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  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    Not Of This World Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on May 24, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,142 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we’re reminded that we’re citizens of heaven.

    Not of this World Phil. 3:17-21 Randy Aly, SC.com) Every time a boy went to his playmates house he saw his grandmother studying her Bible. Finally, he asked his friend about it. Why is your Grandmother always reading that Bible? He answered, I don’t know. But I think she is cramming for her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Message For Us

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 61 ratings
     | 15,374 views

    A message for believers & seekers alike, regarding how Jesus stands at the door and knocks. The seeker should feel drawn towards Jesus, and the beliver might feel a little ashamed at how we treat Jesus.

    Please turn to REVELATION 3:14-22. This is our main text for this message. ‘To the angel of the church in Laodicea, write: ‘These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Pressing On

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,189 views

    As we begin this new year let us take encouragement from Paul’s challenge to press on.

    INTRODUCTION: At this time every year many of us make resolutions. We resolve to lose weight, to exercise more, to be a better person, to dispense with old bad habits and begin some new good ones. None of those are surprising, but I have found a few that are. A newspaper in Boston has allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Things Come To Those Who ... Wait. Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,498 views

    Our tendency to procrastinate, even over matters related to the soul, is challenged by Jesus’ sermon of the soils.

    GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO … WAIT. Mark 4:1-20 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” We are in the throes of our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America.” It is taken from the first six chapters of Mark. We are highlighting different adages or aphorisms ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Are Your Priorities Out-Of-Whack?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 20, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 37,964 views

    When we focus on listening to Jesus, our priorities will be in proper order.

    Title: Are Your Priorities Out-of-Whack? Text: Luke 10:38-42 Thesis: When we focus on listening to Jesus, our priorities will be in proper order. Introduction I don’t know if this is a true story or not, but I suspect it is true, in that it was printed in a book by Steve Farrar titled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Take It To The Limit - Time Series

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Feb 11, 2008
     | 6,512 views

    Spreading yourself to thin.

    Take It To The Limit - Time Exodus 18:1-27 January 27, 2008 Last week we begin a series of talks that I’m calling - "Take it to the Limit." The idea behind these 3 talks is that each of us has limits. You and I have boundaries. Fences Borders Lines of demarcation When it comes to having ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Room With A View: Perspectives On Prayer -- Broken But Blessed

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,535 views

    When it comes to prayer, a broken mirror limits our view of, and experience of Christ – and keeps us from becoming like him – which has tragic and far-reaching consequences.

    Room With A View: Broken But Blessed Today, we continue our series . . . Room With A View, Perspectives on Prayer. Last week we talked about the distractions that can keep us from getting into the room. They keep us from experiencing the very presence of God. Our theme passage comes from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why We All (Especially The Elders) Need Deacons Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,658 views

    God loves us by equipping and calling deacons to serve us.

    Scripture Introduction A guy dies, arrives at the Pearly Gates, and (as always in stories like this), St. Peter is there and asks him to relate a good deed he had done. He thinks for a moment then says, “Well, there was the time I was driving down a road when I saw a group of hoodlums harassing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Joy Robbers Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,298 views

    Get the true joy!

    JOY ROBBERS Philippians 4.2-7 S: Joy C: Peace Th: Toward the Goal Pr: GET THE TRUE JOY. ?: What? What keeps us from it? KW: Thieves TS: We will find in our study of Philippians what thieves use to keep us from getting the joy God has for us. CV: “We will wholeheartedly worship the everlasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whatever It Takes Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 16,438 views

    First of a 6 part series encouraging believers to do "whatever it takes" to deepen their walk with Jesus.

    A recent study showed 40 to 45% of American adults make one or more resolutions each year. Among the top new years resolutions are resolutions about weight loss, exercise, and stopping to smoke. Also popular are resolutions dealing with better money management / debt reduction. The following ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Build God's House!

    Contributed by David Mende on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,657 views

    The Jews were concerned more about building their own houses rather than building God's house. Consequently, God gives this message to His prophet to rebuke His people. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    Introduction (Secure Attention): Have you ever thought along these lines, “I am going to serve the Lord after I grow old.” “I want to work for God but I’m too busy.” “I want to serve God but I’m not sure whether I’ll be able to do anything at all for the Lord.” If you had any thoughts like that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prepared For Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,028 views

    This sermon helps us evaluate our preparedness and understanding of spiritual growth.

    Introduction: Do you remember, as a child, the anticipation of growing taller? I remember my brother and I would stand beside a doorframe in our home and use a ruler to mark our growth. We would mark a spot above our heads and then measure down to get our height. I do not know that we had any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    The Pull Of The Cross

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Oct 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,140 views

    In life there are so many different forces pulling on us. We are pulled one way by fear, and another by self-righteousness. But thank God that the Cross is always at the center, and nothing is more powerful than the pull of God’s mercy and grace.

    Mark 10:17-22; Mark 10:23-31 This week we are going to be looking at our Gospel lesson. I wanted to preach on the Gospel last week (maybe you wished I did too), but I held off, because this week and last week’s reading need to go together. So really, we are going to be looking at both lessons ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Commitment On Trial

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 25, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 21,362 views

    If you were pressed to compromise your convictions or the commitments you have made to God would you have the courage to stand by those commitments and your convictions? The Rechabites provide an example for us to follow.

    COMMITMENT ON TRIAL JEREMIAH 35:1-11 Introduction: If you were pressed to compromise your convictions or the commitments you have made to God would you have the courage to stand by those commitments and your convictions? Dan Yeary in “Proclaim” speaks of those who make commitments that are only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Im Not As Full As I Like To Be (Filled With All The Fullness Of God)

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,255 views

    speaking of the hunger in our lives-we develop an increasing hunger for whatever we feed upon-directed by our deepest desire.

    I�m Not As Full As I Like To Be EOLS: We control the things that we hunger for, and we can be filled with hunger for God. It�s funny how God can birth a sermon within our hearts through the simple, daily things in our lives. This one was birthed in my heart around the family table a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist