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  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    You Must Be Born Again Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,372 views

    Entrance into a saving relationship with Jesus must involve a re-birth

    We have a few expectant mommies in our church family right now. They’re going through a lot of preparation and anticipation, so I wanted to share a little excerpt from a Dave Barry article to help us get started out this morning… From “The Pain of Childbirth”: The key to avoiding drugs, according ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Matters Most To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,585 views

    a sermon about decision-making. Often times, in the “gray areas”, we simply need to decide what things in life are most important to God. We need to straighten out our priorities.

    I want clear instructions. Here are some examples of instructions that, for one reason or another, weren’t made very clearly: • “Do not sit in chair without being fully assembled” • “Please take time to look over the brochure enclosed with your family” • at a private school grounds: “No ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Truth Of Satan

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,055 views

    This sermon discusses who Satan really is, what he does, and where he really lives. Full text, MP3, and Communion meditation will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    (For the purposes of this message, I used the New International Reader’s Version of the Bible) How many times have we been told something in our lives that are presented as pure truth, just to find out they are not true? Has anyone ever told you something that was “really for sure”, and then ...read more

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    From Exiled Shepherd To Exodus Leader Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,175 views

    Though our own lives may seem insignificant or confusing, God is able to take them and use them for His great purpose

    He single-handedly saved the Jewish nation on several occasions. His life foreshadows that of Jesus, and he’s like Him in many ways. He predicted Jesus would come. He makes an appearance in the Bible many years after his death. His body is buried by God himself – an honor we read about no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus: Leader, Lord & Ladder Series

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,596 views

    Jesus Christ is our Leader. He said to Philip “follow Me.” He expects all who believe to give up their lives and follow Him into service and ministry to others. Jesus Christ is Lord. He is Deity and Majesty. He reigns on high. He is the sovereign Ruler

    Let’s open our Bibles this morning to John chapter 1, where we have been studying for the past 3 months now. We have come to the end of the chapter today. As you are turning, let me tell you about a rock band that came on the scene in the early 1970’s, a band by the name of Led Zeppelin. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Are We Here, Church?

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,315 views

    Why bother? What’s the point of going to church Sunday after Sunday? What on earth could make it worthwhile to be part of a church community. I mean...come on!

    “Why are We Here, Church? – September 7, 2008 Summer is over. School is on once again. The hot weather is slowly leaving us. Autumn is around the corner. Many of us are just kind of finding our feet again back into normal routines. Life continues…church life continues. Now, something that always ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are Forgiven Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 15, 2008
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     | 6,393 views

    In this lesson, we learn about the wonder of forgiveness, what it feels like to be forgiven, and witness the forgiveness of the sinful woman in Luke 7.

    A. Once there was a man who carried a secret burden of a long-past sin in his heart. 1. No one knew what he had done, but he had repented and asked God for forgiveness. 2. In spite of this, he had lived with years of remorse over the incident without any sense of God’s forgiveness. 3. One day he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Eternal Nature Of The Son" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,717 views

    Sermon 3 in a study in Hebrews

    “YOU HAVE LOVED RIGHTEOUSNESS AND HATED LAWLESSNESS; THEREFORE GOD, YOUR GOD, HAS ANOINTED YOU WITH THE OIL OF GLADNESS ABOVE YOUR COMPANIONS.” 10 And, “YOU, LORD, IN THE BEGINNING LAID THE FOUNDATION OF THE EARTH, AND THE HEAVENS ARE THE WORKS OF YOUR HANDS; 11 THEY WILL PERISH, BUT YOU REMAIN; ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Discipline Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
     | 7,381 views

    Discipline is a discipline in faithfulness. The issue of our money and possessions is really an issue of ownership. It’s an issue of whom I work for. Who am I responsible to?

    Discipline Matthew 25:14-30 This past two weeks we’ve been talking about financial freedom. The first step to financial freedom is devotion to God. That happens when we’re free from possession obsession, from deficit thinking (I don’t have enough money to give back to God) and from fear which ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Baptism Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,662 views

    Baptism explained from a Methodist theology

    Why Baptism Romans 6:1-11 Since the beginning of time, water has played a significant role in the lives of human beings. It has determined where people lived, impacted how and where people planted crops. And it has had a role in the religious life of people as well. In he Old Testament, water was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,897 views

    An explanation of the Bible, why it is God’s word and the role it can play in our lives

    Why the Bible? II Timothy 3:14-17 Several prominent literary figures were invited to an open forum where they were interviewed. One question that came up was: “If you were stranded on a desert isle, and you could only have one book, which book would you bring with you?” The first person said ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Methodist

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,531 views

    This message talks about three strands of DNA which make us United Methodist.

    Why Methodist? 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Today we’re going to talk about three strands of DNA which make us United Methodist. In 18 years of being a Methodist pastor, I realized this week that I haven’t preached on this topic, which amazes me. So I’m excited about this message this morning. There’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Vindicating God (Part 3) Stand In Awe! Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,571 views

    This sermon continues to look at Gods electing love and calls us to examine our relationship with our creator. What is our response?

    ROM 9:19 – 24 . VINDICATING GOD (PART 3) STAND IN AWE! RECAP: WE ARE IN THE HEART OF OBJECTIONS BEING THROWN AT PAUL V19 - 24 FROM HIS JEWISH COUNTRYMEN, THESE PEOPLE HAD REJECTED JESUS AS MESSIAH, THIS WHOLE SALE REJECTION THEY BELIEVED WAS A SIGN TO THEM THAT JESUS IS NOT THE MESSIAH. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Key To Fruit-Bearing Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,608 views

    The parable of the Vine and the branches gives us the assurance that however weak and frail we are, God the Trinity can and will produce beautiful fruit in our lives. It is not a question of will power or any kind of self effort. All that is needed is con

    Opening illustration: Suppose you walked into your kitchen one morning and found Jesus sitting at the table. What would you do? Would you say: "Jesus! I’m thrilled to see You! I just wish I had time to talk, but right now I’m running late for work. When I get home tonight, we’ll have a nice visit"? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Pray For Others Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,783 views

    65th in a series from Ephesians. Paul’s prayer request helps us learn how to pray for others more effectively.

    In his book, Everyone’s Normal Until You Get to Know Them, John Ortberg tells the story about a man who wanders into a small and cluttered antique shop. As he walked up and down the aisles browsing, he saw the usual furniture, lamps, vases and oil paintings common to every antique store. Then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist