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  • Einar Kristoffersen avatar

    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Einar Kristoffersen on Sep 9, 2008
     | 5,670 views

    To live the christian life

    TAKE UP YOUR CROSS Matthew 16:24-27 24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. 25 "For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. 26 "For what will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    If You Must Go... Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 25, 2008
     | 3,822 views

    Dealing with the final paragraph of the 1858 John Brown Church Covenant about moving your membership if you must leave the church

    Text: Romans 16:3-4, Title: If You Must Go…, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/21/08, PM A. Opening illustration: For every person raised without religion who adopts a church, three persons forsake the churches for no institutional affiliation, quote from pastor, “it’s not the members who leave and go join ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Photos Series

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,823 views

    There are no limits to what God wants to do with the church

    1 Corinthians 3.1-6 “Family Photos” 1. This morning, I want to invite you to close your eyes. Not long enough to go to sleep, but just long enough to get a mental picture. Just long enough to allow your imagination to run wild for a minute or two. So close your eyes, and I want you ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Pressing On Toward The Goal

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 13, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,310 views

    This was a Fathers day message. I had one main point and geared the entire service toward reaching the men.

    Pressing on toward the goal Phillippians3:12-14 Fathers Day 2008 * We had the sanctuary set up like the great outdoors. I had a canoe up front with all the boating needs, I had fishing and hunting equipment up front, I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Charles La Porte avatar

    The Life Of John The Beloved Pt 1

    Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 17, 2008
     | 7,134 views

    this two part series looks at Johns life and relates how we can begin to live as God intended thru the transforming power of the Holy Spirit

    THE LIFE OF JOHN THE BELOVED (pt.1) John is the brother of James… the son of Zebedee and also known to Jesus as a son of Thunder… refers to himself as the disciple whom Jesus loved… We learned from the life of James his brother a lot of lessons from James’ consequences and yet just as we found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What The Bible Says About Cohabitation

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,153 views

    Scriptural explaination of God’s revealed final word on cohabitation.

    What Does the Bible Say About Cohabitation? Galatians 5:19-21 INTRO: If you look up the word cohabitation in the bible... you won’t find it there. You will find what God thinks about it but God does not use the term "cohabitation." Actually, cohabitation is a rather new term. In the 50’s it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 4: Jesus Rejected Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,519 views

    Part 4: Jesus, in the beginning of His ministry, rejected by His family and the Priests in His hometown.

    The Great Commission Part 4 – Jesus and His hometown Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † Jesus was called, baptized, filled with and the Holy Spirit † Resisted the Devils attempt to stop His ministry † Chose 12 Apostles from among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    An Anointing For The Elisha Generation

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 23, 2006
    based on 104 ratings
     | 34,898 views

    has the mantle been passed to you?

    Intro: one of the highlights of the Fine Arts besides our young people advancing to Nationals, was the spotlight performances. The vocal group from Cathedral was amazing, the percussion group was wonderful, and the young lady who won the short sermon was powerful. I came home and checked my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Art Good avatar

    You Are The Reason For The Season

    Contributed by Art Good on Jun 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,883 views

    Why did Jesus come? What is the real reason for the season? This sermon will reminds us that we are the reason for the season.

    I had a plan…When I was about 13, there was a skunk that hung out around our house. My Dad used to complain about it. Our neighbors dog would bark and it would spray, and the house smelled like…well…skunk for a few days. Dad was worried that one of us would be outside at night and we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Birth Of Sin

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,193 views

    All too often our definition for Good News has to do with interesting new Bible stories, or feel good inspirationals. But we may find ourselves one day in the Valley of Despair – Valley of Dry Bones, as a result of sin (birthed within us).

    THE BIRTH OF SIN Revised – 08.20.06 (Edit in text from “Elijah”, Chas. Swindoll, pages 127 – 131) Perhaps you came this morning expecting to hear some “Good News”… How do you define the term “Good News”? If I were to tell you that you are walking too close to a hanging cliff that loose ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Carl Allen avatar

    How To Use The Rest Areas Of Life Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 20, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,242 views

    When the storms of life have calmed and God has brought us into the rest area to refresh, we need to make sure we use it to our advantage before heading into the next valley.

    Following In the Footsteps of Faith How to Use the Rest Areas of Life Genesis 21:33-34 Intro: There are times in life that are simply difficult to tolerate! There are battles to fight, valleys to cross, long nights to endure and storms that must be weathered. All you have to do is read the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Dangers And Antidote Of Drifting

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,119 views

    The power of God can keep you from drifting .

    SC 7/2008 THE DANGERS AND ANTIDOTE OF SPIRITUALLY DRIFTING HEBREWS 2:1-4 INTRO THIS MESSAGE THIS MORNING IS DIRECTED TOWARD BOTH THE SEEKER AND THE BELIEVER . SEEKERS WHO ARE TIRED OF FLOATING THROUGH LIFE AND FEELING LIKE THEY ARE OUT OF CONTROL. GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • C Jordan avatar

    Christ In You - The Hope Of Glory

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 17, 2009
    based on 30 ratings
     | 73,560 views

    The Bible talks about Christ in you, the hope of glory. What does that mean? And if we really believed that, how could it transform our lives?

    CHRIST IN YOU, THE HOPE OF GLORY OPENING TEXT: “I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church, of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God which was given to me for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    That Was Then, This Is Now

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,944 views

    This sermon is to encourage listeners not to let life's "detours, delays discouragements" distract them from God's sovereign work in their lives.

    INTRO - Have you ever wondered - Why bad things happen to good people - When I am asked that question - I must respond with: „X God is sovereign „X His ways are higher than ours „X When you can't trace / trust - If we're not careful we will let ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Wallis avatar

    Need For Speed Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,644 views

    We can experience God by learning to be silent.

    Need for Speed January 28, 2009 What is the most thrlling, exciting thing you have ever experienced? How did it feel? How long did that feeling last? Why do we need speed? Roller Coasters: We wait an hour for a 30 sec thrill. We all have a need for excitement, thrills, but that need can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal