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  • David Henderson avatar

    "All He Is Saying Is Give Peace A Chance" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 2, 2011
     | 4,126 views

    There are days for all of us when we look around that all we can see is conflict. War, fighting, shootings ... unfortunately it is nothing new. We can trace it all the way back to the book of Genesis. Ever since Adam and Eve sinned, man has been at wa

    “Give Peace a Chance!” Matthew 5:9 There are days for all of us when we look around that all we can see is conflict. War, fighting, shootings ... unfortunately it is nothing new. We can trace it all the way back to the book of Genesis. Ever since Adam and Eve sinned, man has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "It's Not About Me"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 22, 2012
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     | 10,433 views

    A sermon about going from a consumer mentality to a "not about me" mentality.

    Isaiah 61:1-4 “It’s Not About Me” There can be no doubt that we are living in a consumer culture. If we don’t like the service at a certain restaurant—we go to another one… …or if they change their menu we might move on. We don’t shop at a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Are You Willing To Pay?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 7, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,466 views

    As believers we are called to discipleship that is to be an ever growing closer walk and relationship with Christ. But following Christ, being a disciple, comes at a cost. The question is “What are you willing to pay to follow Christ?”

    What Are You Willing to Pay? 2 Samuel 24:24 It has always amazed me the contrast between people at an auction and those at a garage sale. You can have the same identical item that sells in an auction for a hundred dollars while in a garage sale people are not willing not to spend even one dollar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Darkest Day Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 8, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,183 views

    The death of Jesus Christ is at the same time the deepest darkest day in human history and the beginning of the most promising era in human history. Though the physical agony great, the spiritual agony was even greater for our Lord.

    Mark chapter 15 contains three main elements—the time before Pilate, the crucifixion, and the burial. All of Jesus’ life and His entire three-year public ministry focused toward this point. It is mankind’s darkest hour but is the beginning of a turning point in the history of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Example Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,689 views

    Philippians gives us four examples of faithfulness to follow. Jesus, Timothy, Epaphroditus, and Paul. We all need leaders, fellow followers and others we lead to Christ.

    How many of you know what a bear trap is? I looked on youtube and found several videos of bear traps. One actually showed a guy intentionally punch his fist into a set, toothed bear trap and it did what a bear trap will do when the trigger is hit, it clamped shut on his arm. There were some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Beat Up Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 8, 2011
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     | 5,616 views

    The Church at Smyrna is a church which received no criticism from the Lord but much abuse from both the culture and the "congregation" (those who ’say’ they are Jews)

    The Unveiling The “Beat Up” or “Bloodied” Church Revelation 2:8-11 * From my observation we live in an increasingly violent culture. Hardly a day passes when we don’t hear of someone being killed or attacked. An honest look at our entertainment would indicate that America has bought into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mother's Day

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 9, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 36,886 views

    While fathers are supposed to be the spiritual leaders of their household, mothers still have a great influence.

    Mother’s Day Introduction: A In the Scripture the ultimate responsibility for teaching and training the children about spiritual thins is daddy, but what momma’s influence is immeasurable. 1 Here are some things mom taught us: a Mothers teach us about FORESIGHT: Make sure you wear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You People Are Dogs Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,690 views

    Purity, desperation, needs

    THE TOUGH SAYINGS OF JESUS "YOU PEOPLE ARE DOGS" MATT 15:24-27 (p.693) July 18, 2010 INTRODUCTION: My mom has this picture of Jesus over her bed. It's been there for us as long as I can remember ---so long I kind of take it for granted every week when I look at it while we watch ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Table - Pt. 3 - Dinner Dates Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,539 views

    A common everyday item. Every house has one. A simple table or a meeting place. Perhaps a classroom. Could it be that a simple table is really a blank canvas?

    The Table Pt. 3 - Dinner Dates I. Introduction In week one, we learned that the table is set. From the beginning moments of time God has been working on the table so that we might join Him there in fellowship and communion. He was so determined to have us as dinner guests that He sent His own son ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas Past, Present & Future

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,838 views

    This sermon takes a look at what Christmas was like when Christ was born, the way it is today, and the way it may be in the future uless something changes.

    Title: Christmas Past, Christmas Present, Christmas Future Text: Matthew 1:18-24 , Luke 2:1-20 Date: 12/9/2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist church Introduction: In 1843 Charles Dickens was in dept and needed to make some money as quick as possible to be able to pay off the debt. So he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Greatness And Humility Part 2: Considering The Needs/Weaknesses Of Others

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,775 views

    Message discussing the idea that we must be careful to not lead others into sin.

    Greatness and Humility Part 2: Considering the Needs and Weaknesses of Others Matthew 18:1-10 June 10, 2007 Introduction I’m going to do something a little different today, given the fact that we will be observing the Lord’s Supper here in a bit. So for the sake of time, I’m going to dispense ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Church Split

    Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,573 views

    If the Church is to servive we must be of one mind.

    Philippians 2:1-3 March 2, 2008 In Dwight Pentecost’s commentary on the book of Philippians he refers to an occurrence of a church split in Dallas Texas. The church split was so bad that it involved a legal suit of one side of the church against the other over who had the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Up To You!

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 87 ratings
     | 18,993 views

    None of us likes to take responsibility. We can always find someone else to blame our problems.

    It’s Up To You! None of us likes to take responsibility. We can always find someone else to blame our problems. We all have heard about the woman ordering coffee at a McDonalds drive thru and she spilled it on her and she sued McDonalds for giving her hot coffee. We find a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Do It Now!

    Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,224 views

    A sermon that shows that Jesus did not procrastinate and neither should we.

    Do It Now! Introduction My wife Clair reckons that in many ways I am like my Dad. I guess in many senses she’s right. I have the same temperament as my Dad, I whistle almost as badly as him and I have a strong sense of family commitment as he had. However there is one trait that I carry that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Bright Hope For Dark Days, Pt. 1

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,443 views

    I probably don’t have to convince you that these are dark days, but my hardest challenge is to convince all of us that theses are still the brightest days! When was the last time you sensed that you were the brightest spot in someone’s darkest place? This

    For 4 weeks we will be looking at the topic, “Bright Hope In Dark Days” and how we must be looking for the best way to be the brightest person in some else’s darkest place. I probably don’t have to convince you that these are dark days, but my hardest challenge is to convince all of us that theses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist