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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    How Do I React To Sin? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,545 views

    There are two seemingly automatic reactions to seeing sin in the life of someone else. One is to avoid them. The other is to judge. In Galatians 6 we begin to see a third alternative. It's harder, but much more loving and effective.

    The main theme of Galatians is about whether legalism, in the form of the Jewish law, is required for a Christian. Paul’s answer is an emphatic “no!” Legalism, in general, is superimposing an external set of rules or expectations on yourself or others—even Biblical rules or ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Confidence In Knowing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 30, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,502 views

    There is confidence in knowing Jesus. We have the ability to trust and lean on God's Word to lead us to live a active and productive life for the Lord

    Confidence in knowing Jesus Psalm 119:105, Phil. 4:13 Introduction- I want to talk to you this morning about walking with Jesus. I didn’t say the knowing of Jesus. I didn’t say religion or denomination. I said the confidence we can have walking with Jesus. It probably is the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Extreme Makeover Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 6,528 views

    #10 in series on Colossians, and final in series on our church's purposes. Love is all.

    Colossians 3:12-14 – Extreme Makeover Today we are wrapping up our series on the 5 purposes of the church, but this isn’t the last that I’ll be mentioning them. Really, they need to be reviewed often, helping us stay on track for what God intends for Centreville Baptist. Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Gift Of Faith” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 6, 2011
     | 4,021 views

    Through the Advent of Christ, we have been given the gift of faith.

    Something that consumes us at Christmas is giving and receiving gifts. The tradition of giving gifts is tied to the wise men who came bearing gifts for the Christ child. So we exchange gifts at Christmas. But often, the gifts we exchange do not meet our expectations. A woman was asked by her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    12 Secrets To Living An Abundant Life: 1 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 8, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 23,614 views

    I was working for an auto dealership as a master technician and making a lot more money than pasturing this church. But I was not more happy. God’s Word show us ho to truly live the abundant life.

    I read about Pastor Dan Cale who said he tried to play a computer game his daughter got for Christmas called Roller Coaster Tycoon. In it you build a roller coaster park and try to make a profit. He said “as usual I started playing it without reading the directions (typical guy right). After a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Whom If Not Christ?

    Contributed by William Wyne on Dec 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,901 views

    The sermon is designed for the believer to trust in the presence and provision of Christ.

    There is a song that says: Where do I go when there’s nobody else to turn to? Who do I turn to when nobody wants to listen? Who do I lean on when there’s no foundation stable? I go to the rock, I know He’s able, I go to the rock. When the earth all around me is sinking sand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character -- Inside Out Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,856 views

    Wisdom the source of Character in our Lives

    Life Simplified Character: Inside Out October 9, 2011 INTRODUCTION Top Ten Foolish Things to Do Before You Die 10. Swim with a great white shark. 9. Own a 1000 cats. 8. Eat nothing but french fries for a month. 7. Volunteer to get cancer. 6. Lay down and take a nap in traffic. 5. Play ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Noble Vessels Series

    Contributed by Mark Opseth on Dec 18, 2011
     | 11,526 views

    This is part four in the Carpenter's Workshop Christmas series. The Master Carpenter is preparing for himself a gift - the Church, the Bride - to be presented to him at His Second Coming. This message addresses us as noble vessels.

    Just one week before Christmas. Imagine all the workshops – some like this one – running full steam, working hard to finish their Christmas gifts. Woodchips and sawdust cover the floor, reminding us that each project took time and care to transform a piece of wood into something to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Love Displayed

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 26, 2011
     | 3,380 views

    Exposition of John 3 regarding the sending of God’s Son on Christmas was part of one of the greatest displays of the immeasurable love of God ever.

    Text: John 3:16, Title: Love Displayed, Date/Place: NRBC, Christmas Eve 2011 A. Opening illustration: I had a Greek professor in seminary who was a great help to me. He taught us how to love our wives. He wrote “The Myth of Adolescence” and taught us how to love our children. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy To The Word Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 28, 2011
     | 5,853 views

    Our final message in our Christmas joy series concludes with our understanding that the birth of Christ was the beginning of joy, the completion of it was performed on Calvary for our sins.

    Joy Series, Part 4 Luke 2:1-21, John 19:28-30, Hebrews 12:2 Introduction “Joy to the World” MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! - Recap of last 3 week’s messages: - 1. What steals joy the fastest? The afflictions others bring upon us (gossip) - We all face accusations and rumors; esp. as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Savoring Christ In 2012

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,847 views

    Exposition of 2 Corinthians 3 regarding let 2012 be the year that we truly/newly see the glory of Christ and bask in it; this is what we were made for as individuals, but more so as a church!

    Text: 2 Cor 3:18, Title: Savoring Christ in 2012, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/1/2012, AM A. Opening illustration: Speak about beauty vs. sentimentality, C. S. Lewis goes on to say that observers of beautiful things long “to be united with the beauty we see, to pass into it, to receive it into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are We Seeing?

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,160 views

    THIS MORNING, I WOULD LIKE TO LOOK AT THE WAY WE LOOK AT WHAT WE ARE SEEING. HOW DO WE SEE THE WORLD? THE LORD SAYS THAT HARVEST IS RIPE, AND PLENTIFUL.

    WHAT ARE WE SEEING? John 4:35 Do you not say, 'Four months more and then the harvest'? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest. INTRODUCTION: WOULD YOU BE SURPRISED TO KNOW THAT 83 OF EVERY 100 PEOPLE IN THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES DOES NOT KNOW JESUS? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Home Work - Pt. 2 - Working Moms Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 22, 2011
     | 4,203 views

    Every home needs work! It is a good thing that there is a blueprint we can follow to build strong homes!

    Home Work Pt. 2 – Working Moms I told you last week I never enjoyed home work. I tried to avoid it. But we all know that as tough as home work was it prepared us for a disciplined life. So last week we talked about working dads. Dads must fight apathy. They must help their wife and kids live ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Love Your Enemies? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,553 views

    This message is the second in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message deals with Jesus’ call to love your enemies.

    Sometimes we hear something that sounds so unreasonable our response is, “You have got to be kidding.” I believe in our text we encounter Jesus saying something that really sounds unreasonable. In fact this statement goes against what we consider to be reasonable. This statement goes against ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Love Of God Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,785 views

    The love of God extends to all of us.

    The love of God 911 Tributes Introduction- We take a moment this morning to reflect on the September 11, 2001 attack on America. We remember the 1000’s of lives that were lost and the 1000’s of families who have been forced to adjust to life not intended for them. Those of us who ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene