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  • David Cook avatar

    How Can I Live A Holy Life? Series

    Contributed by David Cook on Sep 4, 2012
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     | 19,773 views

    Peter urged followers of Christ to live a holy life for these four reasons 1 - Because God is Holy, 2 - Because God is Judge, 3 - Because of Our Redemption, 4 - Because of Purification.

    Q: What comes to mind when I say the word, “Holy?” A: Stained Glass Windows, A Pastor, A Church, Christians from 2,000 years ago, Those “really good Christians” who never miss a single service, God? Dr. Charles Stanley’s Life Principles for 1 Peter 1:13-25 2. Obey God and leave all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Gave A Party And Nobody Came

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 24, 2011
    based on 51 ratings
     | 33,615 views

    An exegesis of the parable of the King who gave a wedding banquet for his son and people refused the invitation.

    The parable at which we are looking today comes after a series of confrontations Jesus has had with the Pharisees — the religious leaders of the day. They question whether he has the right to do the things he does and by what authority he speaks. They do not want to be a part of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Grace And Peace Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 2, 2011
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,888 views

    Let's check out the purpose of God's grace in Christ. Why given? 1- To reveal God 2- To rescue people 3- To receive glory

    INTRO.- ILL.- 77 year old preacher Charles Swindoll (senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, in Frisco, Texas) recalled a spanking when he turned thirteen years old. Chuck said, “Having just broken into the sophisticated ranks of the teen world, I thought I was something on a stick. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discipleship Part 7: Character Traits Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 17, 2011
     | 4,135 views

    Party seven focuses on the character traits of a peacemaker and the persecuted.

    Discipleship Part 7: Character Traits Scriptures: Matthew 5:3-11; Romans 12:18-21; 2 Timothy 3:12-14 Introduction This morning we will conclude this portion of the series dealing with the character traits of a disciple based on the beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. To date we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life Is Like...

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 9, 2011
    based on 84 ratings
     | 20,761 views

    Life is like many different things that we experience in this world.

    INTRO.- One thing we all know is that life is not easy. There are hills and valleys. There are good days and bad. There are positives and negatives. There are ding bats and ding dongs who get in our way in life. There are saints and ain’ts who enter our lives for good or evil. There are good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be Ready For Christ’s Return

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,820 views

    Harold Camping has many people wondering if Jesus will come back today. Only the Father knows the time of Christ’s return. We can however, live in a constant stauts of preparation, and in this area, the Bible DOES say so!

    Sermon Notes May 21, 2011 FBCam How To Be Ready for Christ’s Return 2 Peter 3:14-18 Today, we learned something that we knew as soon as Harold Camping’s prediction was made. Jesus was not returning on May 21, 2011. You don’t have to be a great Bible scholar to understand the words of Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Enjoying Good Health Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 30,533 views

    Consider the secret to good health and soul prosperity. 1- Minister to one another 2- Be faithful to God’s truth 3- Demonstrate love to all

    INTRO.- ILL.- When a physician remarked on a new patient’s extraordinarily ruddy complexion, he said, "High blood pressure, Doc. It comes from my family." "Your mother’s side or your father’s?" I asked. "Neither," he replied. "It’s from my wife’s family." "Oh, come now," I said. "How could ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Without Hesitation; Without Reservation

    Contributed by Gary Snider on Oct 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,816 views

    A look at Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego

    -By way of introduction, I would like to give a brief look at the three young men, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, better known by the names given to them Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego -Their Hebrew names could be interpreted as ...Daniel “God is my judge”...Hananiah “God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help! I Don’t Want To Be Humble Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 29, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,031 views

    God strengthens us with everything we need for God-glorifying and self-satisfying humility.

    Scripture Introduction Our church in Chicago participated in a prison ministry. One week the director of the work sent out an email with this last line: “And remember (as we say in Texas) don’t squat with your spurs on.” That is “practical” knowledge—a fact which quickly pays a dividend. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Helping The Helpless

    Contributed by James May on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,538 views

    The Story of the Good Samaritan carries a message for us all.

    Helping the Helpless Sunday, March 06, 2011 By Pastor James May What is the most important question that any man can ask? A number of time, throughout God’s Word, we find those who have discovered what that question is and they voice that question. As I look over this congregation, I see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Did Jesus Have To Die? Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,214 views

    Why did Romans execute Jesus as a revolutionary if they did not view Him as a rebel?

    Easter Sunday April 12th, 2009 Why did Jesus die Ac 2:22 Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. Ac 2:23 This man was handed over to you by Gods set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Yup - I’m The One"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
     | 4,386 views

    Message about Jesus’ declaration before the Sanhedrin after His arrest.

    “Yup – I’m the One.” Matthew 26:57-68 September 6, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction: I loved comic books growing up. Especially Spider-Man and other super-heroes like Batman, Superman, and the Avengers. In fact, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Christmas Worship Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,101 views

    Exposition regarding worship in Mary’s Magnificat, Luke 1:46-56

    Text: Luke 1:46-56, Title: Christmas Worship, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/20/09, AM A. Opening illustration: There is a splendid moment in the movie Jurassic Park, when world-class paleontologist Allen Grant, who has devoted his life to the study of dinosaurs, suddenly comes face-to-face with real, live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You've Got Mail: Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,039 views

    The sixth in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Philadelphia in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

    YOU’VE GOT MAIL: PHILADELPHIA Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL About twenty-five miles southeast of Sardis on a high plateau, some 800 feet above the surrounding countryside sat a small but important city known as Philadelphia. Philadelphia was the youngest of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Closing The Loop Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Aug 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,950 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is from my series on the book of Acts.

    “Closing the Loop” Acts 14:19-28 December 30, 2007 If you really, really believe that you are right, what does that belief produce in you? Atheist Christopher Hitchens, as I’ve mentioned before, has written a book entitled God is Not Great, wherein he details all the myriad problems he has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free