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  • Travis Jarrett avatar

    Disciple: God Talk Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,583 views

    This is the second message in the series "Disciple." This message looks at prayer in the life of the disciple, focusing on communicating with God through the Lord’s Prayer.

    “Disciple: Following the Path of Jesus” Part 2 – God Talk NewSong Church – 09/09/07 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE, NOT THE FULL MANUSCRIPT. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Ten Commandments – The Heart Of A Thief In Me Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,301 views

    THE TEN COMMANDMENTS – The Heart of a Thief in Me We can be guilty of stealing in three ways: We steal from God, ourselves and others.

    • Exodus 20:3-17 (NIV) [3] You shall have no other gods before me. [4] You shall not make for yourself an idol. . . [7] You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. . . [8] Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. . . [12] Honor your father and your mother. . . [13] You shall not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Remember The Alamo! Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007
     | 6,860 views

    As followers of Christ loyalty at any price is expected.

    REMEMBER THE ALAMO! Matthew 10:16-33 Sermon Objective: As followers of Christ loyalty at any price is expected. Scripture support: Romans 1:17; 2 Timothy 2:3-4; 2 Timothy 3:12; Revelation 2:10 SUMMARY We have begun a new series called “Lessons from the Wild West.” Last week we looked at: ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ken Pell avatar

    A Lesson From Asparagus Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,454 views

    To help the congregation to see themselves as they are so they can become what they are intended to be.

    LESSONS FROM THE GARDEN: ASPARAGUS Matthew 9:9-13 Sermon Objective: To help the congregation to see themselves as they really are so they can become what they really need to be. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8; Luke 18:9-14; 1 Timothy 1:12-17 SUMMARY We have begun a new series called Lessons ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Can't Buy Me Love

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,470 views

    A Different way to look at Luke 16: 19-31. It really does matter how we live now!

    “Can’t Buy Me Love” There is a fellow named Dr. David Demko who’s Death Device projects the date of a celebrity’s demise using lifestyle information such as smoking and exercise. Whitney Houston? 2022. Keith Richards? Should have died in‘95. But maybe it’s more important to discover when we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mourning Series

    Contributed by Mike Parry on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,908 views

    A message focusing on the 2nd Beatitude: "Blessed are they that mourn..." This series was also used to launch our Celebrate Recovery ministry.

    “Mourning” The Words of Jesus – The Beatitudes FCC – October 14, 2007 Text: Matthew 5: 4 Introduction: Today we are continuing a new sermon series on The Beatitudes. This was the first recorded sermon of Jesus and He taught about attitudes for the Kingdom. Jesus took His followers up a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    Is Jesus An Alien From Another Planet? (Luke 9:28-36)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,784 views

    Transfiguration: we struggle. We are weary. There is much we do not understand. And yet every now and then we catch a glimpse of the strange and glorious nature of Jesus, an...

    Yes, it’s the story of the transfiguration - my least favourite Gospel story. When I realised the transfiguration was scheduled for this week, I tried to get out of it. I thought about other people I could ask to preach ... but I couldn’t come up with anybody. Then I remembered that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Christian Clothing

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,976 views

    A New Year sermon based on the lectionary text.

    Colossians 3:12-17: As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. 13 Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lordf has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The First Hand Witnesses

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,107 views

    Learning from the first hand witnesses

    2 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Face In The Crowd Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 25, 2008
     | 3,547 views

    God’s anger is inflamed when humanity exploits itself but more especially in the name of religion. God will hold accountable, people who make worship a burdensome thing.

    Michelle Sterling, Global Image Group: "Within the first three seconds of a new encounter, people evaluate you… even if it is just a glance. People appraise your visual and behavioral appearance from head to toe. They observe your demeanor, mannerisms, and body language and even assess your ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    I Am, Am I Following Some Rough Enough Shepherd? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,238 views

    Jesus tells us he is the Good Shepherd. Do we follow the Good Shepherd and are we as commited to him as he is to us?

    Sermon; I Am the Good Shepherd, John 10-11-21. A couple of weeks ago I talked about the sheep gate and discussed some of my adventures with livestock, the livestock being sheep. The truth of the matter was I am not a good Shepherd, “I am the rough enough shepherd!” Let me contrast my ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Great Adventure Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010
     | 5,647 views

    Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

    [2] You know, some people are more adventurous than others. For some people adventure means going mountain climbing or skydiving. For some people adventure means trying a new salad dressing. I’m somewhere in the middle. I like safe adventure. [Giant water slide story.] I firmly believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Don't Just Send Them To Burger King"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 6, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,577 views

    A sermon about being the hands and feet of Jesus in a needy world.

    Matthew 14:13-21 “Don’t Just Send Them to Burger King” by: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Think back to a time when you were really, really sad. For some of us this will not be a difficult exercise. Perhaps we are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Need Hope?

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 11, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,107 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 10 regarding hope and strength for trials and temptations.

    Text: 1 Cor 10:13, Title: Need Hope? Date/Place: NRBC, 7/10/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Bill Hybels tells about an interesting experience after a baptism service in their church. He writes: “I bumped into a woman in the stairwell who was crying. I thought this was a little odd, since the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Backslidden Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 1, 2011
     | 7,171 views

    The church at Ephesus had much going to it and only one thing going against it - that thing was THE THING...It was now backslidden.

    The Backslidden Church Revelation 2:1-7 * Today we begin ‘Part 2’ of the Revelation. Chapter 1 constitutes Part 1 of this book because it highlights the things which “have been.” Chapter 2 begins with the things which are. While we “THINK” it will be a good thing to get to the present-day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist