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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Marching On! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 10, 2011
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     | 7,222 views

    Serving the Lord as individuals and as a collective church has its challenges, stresses, and frustrations, but God calls us to march on.

    Marching On! 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 • All religious groups have conflicts; when people have to work closely together, personality and experiences lead us in different direcions. Modnern Jews have them, too. They often rely on tradition to settle matters. This joke makes the point: During a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Glue

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,758 views

    This message explores the significance of the challenge, in 1 Corinthians 6:17, to unite (or glue) ourselves with the Lord and all that entails.

    1 Cor.6:17 2. 1 Cor.6:17 - “He who unites himself with the Lord is one with him in spirit.” a. Unite: GK: Kollao, from root Kolla (glue). i. To glue, cement or fasten together. 3. There are 2 different aspects to this verse. a. 1 The initial and 2 the progressive. b. Example: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are You Looking For?

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,824 views

    The Resurrection should challenge our thinking and decision process about what is the most important truth and experience in life to pursue.

    Read - 20:1-15a "Who is it you are looking for? What a question – immediately after His miraculous Resurrection, immediately after overcoming the death sentence of the world’s most powerful government, Jesus responds to Mary Magdalene’s question with one of his own, “Who is it you are looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Idol Of Tolerance: Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 16, 2009
     | 5,197 views

    We will seek to address the question: “how is a congregation to express and practice its faith in the midst of the genuine cultural challenges that it faces?”

    American Idols: Looking at Ourselves and Our Loyalties Through the Eyes of Jesus** The Idol of Tolerance: Thyatira Revelation 2:18-29 Sermon Objective: We will seek to address the question: “how is a congregation to express and practice its faith in the midst of the genuine cultural challenges ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Christlike Attitudes

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Nov 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,468 views

    This message is an encouragement in practically obeying Eph.2:5 and having the same attitude as Christ Jesus; it is both encouraging and challenging.

    Christlike Attitudes
 Attitudes are flexible mental and emotional outlooks; alterable dispositions based on how you think and feel about something or someone. 
 They can be good or bad and will produce either good or bad fruit. 
 They can be changed. 
 Your attitudes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Translating The Message Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 2, 2011
     | 4,483 views

    Like Paul, we are challenged to translate the message of God's love and grace into words and actions that the people around us understand.

    Acts 17:22-31 “Translating the Message” INTRODUCTION [Play video] Some you may have seen this video previously, but I think it has a powerful message—a message that bears repeating—and it underscores today’s Scripture lesson. Paul was a man on fire. He had ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Jesus Wants Followers Not Fans"

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 45,386 views

    This sermon should challenge each hearer to examine their commitment as a follower of Jesus Christ. To be a follower of Christ takes a supreme commitment.

    Subject: Christian Discipleship Scripture: Luke 14.25-33 Sermon: “Jesus Wants Followers Not Fans” Scope: This sermon should challenge each hearer to examine their commitment as a follower of Jesus Christ. Summary: To be a follower of Christ takes a supreme commitment. Segue: Let’s look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live Passionately Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 16, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,355 views

    The 3rd week of the one month to live series. In this message we are challenged to live a life of passion like Christ.

    Living Passionately, One Month To Live Week Two Teach us to number our days and recognize how few they are; help us to spend them as should. – Psalm 90:12 (LB) A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Just Do It Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 23, 2007
     | 3,428 views

    How do you respond to God and His message to us in our day? Be challenge today to just do it.

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Just Do It By Rev. Greg Johnson Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    For Better Or Worse

    Contributed by John Price on May 9, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,980 views

    God has always promised us a better life through Him. This messeage is a challenge to choose better over worse.

    For Better or Worse. By Pastor John Price Wednesday, May 09, 2007 Proverbs 16:16,19,32 16 How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. ---19 Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, ----32 He who is slow to anger is better than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tony Searles avatar

    "A Few Good Men!"

    Contributed by Tony Searles on May 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,352 views

    This is a message for Memorial Day, reflecting on David’s Mighty Men. The challenge to the Body was for them to be Mighty Men/Women too!

    “A FEW GOOD MEN!” 1 Chronicles 11:15-19, Now three of the thirty chief men went down to the rock to David, into the cave of Adullam, while the army of the Philistines was camping in the valley of Rephaim. [16] And David was then in the stronghold, while the garrison of the Philistines was then in ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    From A Mustard Seed

    Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,073 views

    On the occasion of a weekend conference for training men in worship, this sermon challenges the men to expect God’s blessing on their small beginning.

    Psalm 92, Ezekiel 31:1-6,10-14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Mark 4:26-34 From a mustard seed One things that grabs the attention of St. Athanasius parishioners today is the presence of all these men in our fellowship for the Lord’s worship on the Sunday morning. To those of you here this morning from ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • David King avatar

    Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow—2 Series

    Contributed by David King on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,715 views

    This series of teachings is to help us focus on God’s promises as we face challenges on the way to our destination in life.

    TODAY IS YESTERDAY’S TOMORROW—2. Josh. 1:1-9 We started last week by looking at the different seasons and eras of life namely Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. We noticed that today is the tomorrow spoken of by our yesterday. Every man somehow will pass through these important seasons. To enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ricky Johnson avatar

    Can The Church Afford Five Loaves And Two Fish?

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,611 views

    A short communion sermon challenging the Church to feed the hungry in body and spirit, by looking at what we are doing for the hungry of the world.

    While attending seminary, each month the student body would gather for a general meeting, much like assembly at high school. We would have guest speakers presenting different areas of ministry for us to consider. On one particular Saturday we had a representative from one of the organizations ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why Don't We Witness?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 25, 2007
     | 2,872 views

    Using North American Mission Board (SBC) Statistics from 1998, this brief message challenges Christians to NOT be ashamed of the Gospel!

    WHY DON’T WE WITNESS? ROMANS 1:14-16 1998 STATISTICS 40,870 SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCHES 15,729,000 SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH MEMBERSHIP 407,264 CONVERSIONS/BAPTISMS IN 1998 412,027 CONVERSIONS/BAPTISMS IN 1997 4,763 LESS THAN PREVIOUS YEAR AVERAGES OUT TO ONLY ONE CONVERSION PER 38.62 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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