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  • David Scudder avatar

    Avoiding Idolatry Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 21, 2011
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     | 11,104 views

    Why should we spend so much time learning about the names of God? Our biggest danger is making up our own God, which the Bible calls idolatry, and the names of God teach us who God is and what He is like. Do we have a problem with idolatry today?

    Purpose: To show the dangers of idolatry. Aim: I want the listener to commit to learning more about God by studying God’s names as a cure for idolatry. INTRODUCTION: Starting next Sunday morning I intend for us to begin a journey together exploring 25 of the most common names for God in the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why We Fight

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Mar 15, 2011
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    Learning why Christians must fight for those who have yet to know the truest taste of freedom in Jesus Christ

    INTRO Let’s all do something together. Quickly turn to the cover of your bulletin and stare at the picture for just a moment. Notice the tired, ruggedness of this combat soldier. He’s not a spring chicken anymore. More than any of this, the photo depicts a man charged with a duty to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Walking In His Steps"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 27, 2011
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    The past, present and future of the Christian

    “Walking In His Steps” October 2, 2011 1 Peter 2:9-12 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Seven Habits Of A Successful Church

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 10, 2011
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     | 8,955 views

    Stephen Covey has written a book called “7 Habits of Highly Successful People” in which he describes the ingredients that would make successful people and could create strong families. One principle he suggests is to begin with the end in mind. What he me

    TEXT: Romans 15:1-7 Stephen Covey has written a book called “7 Habits of Highly Successful People” in which he describes the ingredients that would make successful people and could create strong families. One principle he suggests is to begin with the end in mind. What he means is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Membership Matters Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 26, 2012
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     | 11,244 views

    Membership is a COVENANT made between fellow Christians to establish and uphold one another in our journey as Christ’s disciples.

    MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Ephesians 2:19 INTRODUCTION One of the most recognizable advertising motto’s says “MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES” Some of you carry a couple of cards in your wallet that give you certain privileges not available to the “general public.” One card ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Nourishment You Need

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 13, 2011
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     | 13,022 views

    This is a sermon that focuses primarily on Amos 8, looking at how a deficiency of the Word of God plays out in our lives individually and as a culture.

    Amos has always seemed to me like a man I could enjoy being around. He was plain spoken, and to the point. He was the kind of guy who appreciated hard work. Amos was a shepherd. He didn’t shepherd those pretty, fluffy white sheep. Based on the word used, he worked with a really ugly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unity And Glory Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 24, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,807 views

    God unites us to one another with the same Gospel which unites us to himself.

    Scripture Introduction The Matterhorn rises 14,692 feet, one of the highest peaks in the Alps and also one of the world’s deadliest mountains. The climb is technical and difficult, and even though ropes are fixed on parts of the route to make it safer, each year several climbers fall to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Drastic Change Of Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 20, 2010
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     | 5,846 views

    Paul is a fascinating person in the life of the early church. This sermon is part of an introduction to the book of Galatians, focusing on the uniqueness of Paul’s conversion to Jesus Christ.

    Sermon for CATM – June 20, 2010 – A Drastic Change of Heart How would you feel if Osama Bin Laden walked into this room right now, sat down beside you and began listening to what was being said? Or what if he had come in earlier during our time of worshipping in song and had stood beside you with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Solomon For King Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010
     | 8,424 views

    Things aren't always simple in leadership but we need to do all we can to make things right in the end.

    You probably heard this week that the Rudd government are delaying the introduction of Carbon trading as a result of the Global Financial Crisis. This is quite an about-face for a government that prided itself on its environmental policy, but of course it was forced on them by external ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Let's Be Careful Out There

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010
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     | 5,501 views

    We must be careful of the roaring lion when walking thru this world.

    LET’S BE CAREFUL OUT THERE I PETER 5:8 INTRO: HILL STREET BLUES A. Roll Call 1. There was a popular TV show in the eighties called Hill St. Blues. a. It was a police drama based on a precinct in NYC. b. Always started in the ready room with roll call. c. At the end of roll call, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heirs Of The Covenant

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 9, 2010
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     | 7,359 views

    We are heirs of the New Covenant, its promises, its hope.

    Heirs of a New Covenant, Jeremiah 31:31-37 Introduction We live in an age of passing fancies and boredom. When men and women enter into that most sacred of institutions, for example, it is seldom with the genuine intention of union unto death. It is often a union whose ties will be severed as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Testing Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,107 views

    Jesus was tested like no man has ever been tested. Led by the Spirit into the wilderness, He triumphed over Satan and every temptation thrown His way.

    Mark 1:12-13 The Testing of Jesus Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him. Introduction – Ornithology A college student wanted to take an easy class ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love God - Hate Sin

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 26, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,811 views

    In light of the recent votes to make gay marriage permissible in the state of Maryland. I was led by the Spirit to speak on the subject from the pulpit for Valentines day. Not your normal message on love. This message comes straight from scriptures.

    2011.02.13.Sermon. Love God – Hate Sin (How great is the Love of God) Days of Noah Gay Marriage in Legislation Perversion of Love in USA and World John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope Overwhelms Disappointment

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,495 views

    God crushes sin’s disheartening effects with future hope.

    Scripture Introduction It has been said that nothing in the world arouses more false hope that the first four hours on a diet! We do not need any more false hope, but we do need hope! The National Association of Basketball Coaches presents four “Guardians of the Game” awards each year: for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Truth And Nothing But The Truth

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,974 views

    It’s time to seek the truth of God’s word

    2 Timothy 2:14 Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers. 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal