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  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Faith Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,911 views

    What is true faith? How does faith stack up to the completition? We take a long look at faith in this sermon

    Romans 4:1-25 Getting on the Same Page as God about Faith Introduction A. Last week we learned about how salvation works B. We talked about how we had nothing to do with making salvation work C. It was all God D. This week we are going to discuss our part E. What we have to do to obtain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Successful's Best Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,826 views

    This is the 7th sermon in the series "Are You Prepared".

    Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#7] SUCCESSFUL’S BEST Revelation 3:7-13 Introduction: [Have 4 “lawn chairs” set up on the stage. Have 1 facing the baptistery, 1 facing the clavinova, 1 facing the congregation, and have the other one not unfolded.] In a Peanuts comic strip, there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Only We Could Be One Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,502 views

    A call for unity in the church.

    We like Jesus’ original disciples still have to live in this world. Have you ever wonder exactly what is “the world”? It is a system of values typified by Satan himself, centered on greed, power, deceit and self-will. While we are in the world Satan desires to do everything he can to destroy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Biblical Christianity: The Centrality Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,557 views

    This is the second of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of making Christ the center of our lives and the things that keep us from it.

    Biblical Christianity Pt 2 ¡V The Centrality of Christ Colossians 3:1-17 Acts 2:43-47 - Acts 4:31-35 Tell me this morning ¡V do these passages describe the church of the 21st Century? Is it ok that we don¡¦t look like the early church? Is that alright with you? I confess as I did last week that I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Apprentice Or Disciple: What's Your Attitude Towards Money?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,091 views

    God wants us to view money as a gift from him and to be used in God-pleasing ways.

    The Apprentice. Have you heard of that reality show now in its second season? The host of The Apprentice is the New York-based real estate tycoon, Donald Trump. Mr. Trump has gathered the supposed best and brightest business executives and given them the chance to compete for the opportunity to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wounded But Victorious

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,194 views

    Every victorious Christian goes through warefare.

    INTRO: In the 1976 Summer Olympics, Shun Fujimoto competed in the team gymnastics competition for Japan. In a quest for the gold medal, Fujimoto suffered a broken right knee in the floor exercise. But his injury did not stop him, for during the next week he competed in his strongest event, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where Everybody Is Somebody

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,679 views

    Learn how the church should treat people with respect, dignity and as special in God’s eyes.

    Have you ever listened to the words of the song that is used at the beginning of the “Cheers” television show? “Wouldn’t you like to go to a place where everyone knows your name and they are always glad you came.” Those words should be the them song of the church. A church should be a place where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "We Are Never Home Alone"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 1, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,140 views

    God is always present with Christians through His Spirit.

    John 14:15-21 “We Are Never Home Alone” By: Reverend Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Many of us have probably seen the movie: Home Alone. In it, a large family goes on a Christmas vacation, accidently leaving their ten year-old-son at ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Do Not Covet

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 136 ratings
     | 11,361 views

    The Tenth Commandment

    Exo 20:17 DO NOT COVET We have come to the last of the 10 commandments - "You shall not covet." Exo 20:17 "You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wrath & Patience Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 12, 2012
     | 7,612 views

    Anger seldom gets us what we want, while patience rests in God's perfect timing. When we’re frustrated by things we can’t attain or resolve, by real or perceived injustices, the way to overcome and heal wrath is the path of patience.

    The media’s been reporting on the health risks of too much soda and other sugary drinks; New York’s Mayor Bloomberg has taken the step of banning super-size sodas…but even more deadly are the vending machines. Each year dozens of people are killed by them. They don’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Giant Challenges

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,910 views

    This is the eleventh of 31 lessons on The Story. David becomes the replacement for Saul as king. In so doing he must overcome "Giant Challenges" of Saul, Goliath, and an Impossible Friendship with Jonathan.

    1. Ideal Football Player The coach at Auburn University - Shug Jordan - had asked his former Linebacker Mike Kollin if he would help his alma Mater do some recruiting. Mike said, "Sure, coach. What kind of player are you looking for?" The coach said, "Well Mike, you know there's that fellow, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Making Your Vessel Fit For Higher Things 2 Tim 2:20-21 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,438 views

    Our character is not set by genetics or the failures or mistakes of the past. We have a CHOICE. We can CHANGE. We can become someone capable of containing God and accomplishing His purposes.

    2 Timothy 2:20 In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble. 21 If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Chris Smith avatar

    Jesus Christ: The Same Yesterday, Today, And Forever

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 23 ratings
     | 24,247 views

    The Heroes of our faith and our country are all dead. Who can we look to for our future? Who will take their place?

    Chris Smith April 16th, 2006 Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Throughout history, mankind has depended upon great people for guidance, leadership, hope, and direction. Think about a time in the past, in any country or kingdom, and you can name many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Coats avatar

    Freedom Isn't Free

    Contributed by Darrell Coats on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,339 views

    A brief Fourth of July sermon on the meaning of the word "freedom" and some of its implications.

    Freedom Isn’t Free Galatians 5:13 Introduction: As you undoubtedly know, Independence Day is near. People will be celebrating this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Life Of Fairh V Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 27, 2007
     | 2,288 views

    Jesus is the object of our faith

    The Life of Faith V Hebrews 12: 1-3 I find the life of faith grows better and better every month I live. I can truly say my life flows on in endless song above earth’s lamentations and can add most heartily that, Day by day this pathway smoothes Since first I learned to love it. It is better and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church