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  • Rick Finitzer avatar

    Jesus – There Is Just Something About That Name!

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jan 13, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 40,172 views

    NAMES ARE IMPORTANT! NAME BRANDS – Starbucks, Levi, Nike, Sony, Liz Claiborne, Bayliner, Nintendo NAME DROPPERS – People playing off of other people’s names. I know Bill Gates (I do, but he is a car dealer in Indiana!) NAME RECOGNITION – FedEx,

    Cornerstone Church July 4, 2004 JESUS – THERE IS JUST SOMETHING ABOUT THAT NAME! Matthew 1:21 Imagine trying to distinguish me from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    It's Not That Complicated!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,779 views

    Jesus simply says, "Follow me."

    Title: It’s Not That Complicated! Text: John 1:43-51 The Big Idea: Jesus simply says, “Follow me.” Introduction Sometimes I think we make much more of what it means to be a Christian than is necessary or even intended. Perhaps you’ve been following the hiring of Josh McDaniels to replace Mike ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jan 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,833 views

    The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.

    John 10. Once there was a tourist walking on the back roads of Israel when up ahead of him he saw 2 shepherds, each with his own flock of sheep, and they came together in the road and began talking. As they talked together their sheep began to intermingle, until it looked like one big flock. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Freedom's Influence Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,494 views

    This message describes how we gain the right to be heard in a pluralistic society by communion with Christ and the power of a changed life.

    Freedom’s Influence (Galatians 1:11-24) Once upon a time, a man walked into a little mom-and-pop grocery store and asked, “Do you sell salt?” “Ha!” said Pop the proprietor. “Do we sell salt! Just look!” And Pop showed the customer one entire wall of shelves stocked with nothing but salt – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Face Up To Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,053 views

    Paul, Pt. 18

    FACE UP TO LIFE AND DEATH (PHILIPPIANS 1:20-26) A man was out of town on a trip and he asked his brother to take care of his cat for him while he was away. The cat was a beautiful Siamese and meant a great deal to the man, although the brother who was caring for the cat didn’t like cats at all. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Elephants Rumble Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,358 views

    Paul, Pt. 5

    WHEN ELEPHANTS RUMBLE (1 CORINTHIANS 3:1-15) An African proverb says, “When elephants fight, grass gets trampled.” When elephants rumble, not only grass suffers the damage, animals run for cover, too. Elephants do not throw their weight around for nothing. According to Wikipedia, the grizzly bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Paradox Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,352 views

    Paul, Pt. 4

    THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS (1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31) The cross took a major political beating since 2004. In May, 2004, the ACLU gave Los Angeles County two weeks to eliminate the 1957-designed seal that appears on most official county property: walls, documents, uniforms, vehicles and even business ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    For The Good Of Those Who Love Him Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,822 views

    Paul, Pt. 2

    FOR THE GOOD OF THOSE WHO LOVE HIM (ROMANS 8:28-39) Fred is 32 years old and he is still single. One day a friend asked, “Why aren’t you married? Can’t you find a woman who will be a good wife?” Fred replied, “Actually, I’ve found many women I wanted to marry, but when I bring them home to meet my ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Taking The Ho Hum Out Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 25, 2009
     | 4,147 views

    A clear glimpse of the heaven God has promised will stir us with anticipation of the future and change the way we live in the present.

    Title: Taking the Ho Hum Out of Heaven Text: Revelation 21:1-5 Thesis: A clear glimpse of the heaven God has promised will stir us with anticipation of the future and change the way we live in the present. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge In the first chapter of the bible God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You've Got Mail: Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 2, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,218 views

    The fourth in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Thyatira in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

    You’ve Got Mail: Thyatira Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Sometimes, the contents of a single letter can change a person’s life forever. Whether it’s the college applicant hopefully opening an envelope from a prestigious school wondering whether it’s a letter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jesus The Way Out Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014
     | 11,571 views

    The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

    SIMPLY JESUS Jesus the Way Out Hebrews 3:7-19 -There was movie a while ago starring Tom Hanks called Castaway -It’s about a man who is stuck on a deserted island all by himself. -To summarize the plot….He’s very lonely, loses a bunch of weight, and makes friends with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Words Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,841 views

    The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

    SIMPLY JESUS THE WORDS OF JESUS HEBREWS 4:12-13 INTRODUCTION -I am so glad you are here today. I have been waiting to teach this passage ever since we started the Hebrews series. -Today we are looking at one of those rare passages where the Scripture actually talks about the Scripture. -Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Our Hope Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014
     | 19,175 views

    The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

    SIMPLY JESUS JESUS OUR HOPE HEBREWS 6:13-20 INTRODUCTION -This morning I want to start with an important question: WHAT DO YOU PUT YOUR HOPE IN? -As Christians we are supposed to say “Jesus!” -And I think most of us do put our hope in Jesus…but it’s so easy to also put our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Our High Priest (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014
     | 6,495 views

    The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

    SIMPLY JESUS Jesus Our High Priest (part 2) Hebrews 7:1-28 INTRODUCTION -As you read the book of Genesis there are some amazing tales. -You could make the argument that the two key characters in Genesis are God…and this guy called Abraham. -We also read about Abraham’s descendants in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith In Jesus Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,626 views

    The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

    SIMPLY JESUS FAITH IN JESUS HEBREWS 11:1-40 WHAT IS FAITH? -The whole book of Hebrews has been building a case that we can be confident in the faith we’ve put in Jesus. -Our author has gone to great lengths to show that Jesus offers us a better covenant. -That Jesus is the better priest for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ