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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Be Defensive

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 11, 2009
     | 4,409 views

    We need to know how to defend our faith.

    BE DEFENSIVE INTRODUCTION: Have you ever known a word but when someone asked you what it meant you found yourself at a loss for words? You knew the word and what it meant but you couldn’t think of the actual definition or the correct way to explain it. That’s the way it is for some Christians. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can You Smell The Bread?

    Contributed by C Vincent on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,239 views

    A famine in the land for food means we must give out the bread of life.

    Can you smell the bread? John 6:1-9, 22-35 (have bread baking in a bread machine while speaking) He reproves them for seeking carnal food, and directs them to spiritual food v. 26, 27, showing them how they must labour for spiritual food v. 28, 29, and what that spiritual food is v. 30–59 Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Tear Down Imaginations Or They Will Tear You Up.

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Aug 22, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,076 views

    A reminder that we are called to control what we think and dwell on. And the consequences for not.

    Title: Tear down your imaginations or they will tear you up. We are so able to identify evil when it comes in those clear vial, hateful waves. They stop us in our tracks! Take our breath way! Crush our hearts! There are times when we see evil so blatant, so powerful that we shudder with fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Part 2 Of 5: Why Do Some People In The Church Think Differently From Me? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Aug 27, 2009
     | 4,871 views

    There’s an awful lot in the Bible about the church being united, but there are so many differences between people that affect the church. Why is that?

    Series: Questions About the Church Part 2 of 5: Why Do Some People in the Church Think Differently from Me? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:7, 11-12, 26; 3:1-2,4 Introduction Last week I started a series of messages dealing with questions people may have about the church, and I talked about “What the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Certainty In Uncertain Times

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 26,137 views

    Christ is the chief cornerstone, the firm foundation of our faith in an age of shifting sand.

    Certainty in Uncertain Times, Mathew 7:24-29 Introduction During an earthquake that occurred many years ago, the inhabitants of a small village were generally very much alarmed, and at the same time surprised, at the calmness and apparent joy of an old lady, whom they all knew. At length one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Thanksgiving - One Day At A Time

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,606 views

    Thanksgiving is more than just one day a year.

    November 30, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 100:1-5 Subject: Thanksgiving Title: Thanksgiving – One day at a Time I’m looking around the congregation, and you can correct me if I’m wrong, but everyone’s faces look a little fuller than they did last week. Turkey, Turkey and more Turkey! But ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Preach The Coming Of Jesus

    Contributed by James May on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,997 views

    Our message today is that same that John the Baptist had - preach repentance and salvation and remission of sin because Jesus is coming soon.

    Preach the Coming of Jesus By Pastor Jim May Luke Chapter 3:2-18 God’s plan for the salvation of man was coming to pass. Jesus had been born in Bethlehem and he began to grow and gain wisdom and stature; gaining favor with both God and man. He learned quickly and, at 12 years of age, we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Compelling Commitment: 3 Stories, 3 Views Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,598 views

    God is committed to us and we are called to be committed to Him. The mutual search reflects the value seen in the one being pursued.

    A compelling commitment: 3 stories, 3 views I once borrowed a tan, leather sports coat from my brother. He was not using it, and I was headed back to college, so he lent it to me for the semester. I liked it so much that I brought it back next semester, but I didn’t tell him. I hung it in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Peace For The New Year

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 10, 2008
     | 3,347 views

    A sermon on dealing with conflict

    Peace for the New Year Colossians 3:15 The motto of the Apollo 11 flight was "We come in peace for all mankind." This motto was on the plaque which was deposited on the face of the moon. The landing was on the Sea of Tranquility. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin found a tranquil and peaceful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Roar Of Revival Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,895 views

    Fifth in the series: Revival – Reviving Me, Reviving the Church & Reviving Our Community. The focus of this message is upon what we can and should expect of God once we have done our part to prepare ourselves and invite revival. In the end, what we do

    The Roar Of Revival Fifth in the series: Revival – Reviving Me, Reviving the Church & Reviving Our Community Perth Bible Church August 19, 2007 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRO: Show video: “Go Start A Fire”. Whatever our choices in life, the reverberations they make will always and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Assurance Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,139 views

    This is the 29th sermon in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we examine God's grace in providing assurance to Abraham in-spite of his mistakes.

    Blessed Assurance (Genesis part 29) Text: Genesis 17:1 – 8 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Thirteen years have passed in the life of Abraham since the last time we looked at him. Ishmael is a teenager now, and Abram has pretty much resigned himself to be content with Ishmael as his son. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Cut Out Controversies Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,973 views

    God gives every guidance and every grace for building a healthy church.

    Scripture Introduction Paul and Titus traveled the island of Crete, preaching Jesus. God blessed their evangelist zeal, converting many and creating churches in towns scattered across the land. But caring for these new Christians proved difficult, in part due to the character of the people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    “contrition Is Different Than Confession” Matt.5.4 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 2, 2015
     | 5,210 views

    A Jesus’ Kingdom is organized differently that worldly kingdoms; In His Kingdom wealth, power & authority are not important.

    The Beatitudes 2015 Summer Sermon Series “Contrition is Different than Confession” Matt.5.4 (3 of 9) June 21, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Jesus’ Kingdom is organized differently that worldly kingdoms; In His Kingdom wealth, power & authority are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Anxious For Nothing

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,986 views

    If we can turn loose of the worry it will help us to take life as it comes and in so doing our anxiety levels will go down.

    The 95-year-old woman at the nursing home received a visitor one day. It was one of her fellow church members, someone who thought very highly of the elderly lady. “How are you feeling?” the visitor asked. “Oh,” said the lady, “I’m worried ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    “living In An Up-Side-Down World!” Series

    Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Oct 10, 2015
     | 5,063 views

    When we find God we discover the order of things; what is important, and what is not. What the world calls normal is UP-SIDE-DOWN in the Christian’s LIFE! As we examine our lives, we need to ask ourselves, “Do I feel OUT of PLACE in this world?

    N. T. Wright tells the story of trying to prepare for a hiking and camping trip. He went to an outfitter who took him around the store showing him everything he would need. The salesman recommended a good sleeping bag and a durable tent. He sold him a very good pair of hiking shoes. He convinced ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene