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  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Without Faith, Freedom Fails

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,113 views

    Our national celebration should cause Christians to reflect on the source of our freedom, and the support that is necessary to uphold it. The theme of this sermon is that Faith is the only Foundation that can support Freedom. Without Faith, Freedom fail

    This week we celebrate all that we love about America. There are parades, fireworks, speeches, and family BBQ’s. Contestants squared up in the annual Hot Dog Eating contest, and veterans marched down Main Street reminding us of the cost of America’s Liberty. Our national celebration ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who You Believe: Who Is I Am (Session 2)

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,594 views

    Examining the famous I AM statements of Jesu

    Who is “I AM”? The coming of Jesus Christ is the centre of history. Jesus demonstrated what a trusting relationship with him would be like. In His three years of public ministry Jesus called out “Come, follow me.” The reason for the transformed lives of the twelve men that left all to become his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Understanding & Avoiding Apostasy Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on May 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,951 views

    1 John 2:18-27. What really happens when someone abandons the faith; and why do they do it? Find out from the Apostle John.

    1 JOHN | FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD AND MEN FELLOWSHIP WITH MEN: UNDERSTANDING & AVOIDING APOSTASY 1 JOHN 2:18-27 [INTRODUCTION] - In American history, there is a man who became famous for all the wrong reasons. You have probably heard his name, even if you don’t know the details of his life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heirs Of The Covenant

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,387 views

    We are heirs of the New Covenant, its promises, its hope.

    Heirs of a New Covenant, Jeremiah 31:31-37 Introduction We live in an age of passing fancies and boredom. When men and women enter into that most sacred of institutions, for example, it is seldom with the genuine intention of union unto death. It is often a union whose ties will be severed as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Joy Of Developing Godly Character Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 65 ratings
     | 66,394 views

    This sermon looks at Five Character Traits God desires in a Christian. 1. COMPASSION 2. CONSISTENCY 3. COOPERATION 4. COMMITMENT 5. COURAGE

    The Joy of Developing A Godly Character I have said it before – but let me say it again: God is more concerned with your character than He is with your comfort. God is more concerned with your holiness than He is with your happiness. God is more concerned with you as a person than He is with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Go To Church: Community Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 14, 2010
     | 8,826 views

    Church is a place where we may express our love for God, receive spiritual instruction and nurture for ourselves and our children, experience the loving care of God and be of encouragement to each other.

    Title: Why Go to Church: Community! Text: Luke 15 Thesis: Church is a place where we may express our love for God, receive spiritual instruction and nurture for ourselves and our children, experience the loving care of God and be of encouragement to each other. Introduction In case you think ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sanctity Of Life

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on May 8, 2010
    based on 28 ratings
     | 18,469 views

    The penalty for killing an unborn eagle in this country is a fine of up to $5000 and up to five years in prison But,the killing of an unborn baby is not considered a crime at all, as long as the mother approves.

    THE SANCTITY OF LIFE INTRO: A.Vince Lombardi was one of the most outstanding coaches of the Green bay Packers. Due to his success each year the winner of the Super Bowl receives a trophy called the Lombardi Trophy. Each year Vince would start each summer camp the same way. He would get h is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Faith To Endure Our Blessings Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jan 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,172 views

    Sometimes it requires faith to endure our blessings

    Title: Faith to Endure Our Blessings Text: Luke 1:26 – 38, 48 – 56 MP: It takes faith to endure our blessings FCF: Sometimes it requires faith to endure our blessings. If that sounds odd, maybe it is because we do not fully appreciate what it means to truly be blessed. It is easy to assume ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming The World

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Apr 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,434 views

    This message describes what Christ and the author of 1 John means when they talk of Christians having the power to overcome the World.

    1 John 5: 1-10 Overcoming The World I have heard there are only three kinds of people in the world. There are the “I wills”, the “I won’ts,” and the “I can’ts.” The “I will do it” people accomplish and overcome every obstacle in their way; the “I won’t do it” folks oppose everything and make ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Original Nic At Night Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 22,476 views

    God provides a new birth for those who recognize their first one did not fit them for heaven.

    Introduction Sermon #6 in a Series on the Gospel of John Someone once asked a young woman, “What is the difference between my religion and yours?” She responded, “They are actually quite close. In fact, only two letters separate our beliefs. Your religion is spelled, ‘D-O; DO.’ Mine is spelled: ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Kingdoms In Conflict Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,671 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the eighth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “Kingdoms in Conflict” Acts 4:1-22 6.17.07 The book of Acts chronicles the story of the early church in the days following the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave. Until we get to chapter 4, it’s just one tremendous event after another. Jesus ascends to Heaven before the eyes of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Letters To The 7 Curches Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,653 views

    ONe chrch appears alive but is dead, one feels as good as dead but there’s still ife there if only they’ll persevere.

    Today we read about two churches with a significant contrast of characteristics. One thinks it’s alive but is dead, the other feels as good as dead but is alive. Sardis was a sophisticated city and perhaps that was the reason that persecution against Christians wasn’t such a problem as it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Following Jesus Alone Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,634 views

    Why are there so many divisions (denomitaions) among God’s people. Why can’t we get along? Aseemingly minor event in the life of our Lord will help us to better understand how things got the way they are—and what we can do to fix them.

    by Scott Bayles Following Jesus part 3 Following Jesus Alone Have you ever stopped to count all the churches in your town? Take a leisurely drive through Any Town, U.S.A. and try counting all the church buildings you see—you’ll probably run out of fingers and toes. Let your fingers walk through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Meek, Not Weak Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 27,695 views

    A meek person is Christlike, humble, gentle and patient.

    People tend to equate “meekness” with “weakness.” We see a meek person as more of a gaunt man rather than a muscleman. In fact, in MS Word, when I right-clicked the word “meek” and searched for its synonyms, one of them is “timid.” When Jesus declared, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Laboring With The Gospel (Part Ii)

    Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,900 views

    A continuation of a study of the parable of the minas

    “I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what he has will be taken away.”—Luke 19:26 LABORING WITH THE GOSPEL (Part II) In our Early Morning Worship, we began a discussion of Jesus’ Parable of the Minas or the Pounds. We said that this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist