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  • Chris Surber avatar

    The Paradox Of Possession Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,533 views

    It is not we who possess anything of lasting value; no matter what we possess it is Christ who possess us!

    The Paradox of Possession, II Corinthians 6:1-13 Series Introduction, “An Upside-Down Kingdom” In Isaiah 52:13-53:12, known as Isaiah’s fourth servant song, the prophet describes what is known as Isaiah’s “suffering servant.” This verse is filled with language of “substitution.” The passage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Cost Of Freedom

    Contributed by Travis Markes on May 24, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 20,410 views

    A Memorial Day or Independence Day message that focuses on remembering the cost of Freedom from our sins.

    The Cost of Freedom I Corinthians 11:23-26 We set aside time in America each year to remember some of the important dates of our history. Tomorrow is one of those days: Memorial Day. On May 30, 1868, our country observed the first day memorializing those who had fallen in battle during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning From A Father’s Failures

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,329 views

    Eli failed to have a positive influence on his sons Hophni & Phinehas. Fathers have the responsibility of being positive influences on their children. But what responsibilities can be undertaken to accomplish this? To have a positive influence on your

    LEARNING from a FATHER’s FAILURES—1Samuel 2:12-36 Father & son/Open cockpit ride thrill ride/Bartered price/Not 1 word or high price/Loop-Dive-Turn-Climb/ “You almost won!....‘Cause I sure felt like hollerin’ when my boy fell out!” A Father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Reads The Heart Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 24, 2010
     | 4,535 views

    Our words are a litmus test of the condition of our hearts.

    A Messiah Who Reads the Heart Text: Matt. 12:33-37 Introduction 1. Illustration: My wife Tina is an internal auditor for T. Marzetti. When she walks into a plant to do an audit she can tell a lot about that plant by what she sees. If she finds that the financials, employment records, inventory, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living Holy Lives Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010
     | 5,736 views

    God offers us hope that cannot fail us but he also calls us to lives of holiness

    By Rev Bill Stewart If you were watching TV on the April 12, 2009, you may have seen pictures like this one of Captain Richard Phillips shortly after his rescue. Captain Richard Phillips According to CNN.com: U.S. Navy snipers fatally shot three pirates holding an American cargo-ship captain ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Let's Be Careful Out There

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,495 views

    We must be careful of the roaring lion when walking thru this world.

    LET’S BE CAREFUL OUT THERE I PETER 5:8 INTRO: HILL STREET BLUES A. Roll Call 1. There was a popular TV show in the eighties called Hill St. Blues. a. It was a police drama based on a precinct in NYC. b. Always started in the ready room with roll call. c. At the end of roll call, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Meant It For Good Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 25, 2010
    based on 53 ratings
     | 42,148 views

    How could Joseph possibly forgive his brothers? Even his brothers wondered at it. But the key to how Joseph forgave is also the key to how God forgives us... and how we can forgive others.

    OPEN: On the night of December 9, 1914, Edison Industries was virtually destroyed by fire. Edison lost two million dollars that night and much of his life’s work went up in flames. He was insured for only $238,000, because the buildings had been made of concrete, at that time thought to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    # 1 Of 7 The Judgment Of Sin On The Cross Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,708 views

    #1-{the judgment of sin,} this took place on the cross of Christ.

    # 1- THE SEVEN JUDGMENTS JOHN 5:22-23 7-26-08 Today we’ll began a study on the 7 judgments we find in the Bible. Many of the lost people think that there’s only one judgment, “if there’s any judgment at all”. And others might think that when they die that God will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Matthew 7:13-28 The Broad And Narrow Way

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,240 views

    we can tell a tree by the fruit it bears. The same is true with Christians, as Christians we desire to produce the fruit of Godliness.

    Matthew 7:13-28 THE BROAD AND NARROW WAY 3-29-08 Today we’re going to talk for a little while on fruit bearing, all of us know that an apple tree bears apples, it is impossible for it to bear any other kind of fruit, therefore we can tell a tree by the fruit it bears. The same is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "We Have An Advocate With The Father" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 21,798 views

    John wants his readers to understand that the work of Christ is the basis upon which the Christian may approach God for full forgiveness and cleansing.

    A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 3 “We Have An Advocate With The Father” 1 John 2:1-2 In verse nine of chapter one, we were told, “If we confess our sins, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    God Is Right, God Is Just Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 56 ratings
     | 15,110 views

    1- God’s judgment is right 2- God’s vengeance is just

    INTRO.- ILL.- The divinity student talked to a boy on the street. The little boy was holding his Sunday School papers. The student said, "Did you go to Sunday School ?" "Yes," he replied. Thinking he would have some fun with the little boy, he said, "Tell me where God is, and I’ll give you an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Shut Your Engine Down! Keep It Running!

    Contributed by Pastor Gbenga Shadare on May 6, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,477 views

    Sometimes believers are faced with cruelty and acts of wickedness in its most vicious form. What do we do? We have the assurances of God in the scriptures that no matter the wickedness and

    Don't Shut Your Engine Down! Keep it Running! Pastor Gbenga Shadare The time now is exactly 2.43am. The date is Tuesday, April 19, 2005. Am sitting, working on my laptop, while listening to and half watching TV. The TV noise comes alive in my consciousness from time to time. So I pick up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Planted To Produce Fruit Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on May 11, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,403 views

    You were planted to produce fruit. What is your purpose, productivity and produce?

    PLANTED TO PRODUCE FRUIT A young man wanted to become a missionary. He was told to come to the missionary examiner’s home at 5:00 AM. So the next morning, with snow on the ground, the young man showed up at the home at 5:00 and rang the bell at a missionary examiner’s home. Ushered ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Loving Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,780 views

    The church was designed to be an irresistible community. Yet people are not always drawn to it. How can we change that?

    4. An Irresistible Community: 1 Corinthians March 28, 2010 Loving If one word was all that was allowed to describe the person of God and the essence of who He is, if we had only one word we could use to show His character that word would have to be love. God is love. This is without a doubt ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus, Master Of Creation

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,265 views

    Message from the event of Jesus’ calming of the storm. Warning! This is not your usual sermon on Jesus "calming the storms of life..."

    Jesus, Master of Creation Matthew 8:23-27 October 16, 2005 Introduction We had earlier discussed three things Jesus demonstrated his authority over. First we looked at the fact that he exercised authority over illness, whether it had "physical" origins or demonic origins. He exercised ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan