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  • Bo Dunford avatar

    The Need For Faithfulness In Church Attendance Series

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 316 ratings
     | 41,220 views

    God wants His people to be faithful in their church attendance.

    HEB.10:22-31 "THE NEED FOR FAITHFULNESS IN CHURCH ATTENDANCE" * If our dictionary is revised in the next few years, beside the entry for the word "faithfulness," * There could possibly be a note which reads: "a once prized characteristic of human character which is now extinct." * You might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Help Is On The Way" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 21,208 views

    Life is hazardous, but God is our Deliverer

    124Psalm Steps> “Help is on the Way”, Psalm 124 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Each of these pilgrim Psalms of Ascent have themes. The theme of Psalm 124 is deliverance. As the people of Israel journeyed to Jerusalem, they sang of how God helped them ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Dead Man Walking

    Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,884 views

    Jesus, the Baby who was born to die

    DEAD MAN WALKING The specially invited, all-be-it reluctant, audience stands transfixed. Their eyes are focused on the figure the other side of the glass. His gaze fastens on to the woman. Unblinking, he continues to stare at her, seeming to gain strength from her very presence. The tubes ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    What Do I Do When I'm Wronged Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 17, 2008
     | 3,413 views

    1. Times are tough. Families are struggling. Situations are serious.

    1. Times are tough. Families are struggling. Situations are serious. a. Not everything is going the way they would like. b. Really nothing is going the way they would like. c. That’s the first century church, believers living out their faith under severe persecution. d. Daily they could find ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Killed Jesus?

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,293 views

    It was the sin of every individual that caused Jesus’ death, not any race of people or political agenda.

    Who killed Jesus? Isaiah 53:4 – 6 On vacation I hiked a pass overlooking the Loyalsock Creek in the mountains of Pennsylvania. It was a difficult incline that I estimate in many places to have been 60O. There was a stern warning at the head of the trail that you should not stray from the path. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    A Committed Christian

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 49 ratings
     | 24,815 views

    A COMMITTED CHRISTIAN SERVES CONFIDENTLY, WHOLEHEARTEDLY AND ABSOLUTELY TO GOD.

    A COMMITTED CHRISTIAN Judges 3:31 Commitment means: The state of being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action or to another person or persons. A pledge to do. An engagement by contract -American Heritage Dictionary Shamgar’s name means "a stranger" and his father’s name, Anath ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Coming To The End Of Yourself Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,839 views

    God will do whatever he must to make the vessel of his grace prepared to receive his grace.

    Read Psalm 34 to start the service Read Genesis Chapter 32. This is a story about coming to the end of yourself - so that God is finally free to work. It’s also a story about reconciliation. As a man, Jacob was still quite self sufficient, and he still retained much of the old nature in his life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walk With The Innocent One Series

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Apr 7, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 5,778 views

    As we witness Jesus trial before the Jewish council, we clearly see that no guilt was his; and yet, all guilt was his as well, for the Innocent One carried your guilt and mine to the cross.

    Walk with the Innocent One Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts is record in Mark 14: The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Is Bigger Than The Boogie Man

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,693 views

    A message in response to the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania

    God is Bigger Than the Boogie Man Psalm 10 (September 16, 2001) Introduction I had an idea of what I wanted to talk about today, but all that changed Tuesday. I, like you, began that day like I begin most days. Getting showered and dressed, and driving to work, when I heard the news. I pulled ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Disciple And Discipler

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 19,825 views

    The preaching of the Gospel is our responsibility, but is not the complete mandate of the Great Commission. It is just the beginning. Every individual member of the Body of Christ is called to make disciples.

    DISCIPLE AND DISCIPLER Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction: Many feel that the mission of the church is to merely be witnesses to a lost world. It is true that we are to bear witness of the risen Christ and His transforming power. We are told in Acts 1:8 that we are to be His witnesses to the ends of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Motives And Means Of Ministry"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,746 views

    Doing minstry Jesus’ Way.

    Mark 6:30-44 “Motives and Means of Ministry” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN As we look at our Scripture passage for this morning, one thing which is apparent is that ministry is not necessarily convenient. It’s not neat and tidy and wrapped up ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jesus Christ The Only Way To Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,320 views

    What will you tell people who ask, "Is Jesus really the ONLY way to heaven?"

    We have been learning how to defend our Christian faith. The Christian faith believes in the reality of God, that the Bible is the Word of God, and Jesus Christ is the only way to eternal life in heaven. Remember what God said through the Apostle Paul in 2 Timothy 4:2? “Preach the Word; be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    The Miracle Of Our Met Need - John 6

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 6, 2011
     | 4,682 views

    Sometimes we can be surprised by needs. Often our needs hit our lives with such fury that it leaves us breathless or fearful. Unexpected bills come , poor health strikes without warning. Crises often arrive unannounced and unplanned. It might be helpful

    The miracle of our met need - John 6 John 6:5-23 After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (or Tiberias). 2 A large crowd followed Him, because they saw the signs which He was performing on those who were sick. 3 Then Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    How To Respond When Your Toes Get Stepped On

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 14, 2013
     | 5,692 views

    A look at how we should respond when an uncomfortable word of rebuke comes our way.

    [Drama idea: Frame as a cheesy commercial. Three people on a pew, two getting convicted and visibly uncomfortable (squirming, facial agitation), one blithe and unconcerned. After a while, the other two ask him how he’s not bothered. He shows off his steel-toed boots. He got the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Duties Of The Church Toward The Pastor

    Contributed by Andres C. Guevara Jr. on Oct 18, 2013
     | 23,593 views

    The great responsibilities of the church toward their Pastor

    DUTIES OF THE CHURCH TOWARD THE PASTOR I TIMOTHY 5:17-19 September 2, 2007, SUN a.m. Sometimes people has no knowledge and understanding of the fact that the church has a great responsibilities to the pastor since they thought that the pastor is God’s servants, only hired just to take care ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist