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  • Deldrick LeaSure avatar

    Why I Come To Church

    Contributed by Deldrick Leasure on May 31, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 36,178 views

    This sermon brings to light the excitment of the Psalm writer, when he declared that he was glad when they said let us go into The House of The Lord. The sermon tells us what to look for and expect when we come to church

    Psalm 122:1 “Why I Come To Church” During election times we often hear about the various polls that are taken during this time. You have what is known as a straw poll, then you have a telephone poll, then in recent years they have even come up with what is known as the online poll. All of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Beneath His Wings Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 5, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 26,472 views

    Message focuses on walking in Jesus' shadow and protection.

    Beneath His Wings Scriptures: Psalm 91:1-6; Matthew 23:37; Malachi 4:2; Isaiah 40:31 Introduction: Psalm 91:2-6 says “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,406 views

    This message focuses on the story of the "Good Samaritan" as an example of what it means to take a detour in order to minister to another. Using Luke 10:25-37 as the text.

    Faith in Action series, #1 The Good Samaritan What does it cost to Love your Neighbor? Luke 10:25-37 CHCC: May 2, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Today we begin a new series called “Faith in Action --- Don’t just go to church- be the church!” For the next 4 weeks, both in services and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unlikely Vessel’s

    Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 164 ratings
     | 20,399 views

    Who is my neighbor?

    Please note, I appreciate the ratings but if you can not rate them positive please don’t rate them at all. “Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” Christianity begins with grace, and then grace follows us throughout our Christian experience. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Leaning For The Tape

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,266 views

    A sermon on the importance of finishing strong in our CHristian walk.

    LEANING FOR THE TAPE II Timothy 4:6-8 I. INTRO 1. This morning I’d like to share with you excerpts of two life stories. 2. Listen closely and see if you can realize the similarities. Failed in business 22 Ran for Legislature--defeated 23 Again failed in business 24 Elected to Legislature ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 10, 2010
     | 3,940 views

    Sermon 11 in the series, "Things that Accompany Salvation." These sermons focus on the Apostle John's evidences of genuine faith as expressed in 1 John. This sermon: The Compatibility Test. Am I hearing the message from God in the messages of men?

    Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 11: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part VII) (2 Cor. 13:5; 1 Jn. 4:1-6) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Command Our Mission Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,053 views

    The A.C.T.S.church is a called out community, a Christ focused community and a missional Community

    Becoming An A.C.T.S. Church p.3 Jesus’ Command, Our Mission Matthew 22:37-39; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION: Last Week, I ended my message with a story that I wish to begin today’s message, There is an old story about a lighthouse keeper who worked on a rocky stretch of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Day Of Rest

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,590 views

    God rested when His work was done and we need one day to worship and rest!

    THE DAY OF REST Genesis 2:1-3 All of us are trapped in days that last for exactly twenty-four hours. One cannot cry out, “I shall live in terms of a 40 hour day to give me more time to make money.” That is chronologically impossible. The prisoner cannot make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Does The Right Thing Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,005 views

    Jesus teaches us to do the right thing because it is the right thing.

    A Messiah Who Does the Right Thing Text: Matt. 17:24-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is the story of a taxpayer who needed to ease his conscience. "A taxpayer wrote to the Internal Revenue Service, "I have not been able to sleep well for two years. Here is my check for $1,200 for back ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Proclaiming Christ Crucified Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 5, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,617 views

    In today's lesson we are urged not to present the gospel according to the world's wisdom. Instead of relying on logic and rhetoric, we should focus our attention on the central message of the Person and Work of Jesus Christ.

    Scripture Today we continue studying The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. Christians in the church at Corinth had misunderstood the nature of wisdom with regard to salvation. From Paul’s perspective human wisdom opposes God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who To Invite?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,576 views

    We want to control the cost of inviting people to an event. We don't know why people need an invitation to our church, so we don't accept the cost of inviting outsiders into the church.

    Who to invite? It is pretty amazing how many special occasions all of us are involved in. There are birthday parties and graduation parties, block parties , retirement parties, 4th of july, labor day. I have been blessed as a pastor to be involved in lots of special occasions for families. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Our National Shame: A Pastor’s Call To Boldness

    Contributed by Pastor Sam Guido on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,581 views

    A call to todays pastors for boldness

    Our Nation’s Shame: A Call To Pastors For Boldness! Pastor Sam Guido "If, to please people, we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterwards defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The event is in the hands of God". George Washington spoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    But I Say To You...

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,298 views

    1. Jesus reinterprets the law and makes it a more difficult way (not less). 2. Jesus’ way had to wait until the human family was able to hear it and follow it. 3. We cannot live the way Jesus taught us without each other.

    • Peter Kreeft, professor of philosophy at Boston College, tells this story from his childhood: “I remember to this day exactly where I was when it hit me: riding north on Haledon Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Streets in Paterson, New Jersey after Sunday morning church with my parents. Isn’t it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charles Jones avatar

    The Power Of Lust

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,371 views

    Lust does not discriminate it wants the Preacher, Pastor, Buisnessman, Executive,The President,etc...... Lust doesn’t discriminate it craves passion, affection,fulfillment,the right words,money,power,cars,credit cards,sex,etc..... The person or in

    Lust 1 Peter 2:11 Comes from the Greek word Epithumeo which means to set the heart upon i.e. long for rightfully or otherwise): covet desire would fain, lust (after). Epithumetes - a craver; lust after Epithumia - a longing (especially for what is forbidden),desire,concupiscence,lust ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    On Not Giving Up On The Family

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 3, 2011
     | 7,814 views

    Baptists have a distinctive history, with some soaring moments and yet with some dismal ones as well. There is much to correct, but the good news is that we remain committed to missions and evangelism.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Feb. 4, 1996 They came out of nowhere. From small villages and obscure city streets, from backwoods farms and hard labor coal mines; from workingmen’s cottages, but not from the plantations, and from the ranks of domestics and cooks, but not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist