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    The Challenge Of Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 45 ratings
     | 20,745 views

    How to Persevere in the Christian Life

    The Challenge of Perseverance How to persevere Remove Obstacles (Hebrews 12:1) Receive Encouragement (12:1-4) From the People of faith(12:1) From the Jesus (12:3-4) From the Word (12:5a) Receive Discipline (12:5b-11) Slide Good morning. Welcome to Hickory Creek today. We are in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Peter Revelation Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,592 views

    The work of the Lord was important enough to have the Holy Spirit move Luke to write down the events of Peter’s ministry, it should be important enough for the Body of Christ to take note of the truths proclaimed in this message. Peter shows a spiritual

    I am going to read to you Acts 11:1-4 and then verse 18 Title: A Peter Revelation Theme: The Enjoyment of Ministry Accountability Series: Essentials for Church Growth Listen as I read, Acts 11:1-4 and verse 18, “The apostles and the brothers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 20, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 18,692 views

    What does the story of the good Samraitan teach us and how should we respond to it

    Tell Me a Story The Good Samaritan I want you to imagine for a moment, that you are single woman, living in the city. By day you work as a check out girl at a local grocery store and to try and make ends meet you are also working at an all night diner waitressing during the night shift. Life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Becoming A Community Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,421 views

    All the believers were together and had everything in common...

    Becoming a Community Last week we began a series on the early church. A group of Christians that were on fire for Christ and who were committed to each other and to the spreading of the gospel, no matter what it took. We read a description of this church in Acts chapter 2 that I want to read for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Defeating Depression Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 30, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,265 views

    Part one of Defeating depression

    Defeating Depression 1 Kings 19:1-18 Depression is a Common Problem Depression has a Predictable Pattern The Activation Physical Causes Relational Causes Transitional Causes Spiritual Causes The Reaction The Isolation The Destruction Depression can be Defeated because God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is God Fair Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,060 views

    Series in Romans

    Text: Romans 9:1-16 Title: Is God Fair? Romans 9:1-16 I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing grief in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed, separated from Christ for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extreme Makeover: Church Edition

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,461 views

    Holy Spirit do an Extreme Makeover in each of us removing the stuff that keeps Jesus from shining clearly through us!

    Cornerstone Church April 15, 2007 EXTREME MAKEOVER: CHURCH EDITION Acts 2:42-47 “One day a man was on his way to spend the day with a good friend who lived on a farm. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What's So Amazing About Grace?

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,521 views

    Never think you are beyond the reaches of the love of God for you.

    Cornerstone Church 02/18/2007 WHAT’S SO AMAZING ABOUT GRACE? The Prodigal Son: Luke 15:11-31 Jesus has been drawing a crowd with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Aligning Our Priorities With God's Priorities Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,732 views

    All of us from time to time have taken the steering wheel of our lives away from God to direct our own path or course.

    Cornerstone Church March 5, 2006 “Prayer 101 - Lord, Teach Us To Pray” Series “LESSON 3: ALIGNING OUR PRIORITIES WITH GOD’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Becoming A Community Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jun 11, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 33,620 views

    The building blocks of a community...

    Becoming a Community Pt. 2 I used to have these books for teen small groups that would give you discussion starter questions. These were questions that ranged from silly to serious and were designed to get your thoughts going and to encourage dialogue in our group. I remember there was one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Read, Bless & Prioritize

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 11, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,549 views

    Father’s Day Sermon that talks about the book of instruction we have; how to bless our children; and a reminder to keep them your second highest priority. Audio, text, and communion meditation at www.sermonlist.com

    How many of you know what today is? Sometimes, we men tend forget dates, don’t we? A husband was reading the morning newspaper as he ate breakfast. His wife walked behind him, letting her hand gently touch his shoulder, and asked him if he remembered what day it was. Having no clue, but ...read more

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    A Person Of Vision Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 28,331 views

    following God’s vision

    Nehemiah had a Passion for the people of Israel Nehemiah Prayed He recognized God for who He is He repented of Sins He reminded God of His promises He requested specific help He did not let his Position hinder him Slide 1 We got back from our vacation earlier in the week. It was quite a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Legacy Of The Unapplauded Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,162 views

    Sermon 18 (and final) in a study in Colossians

    “As to all my affairs, Tychicus, our beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow bond-servant in the Lord, will bring you information. 8 For I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts;” Have you ever spent ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Dare To Discipline

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,183 views

    Samuel, Pt. 2

    DARE TO DISCIPLINE (1 SAMUEL 2:12-36) In Virginia several years ago, Elisa Kelly made what she thought was a smart parenting decision. Her son Ryan asked her to buy beer and wine for his 16th-birthday party at the family's home, promising that no one would leave until morning. Kelly agreed, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    All About Anger Series

    Contributed by Josh Reich on May 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,976 views

    This is part 2 in our series on James. We dove into how to deal with anger. Is anger ever okay? Why do we get angry? How do we handle it?

    I know many of you have seen the images on the news about what happened at Virginia Tech this past week. As I was watching, I thought, this really puts what we talk about last week to the test. Last week we started our series on the book of James and we looked at how we react to trials, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational