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  • Josh Reich avatar

    The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Josh Reich on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,699 views

    This is the first part of our series on James. We talked about the difference between trials and temptations and how to handle them.

    We are starting a brand new series today called a search for what is real. Between now and the end of June we are going to be walking through one of my favorite books of the Bible, and one of the most controversial ones, the book of James. When I was in college, I led a small group of high ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Great Gift Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,241 views

    Our Lord was born to provide redemption, God’s great gift, for mankind.

    GALATIANS 3:13, 14 GOD’S GREAT GIFT “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree.’” Exchanging gifts is a tradition associated with the celebration of Christmas. Although giving gifts is a part of other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Halloween - Understanding It's Origins And Practices

    Contributed by Cris Willis on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,256 views

    The festivities on Halloween were once the Christian’s way of laughing at death and evil, something we can do in certain hope of Christ’s victory over the powers of darkness. The opportunity for the Christian Church lies in how we treat the holiday “Hallo

    “Understanding the History and Practice of Halloween” Text: II Corinthians 6:11-18; Ephesians 5:3-16 Introduction: Since the eighth century Christians have celebrated All Saints’ Day on November 1 to celebrate the known and unknown Christian Saints. Saints are not just those whom the Church has ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Freedom You've Always Wanted Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,772 views

    Because of our idenification with Christ in his death, burial and resurrection, we can know, grow and show.

    The Freedom You’ve Always Wanted Romans 6:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 5/20/07 I came across an article this week called “The Fruit of the Word” that was unsettling and yet it resonated with me (www.breakpoint.org). Here are a few quotes: “The contemporary evangelical Church is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas H avatar

    The End To An Extraordinary Letter Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,373 views

    In these last few verses of Ephesians, Paul blesses his readers with grace, peace, love and faith - all of which are themes running through the whole letter of Ephesians.

    Ephesians 6:21-24 The End to an extraordinary letter Well we’ve finally arrived. We are at the end, the end of Ephesians. I don’t know if you’ve been counting, but guess how many sermons we’ve had on Ephesians this year? 22. This final one will bring it to 23. 23 sermons on 6 chapters. In most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Like Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 28, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,470 views

    We remain faithful to Jesus by holding fast to Him regardless of circumstances.

    [Show video - “Be Like Mike” commercial] I guess, like many of you, I’m really dating myself when I admit that I actually remember that commercial, which made its debut in 1992. But even today, young aspiring basketball players still want to “be like Mike” because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blowing Smoke Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,241 views

    Part 9 in series, Love Never Dies, this message looks at how we receive and give grace.

    Blowing Smoke Love Never Dies, prt. 9 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May30, 2010 I want to talk to you about grace this morning. But before I do that, I want to talk to you about…marijuana. 1. Years ago when Bill Clinton was facing criticism that he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Work Out Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 8, 2010
     | 5,216 views

    The discovery and use of our spiritual gift will help us grow to be like Christ.

    Series: What Now Title: Work Out Text: I Corinthians 12:1-30 Truth: The discovery and use of our spiritual gift will help us grow to be like Christ. Aim: To encourage them to find and use their spiritual gift. INTRODUCTION Use a child’s puzzle with big pieces so people can see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Deal Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009
     | 5,337 views

    Sermon contrasts religious form with spiritual substance with reference made to decline and need for revival that occurred in Israel’s history.

    The Real Deal James 1:25-27 5-25-08 Our story opens this morning in 2 Samuel 6:12-15 “Now it was told King David, saying, "The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God." So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "The Shedding Of Innocent Blood" Series

    Contributed by Robert Walderman on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,752 views

    The first in a series of an expanded look at the 7 Deadly Sins, a current societal manifestation and our call to the opposite virtue.

    Of Vice and Virtue - “The Shedding of Innocent Blood” - Abortion: Prov.6:16-19 Today I am starting a once-a-month series of sermons entitled, “Of Vice and Virtue”. It is an expanded look at the traditional “seven deadly sins”. The series will include a look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Provision In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 28, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,806 views

    1) the substance, 2) the source, 3) the supplication, 4) the seekers, & 5) the schedule of requesting God’s provision.

    One of the most controversial elements of this winter’s Olympics has been Canada’s "Own the Podium" program. Not being content with record amounts of medals, the Canadian Olympic officials sought to have the most medals of any country. Was it greedy? When we consider what we have, why should we ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Being Heavenly Minded So We Can Be Of Earthly Good Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,187 views

    John’s vision of the throne in chapters 4 and 5 is the model for our worship of God.

    Most of us have probably heard it said that “those who are heavenly minded are of no earthly good.” But chapter 4 of Revelation shows us that just the opposite is true. Since we heard the entire passage read out loud just a moment ago, I’m not going to read the entire chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Just Fill In The Blanks

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,186 views

    The work of Christ is not complete until we fill in the blanks of justice not yet done, kindness not yet given, and witness not yet shared. He wants our very cores.

    To do anything these day, you have to fill out a form. Have you noticed? To get anywhere with anything you want to do, you have to fill out an application. Some of you have been job-hunting. So what happens? You go to the personnel office, you pull out your beautifully polished resume, the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, The One You Must Not Ignore

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Mar 23, 2008
     | 2,418 views

    Because God raised and exalted Jesus and gave Him the name above all names, we must all bow before Him and confess Him as our Lord.

    I have introduced this phrase to some of my English classes this past week. I would like for us to say it. I’ll say “He is risen,” and you say “He is risen indeed.” Let’s try it. He is risen He is risen indeed. Because that is what we are celebrating today, Jesus is risen from the dead. I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Judgment Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 25, 2008
     | 5,096 views

    This is the first sermon in a series. This sermon deals with God’s judgment...what is it and how do we prepare for it.

    Sermon for CATM – May 25, 2008 - Recovering the Meaning of Our Sacred Words: Judgment A priest and a rabbi were standing by the side of the road holding up signs. The rabbi’s read, "The End is Near!" The priest, on the other side of the road, held up a sign which read, "Turn before it’s too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational