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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    How The Church Spreads The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
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     | 5,388 views

    the Church is a divinely instituted community with a task to carry out: to share the gospel with the world. If we’re to be a church that reaches people with the gospel we’ll need to be a church that not only receives the gospel but exemplifies it and then

    Last week at our meeting to vote on the merger, Geoff spoke about the need for us to give more attention to the sharing of the gospel as a congregation and today I want to take up that issue as we begin a series on 1 Thessalonians. I’ve called the series the Gospel and the Church, because this ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Whats Right With Doubt

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 15, 2009
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     | 3,607 views

    Just as Thomas doubted, we all must deal with doubt. Here are some specific steps to dealing with doubt.

    “What’s Right With Doubt?” John 20:19-31 Introduction The sorcerer had fallen out of favor of the court, and the king sentenced him to death. On the day of the planned execution, the sorcerer told the king that if he would allow him to live for one year, the king could become famous around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Colossians Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,174 views

    This sermon looks at the Lord’s supper using colossians. It focuses upon communion is a time to thank God, it is a command of Christ and it is a reminder to confess our sins.

    Colossians part 3 Tell me about the Lord’s Supper This is the third week in a series on the book of Colossians Week 1 we looked at how Paul was addressing the issue of Gnosticism. That is, the people were blending some Christian truths, Jewish legalism, Greek Philosophy and Eastern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    How We Live Reflects Who We Are

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 6, 2009
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    Know who you are in Jesus, and then live it. How we live reflects who we are.

    How We Live Reflects Who We Are Aug 2, 2009 1 Peter 1:13-25 Intro: Chickens don’t fly around in the sky, perch on telephone wires, or swoop down and capture some prey. That’s not who they are. Whales don’t walk around on land, or dig around in the dirt looking for a meal. That’s not who they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Journey Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 12, 2007
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     | 2,777 views

    It was one of the most painful events of my life. But how could I not forgive Everett, as I viewed my own sin.

    THE JOURNEY OF FORGIVENESS THEME: FORGIVENESS IS EMPOWERED THROUGH BEING FORGIVEN. TEXT: MATTHEW 18:23-35 You are stupid Matthew. I must have heard that line over two hundred times over a period of two months. It was 2002 in Bedford, Texas, at the Brown Trail School of preaching. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Total Loss Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 21, 2007
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    Part of a series in Philippians, we’re exhorted to pursue Christ, no matter what.

    Illus. I was raised in low income family; learned to make sacrifices; learned value of dollar. •At 13, I needed a new bicycle; $110. I worked all winter and spring. •I sacrificed a lot, but I never complained; it was worth it; 14th birthday, bought it. •Some things are simply worth sacrificing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How God Builds A Servant-Leader Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 49 ratings
     | 22,065 views

    I. GOD BUILDS A SERVANT-LEADER IN SOLITUDE (v.19) II. GOD BUILDS A SERVANT-LEADER IN SECRECY (v.18) III. GOD BUILDS A SERVANT-LEADER IN SAMENESS (vs. 11,19, 17:15)

    HOW GOD BUILDS A SERVANT-LEADER Samuel 16:14-23 At one point in his life, King Saul had been used of the Lord to accomplish great things. Yet, these verses find the king living through desperate days. Because of Saul¡¦s rebellion, God removed His Spirit from the king and allowed an evil spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Responding To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,419 views

    God’s kindness urges a faithful response to Jesus.

    Introduction In 2004, The Barna Group polled teenagers about music piracy. Despite widespread coverage of the legal arguments and fight against this form of theft, the vast majority of teens (86%) believes that copying a CD for a friend or downloading music online that is not paid for, is morally ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Spotting Godly Men (Part 1: Humility) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,143 views

    God makes us humble to exalt us like Jesus.

    Scripture Introduction Three weeks ago, we explored in 1Peter 5 the heart of the job description of church elders. They are “shepherds,” looking out and caring for us through love, prayer, compassion and concern. We also learned they are “overseers,” a work which must be done without domineering, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Greatest Needs Of Our Children

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,772 views

    God has entrusted every parent with the responsibility to love, nurture, care for, and discipline our children.

    The Greatest Needs Of Our Children Matthew 18:1-5 Children’s Ministry Appreciation Introduction: Letter From Camp Dear Mom, Our scoutmaster told us all to write to our parents in case you saw the flood on TV and worried. We are OK. Only 1 of our tents and 2 sleeping bags got washed away. Luckily, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, Everlasting Father

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,687 views

    In this sermon you will consider the phrase, "Everlasting Father," taken from Isaiah 9:6 in referring to Jesus

    The past two Sundays we have looked at Isaiah 9:6. We have examined two of the four titles given to Jesus in Isaiah 9:6. He is the “Wonderful Counselor.” He is the “Mighty God.” Today we look at the third. He is the “Everlasting Father.” Before considering the phrase “Everlasting Father”, I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    There's Something About Joseph Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,530 views

    What was it about Joseph that caused God to choose him to be the father of the Messiah?

    There’s Something About Joseph Christmas Eve, Evening Service December 24, 2006 @ 6:00 p.m. This morning we talked about Mary and the characteristics that set her apart as a person God could trust with His most precious gift of all…His Son. There was “Something About Mary” that set her apart ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Faith's Hall Of Fame: Noah

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,788 views

    Noah’s life teaches three lessons concerning faith.

    Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 11:7 Faith’s Hall of Fame: Noah Introduction Let’s play a game of word association. I’m going to give you a word and I want you to say aloud the first word that comes to your mind. Ready? The word is: Noah. It sounds like many of you responded by the word “ark.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Finding Your Place In The Family Tree Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,027 views

    The lineage of Jesus helps us find our place in His family.

    “What’s Christmas All About? Finding Your Place on the Family Tree” Matthew 1:1-16; Ruth 4:13-17 Most of us, at some point in time, develop a curiosity about our heritage. We like to look at our family tree. Usually we find a mixture of good news and bad news. My family tree, for example, has on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Burn On Without Burn Out

    Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008
     | 5,758 views

    This sermon addresses burnout in the ministry and how the Christian should maintain a balance of work, worship and rest.

    If you brought your Bible with you I would like to invite you to turn with me to Matthew 6:25-34, where Jesus gives us a very helpful perspective on life. "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational