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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Joyride - Pt. 2 - Jesus' Ped Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 13, 2013
     | 7,260 views

    We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting. Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

    Joyride - Pt. 2 – Jesus' P.E.D. I. Introduction Life is up and down. Loops, turns, cliff like drops. Our life often feels much like one of those white knuckle, scream your lungs out, lose your lunch type of amusement rides! It is into that type of experience that Jesus came onto the scene ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If I Have 600 Facebook Friends, Why Do I Still Feel Lonely?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 23, 2013
     | 5,451 views

    This message addresses the ironic situation we find ourselves in today: more connected than ever yet lonelier than ever. The message focuses on the idea that having 2 or 3 good friends is more important than having 600 Facebook "friends."

    [Video: see attached sheet – “The Innovation of Loneliness” – only use part of it – it’s at vimeo.com/70534716] FIRST THINGS FIRST: It’s a lie that you can have 600 friends. - For our purposes this morning, I want to use the terms “friends” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Arrogant/Humble Servant

    Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 2, 2013
     | 8,692 views

    If we exalt ourselves, we hinder God’s work and His ability of using us for His work and glory.

    Every time a missionary came to our church when I was a young person, that was where God was calling me. We had many missionaries come to our church at that time which created a lot of confusion for me. I wanted to serve God but I did not have any confidence as to where God wanted me to serve. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Three Conditions Of Christian Discipleship

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,232 views

    What does it Take to Follow Christ?

    Many Christians are only “Christaholics” and not disciples at all. • Disciples are cross-bearers; they seek Christ. o Christaholics seek happiness. • Disciples dare to discipline themselves, and the demands they place on themselves leave them enjoying the happiness of their growth. o Christaholics ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Words And Works

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,424 views

    Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. John 7 shows us the struggle many had with hearing Jesus, even his brothers.

    Chapter 7 opens with Jesus having to stay clear of Judea because he was in danger of being killed there. Is there anywhere you know of that people are looking to kill you if you show up? Just imagine that. Next we learn that there is a feast of Tabernacles coming up and Jesus’ brothers tell him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power For Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,173 views

    This is the sixth and final in our discipleship series and it focuses on the fact that don’t have the power to be faithful followers of Jesus but His Holy Spirit does.

    Discipleship 101 Part 6 The Power for Discipleship Luke 24:44-53 Introduction: When I had originally laid out my plans for this series of messages on Discipleship it was my intent to conclude with last weeks message on the prize of discipleship to be the final one in the series. The Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning The World Upside Down Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,182 views

    Exposition of Acts 17:1-15 regarding the second missionary journey in Thessalonica and Berea

    Text: Acts 17:1-15, Title: Turning the World Upside Down, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/12/08, AM A. Opening illustration: our baseball team turns the world upside down every time we play B. Background to passage: Having been freed with some dignity after being so spitefully treated (1 Thess 2:2) our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Love For Children

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,578 views

    5 signs of the Lord’s love for children

    The Lord’s Love for Children Luke 18:15-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church – Sept. 21, 2008 *The tune was first written as a marching song for the Union Army, during the Civil War: “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, the Boys are Marching.” Later this tune became one of the all-time favorite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Truth Series

    Contributed by Todd Brock on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,130 views

    If we desire to become like Jesus, we need to know who he is and what he did and what he continues to do through those who follow Him.

    Introduction: This morning we began a series on “Becoming like the Master.” If we desire to become like Jesus, we need to know who he is and what he did and what he continues to do through those who follow Him. Again this chapter is the last time Jesus addresses a crowd of people – the public in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaching The Raised Bar 5: Teaching To Observe Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 16, 2009
     | 4,106 views

    Dealing with the part of our mission statement that says we are working to authentic faith

    Text: Matthew 28:20, Title: RRB 5: Teaching To Observe, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/19/09, AM Opening illustration: “Jesus did not say, ‘Teach them all my commandments.’ He said, ‘Teach them to observe…’ You can teach a parrot all of Jesus’ commands. But you cannot teach a parrot to observe them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sending Beautiful Feet

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 17, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,940 views

    Exposition of Romans 10:14-17 related to the commissioning of our first international mission team

    Text: Romans 10:14-17, Title: Sending Beautiful Feet, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/20/08, AM A. Opening illustration: talk about Erika thinking Maine was at the ends of the NA continent, recount our commissioning service with NAMB in Atlanta in 2003, and how there were many couples who would be leaving soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nothing To Shrug At: Ayn Rand, Objectivism, And Worldview

    Contributed by Chuck Colson on Aug 13, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,096 views

    With the release of Alan Greenspan’s new book, The Age of Turbulence, praising Ayn Rand’s influence on the former Federal Reserve chairman’s thinking, and the new film based on her book Atlas Shrugged starring Angelina Jolie set to come out next year, Ayn

    This article is from BreakPoint WorldView magazine: http://www.breakpoint.org/contentindex.asp?ID=146. -------------------------------------------------- With the release of Alan Greenspan’s new book, The Age of Turbulence, praising Ayn Rand’s influence on the former Federal Reserve chairman’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Church Conflict Part Deux Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008
     | 3,718 views

    Exposition of Acts 15:6-21 regarding the resolution of the conflict over circumcision, Gentiles, and law-keeping

    Text: Acts 15:6-21, Title: Church Conflict Part Deux, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, AM A. Opening illustration: -66% say their congregation has been in conflict in the past 2 years; 20% called it “significant” or “major.” B. Background to passage: Last time we looked at a good reason to fight and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Life On Purpose

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 36 ratings
     | 23,007 views

    God’s call of Jeremiah reveals that He has a purpose for all, and that discovering that should be our highest goal.

    Introduction: This morning I want us to look at God’s call of another one of His prophets—the Prophet Jeremiah. Last week we saw God call Isaiah through a vision of heaven that prompted Isaiah to Look UP and see the holiness of God—to Look INWARD and see his only sinfulness as well as God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vantage Point: God The Father Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,817 views

    Discusses Christmas from the vantage point of God the Father.

    VANTAGE POINT: GOD, THE FATHER Vantage Point Christmas—Part 1 Introduction to the sermon series. Introduction to today’s sermon. OUR FATHER LONGED TO PLAN THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, Galatians 4:4 (NAB) ...read more

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