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  • Tim White avatar

    State Of The Church, Year End Review And Vision (2013)

    Contributed by Tim White on Jan 8, 2013
     | 11,809 views

    Year in review for First Baptist, Eula, as well as vision and challenges.

    We are not the perfect Church. However, this past year, we have shown that we are a Church that is moving to improvement. Php 3:8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiven To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,728 views

    As challenging as it may be Christians are called to place no limitations on their forgiveness of others.

    Matthew 18:21-35 “Forgiven to Forgive” INTRODUCTION The self-help industry is a multi-billion dollar business. There are millions of people, like you and me, who are willing to shell out significant amounts of cash in order to attain the nirvana of success. They develop seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Five C's Of The Overcoming Life

    Contributed by Ted Robinson on Feb 25, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,534 views

    How wilderness survival basics relate to overcoming these challenging times.

    The five C’s of the overcoming life Introduction: Survival, the subject seems to be popping up everywhere in these uncertain times. Many of you have probably seen the advertisement or have watched shows like Doomsday Preppers, Man Vs Wild, or Colony. The purpose of this message today is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Reflection Of Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,482 views

    This was a Christmas Day message challenging people to not leave Christ in Christmas

    A Reflection of Tomorrow So here is the question: When do your put Christmas away? We usually do it on New Year’s Day. You know; take down the tree and Christmas cards, remove the lights from outside the house, pack up the nativity scene. And before the first day of the new year is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Lessons From The Titanic

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Apr 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,144 views

    Lessons and warnings that led to the sinking of Titanic, and challenges for Christians and the church.

    Titanic Much of this sermon is original. However I’ve picked up thoughts, points, illustrations and quotes from many sources. 1. (Slides 1-5) Always been fascinated with the Titanic, elementary school library book, Titanic was found when I was in high school, the movie (James Cameron pitched ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Stephen, Worker, Preacher, Apologist, Christian Exrtraordinaire! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Aug 23, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,883 views

    Stephen life as an example and challenge to stand for Jesus in spite of the consequences

    Stephen is the first recorded person who died for the cause of Christ. Let us examine a few facts of his life and try to learn something for it! Qualifications for him to be chosen were: honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom Stephen gave himself fully to the work he was picked out for. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Got Vision?"

    Contributed by Pastor Dre on Apr 24, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,220 views

    Here is a message challenging the Christian to have a vision for our life...

    Got Vision? Acts 26:12-16 This morning I would like to speak a message that I believe the Lord has placed upon my heart. The message is entitled "Got Vision?" Acts 26:12 On one of these journeys I was going to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. Acts 26:13 About ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Waiting For The Tide

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 1, 2014
     | 7,738 views

    A sermon that challenges us to wait on the Lord to reveal His will.

    "Waiting for the Tide" Job 42:12-13 Job 42:12 So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses. 13 He had also seven sons and three daughters. Introduction: One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel King, D. Min. avatar

    Shining Light

    Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jun 21, 2014
     | 13,860 views

    This sermon challenges the audience to be a shining light in the midst of a dark world.

    Text: “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    American Horror Story: The Church

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,351 views

    In celebration of pastor recognition month, this message highlights the challenges of pastoring.

    Zechariah 11: 4-17 "Thus said the Lord my God: “Become shepherd of the flock doomed to slaughter. 5 Those who buy them slay them and go unpunished; and those who sell them say, ‘Blessed be the Lord, I have become rich’; and their own shepherds have no pity on them. 6 For I will no ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Sower And The Seed Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,541 views

    This message looks at the challenges of mainataining a heart that is soft toward God.

    Sermon for CATM – September 20, 2009 – The Sower and the Seed I admire gardeners. Do we have any gardeners here today? I admire gardeners because they do much more than put plants and seeds in the earth and watch them grow. There’s an art to gardening, to horticultural. My wife Barbara’s father ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lesson 1: A Church To Change The World

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,431 views

    A Challenge to churches to be a church that changes the world by both salt and light.

    “A CHURCH TO CHANGE THE WORLD” By Jerry Falwell “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Being A Good Church, Becoming A Great Church"

    Contributed by Christopher Gregas on Sep 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,024 views

    A Message of challenge and encouragement on our 1 year anniversary of existence

    “Being A Good Church, Becoming A Great Church” Text: Phil. 1:3-11 (ESV) 3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 And I am sure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Ordination Or Installation Service Charge To The Church

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 29, 2018
     | 5,991 views

    A brief (15 min) challenge to the local church to be considerate of their pastor

    Ordination Charge to Church October 27, 2018 Main Idea: Based upon my experience with the people of Riverview Community Church, I think they have an awful lot together. So my challenge to you is to stay on track by continuing the Biblical attitudes that you have toward your pastors. But it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James Dorman avatar

    The Lord's Name Series

    Contributed by James Dorman on May 2, 2017
     | 6,131 views

    The third commandment challenges us to use the name of the Lord correctly.

    AG: One of the first duties of parents is to name their children. This can be a difficult task. The parents make lists. They read baby name books and field suggestions from family members. They try various combinations and say them out loud to see how they sound. They consider all the possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist