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  • Doug Henry avatar

    Undignified Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,769 views

    Worship is more than a song - sometimes God requires us to give Him more.

    Undignified Worship 2 Samuel 6:12 – 23 In the early 1900’s, there was a little boy who lived out in the country who dreamed of being able to see a circus. He had heard great things from his friends about the circus, but he had never been to see one. One day, the boy was excited to find out that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Winning Your Immunity Challenge Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,484 views

    This is the survivor based message for the third Purpose "You Were Created to Become Like Christ"

    Week 4 Discipleship Winning Your Immunity Challenge Forty days, in the wilderness. Forty days, not four, not fourteen but forty. You might say that it was His “Forty Days of Purpose”. And all he took with him was what he was wearing. He wasn’t part of a tribe, had nobody to build an alliance ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Discovering The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Chuck Hill on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,080 views

    There is something in us that drives us to search for the ultimate purpose or significance with which to live for. This drive to search is not simply a choice we make…but rather a necessity which drives us. The purpose for which we were created is to par

    Discovering the Kingdom of God Message #1 Pastor Chuck Hill – Trinity Fellowship Church Sunday, October 08, 2006 I know you like to laugh…and so this morning I thought I would share a few funny episodes that happened with Children. Listen to these: A father was at the beach with his children ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    The Danger Of Sin

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,978 views

    Unconfessed sin will lead to the destruction of life and eternal separation from God the Father.

    Sin comes about by breaking one of God’s Laws. For example, we have committed a sinful act when: 1. we worship something or someone other than God 2. we worship images representing God 3. we take the name of the LORD in vain 4. we break the Sabbath 5. we dishonor our father and/or mother 6. we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Selleck avatar

    Just Add Water Series

    Contributed by David Selleck on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,644 views

    Michael Yaconelli’s, "Messy Spirituality" God’s Annoying Love for Imperfect People

    Template Oct 22, 2006 Messy Spirituality Series 4 Felt Need: I believe God forgives, but I am not sure He forgives me, am I too much of a loser for God? Hoped for Result: Listeners will understand and believe in their hearts that God Forgives our past and He loves and accepts, us in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Lotze avatar

    My Cup Overflows Series

    Contributed by Steve Lotze on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,616 views

    Final Message in Series on 23rd Psalm

    My Cup Overflows April 16th, 2006 Psalm 23:5-6 These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s some deciphering hints: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Truly You Are The Son Of God!"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,508 views

    Message based on the story of Jesus’ walking on the water

    “Truly You are the Son of God.” Matthew 14:22-36 November 5, 2006 NOTE: this sermon format is different from my normal style. I’m experimenting with some things, and this format is according to that suggested in "Communicating for a Change," by Andy Stanly. I can tell you that the book was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Cesar Verdeflor avatar

    Born To Die Series

    Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,986 views

    Was there a reason for you to be here in this life? You exist for a reason . . . that Jesus came in the flesh for a reason . . .

    BORN TO DIE THAT WE MIGHT LIVE John 6:38-40 Jesus came down from heaven with a mission to accomplish! He had an assignment which He took upon Himself in coming to earth to do the Father’s will: that you will have eternal life and will be raised up at the last day. We all know that there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When To Break The Law

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 77 ratings
     | 20,950 views

    As we think about the law of God let’s consider two thoughts: 1- There is SOMETHING greater than the law. 2- There is SOMEONE greater than the law.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A policeman pulled over a car, walked up to the driver’s window, and asked the man if he knew why he was pulled over. "No," the man replied. "You failed to stop at the stop sign," the cop explained. "But I did slow down!" the guy argued. The cop shook his head. "You are required ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Revealed At His Baptism

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,629 views

    Who is Jesus? His baptism gives us great insight into the Only Begotten Son of the Father.

    Jesus Revealed at Baptism Matthew 3:13-17 Many different groups have had different ideas over the years about Baptism. There is a wide variety of methods and meanings for Baptism in different denominations. Some believe baptism saves you and is therefore absolutely essential from infancy on. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Psalms Of Confession Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,607 views

    The Book of Psalms is a devotional prayer book -- but how to use it? This week we look at how to use the prayers of confession found in the psalter.

    Psalms of Confessions Delivered on January 15, 2006 By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org Psalm 103:1-22 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits-- who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Lead Others To Know God

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,711 views

    The Apostle Paul’s message to the men of Athens at the Areopagus gives us a model for sharing Christ with others. We start with their natural knowledge of God and transition to the revealed knowledge of God.

    What is the “natural knowledge” of God? Since our “examination / confirmation Sunday” is just over a month away I hope that one of our confirmands can answer that question. What is the “natural knowledge” of God? The “natural knowledge” of God is what all people know about God from nature and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Jesus Is Lord!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,438 views

    Why should we live under the Lordship of Jesus Christ?

    Jesus Is Lord! - Phil 2:5-13 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - January 29, 2006 *David Dykes asks a most important question: “What is God really like?” And David goes on to say: “Some people think the most important question of life is ‘Do you believe in God?’ But a more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Twelve Treasures Yet Realized

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,940 views

    So many people are looking for treasures in all the wrong places. Some are looking for it in the pursuit of wealth, riches or material possessions. Recently, we have seen an escalation of real estate prices as the country gets swept up in the mania of esc

    Twelve Treasures Yet Realized (Col. 2:6-12) "In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." (Col. 2:6) Song: Jesus is all the world to me. My life, my joy my all. He is my strength from day to day. Without Him I wouild fall. When I am sad to Him I go. No other one can cheer me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Getting Along With Your Parents Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,569 views

    Children’s responsibility in the home.

    INTRODUCTION You know, God pretty well has this old world figured out. The Bible says, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” If we were to continue to read through the remainder of Genesis chapter 1 we would find that God created the planets, the stars, the dry ground, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist