bring them to a trusted mature spiritual mentor/guide to help you hear the voice of God?

    Did you ever play that game where you asked the question, “What would you do if you won $1 million?" What would you do? I asked my dad that question when I was about 10 years old. He looked at me very seriously and said “Martin, if I won a million dollars I would go to work, stand in my chair ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christian Paradoxes

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 5, 2017
     | 12,260 views

    Webster's defines a paradox as: "A statement contrary to common belief. A statement that seems contradictory, unbelievable, or absurd, but that may actually be true." There are paradoxes when it comes to Christianity. Let's take a look at some of them.

    CHRISTIAN PARADOXES Webster's defines a paradox as: "A statement contrary to common belief. A statement that seems contradictory, unbelievable, or absurd, but that may actually be true." A paradox is something that's not necessarily a contradiction; just a contradiction in terms. There are some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Question Mark: Why Is Jesus Coming

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 25, 2016
     | 3,558 views

    This is the first sermon in our series Question Mark. The Message deals with why it is that Jesus Christ is coming into the world. This is a Christmas season message.

    Why Is He Coming Question Mark ? John 1:1-18 Romans 3:9-20 We are beginning a new series entitled “Question Mark—Christmas Season? We have a lot of people who want to celebrate Christmas, but really do not understand what is at the root of Christmas. Some only know of Santa Clause, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    76. The Church - Service Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,931 views

    The church is to be a spiritual hospital where sinners can go for healing and believers should never forget we too are recovering patients.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 76 - THE CHURCH - SERVICE This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Welch avatar

    Faith's Response To Weakness Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018
     | 3,659 views

    Message 28 in the exposition of James. This message is the first of two on how faith should respond to weakness.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith’s Response to Weakness” REVIEW We live in a world where many seek to produce what we call “knockoffs”, cheap imitations of a quality product. Some of you are familiar with Pinterest fails. All attempts to imitate the real thing but fall miserably ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Marks Of A Mighty Church (Part 5) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,224 views

    In the last chapter of 1 Thessalonians Paul gives us 12 marks of a mighty church.

    Marks of a Mighty Church (Part 5) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/6/2015 For the past several weeks, we’ve explored the book of 1 Thessalonians together. As I said in the beginning of this series, every local church is made up of sinners saved by God’s grace, so there’s no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church