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  • Ken Osso avatar

    When God Doesn't Want To Hear It Series

    Contributed by Ken Osso on Jan 5, 2008
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     | 5,524 views

    This is the first of a two-part series on the parable of the lost son. Heading into the New Year, this first message looks closely at the story of the lost son and the good news we have of a fresh start.

    When God Doesn’t Want to Hear It Luke 15:11-32 I sat at my desk staring blankly at the screen with a bit of a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. I didn’t know exactly where to begin, and I wasn’t even sure God wanted to hear it. I had just scrolled through the pages of a Word document where ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Lies We Believe About Time Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,079 views

    What lies are you believing about time?

    Lies we believe about Time 1. Overview a. Top Five Things People Put Off Until the Last Minute i. House chores/yard work: 35 ii. Holiday gift shopping: 25 iii. Making doctor/dentist appointments: 20 iv. Calling relatives: 15 v. Changing oil in the car: 5 b. Time is as much a mystery as eternity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Word Residing In The Church" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,011 views

    Sermon 15 in a study in Colossians

    “Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Men & Women - Equal But Different? Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 19, 2008
    based on 57 ratings
     | 28,185 views

    Are their differences between men and women and do those differences matter in the church

    Men and women – Equal but Different? Slide We live in an age where merely recognizing differences in people can sometimes be interpreted as discrimination. Since the 1960’s it has been unlawful in the workplace to discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. While ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Power To The People Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,851 views

    Part 3 in series Slowing Down. This message plays down pastors and spiritual professionals, and plays up the unity and equality of all people who follow Jesus.

    Power to the People Slowing Down, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 25, 2008 In last week’s message I posed the question, “How do we pursue God in ways that do not end up doing spiritual/emotional/psychological damage to ourselves and others.” Remember how I answered that ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    If My People

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 7, 2009
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     | 4,851 views

    How do we seek the healing in a land of so much? God’s answer comes at the dedication of His temple in the darkness of Solomon’s night.

    Gallup Poll surveyed Americans this past Easter and discovered that 12% of Americans have no religious identification and the number of those claiming some linkage to Christianity is at 77% down from 91% in 1948. Seventy-seven percent is not too bad but Gallup doesn’t do a very good job in making ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Heritage Of Faith

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009
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     | 5,478 views

    Do you see fewer Christian role models today? Where are the people of faith in todays society? We can all step up and be an inspiration for the next generations of Christians we just have to truly live out our faith.

    Our Heritage of Faith 2 Timothy 1-14 When it comes to faith in Jesus Christ is there someone in your family tree who you would call an encourager? Can you point to a relative who inspired you as an example of Christian character? We all need role models, people who are truly good examples for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Concentrated Conversions And Pushing The Envelope Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,402 views

    Sometimes God opens our hearts and minds to His will in increments.

    Concentrated Conversions and Pushing the Envelope (Acts 9:32-43) 1. It seems that Philip had planted several churches around Joppa, and Peter was traveling to them to strengthen them and teach them. He came to an area near modern Tel Aviv, where our story takes place. Lydda is now know as Lud ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Finding Faith In Crisis

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 15, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,243 views

    Find courage in others who are great examples of the Christian faith.

    Finding Faith in Crisis 2 Timothy 1-14 When it comes to faith in Jesus Christ is there someone in your family tree who you would call an encourager? Can you point to a relative who inspired you as an example of Christian character? We all need role models, people who are truly good examples for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Christians Should Avoid Sexual Sin Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,117 views

    Temptation is a powerful thing, but the consequences of giving in to sexual sin are even greater.

    Why avoid sexual sin? I Corinthians 6:18 1. Illus. of my daughter • When our children were at home, we had what we referred to as the house rules. If you were going to live in our house, then you had to tell us where you were going and who you were going with, etc. • As an older teenager, often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is The Holy Spirit? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,906 views

    Today, the Holy Spirit indwells believers and wants to change us.

    [If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE MYSTERY OF THE SPIRIT “The Holy Spirit leaves no footprints in the sand” (Abraham Kuyper, The Work of the Holy Spirit). “The wind [pneuma] blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The New Deal Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 23, 2009
     | 4,183 views

    Regenerate believers since the time of Jesus – including most of us -- have begun to experience the New Covenant, the nation of Israel will experience the New Covenant in the future, and these realities need to be clarified and applied.

    The New Deal (Jeremiah 31:31-37) 1. Our country and our churches are not in the best of shape. It is easy to become negative or cynical, but we need to remember that things could be worse, much worse. 2. When God’s people are not taking Him seriously, it can be confusing. But the truth is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Let Us Rejoice For He Calls To Us Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,638 views

    God's work in view of the empty faith of the Temple...

    Concordia Lutheran Church The 4th week of Easter, April 25, 2010 Let Us Rejoice! He Calls to Us! John 10:22-30 † IN HIS NAME † May you and all of those you love hear plainly, that our Father has made Jesus both Lord and Christ. May you hear that He knows you each by name, that He has cleansed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Donald Rapp avatar

    Dull Disciples Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,380 views

    Sometimes people fail to respond to God's word because they simply don't understand.

    Dull Disciples The Book of Mark Mark 8:14-21 I. Introduction. A. Last week we discussed the tragic consequence of someone who refuses to believe and heed God’s word. B. It starts by not believing and can ultimately end in judicial blindness 1. The unbelief we were confronted with last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Transfiguration Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,605 views

    Getting a glimpse of the future helps us over come the discouragement of this life.

    The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ The Book of Mark Mark 9:1-13 I. Introduction: A. Have you ever wondered what it will be like when Jesus comes in all of His Glory to set up His kingdom and bring the world as we know it to an end? B. Today’s text gives us a glimpse of this yet future ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist