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  • Daniel Richter avatar

    Becoming A Community Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jun 11, 2008
     | 6,089 views

    The barriers to becoming a community...

    Becoming a Community: Barriers This morning we’re going to wrap up our look at becoming a community. We’ve been looking at the early church found in the book of Acts as a model for the kind of community that God would have us to become here in this place. READ Acts 2:42-47 Before we move on, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Out On A Limb

    Contributed by Susan Blader on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,165 views

    When you go out on a limb, Jesus won’t leave you hanging, but you have to let go.

    Out on a Limb A Sermon on Luke 19:1-10 As the story goes, a man had fallen between the rails in a subway station. The people were all crowding around trying to get him out before a train ran him over. “Give me your hand, give me your hand!” they shouted. But for all their effort, the man would ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Wade Leonard avatar

    My Best Gift - Part One Of Four In Series "Firstfruits" Series

    Contributed by Wade Leonard on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,794 views

    Firstfruits is intended to be about giving, real giving, not God taking it from you, but learning why God wants you to give, how He designed us to be givers….And perhaps the most important teaching about giving is the one we miss the most. Is that God wa

    Imagine the following two scenarios (act out) Scenario 1 - I know Christmas is about 2 months away, but I just couldn’t wait…you know I love you, you are so good to me, you treat me so much better than I deserve, and there is no gift that can repay you for all you have done for me, I wanted to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sovereign Sacrifice: Foreknown, Foretold, For Faith

    Contributed by John Piper on Oct 30, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 18,601 views

    A message on the sovereignty of God

    So when [Jesus] had washed their feet, and taken His garments and reclined at the table again, He said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you? 13 "You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. 14 "If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Run Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 27,191 views

    Sermon series on the Book of Jonah. Some of my resources come from John Hamby’s sermons as well as Jerry Giffords

    “Returning to God” “On the Run” Jonah 1:1-3 I read a story recently about a 5-year old who decided to run away. The lady who lived next door saw him go, as she was outside cutting her grass. She said that she watched him walk up and down the pavement, in front of her house, hauling his little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Mission Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 18,180 views

    Eight sermons that deal with eight unique characteristics of Jesus. Got the idea from Joe Causey.

    “Eight Unique Characteristics of Jesus Christ” “His Mission” Luke 4:14-30 Sometimes our words can get us into trouble. A man who smelled like a brewery flopped on a seat at a bus stop next to a priest. The man’s shirt was stained, clothes messy, and a half empty bottle of wine was sticking out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Warning For The Worldly Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,008 views

    The Destiny of the City of Babylon in the end times serves as a warning to those who live worldly lives.

    A Warning for the Worldly Revelation 18:3-24 It was one of those days that you never forget—you know exactly where you were when you first heard the shocking news of unprecedented tragic world events. It happened when President Kennedy was assassinated back on November 22, 1963. I was 10 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Wisdom For Worship Choices In The Last Days Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,418 views

    Worship choices we make today may affect who were aligned with in the last days--the Beast or the Christ!

    A Warning for the Worldly Revelation 18:3-24 It was one of those days that you never forget—you know exactly where you were when you first heard the shocking news of unprecedented tragic world events. It happened when President Kennedy was assassinated back on November 22, 1963. I was 10 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Obtaining The Double Portion

    Contributed by Albert Corey on Dec 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,537 views

    How to receive power from God and allow His Spirit to work through us

    OBTAINING THE DOUBLE PORTION 2 Kings 2:1-14 1. And it came to pass, when the Lord was about to take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2. Then Elijah said to Elisha, "Stay here, please, for the Lord has sent me on to Bethel.’’ And Elisha said, "As ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Worship Fully Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,877 views

    Looks at how the people from the first advent worshipped the Lord and how we can learn to worship fully

    Worship Fully Joseph worshipped through Obedience Mary Worshipped through Submission The Magi worshipped through Sacrifice Series introduction Slide Good morning. December is upon us and it is often about this time that the craziness of the holiday season begins in full. Shopping has begun ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Transforms Lives Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 2, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,278 views

    This sermon explores three transformations that take place in the lives of people who encounter the resurrected Christ.

    Scripture I remember a geography lesson I received while in Primary School in South Africa. We learned that the southernmost tip of Cape Town, South Africa is Cape Point, which has experienced treacherous storms over the centuries. For many years no one knew what lay beyond that cape, for no ship ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Cry! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,843 views

    Jesus cry, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me!” is a desperate cry of loneliness. I believe this was the worst and the most horrible moment of the crucifixion for Jesus. When sin invaded His life and the Father walked away! He felt totally alone! H

    “The Cry” Thesis: Jesus cry, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me!” is a desperate cry of loneliness. I believe this was the worst and the most horrible moment of the crucifixion for Jesus. When sin invaded His life and the Father walked away! He felt totally alone! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tell Me The Story Of Jesus: The Message Series

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Apr 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,311 views

    Tell Me the Story of Jesus: The Message

    Tell Me the Story: The Message Luke 15:1-32 This is the fourth message in the series we have entitled, Tell Me the Story. So far we have looked at Jesus the Messiah, Jesus the Man and Jesus and His Ministry. Today we try to discover the heart of the message. What is the greatest message when it ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Greed

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,575 views

    We face price tag moments all the time in everyday life, we’re constantly doing cost-benefit analysis, always asking the question: “is it worth it?”. Because we live in a consumer world and we’re being constantly bombarded: buy this, buy that. And we weig

    Greed Luke 12: 16-21 Introduction You’re in Parks Mall or Irving Mall, shopping away, your going from store to store browsing at stuff. Finally something really catches your eye. You’re excited about it, you hold it, you want it. Only one final hurdle remains—the price. So you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passover/Unleavened Bread

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,412 views

    A look at how Jesus fulfilled the Jewish Feasts of Passover and Unleavened Bread by his crucifixion and burial.

    Note: This sermon was a joint presentation by our two Pastors. Pat: This year Dana and I have decided to take some time to focus on some of our rich heritage as followers of Jesus Christ. As we’ve consistently pointed out, the Bible is, from beginning to end, the account of the reconciliation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist