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  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Just Do It! A Message To Christians

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,979 views

    A message that encourages Christians to "live" their faith in their vocation. A reminder that we are to be an apprentice and Jesus is our teacher.

    In Jesus Holy Name December 10, 2005 Text John 4:7,9-11 Advent II – Redeemer “Just Do It- A Message to Christians” The Nike Corporation this past year has been running many of their commercials with the theme, “just do it”. I suppose they are trying to encourage all of us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Narnia: Is Your Jesus Too Safe? Series

    Contributed by Rick Bayer on Jan 9, 2006
     | 3,409 views

    Grasping with Lewis’ statement concerning Aslan, that he’s not safe but good.

    IS YOUR JESUS TOO SAFE? “Finding God in the land of Narnia” SL “ Of Course he’s not safe but he’s good” (over lion image) p. 146 quote Think about that quote and how it relates to Jesus. p. 168-169 description of Aslan Aslan is the Christ-figure in the story. Obvious read it, see the movie. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Writes

    Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 247 ratings
     | 17,048 views

    God physically wrote three times. God wrote Law. God wrote Judgement. God wrote Forgiveness.

    ‘God Writes’ John 8:1-10 1. God Wrote Law…Exodus 31:18 “When the Lord finished speaking to Moses on Mount Sinai, he gave him the two tablets of the Testimony, the tablets of stone inscribed by the finger of God.” a. God wrote the Ten Commandments-they are the law b. They show us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Success Strategies

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 5,479 views

    Proven Success Strategies For New Church Plants

    Planting a new church is proving to be the most effective and cost efficient way of reaching the unchurched and fulfilling the Great Commission. Between 2000-2020 an estimated 600,000 churches will be planted. Yet there are fewer churches per person in the US than there were in 1906. According to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob AuBuchon avatar

    Dare To Be A Daniel: Dare To Pray Series

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 15,701 views

    Daniel in the face of persecution and threatening circumstances prayed as he always did.

    Daniel is an incredible person to look at for a life study. He shows us with living example what it is to live in a society wants nothing to do with God and His Word. Looking to his life we learn how to live in the world around us … to separate ourselves from the grip of the world and at the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intentional Living

    Contributed by Brendon Bridges on Nov 2, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 18,173 views

    distinguishing the difference between WHAT IS IMPORTANT and that, which is UNIMPORTANT. It is possible to spend much of our time “MAJORING IN MINOR ISSUES AND MINORING IN THE MAJOR ISSUES”.

    INTENTINAL LIVING – Introduction: John 15:1 A doctor, an architect, and a lawyer were arguing over who had the oldest profession. The doctor said, "Well the first operation was performed on Adam, so the medical profession is the oldest." "No," said the architect, "Architectural planning and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Crisis: Dangerous Opportunity

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,324 views

    Jesus precipitated a crisis for others around Him: for Judas, for the disciples, for Peter. Their reactions are like ours -- confused -- but Jesus knows who He is in the midst of the crisis.

    I’m sure that you have heard many times now that the Chinese character that is usually translated by the English word “crisis” is actually made up of two components – one character that means “dangerous” and the other that means “opportunity.” Put “dangerous” and “opportunity” together, and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prophetic Picture Of Crucifixion Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,389 views

    THE MESSIAH SUFFERS EXTREME REJECTION (CRUEL CRUCIFIXION)BUT ANTICIPATES THAT GOD’S DELIVERANCE WILL SPARK EVER EXPANDING CIRCLES OF PRAISE AND TESTIMONY

    BIG IDEA: THE MESSIAH SUFFERS EXTREME REJECTION (CRUEL CRUCIFIXION)BUT ANTICIPATES THAT GOD’S DELIVERANCE WILL SPARK EVER EXPANDING CIRCLES OF PRAISE AND TESTIMONY INTRODUCTION: AGONIZING QUESTION: "My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me?" (Matt. 27:46) The initial cry from the Cross Wever: ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mean Christians

    Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 6,450 views

    (How to deal with the reality of unredeemed behavior in the church)

    2Timothy 3 – “Mean Christians” (How to deal with the reality of unredeemed behavior in the church) Opening Here’s how things are going to be in the “last days” i.e. NOW. FACE IT I want to introduce you to some people, here… Notice first the misdirected love: (1) lovers of themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Man: A King, A Warrior, A Mentor, A Friend

    Contributed by Donald Sibley on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,313 views

    IN A WORLD OF COMPLACENCY, A WORLD WHERE MEN HAVE BECOME O.K. WITH THE ORDINARY; WHERE MEN FIND IT EASIER TO GIVE UP THAN STRIVE TO BECOME THE BEST THEY CAN BE; GOD IS STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN WHO AREN’T AFRAID TO STRIVE AND REACH FOR GREATNESS.

    MAN: A KING; A WARRIOR; A MENTOR; A FRIEND. PSALMS 25:12 IN A WORLD OF COMPLACENCY, A WORLD WHERE MEN HAVE BECOME O.K. WITH THE ORDINARY; WHERE MEN FIND IT EASIER TO GIVE UP THAN STRIVE TO BECOME THE BEST THEY CAN BE; GOD IS STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN WHO AREN’T AFRAID TO STRIVE AND REACH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father's Day 2005

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,397 views

    Description of a Christian father

    Matthew 5:48, “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Video Clip—“The Perfects” from SERMON SPICE (This video, filmed in black and white, is an over the top parody of an atypical family named the “Perfects” who are perfect in every way. It is set on a Sunday morning and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mickey Bell avatar

    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,623 views

    This sermon is not just for those who were in church and left for some reason. This reaches those who are wasting their time and talents. Prodigal means = "waster"

    The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-24 Prodigal = means “waster” one who waste gifts and resources. The first thing I want you to realize with this message today. This story is not just limited to: · Young people · People who are out of church · People have left a church Because any time you stray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Give Thanks

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,634 views

    This is my annual Thanksgiving Message for 2007

    Give Thanks Selected Passages November 18, 2007 Morning Message Introduction It’s Thanksgiving Day & the aroma of roast turkey fills Charlie Brown’s house. Snoopy, outside, lying on top of his doghouse, smells that aroma, & he is thinking, “It’s Thanksgiving Day. Everybody eats turkey on ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Life Is Beautiful

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
     | 4,580 views

    Easter Sunday message

    LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL Sunday, April 8, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Tell at the beginning of service: The young mom was driving her 3-year-old child to church early on Easter morning. As she drove she told the Easter story. “This is the day we celebrate Jesus coming back to life.” From the back seat ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Cream Rises To The To Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,270 views

    For most of us, the idea that the Messiah will judge each of us and the idea that God does not change -- and therefore we must adapt to Him and not He to us -- motivates us to surface as His followers. We recognize the wisdom of aligning ourselves to Him

    The Cream Rises to the Top (Malachi 3:1-7) 1. Sometimes people say, "It doesn’t matter what we believe, as long as we all believe there is one God?" 2. We were shocked to hear about the polygamous sect in Texas this past week. 3. According to the Associated Press, "Authorities searching the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible