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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Check The Rock!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,476 views

    We at Easter need to be COOL by doing the following actions: 1. Check the rock. 2. Observe the empty tomb. 3. Open our spiritual eyes. 4. Look and see Jesus.

    Check the Rock! It Rocks! COOL!: Easter Sermon 2004 Thesis: We at Easter need to be COOL by doing the following actions: 1. Check the rock. 2. Observe the empty tomb. 3. Open our spiritual eyes. 4. Look and see Jesus. Scripture Text: Matthew 28:1-20; (Play on CD) Luke 24:1-10; Mark 16:1-8 So ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loving Your Enemy

    Contributed by Stan Martin on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 37,413 views

    Lessons from David and Saul on some causes of hateful behavior and loving responses to unlovely actions.

     Loving Your Enemy In Luke 6 Jesus said, "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even ’sinners’ love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even ’sinners’ do that. . . . But love your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Pritchard avatar

    The Life God Blesses Series

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 15,977 views

    In order to be blessed by God and be used by him, we must be grounded in the Word, confident in God, cleansed from unholy habits, and gentle with our adversaries.

    The Life God Blesses II Timothy 2:14-26 Almost five years ago we started sending free copies of my books to prisoners across America. Through a partnership with Prison Fellowship, we have distributed tens of thousands of copies of Keep Believing, What a Christian Believes, and An Anchor for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Overcoming Disappointment

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 100 ratings
     | 106,930 views

    It is better to rejoice over what you have than to weep over what you used to have.

    Overcoming Disappointment Ezra 3 The year is 537 B.C. The place is Jerusalem. The Jews have just returned from a long captivity in Babylon. Some have been gone from their homeland for 70 years. Others have been gone for 50 years. They were sent into captivity as part of God’s judgment on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Only Thing Constant Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 17, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,653 views

    Nehemiah, Pt. 3

    THE ONLY THING CONSTANT IS CHANGE: FROM AMBITION TO ADVANCEMENT (NEH. 2:11-20) In the movie Braveheart about Scotland¡¦s struggle for independence from the English at the turn of the 14th century, William Wallace attempted to persuade the Scottish nobles to discontinue their ties with the English, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Are We Dependent On The Spirit For Renewal

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,599 views

    Why are we dependent on the Spirit for renewal? He renews with His love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control. Only His renewal makes us sufficient for life’s challenges.

    Titus 3:5 Theme - We are continually dependent on the Spirit’s ministry of renewal. Why are some believers lacking a fresh sense of cleansing, hope, and love? Freedom from sin’s oppression requires a continual application of the Spirit’s grace. Illustration: Sometime back the Associated Press ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two Perplexing Questions

    Contributed by Larry Soblotne on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,849 views

    When adversity strikes in our lives we usually have two questions: "why is this happening to me" and "why don’t the unsaved seem to have any problems"?

    TWO PERPLEXING QUESTIONS TEXT: Job 1:6-22, 2:1-10 & Psalm 73:1-28 PROPOSITION: We need to trust the Lord in all of life’s circumstances. INTRODUCTION: This week I heard of a man from Jordan, a Christian who came to the United States, went through seminary, even got his doctor’s degree in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Plastic Surgery

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Nov 29, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 30,942 views

    The potter wants to put you back together again.

    PLASTIC SURGERY Isaiah 64:4-8 Text: verse 8 Song: Amazing Grace (page 132) 1. Amazing grace - how sweet the sound - That saved a wretch like me! - I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see. 2. Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; - How precious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    "Faithful In Temptation"

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,873 views

    Joseph in this message teaches us how to overocme temptation.

    Faithful In Temptation Joseph part three Many years ago, Indian youths would go away in solitude to prepare for manhood. One such youth hiked into a beautiful valley, green with trees, bright with flowers. There he fasted. But on the third day, as he looked up at the surrounding mountains, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Nathan Foy avatar

    When Is The Rapture

    Contributed by Nathan Foy on Sep 8, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,608 views

    28 arguments people use to defend the pretribulation rapture refuted

    Don’t Miss The Rapture There are many different beliefs of when the rapture is going to happen. The rapture wich is not mentioned in the Bible is reffering to when the saints get caught up and meet Christ in the air. Some believe that it will occur before a 7 year tribulation, some say afterward, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    What To Do (When You Don't Know What To Do)

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 51,713 views

    Discusses the undergirding truths in Prov. 3:5-6 for consistent Christian living: (1)trust in the Lord with all your heart (2)Lean not upon your own understanding (3) In all your ways acknowledge Him.

    What to Do (When You Don’t Know What to Do) Proverbs 3:5-6 10-26-03 How many here have ever seen the classic movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”? George Bailey (played by Jimmy Stewart) wonders if his life really matters. He feels like a failure. In his sacrifice for others he has not attained his ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • David Elvery avatar

    Your Christian Life Review - Part 2 - People & Primary Relationships Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,451 views

    A review of how we have gone in the last 12 months with our relationship with God in the areas of Programs (Service), People and our Primary Relationship

    Your Christian Life Review - Part 2 Well we are into a new Millenium and I hope that you had a good night last Sunday in anticipation of the midnight milestone. We had some crazy neighbours who enjoyed themselves. You know that telephone add where two mates just scream down the phone to each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Covell avatar

    Give Up Hope

    Contributed by John Covell on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,351 views

    My goal is for you to become hopeless-give up hope of changing the past, give up hope of changing what others have done to us, and give up hope of changing ourselves.

    Hopeless. Have you ever felt like that? Totally without hope? You tried everything you could think of, you’re at the end of your rope, with no more solutions in sight and you wonder—am I hopeless? Now, I hope that the video and the actors didn’t make you think we’re down on counseling—we’re not. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Who Or What Are You Going To Cheat

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,010 views

    This sermon deals with the choices we make in life which rob us of other things.

    Who Or What Are You Going To Cheat 10/26/03 NLF I Samuel 15:13-23 Luke 10:38-41 Let’s meet a few people today. Randall is the star football player on the team. Last week against Southside, Randall rushed for 250 yards, and scored six touchdowns in the 70 to 6 blowout of East River. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian Bill avatar

    For Better And Forever Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,842 views

    In the famous “love passage” that is read at most weddings, 1 Corinthians 13 helps us understand what love is and what it looks like in daily life. Love is not primarily a feeling but an action. The kind of love that you and I are called to demonstrate

    For Better and Forever 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Rev. Brian Bill 12/4/05 Pastor Dick sure did a great job preaching on parenting last week! Isn’t it a blessing that both he and Pastor Jeff are such effective preachers? During the sermon I was convicted of the many ways that I fall short and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist