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  • Jim Black avatar

    Chasing After ...fame Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,266 views

    We chase after meaning in the same idols that the Teacher of Ecclesiastes did. Ultimately he found no satisfaction in acclaim & recognition ...nor will we.

    American Idols: Contestant #2- "Star Wannabe" Ecclesiastes 1:11 We are continuing our quest to discover America’s #1 ‘Idol’ tonight! If you were here last week, you’ll remember that we interviewed "Ben A. Workaholic" who is our 1st contestant for the coveted title of "America’s #1 Idol" and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's In Your Account?

    Contributed by James May on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 20,206 views

    Gehazi deposited his talents of silver in the tower and thought that he had gotten away with his secret sin, but God knows all and sees all and judgment has already been given.

    WHAT’S IN YOUR ACCOUNT? 2 Kings 5:15-27 All of us have heard of the story of Namaan. He was a Syrian who was the commander of the armies of Benhadad II in the time of Joram, King of Israel. Namaan was afflicted with leprosy. Leprosy! Just saying the word sent chills down the spine and fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Steps To Spiritual Renewal Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 45,724 views

    The first myth is that the Bible is too confusing to read. In verses 1-8, we’ll see that the Bible, instead of being confusing, is actually a book that you and I can comprehend ­ You can understand it!

    Steps to Spiritual Renewal I received an email this week from Janelle Becker, one of our missionaries serving in the Philippines. She’s been there for about 10 weeks and is learning the language and beginning to understand the culture. In her email, she forwarded what her co-worker wrote about a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting First Things First Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 61,286 views

    In chapter 8, Ezra and Nehemiah comfort the afflicted. In chapter 9, the comfortable are afflicted. Joy and grief are two sides of the same coin. After a thrilling encounter with God, which causes them to break into celebration, the believers now come

    Putting First Things First Earlier this week I was sitting in my office when I received an email from my youngest sister. She and her husband have been attending a church for a while and have become interested in spiritual things. We’ve been praying for both of them for quite some time and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gliding Toward Goodness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 24,793 views

    Wouldn’t it be great if we were known as people who were “full of goodness”? As we submit to Christ, this will be said of us!

    Gliding Toward Goodness Rev. Brian Bill 7/15/01 Several people have asked us if we had a good vacation. We actually had a very good time. The weather was chilly, but good. The girls swam several times each day, went on a good boat ride, and had a good time playing in the forest. Our family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Living In A Xxx World

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 156 ratings
     | 53,085 views

    Believers must accept God’s authority and will regarding sexual issues.

    1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Holy Living in a XXX World Introduction Before I begin this morning’s message, I want you to know that this message is really not suitable for our younger children. If you would like to dismiss your children to children’s chapel you are perfectly welcome to do so. I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Long avatar

    Mary: How To Trust God In Times Of Crisis Series

    Contributed by Rick Long on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 109 ratings
     | 22,921 views

    First in the series "Meet the Cast." Mary’s life as we see her through scripture and through this amazing film, teaches us a great deal about how to trust God in times of crisis.

    In Mel Gibson’s movie “The Passion of the Christ” we are introduced to the story of Jesus of Nazareth’s last 12 hours in a very vivid, graphic and brutally honest way. For many of us who have devoted our lives to sharing the gospel, this was, in some way, vindication. Because no matter how much ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Scandalous Cross: A Curse Or A Blessing Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 63 ratings
     | 6,803 views

    Part One of “The Passion of the Christ – Curious? Find out more!” Message Series

    The Scandalous Cross: A Curse or a Blessing Part One of “The Passion of the Christ – Curious? Find out more!” Series at Grace International Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC Mel Gibson’s new movie The Passion of the Christ opened to about 3,000 screens this past Wednesday. Some here may have already ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    My Mistake, I'm Sorry

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 16,699 views

    This sermon deals with the need we have to talk openly with one another as oppose to jumping to conclusion and injuring our relationships in the process.

    My Mistake, I’m Sorry GNLCC 2/1/2004 Joshua 22:7-18 James 1:19-21 Text Joshua 22:1-34 Is there anyone here today who has had to say these words or something like this words , “my mistake, I’m sorry” this past week? Is there anybody here, who should have said these words this week, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Seven Words From The Cross

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 538 ratings
     | 867,665 views

    The Seven Words of Jesus from the Cross are a wonderful commentary in his own words of Forgiveness, Salvation, Love, Atonement, Suffering, Victory and Security.

    The Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is the corner stone of our faith. It is the chosen symbol of the Christian faith. Thank God, we see it now as an empty cross because the seeming tragedy for good and apparent victory for evil was overturned by the power and purposes of God into the triumph of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    The Spirit-Filled Life

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,173 views

    This sermon is on self-control and the Spirit’s role in enabling us to achieve the goals we have to gain control over our selves.

    February 15, 2004 Galatians 5:22-23 “The Spirit-filled Life” INTRODUCTION In Scotland, during the early days of aviation, a stunt pilot was selling rides in his single engine airplane. One day he got into an argument with an old farmer who insisted upon taking his wife along on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond The Wall

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 11, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,202 views

    Revival is not something we can plan to happen on a particular week. It is a movement of God among His people, and it has specific characteristics. Here in the last few chapters of Nehemiah, we find some powerful events taking place in the context of re

    Well, the Ten Commandments have certainly been in the news, haven’t they? The big thing down in Alabama, taking out the monument of the Ten Commandments and so some people are all excited and interested about the Ten Commandments and would like to put them back. But, you know, the removal of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • James May avatar

    Procuring The Blessings Of God

    Contributed by James May on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,582 views

    Have you ever considered why some receive a blessing while others nearby don’t. This sermon speaks concerning the pre-requisites for receiving God’s blessings.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    The Nobleman Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 27, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,291 views

    The Makings of a Worshipper

    John 4:46-54 The Nobleman Encountering Christ in the Book of John #5 Introduction Today we come to the fifth individual that we’re going to be considering in our Encounters with Christ series. I want you to recall that last week as we considered the Samaritan woman, we discovered that worship has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our First Response Series

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,396 views

    What do we do when we have a problem? The Scripture is clear, and yet it is our our natural first response. The Bible tells us that our first response should be to pray. Why?

    In the film, The Perfect Storm, a true story about an ocean going fishing boat that went off the coast of Massachusetts, way out into a storm. They didn’t go out into a storm but a storm developed in the ocean there, the North Atlantic. And they were trying to get back through the storm. And if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free