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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Great Adventure

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,162 views

    In the great adventure, God does not promise us that there will not be problems along the way, but He does promise to be with every step.

    The Great Adventure Text: Matt. 2:13-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: The following ad once appeared in a London newspaper: "Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful." The ad was signed by Sir Ernest ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power Of Today

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 25,723 views

    A New Years Eve message looking at Today.

    Start with e.ssentials video “Word on the Street have you made any resolutions?” Well, we’re a week into it, how’s the New Year going for you? You doing all right with the entire resolution thing? How many people made resolutions for the New Year? It’s tough isn’t it? I mean it’s easy to find ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Birthing A Miracle Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,272 views

    On the Road to Bethlehem is a series leading up to Christmas day. Based on a series by Jim Bradford this is a historical look at Bethlehem that helps us bury our past, build our future, and birth a miracle in our lives.

    Part 3 of 3 - On the Road to Bethlehem Birthing a Miracle 3 part series… on the way to Bethlehem… Mark spiritual encounter points as we prepare out hearts for the entrance of Jesus in powerful ways into our lives as we approach this Christmas! Micah 5:1-5 1 Marshal your troops, O city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stuck In Bed Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,637 views

    This is the third in a series exploring keys to living a life of freedom and spiritual victory in 2007. This message explores a spirit of passivity that can keep us from the battle.

    (Extensive inspiration and quotation for this sermon taken from "This Day We Fight" by Francis Frangipane.) All right. . .here we go. We have been building block upon block over the past three weeks. Taking steps towards a declaration that this year we win! Week #1 – We followed up Christmas by ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    We Are Not Home Alone Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,030 views

    3 of 4 on Christmas. This message is on Joseph

    Classic Christmas December 24, 2006 Home Alone Christmas Breakfast at Big Boy Home Alone is a movie about a boy named Kevin who wishes that his family would just disappear. And this time his wish comes true as he is accidentally left home as his family travels to France for Christmas. At first he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Time Masters Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,272 views

    1 of 4 messages about Time. This message is how we can become a Master of Time by following the example of Jesus. Graphics available by email.

    It’s About Time Time Masters December 31, 2006 Time Masters “Our lifetime is seventy years or, if we are strong, eighty years. But the years are full of hard work and pain. They pass quickly, and then we are gone… Teach us how short our lives really are so that we may be wise.” Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There's Gotta Be A First Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 21, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,518 views

    This is the first in a series of CSI messages and looks at what we can learn from Cain and Abel

    It should have brought them together but instead it tore them apart. They both worshipped the same God, they had both offered their God a sacrifice and that is where it seemed to fall apart. Cain was a farmer, he toiled in the dirt and raised crops, his younger brother was a shepherd, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Where Is Jesus In The Storm?" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 18,194 views

    #19 in series. Dealing with doubt in the uncertainly of the storms of life.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 19 “Where Is Jesus In the Storm?” John 6:15-21 Recently Paul Bradshaw interviewed Rick Warren (CNN Interview – April, 2005), author of the “The Purpose Driven Life” book ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret To Contentment Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 18,094 views

    In this passage, we discover how to be truly content, no matter what.

    The Secret to Contentment Phil. 4:10-13 Illus. Don’t you just love hearing/telling secrets? •Recently, I spoke at a local Christian school. Afterward, I sat down with a 5 y.o. red-headed girl who proceeded to tell me all about her life. Suddenly, out of the blue, she said, "My Mommy has brown ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,421 views

    This sermon was written as part 2 of 2 for Easter Sunday 2007. Part 1 was delivered at the Sunrise service, part 2 at the second service.

    Easter Sunday - Part 2 Recap part 1: Hope of the Resurrection: 1Peter 1: 3-5 (NIV) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deceitfulness Of Riches Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 190 ratings
     | 23,532 views

    One of the causes of failing in storms of life is Deception.

    Standing Against Deception #3 We have been looking at Storms and how to stand in them. Matt.7: 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: 25 And the rain descended and the floods came and the winds blew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    His Faithful, Fickle Followers Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,749 views

    Part of a series looking at 4 people whose lives were changed as a result of their encounter with Christ. This message looks at the crowds.

    His Faithful, Fickle Followers Mt. 21:1-11 Show “That’s My King” Video What an amazing description of our King. But is it our description of the King? Turn with me please to Mt. 21:1-11. We’re looking at people in Scripture whose encounter with Jesus changed their lives. •Today, we look at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mel Shepherd avatar

    The Good Of Unity

    Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,992 views

    The lesson we’re going to learn by the time we get to the end of this chapter is the good that comes from God when godly people hang tightly together.

    Title: “The Good of Unity” Text: 2 Samuel 10:1-19 Introduction: You know David was a very friendly person even though he was a warrior with the blood on his hands from the deaths of many enemies. As we begin this chapter we begin with the recognition of a friendship that existed between David ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Something New

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,584 views

    First Sunday in a new church. Shareing the common fear of change.

    Something New Acts 10:27-48 Today our topic is change. It seems like it is a subject that we are all focused on today. In general everything changes but there are parts of our lives that we like just like they are. Our homes, cars, favorite chair, or a favorite restaurant, we never want to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    "No Pleasure" Series

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,239 views

    This is a study from the 10th chapter of Hebrews that deals with the superiority of Christ’s priesthood.

    NO PLEASURE Hebrews 10:1-18 In Christian service, there is no greater motive for serving God than doing those things which would be pleasing to Him and that would also bring pleasure to Him. We are told in this chapter that the Lord found no pleasure in burnt offerings and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist