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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Jesus' Bad Company Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 23, 2012
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     | 6,241 views

    The messy business of Jesus and the church is the invitation and welcome to sinners such as us.

    Introduction When Jesus begins his ministry, people are filled with wonder at what he can do – cast out demons and heal the sick. “Wow! I saw Jesus command a demon to come out of a man!” “That’s nothing, I saw him heal a man born blind.” “Well, I saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Parting Words From Paul

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,548 views

    Knowing that he would soon face death at the hands of the Roman government, Paul issues some solemn commands to Timothy that were to guide him in carrying on the mission of spreading the Gospel of Christ.

    Parting Words from Paul Text: 2 Tim. 4:7 Intro: A dying person’s last words are generally considered very weighty. In fact, a person’s dying words are admissible as evidence in a court of law. For some reason, society seems to display great interest in a person’s final ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Road Map To Holiness

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 4, 2011
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     | 7,143 views

    A "how to manual" for living out a life of holiness

    Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. Introduction: Imagine if ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Heaven As It Is Now Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
     | 4,088 views

    Heaven as it is now is not Heaven as it is yet going to be This is an instructional message regarding the developing nature of Heaven as it is right now

    Ephesians 4:8-10; Hebrews 11:39-40 Intro: What would a series on Heaven be without a few “Gates of Heaven” stories? 3 men died – a doctor, a school teacher, and the head of a large HMO. Each was called forward. The Doctor first. “What did you do on earth?” I healed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Hireling Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 11, 2012
     | 7,953 views

    A study of the book of Judges chapter 17

    Judges 17: 1 – 13 The Hireling Now there was a man from the mountains of Ephraim, whose name was Micah. 2 And he said to his mother, “The eleven hundred shekels of silver that were taken from you, and on which you put a curse, even saying it in my ears—here is the silver with ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    When The Church Is On Fire It Cannot Get Lukewarm

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Mar 4, 2012
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     | 35,727 views

    For the people in the Church to be on Fire we need: The presence of the Holy Ghost in our lives because He is always described as fire. It is hot! When the people in the Church are on Fire we will be able to reach the world. We need to be consumed

    When the Church is on Fire It Cannot Get Lukewarm Text: Revelations 3: 15 Focus: “… I would thou wert…hot” When the Church is on Fire it promotes evangelism, it proclaims Jesus, and it provides a place of Liberty. Sermon: Story about Sloppy Joe this morning at 4:15 am ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ's Compassion On The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 8, 2012
    based on 105 ratings
     | 28,772 views

    Why would Jesus deliberately go the cross to die? And why would He say "Father Forgive Them"?

    OPEN: Ever since the 1950s, the men of the Philippines have had unusual tradition around Easter. It has grown to the point where from 50,000 to 75,000 people attend every year. McDonalds sets up a temporary store to sell burgers, fries and ice cream to those exhausted by the tropical heat. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It’s Who You Know

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 10, 2012
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     | 5,572 views

    Somtimes it’s who you know that counts.

    “It’s Who You Know” Heb. 2:5-18 & 4:14-16 I had a boyhood friend named Dale. Dale’s dad operated the projectors at a local movie theater. If I went to a movie with Dale, I got in free and sometimes even sat in the projection booth. But if I went to the same theater alone I had to pay the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Like Priest, Like People Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009
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     | 8,045 views

    If Israel’s priests were accountable for Israel’s ignorance and wickedness, what does that mean for all believers as priests and pastors in particular?

    [Note: I felt led to preach this sermon during the period leading up to Christmas.] Today is the beginning of the Advent season in churches that follow the ecclesiastical calendar. It celebrates the past, present, and future of God’s coming into the world. In fact, “advent” originates in the Latin ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Words Of Spirit & Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 25, 2008
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     | 33,164 views

    During the 1st part of Jesus’ ministry people were attracted by His teaching. Many attached themselves to Him, some of them wholeheartedly, some loosely. Then came a time when their allegiance was tested-as it comes to test every disciple.

    JOHN 6: 59-71 WHO CAN ACCEPT WORDS OF SPIRIT AND LIFE? During the first part of Jesus’ ministry people were attracted by His teaching and flocked round Him. Many attached themselves to Him, some of them wholeheartedly, some loosely. Then came a time when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unforeseen Results Of An Unreliable Reliance

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,289 views

    It’s easy to rely upon methods, means, and men, rather than actually relying upon God. This message shows the results of such a misplaced reliance.

    The Unforeseen Results Of An Unreliable Reliance Text: Jer.17: 5; 2 Chron.16: 7 Intro: If you should suddenly find yourself faced with a traumatic, and potentially devastating situation, beyond your control, where, or to whom would you instinctively turn for help? Obviously, there are some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Alone For Christ Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 5, 2008
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     | 3,555 views

    It is possible to be so used to seeing imitations that we fail to recognize the real thing. I fear that is happening in American churches. It has been so long since American Christianity has boldly lifted up a holy God before the culture that lukewarm C

    Standing Alone for Christ Revelation 3:1-6 Purpose: To warn against a type of Christianity that is impure. Aim: I want the listener to love Christ so much that they will stand alone, if necessary, for Christ. INTRODUCTION: In the 1930’s the rage was imitating Charlie Chaplin’s “Little Tramp” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Keep The Faith

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,293 views

    In our text, we are told how we can keep the faith and be more active in the living the faith. 1- Remember scripture 2- Pray much 3- Wait patiently 4- Demonstrate mercy

    INTRO.- ILL.- Adoniram Judson sweated out Burma’s heat for 18 years without a furlough, six years without a convert. Enduring torture and imprisonment, he admitted that he never saw a ship sail without wanting to jump on board and go home. When his wife’s health broke and he put her on a homebound ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Our Vision: Transformation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,170 views

    Our vision at New Life is simply "Transforming lives, one at a time."

    Our Vision: Transformation Text: 2 Cor. 5:17-18; Rom. 12:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: The power of the Holy Spirit is not just for salvation, but transformation, a process that might be slow and gradual. The difference might look like this: You can take ten gallons of gasoline and release ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Won't Back Down - Four Steps To Great Faith

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,279 views

    How far are you willing to go in your walk with God?

    August 10, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Daniel 3:1-30 Subject: Faithfulness Title: I Won’t Back Down – Four Steps to Great Faith How strong is your faith? You have probably heard the hypothetical question before, “If you were arrested for being a Christian, would the be enough evidence to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God