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  • Scott Brewer avatar

    Becoming Consistent & Consecrated Series

    Contributed by Scott Brewer on Jul 29, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,531 views

    It is obvious if we are born of God because we live the right way and love others well.

    An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Consistent & Consecrated” 1 John 3:4-10 William Willimon used to be the dean of the chapel at Duke University. "One day he received a phone call from a very irate father. The father exploded on the other end of the line, telling Willimon furiously, ’I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith To Move Against The Stream Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,480 views

    Discover the kind of faith it takes to move against the stream of popular culture as you examine the life of Noah.

    What fish is known for swimming up stream against almost insurmountable odds? The Salmon is the answer. The Salmon swims up stream to fulfill a God given instinct to reach its feeding and breeding grounds. Salmon are famous for their fighting spirit. They battle currents and leap across rapids and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity In The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,680 views

    Sermon 4 in the Galatians series. Throughout the series I studied G. Walter Hansen’s commentary from the IVP New Testament series (and others), and read other pastors sermon series on Galatians such as the series by Dr. Paul Newton of SouthWoods Baptist.

    INTRO: Being a part of something Nothing brings people together like being united in a common goal When you are part of something that is bigger than any one person, something where everyone has a part to play and we all rely on each other. I was in the marching band in High School. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Greatest Freedom

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,339 views

    This message responds to the 21st century views in America that believe all truth is relative.

    Your Greatest Freedom -Truth Will Set You Free John 8:31-36 As we celebrate the 4th of July this week we need to praise God that for now we are still “A Nation under God.” We live in a country founded upon the principles of freedom. For the past 230 years America has been led for the most part ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Breakfast With Jesus

    Contributed by Richard Francis on May 18, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 10,193 views

    If you have turned from Jesus, feel far from him, he is closer than you think ready to met with you prepared to forgive and restore, all you need to do is ask and recive his unconditional and never ending love, are you ready?

    This is an amazing message for us and the Church Why, it tells of God and his heart for all of us brings us hope eternal and true Why, well its tells of forgiveness and love beyond belief Why, through this we see the foundation of the universe it self here is Gods fingerprint his blue print for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Receiving Jesus' Healing

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,383 views

    A teaching sermon relating to healing in the Christian context.

    Healing When you hear the word healing in connection to Christian circles, what comes to mind? Do you feel comforted? Or do you feel a bit uneasy? Perhaps you are a bit weary? Maybe you think about a specific type of healing. Spiritual healing. Physical healing. Attitude healing. Throughout the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Pleasure Of God

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,283 views

    God’s pleasure is possibly the most important subject in the world ever!

    The Pleasure of God 19th April 1997 • Main text- Ephesians 1:1-14 (New King James) 1. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus: 2. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    User's Guide To The Bible - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
     | 4,711 views

    Introduicing a series that helps us see how each smaller part fits into the big story of the Bible

    A police inspector went to visit a primary school, where he’d been asked to take a Religious Education class. He thought he’d begin by checking what they knew about well known Bible stories. So he asked, ’Who knocked down the walls of Jericho?’ There was a long silence as the children shuffled ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    For We Are Kindred

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 6, 2010
     | 4,329 views

    The problem of acceptance cross-generationally in a church

    1So Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the Negeb. 2Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. 3He journeyed on by stages from the Negeb as far as Bethel, to the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Your Money Or Your Life

    Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Mar 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,189 views

    Why we need to make a choice.

    Jesus says in Matthew 12:30 “whoever is not with me is against me.” That means if we want to be a disciple of Jesus we have to make a choice. No more middle of the road faith. We have to decide we want to be on Jesus’ team and choose up sides or we may as well join the enemy. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus And His Message Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,846 views

    The Good News of the kingdom of God is the central focus of Jesus teaching, the kingdom of God. You can’t really understand Jesus without understanding the kingdom of God. Our Scripture today is the summation of the sermons he preached. “The time is fulfi

    Jesus and His Message Mark 1:16-20, 2:14-15 The Gospel of Mark is the shortest Gospel and is often referred to as the action Gospel because it’s always on the move. Today, we’re continuing our series in the Gospel of Mark asking the question, “Who is Jesus?” and “What ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Walk The Walk Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,374 views

    Our Father God wants to hold our hands to help us walk worthy of His calling in our lives. And when we fall down Father God is always there to pick us back up to step out in faith and obedience.

    LIVING IN CHRIST – Walk the Walk  Ephesians 4:1-6 NIV 1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Sacrifice Of Fools

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,037 views

    What is the sacrifice of fools?

    Before we begin today’s service I want to make it very clear that I have not come here today to speak about bible prophecies; however, I do want to bring to your attention something that I consider is of the utmost importance. I also want it to be very clear that with what I am about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Unity And Glory Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 24, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,834 views

    God unites us to one another with the same Gospel which unites us to himself.

    Scripture Introduction The Matterhorn rises 14,692 feet, one of the highest peaks in the Alps and also one of the world’s deadliest mountains. The climb is technical and difficult, and even though ropes are fixed on parts of the route to make it safer, each year several climbers fall to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Star, Dreams And Scriptures

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,804 views

    God wants us to hear his voice and heed what we hear. Matthew 2 provides good examples of those who listened and one who didn’t.

    Matthew 2 tells the story of Jesus’ birth and early childhood. Jesus is in danger as soon as he comes into this world. Herod wants to kill him, later the Jewish leaders will pick up where Herod left off and eventually succeed in having Jesus killed. Jesus has entered enemy territory as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ