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  • Richard Overman avatar

    I Must Have Been Wrong

    Contributed by Richard Overman on Mar 24, 2012
     | 4,301 views

    Reflection upon the rightness & wrongness of Christian thinking. Allowing the congregation to be stirred up by deciding if all preaching is just vanity

    "Sometimes I lie awake at night, and I ask, ’Where have I gone wrong?’ Then a voice says to me, ’This is going to take more than one night.’" (Charlie Brown) I Must Have Been Wrong. Rhodes Friends 3-25-2012 Since I must have been wrong, I must apologize. Since I must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Faith Factor Series

    Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,647 views

    As I prayed and studied to get ready for this message, the LORD taught me so much in regards to the title in itself. HE pointed out to me how such little things can grow into something much larger.

    The Faith Factor Part 6 : Power of the Blood to Overcome As I prayed and studied to get ready for this message, the LORD taught me so much in regards to the title in itself. HE pointed out to me how such little things can grow into something much larger. How some things in people’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sustaining Grace: God's Favor Shown To His Suffering People Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,817 views

    We can joyfully endure suffering through God's grace, not through our ability to endure it

    Purpose: To see suffering from God's viewpoint. Aim: I want the listener to apply God's solution to suffering. INTRODUCTION: Many times, when people are suffering they will say "I know that God has promised to never give you more than you can handle, but this time I think He may have given me more ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Treasure Is In A Field Series

    Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Apr 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,754 views

    In Matthew 13, Jesus preached 7 parables that detail the history of His kingdom on this earth. In this parable, He tells of God's great love for believers, so much that He purchases the whole world to redeem a few out of it!

    The Treasure Is in a Field Matthew 13:44 Introduction: 1. Today, we are going to pick apart just one verse of scripture. 2. We may compare several others to it, but mainly we will discuss all the possibilities of the verse at hand. 3. We will look at it from three perspectives. 4. Really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Road Less Traveled Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,222 views

    Jesus, obedience, faith

    The Road Less Traveled Matthew 7:13, 14 (p. 685) Introduction: I’m not sure how many funerals I’ve done in 30 years of ministry, but it would be in the hundreds. I’ve done biker’s funerals, golfer’s funerals, hunter’s funerals, policemen’s funerals, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Into The Game Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,595 views

    Here is a story that was not content sitting on the sidelines and watching life go by. Despite his obstacles, he got into the game.

    Getting Into The Game Of Life Mark 10:46-52 • “Well, beat the drum and hold the phone - the sun came out today! • “We’re born again, there’s new grass on the field. • “A-roundin’ third, and headed for home, it’s a brown-eyed handsome man; • “Anyone can understand the way I feel. • “Oh, put me in, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Final Word: Unlimited Opportunity For Every Christian Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,273 views

    Faith, boldness, effective, witness, change

    A FINAL WORD: Unlimited Opportunity for Every Christian. 1 Tim. 6:12 (p841) June 19,2011 "Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses" When does true revival take place? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Too Hungry For Words Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
     | 3,854 views

    Sin, Salvation, our response to the gospel

    TOO HUNGRY FOR WORDS Matt 7: 21-23 (p 686) September 11, 2011 INTRODUCTION: One of the consequences of having three stents put in your heart and being diabetic is your diet is going to change. In fact it’s not a diet. It really does become a life style where you’re trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    With A Bit Of Help From My Friends Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 15, 2012
     | 5,596 views

    If you need to make a decision ask your wise friends or mentors for advice. God will use them to guide you.

    Well, we’ve come to the end of our series on Decision Making, so let’s have a quick quiz. What have we learned about making decisions in our lives? First of all, who do you rely on to guide you through your life? If your answer was God or the Holy Spirit you’ve started well. Next ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Grace To You

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 20, 2012
     | 4,214 views

    Salvation is not just about getting you to heaven it is about redeeming your life here on earth.

    GRACE TO YOU Rev. 22:21 Big Idea: Salvation is not just about getting you to heaven it is about redeeming your life here on earth. INTRO: Well, we have done it. We have finally come to my last sermon from The Revelation of John. It has taken us 32 months but we are at the end. Speaking of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael McBrien avatar

    The Church: Should Be Light

    Contributed by Michael Mcbrien on Jul 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,512 views

    Sermon based on what the should be doing in todays world. The church should be a light in a lost and dying world.

    Introduction: Tonight going to share what has been weighing heavy on my heart It is something that has become very personal to me. I have been struggling with this for quite some time Why come to church? What makes church so great? How many people show up to church to enjoy it? How many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Life Of A Lifetime Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,478 views

    Jesus is the way, truth and LIFE. What is involved in that life and how we incorporate it are significant.

    1. Benjamin Franklin’s List: In his autobiography, Benjamin Franklin listed the names of thirteen virtues to ultimately achieve a perfectly moral bearing in his life. He was obsessed with obtaining perfection at this time of his life. Virtues such as temperance, silence, order, frugality, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Yield Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,778 views

    Others, submission, consideration, unity

    YIELD Phil 2:3-4 (p831) July 22, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I love this story…I believe I first heard it during a Wayne Smith sermon but I’m not sure…what I am sure of is if Wayne was using it he’d “borrowed” it from someone else…but it’s a great story ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    He Took My Beating

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 25, 2012
     | 9,677 views

    The year is 1885, and it’s the first day of school for the children of this small school in upstate, South Carolina. The last teacher had left unexpectedly, and the students are waiting outside of the one-room school house for the new teacher to arrive.

    He Took My Beating Sierra and I have worked in Children’s Church for many years. Although we are not currently teaching children, I have some very fond memories of those days. The sermon for today is one that I first gave during a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Smith avatar

    My Sacrifice Before The Lord

    Contributed by Eric Smith on Aug 4, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,259 views

    When you come to church, it is not up to the preacher, the worship leader, the musicians and the singers to get you right with God. Leviticus tells us 4 things the worshiper must do and and 4 things the "priest" does.

    Lev 16:14-19 14 And he shall take of the blood of the bullock, and sprinkle it with his finger upon the mercy seat eastward; and before the mercy seat shall he sprinkle of the blood with his finger seven times. 15 Then shall he kill the goat of the sin offering, that is for the people, and bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic