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  • David Owens avatar

    An Honest Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 27, 2011
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    Jesus had an honest heart and so must we, because we are his followers.

    Introduction: A. Jim Harte sent me a story this week, and it is a perfect story to begin with. B. The story is told of a teacher who asked her elementary school students what their favorite animal was. 1. One little boy said, “Fried chicken.” a. The teacher said that he wasn't funny, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Rebel Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 4, 2011
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    Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone.

    ADVENT CONSPIRACY* FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: REBEL Matthew 2:1-15 Big Idea: Your Christmas can be counter-cultural; not by turning away from something but by turning to someone. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 55:2, Mark 12:29-31; Acts 4:12; Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:15 SERMON ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Genealogy Of Grace

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 2, 2010
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    Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus displays the scope of God’s grace. Matthew’s genealogy is unusual in that it contains the names of four women. Four unlikely women at that; three are gentiles, three are involved in some kind of sexual immorality, one is a pro

    A Genealogy of Grace Matthew 1:1-3, 5-6, 16-17 By now you have no doubt turned in your Bibles to Matthew chapter one and if you did not already know you have noticed the complete chapter is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    How Can I Triumph Over False Teaching? Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 1, 2011
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    Christian’s response to false teachers. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Sermon Outline: TWO PHRASES TO NOTE: "The last hour” (vs 18a) "The antichrist” (vs 18b) SIGNS OF FALSE TEACHERS: They depart the Church (vs 18-19) They deny the faith (vs 20-25) They deceive believers (vs 26-29) ENCOURAGING WORDS: Abide - stay close (vs 28a) Appear - stay alert (vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Robbed Of The King-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2011
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    1 of 2. Jesus wept over Jerusalem’s lack of discernment in the midst of her visitation. Our Savior is grieved over a lack of discernment in spiritual matters. But Why? 7 faults of spiritual ignorance. Spiritual ignorance Robs us of...

    ROBBED Of The KING-I—Luke 19:41-48 Attention: Bob in supermarket/Elderly lady with a sweet, graceful, grandmotherly air about her, following him around staring at him. "Pardon me young man," she said, "I’m sorry if my staring at you has made you feel uncomfortable. It’s just that you look so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Scudder avatar

    El-Elyon "The God Most High’ Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 17, 2011
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    How many Gods are there? If there is only one God then does it matter how we worship Him? While it is true that there is only one true God, the Bible makes it clear that there are many gods.

    Purpose: To see that God is superior to all things. Aim: I want the listener to gain more reverence for God. INTRODUCTION: How many Gods are there? Over the years, I have heard many people say that because there is only one God it does not matter what church you go to in order to worship Him. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Hamby avatar

    The Authority Of The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 20, 2011
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    The biblical teaching of the absolute moral standards of God’s word has fallen on hard times. We continually in our day hear the idea espoused that because times have changed the Bible does not fit our day. The truth, of course is just the opposite.

    “The Authority of the Word of God.” Matthew 5:17-20 The biblical teaching of the absolute moral standards of God’s word has fallen on hard times. We continually in our day hear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holding On And Letting Go - Mothers Day

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 12, 2011
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    Love is about allowing others to choose for themselves.

    Holding on and Letting Go Mothers Day, May 8, 2011 Intro: I have a suspicion that four words will be spoken more today than any other day of the year: I love you mom. It is a cultural holiday, not a Biblical one, but we’ve come to see it as part of our obedience to the 5th commandment, honor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    His Name Is ….the Great High Priest Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 2, 2011
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    Jesus our Great High Priest. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Three Questions: Question one: Who is this Great high priest? Question Two: What does this high priest have to offer? Question Three: Why does He qualify? SERMON BODY: Ill: • Readers’ Digest Magazine contains the story; • Of an employee who confided in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Waiting For Jesus: John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011
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     | 6,124 views

    No matter how well we know the Bible, not all things are clear at the beginning. Or even in the middle.

    I expect you’ve all heard by now. Herod executed John bar Zechariah, whom most people called “the Baptizer,” two days ago.Nobody expected it, of course. Everyone knew that Herod was worried that John might be the real thing, and that God would get him if he didn’t tread lightly. But Herodias, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Matt.24:1-30 # 6 Prophecy The Olivet Discoarse

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 4, 2011
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    The temple of Jerusalem in the days consisted of the entire sacred enclosure, which included many buildings, balconies, & courts, there were appointed places for the men of Israel, and other sections for the women, and also for the Gentiles, and that of t

    Matt.24:1-30 # 6 PROPHECY THE OLIVET DISCOARSE 7-30-11 As we continue to think on Prophecy let me say that the temple of Jerusalem in the days we’re dealing with today, consisted of the entire sacred enclosure, which included many buildings, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Re-Birthday Presents Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 7, 2011
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     | 5,932 views

    Each one of us needs the gifts of the others in the body for our own wholeness, as well as for the health and optimal functioning of the whole church. And all of these gifts are to be used in love.

    How many of you can remember building things when you were little? At my house we had Lincoln logs and tinker toys and cedar blocks, and I could spend all day building houses. I always envied the kids who had Meccano sets, you know, the metal strips with holes in them that you could put together ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The Responsibilities Of Man Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 21, 2011
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,247 views

    We saw focus on the Sovereignty of God in Romans 9 and now he moves into the Responsibilities of Man within that Sovereignty in regards to the salvation of People. What is man responsible for in relation to salvation by faith for himself as well as other

    The Responsibilities of Man Receive Jesus Christ by Faith (Romans 10:1-13) Proclaim Jesus Christ to All (Romans 10:14-21) Even To those who do not seek (Romans 10:19-20) Even To those who disobey (Romans 10:21) Slide Intro Good morning. We are still continuing our Series through Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Oh Look, A Squirrel" A Sermon On Distractions

    Contributed by Calvary Callender on Jul 8, 2010
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     | 7,954 views

    Sometimes we as Christians get distracted by things in our lives. This sermon takes a look at Mary's statement of belief in Jesus and then withdrawing from that statement when she is distracted by her surroundings.

    Introduction: When I was in 6th grade all of my friends were getting girlfriends and I wanted to have one too. The only problem was that all the girls I liked already had a boyfriend. There was one girl that ran around in the same group as I did and her name was Tina. I remember Tina very well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jan Arthur Lee avatar

    Oikos Tou Theo: The Household Of God Series

    Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Jul 30, 2010
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     | 7,387 views

    We are the church, the body of Christ based on what Christ has done for us in breaking down the wall of hostility and bringing us who were far very near. Because of the peace of Christ, we are now reconciled both to God and to one another.

    Oikos tou Theo: The Household of God Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Introduction I’ve been sad and disappointed lately...and it has to do with a few families that decided to leave the church and other individuals who are pondering it themselves. And even though some have told me that those people ...read more

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