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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Danger Of A "Good Enough" Faith

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,056 views

    This message focuses on the abundance that Christ wants to do through His servants and the "good enough" mentality of many people claiming faith. It focuses on the verse speaking of "everyone who has will be given more."

    What This Is NOT Saying: “Jesus is a reverse Robin Hood” – because this is not about our money, but our responsibilities. - Luke 19:13, 16, 18, 24. - v. 24 makes the master (i.e. Jesus) sound like a reverse Robin Hood, taking from the poor and giving to the rich. - vv. 13, 16, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For The Best Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 31, 2011
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     | 6,812 views

    In this lesson, we cover the principles for living for Christ, so that we may received the best blessings, even in the worst of persecution.

    Introduction: A. I like this picture – Don’t you know that that car never saw it coming! 1. In some respects life is unpredictable and we need to learn to expect the unexpected. 2. When it comes to the Christian life, there is not much that is unexpected. 3. Jesus tried to prepare us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Predict: One Day You Will Stand Before The Seat Of Judgment Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 31, 2011
    based on 57 ratings
     | 30,135 views

    One person once observed: “If men will not understand the meaning of judgment, they will never come to understand the meaning of grace.” So, what is the "meaning of judgment"? And what does that tell us about "the meaning of grace"?

    OPEN: Several years ago, a Charlotte, North Carolina man, purchased a case of rare, very expensive cigars, insured them against ... get this ... fire. Before he had made a single payment on the policy, he smoked every last one of those 24 cigars... and then he filed a claim against the insurance ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bad Kids Of The Bible: Cain Series

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Feb 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,279 views

    First of a series of sermons inspired by the book "Bad Kids of the Bible and What They Can Teach Us" by Thomas J. Craughwell.

    BAD KIDS OF THE BIBLE: CAIN Text: Genesis 4:1 – 16 Before I get into this morning’s sermon, I’d like to show you three videos. We’ve had a lot of bad weather this winter, and lots of snow and ice can weight down trees and make them dangerous. This first video is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What Is Truth?"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,730 views

    Message about Pilate’s question to Jesus.

    “What is Truth?” John 18:36-38 October 18, 2009 General introduction Dr. Norman Geisler and Dr. Frank Turek make some important points regarding truth in their book I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist (Crossway Books, 2004). Some of their material is quoted below: "We demand truth in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Mary’s Song Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 21, 2009
    based on 22 ratings
     | 36,484 views

    Mary had hidden the Word of God in her heart since childhood. When she was filled with the HS she was able to pour forth this song of praise to the out of the treasure of Scripture in her heart. Mary’s hymn of praise reflects her character & her emotional

    LUKE 1: (39-45) 46-55 THE MAGNIFICAT / Mary’s Song of Praise [1 Samuel 2:1-10] Mary had hidden the Word of God in her heart since childhood. When she was filled with the Holy Spirit she was able to pour forth this song of praise to the out of the treasure of Scripture in her heart. Mary’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What’s In A Name?

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 21, 2009
     | 4,921 views

    This sermon focuses on the two names given to Jesus in Matthew’s rendition of the birth narrative. These two words bring us great hope and joy!

    Introduction: A. Let’s start with a question: What’s In A Name? 1. As you know, names are very important to us. 2. In many respects, the most important word in the English language to each of us is our name. 3. The sound of our names has a ring to us that we like to hear – that is, unless we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Case For Spiritual Formation Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 31, 2009
     | 6,541 views

    Part 4 in series The Company We Keep, this message makes the case for why spiritual formation is critical and discusses the difference between training to obey Jesus and trying to obey Jesus.

    The Case for Spiritual Formation The Company We Keep, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 23, 2009 John Ortberg asks us to consider what it would be like to be doing what we do every night – sitting on the couch eating Twinkies and potato chips – when suddenly the phone rings. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    2010 - The Year Of The Family

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,650 views

    Message setting the foundation of where I believe God wants us to go this year - strengthening the family of God and individual families.

    2010 – “The Year of the Family” 1 John 4:7-12, 19-21 January 3, 2010 Me: Just a warning here: the introductory portion of the message today is going to be longer than normal, because I want to lay a bit of a foundation for what I want us to look at today from God’s Word. But I also want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A New Year, A New Day

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,362 views

    2010 is upon us. If we want to be begin afresh with God, leaving behind last years failings, where do we start?

    Sermon for CATM – A New Year, A New Day – January 3, 2010 I’ve heard recently some interesting New Year’s resolutions: "I have resolved not to do drugs anymore, because I get the same effect just standing up really fast." “I will stop sending e-mail, ICQ, Instant Messages and be on the phone at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Gifts Part 1 - Serving Others Series

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,447 views

    This sermon is about using your gifts to serve others. It examines that God controls our very purpose for exisiting, everything is created by jesus, everyone has a gift to share, all gifts must be exercised, all spiritual gifts must be used in love, we mu

    Spiritual Gifts part 1 Using your gifts to serve others One of the most influential Christians who lived in 1700 and early 1800’s is John Newton, the writer of “Amazing Grace.” His own evaluation of himself was, “a wretch who was once lost but then was found, saved by amazing grace.” God’s grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    The Promise: Romans 8:28

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 44 ratings
     | 47,904 views

    Adapted from Robert J. Morgan's book, this message explores the wonderful promise that God works all things for good. Alliterared & exopsitory. Powerpoint is avialble, just e-mail me.

    The Promise Scott Bayles, pastor Adapted from the book by Robert J. Morgan In Robert J. Morgan’s book, The Promise, he tells the story of John Peterson. When John was a teenager he had a remarkable singing voice and was in high demand as a performer. His greatest ambition was to become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    Count It All Joy

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,278 views

    There are many difficulties that come in life. The Word tells us to persevere-continue on-be faithful--

    “Count It All Joy” James 1:2-8 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen! • Are you going through a trial today? Are you struggling ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Moore avatar

    The Temptation Of Christ Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Jan 13, 2010
     | 7,693 views

    A consideration of the Temptation of Christ showing Him as the never failing Last Adam who conquered Satan, and secured victory for all who believe. The 3rd in a series on Mark's Gospel

    The Temptation of Jesus Aim: To show the necessity of the baptism of the Spirit, and how it is greater than water baptism administered by John. Text: Mark 1:12-13 Introduction: Writing to the Corinthians Paul said, “There is no temptation taken you but such as is common to man.” Few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    False Disciples Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,334 views

    A sermon examining the reality of false disciples.

    FALSE DISCIPLES Acts 1:15-20 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday March 16th, 2025) Benedict Arnold was a general during the Revolutionary War. Arnold originally fought for the continental Army but eventually devised a plan to defect to the British Army. While fighting on the American side he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist