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  • Gary Webb avatar

    Worshipping The Right God Series

    Contributed by Gary Webb on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,723 views

    The First Commandment

    Exodus 20:1-3 A few years ago there was a legal controversy in Alabama over the Ten Commandments. A federal judge ordered Roy Moore, the Chief Justice of the state of Alabama, to remove a monument displaying the Ten Commandments from the rotunda of the state Judiciary Building. An appeal to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resolving Church Conflict Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 10,546 views

    What does an argument that took place 2000 years ago between two ladies have to do with our church here today? We will find out plenty.

    A few years ago I was talking to a minister that told me the story of his church. He said that at one time the place where the church is located was very heavily populated. It went through a period of depopulation. There were two churches in the area but as people left neither church could afford a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Donkey

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,132 views

    In our pride, we hesitate to take a donkey as a role model, but the donkey of Palm Sabbath has something to show us. That donkey was literally Christopher--"Christ-bearer."

    Donkey Matthew 21:1-11 3/20/2005 2348 words 1 When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    So Near And Yet So Far Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Nov 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,751 views

    Can true Christians sin so as to loose all hope of restoration?

    Introduction Hebrews 6:4-6 has given rise to much controversy and the opinion of commentators and of the Christian world is fiercely divided about its meaning. Some hold that the passage is not intended to describe true Christians, but only those who have come close to salvation and then fell back. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Road Less Traveled By

    Contributed by Robert Donato on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,880 views

    Choose to walk the road God chooses will keep you from the detours of life.

    The Road Less Traveled By “When He had said this, He went on ahead going up to Jerusalem. And it came to pass when He drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mountain called Olivet, that He sent two of His disciples, saying, “Go into the village opposite you, where as you enter you will find a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Adam's Rib Or Women's Lib Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,731 views

    Second in a series from 1 Timothy. This message deals with the role of women in the church.

    Note: I’m indebted to Ray Stedman for the title of this sermon - it was just too good to pass up! Read 1 Timothy 2:8-15 (NIV) Questions to ask: 1. Should this be applied universally for all believers at all times? 2. Is it a complete handbook for church behavior? 3. Was Paul a chauvinist? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living For Maximum Gain

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Sep 15, 2006
     | 3,081 views

    Western culture is obsessed with achieving maximum gain. The Bible shows the Christian the true way to achieve maximum gain

    200642.ser “Living For Maximum Gain” CLBC September 10, 2006 a.m. Subject: Godliness Theme: The Supreme Value of Godliness Passage: 1 Timothy 6: 1 - 10 How are your investments doing? If you are fortunate enough to have some investments, it is likely that you also have a financial advisor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 30,734 views

    It is an event ROOTED IN TIME AND HISTORY, AND YET TIMELESS IN ITS IMPACT. This week you may have seen cover stories in magazines noting the most recent archeological findings related to some of the very details of this event, and reminding us just how r

    We are celebrating an event that over a billion people around the world are gathering this day to celebrate An event more people will bet on than the Super Bowl An event more people will cheer than the Oscars An event more people will partake of then the O.J. trial. (Now that’s a miracle in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divine Dinner

    Contributed by David Welch on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,473 views

    Message on the basic elements surrounting communion or the Lord’s Supper

    Chico Alliance Church March 7, 2004 Pastor David Welch "The Divine Dinner" Review Paul included some answers to issues raised by the believers at Corinth. Questions about marriage. Questions about eating meat offered to idols and Christian liberty. Questions about Worship in the church The three ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Mothers - Beacons And Our Call

    Contributed by John Gullick on May 9, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,004 views

    A Mothers Day sermon that discusses Mothers role as a beacon and our call to Mother’s/

    Are you my Mother? "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are downtrodden."); and in Matthew 25:35 ("I was hungry, and you gave Me ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    6 Reasons Christians Can Be Certain Of Heaven Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,576 views

    Part 2 Of A 3 Part Expository Sermon On Why Christians Can Be Certain That God’s Promise Of Future Glory And Heaven Will Be Fulfilled.

    Romans Series # 40 May 29, 2002 Title: 6 Reasons Christians Can Be Certain Of Heaven Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 8 of Romans as we continue with message #40 of our verse-by-verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Emmanuel, "God With Us"

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 11,652 views

    God is with us if we will but realize it

    Emmanuel “God with us” Matt 1:18-25 1. GOD WITH US IN THE FLESH 1 Tim. 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness, far exceeding our understanding 1. He appeared in a human body. 2. Was approved by the Spirit. 3. Was seen by angels. 4. He was proclaimed among all kinds ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Getting Off Our "Buts"

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,188 views

    Believers need to quit making excuses for their laziness in serving God!

    LUKE 14:15-24 “GETTING OFF OUR BUTS!” A) So lets talk tonight about “Buts.” * We all have them! * They are usually pretty big, though some may be bigger than most, but we all have them. * Some are so big that others try to hide behind them. * Some of us use them more than others, however they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Walk Of The Believer

    Contributed by Ted Palaroan on Jan 17, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,040 views

    Unity, Harmony, Purity, Victory

    THE WALK OF THE BELIEVER By Pastor Ted Palaroan Ephesians 4:1-3 As we enter Chapter 4 of Ephesians we enter the last half of the book. Ephesians is a beautiful example of the way the apostle Paul always maintained a balance between doctrine and duty. The first three chapters of Ephesians have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Adventure Of Discipleship"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,644 views

    The call to discipleship and the God Who can make sure we follow through.

    Jonah 3:1-10 Mark 1:14-20 “The Adventure Of Discipleship” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A teenager once asked a lonely old man, “What’s life’s heaviest burden?” The old fellow answered sadly, “To have nothing to carry.” And as ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist