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  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Understanding The Gospel And Freedom Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 28, 2007
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     | 3,092 views

    A message from an expository series on the Book of Galatians.

    C.S. Lewis wrote this, “An open mind, in questions that are not ultimate, is useful. But an open mind about ultimate foundations either of Theoretical or Practical Reason is idiocy. If a man’s mind is open on these things, let his mouth at least be shut.” Though the Galatians had the benefit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crossroads

    Contributed by David Smith on Mar 20, 2011
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    God ordered Abram to leave Haran (which means "crossroads") and journey to an unknown land that he would guide him to - this was the crossroad of Israel's begninning.

    2nd Sunday of Lent - Genesis 12:1-4a Well I must admit when I first read over the lessons for today, I said to myself, Richard knew what he was doing being away this Sunday. What more could I possibly say about Abrams walk of faith with God? What could I say about “being born again” ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Answering The Call Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 1, 2010
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     | 6,615 views

    Jesus proclaimed a radical message, applied a reliable method and created a remarkable ministry. It requires commitment from His disciples.

    Mark 1:14-20 Answering the Call Believers are called to serve. Once our salvation is secure in Christ, we become His body on earth. We serve Him because of His grace which has been freely given. Occasionally, our messages are unclear. Consider the following: Introduction – Answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here I Am To Worship

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on Dec 25, 2010
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     | 4,224 views

    Discerning true worship from the example of the "Magi."

    Good morning! I hope everyone has had a great Christmas. I want to thank each of you for being here this morning. Christmas is behind us and how many have taken that deep sigh of relief? This holiday season isn’t over and the Christmas story isn’t done. We have looked at Joseph, Mary, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Servant Leadership Part 4: It Is About Others Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 13, 2010
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     | 4,962 views

    Servant Leadership is about how much we invest in developing others to be healthier, wiser, wealthier, more famous, than ourselves.

    Servant Leadership - Part 4 It is about others This is the lent season. It is important for us to focus on the Sacrifice that Jesus made for us on the cross during this period. We know that the lent season ends with the last supper. The last supper was celebrated in the old testament days as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What About The Church?

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 16, 2010
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     | 4,511 views

    A hard look at the church. what it is and what it is not. We have to be what Jesus Christ defined as the church if we will make an impact on the world.

    What about the church? Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction- I want to talk about the church this morning. I want to talk about this church, Rosedale Church of the Nazarene. RNC for short, and I want to talk about the church universal (all churches). I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    His Birthday, My Birthday Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 94,246 views

    Celebrating more than just one birth.

    “His Birthday, My Birthday” 3rd In Series: “Why Christmas Is Not Optional” Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/24/2009 PM INTRODUCTION: Frederick Leboyer declared: “Birth may be a matter of a moment, but it is a unique one.” Henry Wadsworth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can't Stands No More

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2010
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     | 4,278 views

    Christians have been called to take a stand, and to stand firm.

    Can’t Stands No More September 12, 2010 Introduction A This week we have seen a firestorm of controversy over a pastor’s threat to burn over 200 copies of the holy book of Islam, the Koran. 1 Islamics from all over the world have voiced their outrage. a Have shown it by protesting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus On Scripture - 2

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 17, 2010
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     | 3,227 views

    We may have many teachers whom we respect and would love to meet and question – but we worship and submit to Jesus.

    Dakota Community Church October 17, 2010 Jesus on Scripture - 2 Revelation 19:11-16 11I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and makes war. 12His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Sent On A Mission By Jesus

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Apr 17, 2011
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     | 14,390 views

    Just as Jesus had authority, told His disciples what would happen, and told them what to do, He has the same in our lives and has sent us on a mission to make disciples in this dying world.

    Matthew 21: The Triumphal Entry Parallel Passages: Mark 11:1-10 Luke 19:28-40 John 12:12-19 There are many stories unique to various Gospels, especially in John, but many are also shared between one or more Gospels. This was a very important event that took place the week of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    How Can We Reach A Muslim With The Gospel? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 11, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,265 views

    With the growing numbers of Muslims in our communities we now have the opportunity to present the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to Muslims. Though it may seem difficult, nothing is too difficult for God.

    HOW CAN WE REACH A MUSLIM WITH THE GOSPEL? Philip Roberts of Midwestern Baptist Theol. Seminary said when developing a plan for witnessing to Muslims, “Muslims rarely hear a truthful presentation of the gospel.” [They may need dozens.] With the growing numbers of Muslims in our country and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unstrained Mercy

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 9, 2011
     | 3,181 views

    Unstrained mercy needs to be constrained by the same constraints that God himself recognizes: by wisdom, by justice, by the long-term, eternal good of the person you are trying to help.

    We’ve seen a lot about pardons in the news lately, haven’t we. Why did former President Clinton pardon Marc Rich? The “fugitive financier” is the nicely alliterative phrase that all the commentators use - I bet the journalist who coined the phrase is wishing he - or she - ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Harmless

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 12, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,179 views

    The one mark that Christ said would distinguish His followers is the love they have for each other. We have shown a different picture. As a church we must stop hurting each other. We must learn to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

    Harmless Matthew 10:16 “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” Introduction: The one mark that Christ said would distinguish His followers is the love they have for each other (John 13:35). Yet the history ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Called To Freedom

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 6, 2010
     | 4,697 views

    The forgiveness of sin through Christ gives us the freedom to be victorious over fleshly desires and gives us the power to be successful in God's work.

    CALLED TO FREEDOM GALATIANS 5:13-15 INTRODUCTION Our has been and is still a time of bondage. We can think of the slavery days as practiced in our country and in other countries. Africans themselves even practiced slavery. It was under the administration of Abraham Lincoln that the slaves of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Julio Gonzalez avatar

    "The Preacher"

    Contributed by Julio Gonzalez on Feb 11, 2009
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     | 12,997 views

    Introduction to Ecclesiastes

    "THE PREACHER" Ecc. 1:1-3 INTRODUCTION Rev. Julio González "Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun?" "What is life all about? What is the point of living? Why should we work so hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist