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  • Thomas McCracken avatar

    A Christian? What's That?!

    Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Mar 6, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,216 views

    According to surveys and statistics, revealed by Christianity Today, 85% of the American population is Christian and 99% of Mexico's population is Christian. I have been to both countries and can understand why some folks are confused with these percenta

    A Christian? What’s that?! I Peter 1:22-25 Introduction: According to surveys and statistics, revealed by Christianity Today, 85 percent of the American populous is Christian. Even more amazing is a recent survey that shows Mexico to be 99 percent Christian. I have been to both countries ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Psalm For Overcoming Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,933 views

    Jesus Christ wants His followers to be overcomers. This Psalm can help you find that victory.

    Summer Psalms #5 - The Psalm for Overcoming Psalm 32:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 24, 2009 *Jesus Christ wants His followers to be overcomers. God’s Word makes this clear in many places. For example Rom 12:21 tells Christians, “Do not be overcome by evil, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Rev. # 12~4:1-4~rapture Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,357 views

    Chapter 4, this is where the rapture takes place, the time that all believers have been longing for, even the whole creation its self is earnestly awaiting this glorious happening.

    REV.4: 1-4 # 12 RAPTURE Today we’ll continue our study of the book of the Revelation of Jesus Christ. We’re here in chapter 4, this is where the rapture takes place, the time that all believers have been longing for, even the whole creation its self is earnestly awaiting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    A Passion For The House Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jul 12, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,084 views

    God is looking for those who have a passion for His House, for those who have a zeal for His House, for those who are in love with His House - those who share His heart for His house.

    Journeying with John, It’s a Trip (JWJ-12) A Passion for The House John 2:12-25 Before becoming president Teddy Roosevelt was a Sunday School teacher. One day a boy came in with a shiner, and Teddy asked him what had happened. He said another boy was tormenting his sister, so he took a swing at ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Kevin Short avatar

    Marks Of Maturity (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Kevin Short on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,884 views

    Paul provides signposts on the road to spiritual maturity.

    Marks of Maturity (Part 3) Ephesians 4:14 Ted Williams, who died in 2002 was arguably the best hitter baseball has ever known. He was the last baseball player to hit better than .400 in a season. Upon his death George Will said in his column "There is no joy in Red Sox nation, a.k.a. New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Follow Our Heart’s Treasure

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 25, 2009
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    Where is your heart leading you? Jesus exposes what our hearts so often treasure, and he brings us God’s promises that work the impossible in our hearts. Parts: A. Jesus’ words expose our heart’s god B. Jesus’ invitation works the impossible

    Text: Mark 10:17-27 Theme: We Follow Our Heart’s Treasure A. Jesus’ words expose our heart’s god B. Jesus’ invitation works the impossible Season: Pentecost 21c Date: October 25, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/We-Follow-Our-Heart_s-Treasure-Mark10_17-27.html Grace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Harvest Time Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 27, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,698 views

    Why does God allow evil? Jesus answers this question in the parable of the weeds.

    HARVEST TIME In his book, The Case for Faith, Lee Strobel introduces us to the puzzling life of John Templeton. You’ve probably never heard his name, but Templeton was a contemporary of Billy Graham. In fact, they were both behind an evangelistic crusades in the 1940’s and 50’s. A short time later ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    How We Live Reflects Who We Are

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,689 views

    Know who you are in Jesus, and then live it. How we live reflects who we are.

    How We Live Reflects Who We Are Aug 2, 2009 1 Peter 1:13-25 Intro: Chickens don’t fly around in the sky, perch on telephone wires, or swoop down and capture some prey. That’s not who they are. Whales don’t walk around on land, or dig around in the dirt looking for a meal. That’s not who they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Cross-Dressing Soldiers Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 3, 2008
     | 4,074 views

    Exposition of 2 Timothy 2:4 about the Christian Worldview attitude of believers related to the vision of our church

    Text: 2 Timothy 2:4, Title: Cross-dressing Soldiers, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/6/08, AM A. Opening illustration: story about Rene Descartes’ from Think Biblically, p. 45 B. Background to passage: As we continue to think about the vision and future of our church, today we will look at the next phrase in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    God Shows No Partiality

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,792 views

    We are created in the image of God who shows no favoritism or partiality concerning us.

    Text: Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism (partiality) (Acts 10:34). What does it mean to show favoritism or to be partial? If we do not treat people equally, but instead show more kindness, consideration, and respect for some and not for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Back To The Future: Turning Points

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 3, 2008
     | 5,536 views

    This sermon was given as part of a congregational celebration for paying off all mortgages and debts.

    Back to the Future: Turning Points Deuteronomy 6:1-25 Sermon Objective: This sermon was given as part of a congregational celebration for paying off all mortgages and debts. Supporting Scripture: Exodus 19:6, John 17:20-26; 1 These are the commands, decrees and laws the LORD your God directed ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Calling Evil Good

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 25, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,757 views

    Man calls it an accident, God calls it abomination ... Man calls it a weakness, God calls it willfulness. We live in the last days when people have started to call evil good and good evil ... What will you say about good and evil? The choice is yours!

    Opening illustration: Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman told of a distinguished minister, Dr. Howard, from Australia who preached very strongly on the subject of SIN. After the service, one of the church deacons came to counsel with him in the study. "Dr. Howard," he said, "we don’t want you to talk as openly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Harold Hansen avatar

    Is There Not A Cause

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 7, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,354 views

    church planting challenage

    IS THERE NOT A CAUSE? Romans 10:13-21 Text being 13-15 Romans For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Christ At Christmas - The Greatest Gift Of All Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 6, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 20,333 views

    This sermon gives two reasons that Jesus’ birth is so important. I. It shows God’s LOVE for us. II. It shows God’s PURPOSE for us.

    Christ At Christmas - The Greatest Gift Of All Our text for today consists of one verse – it is found in John chapter one and verse fourteen. Please follow along with me as I read: “And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Pentecost: God's Appointed Time

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 15, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,704 views

    A look at the Feast of Pentecost

    Introduction: A This evening, in just a few hours, Jews all around the world will celebrate Shavuot. 1 Shavuot in Hebrew means “weeks” (7 weeks, 49 days & on the day after 49, 50, celebrate Feast of Weeks) since the Feast of First Fruits. a “Pentecost” is Greek for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist