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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Land Of Narnia Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,660 views

    Increasingly Christ has been pushed out of Christmas... but there is a deeper struggle and a higher objective for us who love Jesus. No matter how successful the world may be in removing Christ from Christmas... our Jesus is "on the move."

    OPEN: On December 10th we’ve reserved the local movie theatre for a private viewing of “The Tale Of Narnia – The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” It’s the story of 4 children in war ravaged WWII London who are sent to the country, to the home of a rich relative where 1 of their only pastimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirit Of The Age Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2019
     | 4,798 views

    Although modern Christians seem to have abandoned any ethic of avoiding worldliness, the Bible has not. But what is worldliness, and why must we avoid it?

    The Spirit of the Age (I John 2:15-17) 1. People go through great lengths to avoid being proud and worldly. A rabbi and a cantor are standing in the largely empty synagogue one day, talking mystically about how, given the awesome glory of God’s Infinite Divine Presence, they are each really ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    All Things In Common

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 1, 2008
     | 4,533 views

    The pressures of persecution brought the early Church closer together and closer to God. If we allow the pressures of our life to be redeemed by God then they will draw us closer as well!

    All Things In Common, Acts 2:38-47 Introduction It happened at the noonday luncheon of the local Rotary. The dishes had been cleared away, and the meeting had been called to order. After the reception of new members and the introduction of visitors, the chairman asked who of those present ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Tim May avatar

    The Story Must Be Stopped Series

    Contributed by Tim May on Apr 26, 2015
     | 4,344 views

    The indwelling of the Spirit gives people a conviction to proclaim a truth even in the face of unrelenting persecution and pressure. In the heat of the pressure will you continue to proclaim truth in the resurrected one?

    INTRODUCTION: Recently I have been reading a book titled The Speed of Trust. While reading this book I came across this interesting fact. I found interesting because it makes me think about the condition of the Christian church these days. I am trying to decide if people have lost trust in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Is Getting You This Christmas

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,658 views

    A message about the pressures of the Christmas season and how to stay focused on Jesus.

    5, December 2004 Dakota Community Church Who Is Getting You This Christmas? Introduction: Every year about this time people start or finish the Christmas present buying extravaganza. Kids make lists of what they want to be getting for Christmas. In some families everyone draws a name to help cut ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Listen More Than You Talk Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 31, 2010
     | 2,682 views

    We cannot leave unbelievers in ignorance, but in sharing the Gospel it is more important to hear what they need than to prescribe a treatment for a disease they don't even know they have.

    Monday of 18th Week in Course August 2, 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses Jesus’s reluctance at the wedding feast of Cana, a reluctance summarized in His words to Mary, “woman, what is this to me and to thee, my hour has not yet come,” came from a deep understanding of human nature. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What The Household Holds, Purpose Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Feb 24, 2009
     | 2,745 views

    The House Holds People of Purpose, we don’t do what we do for no reason or because it has always been done. You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr

    Culture is how we do things. Every household does its’ things in its’ own way. The members of God’s household must guard against becoming closed to others fulfilling their God given potential. God looks for a household that is open, welcoming and receptive to the new way, gift or idea he wants to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Diverse Communities

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,674 views

    Peter had been raised to believe one thing only to find it wasn’t true. Peter had always thought God was an exclusive God, for the Jews only, that Gentiles were second-class who didn’t deserve God’s attention like the Jews did.
But now, Peter sees h

    Diverse Communities Galatians 3:26-29 Have you ever believed something, only to find out that it wasn’t true? Consider these old wives tales. If you go outside with wet hair, you’ll catch a cold. Cold weather, wet hair, and chills don’t cause colds; viruses do. Reading in dim light will damage your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on May 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,735 views

    This is the second in a 3 part series that ivestigates what faith looks like when it has integrity. This sermon explores the ideas of making Godly decisions in life.

    Faith Integrity Pt 2 - Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Daniel 6:1-10 Today I want to continue to share with you about this idea of faith integrity. Last week we began with Jesus call to His disciples to be salt and light. The integration of belief and behavior is the key to living our faith with ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Exaltation And Transformation Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,982 views

    Exposition on Col 1:15-23 as it relates to the purpose of the existence of the church and to the first part of our vision statement

    Text: Colossians 1:15-23, Title: Exaltation and Transformation, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/8/08, AM Opening illustration: “But now and then someone tells me frankly that my preaching needs to be less doctrinal and more practical. Practical application is vital. I don’t want to minimize its importance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    High Priced Veal - The Golden Calf Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 8, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,689 views

    We are not necessarily interested in who God is; We are interested in who God is, for us. The Hebrews create an image and call it the Lord God, they believe they are still serving the true God, but it is a lie of their imagination.

    So, I’m waiting in line at that high end culinary experience, Taco Bell, and I get into a conversation with this woman. The conversation starts off with how crazy it is that Taco Bell can make fifty menu items out of only about seven ingredients and then moves on to Christianity. At one point this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Quint Pitts avatar

    Rotten Eggs Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,619 views

    A look at the reality of Hell. This is part of a series of sermons to equip Christians to answer some of the popular objections to Christianity in our culture.

    Roll Video “Hell” Immediately following announcements. No introduction. ROTTEN EGGS Serving Up Omelets—Part 3 If there is one idea or doctrine in the bible that I would like to erase, it would be the subject of my message today. When I get to heaven, if I find out that there is this loophole ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Brian Bill avatar

    God, Government And You Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,328 views

    To borrow from Andy Stanley, "It’s not about ’what,’ it’s all about ’who.’

    God, Government and You Romans 13:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill 1/3/10 After an exceptionally long and boring sermon, the congregation filed out of the church not saying a word to the pastor. After a while a man came up to him and said, “Pastor, that sermon reminded me of the peace and love of God!” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Guilty By The Blood You Have Shed Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,856 views

    A message regarding the part of our vision statement that says we will promote a biblical worldview. This message was about abortion and the sanctity of human life

    Text: Ezek 22:1-16, Title: Guilty by the Blood Which You Have Shed, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/17/10, AM A. Opening illustration: video (YouTube) The Unknown Souls, most abortions statistically happen b/t 6-12 wk B. Background to passage: There are many aspects that we could discuss regarding the sanctity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Look To The Nations

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,080 views

    We focus on getting people saved, jesus is concerned about the salvation of the nations. God has a high calling for His people.

    Introduction As Christians- often focused on getting people saved while Jesus is looking for- salvation of the nations. Mtt 28:18-19 Jesus is saying- all authority- all right, power, has been given to me- THEREFORE I am sending you in my power, wisdom, strength, to make disciples of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic