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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    A Disturbing Gospel Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,338 views

    This sermon encourages believers to embrace the confronting nature of the gospel message. Jesus said that the gospel I bring is a gospel of conflict and separation. It will disturb family lines and family ties. It will separate the closest relationships.

    Introduction: As Paul and his company respond to the Macedonian call, directed by the Holy Ghost, they entered into the district of Macedonia. Some historians say that Luke the beloved physician grew up and was educated in this area. This area was thriving metropolis, a trade center and sea port. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Demonic Attack 101--Church Conflict Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,373 views

    Exposition of Acts 6:1-7, first of two about how the Jerusalem church dealt with internal conflict.

    Text: Acts 6:1-7, Title: Demonic Attacks 101—Church Conflict, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/23/07, AM A. Opening illustration: see illustrations page, Acts 6 ill in ill file B. Background to passage: We left Acts 5 with the church still moving on the mission at hand. Reminder: our mission is ever before us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Nike"

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Jun 3, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,903 views

    As Christians we can have the victory in the Race oflife

    “NIKE” Text: 1Cor 9:24-27. Intro: I guess you are wondering why this message is called” Nike”? right? You probably think I am referring to a brand of athletic wear or running shoes don’t you? I think that some people think that if you are wearing Nike shoes while running a race or playing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Man Who Missed His Cross

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,724 views

    A study on God’s grace.

    Imagine yourself sitting on death row, with all the emotions running through your mind as the end comes closer and closer. With every appeal for pardon and every stay of execution exhausted, you endure each agonizing minute in hopeless condemnation. There is absolutely no way out, your actions ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Might Be A Pharisee (What Not To Do)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,982 views

    This sermon focuses on what NOT to do as Christians, looks at comparing ourselves to the Pharisees.

    Matthew 23:15 15 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cross sea and land to make a single convert, and you make the new convert twice as much a child of hell as yourselves. “You Might Be a Pharisee” It’s hard for us to fully realize… just how cool the Pharisees were in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Changing Of The Guard

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 19, 2008
     | 6,909 views

    The birth of Jesus brought a transition in religion.

    December 21, 2008 Morning Service Text: Luke 1:46-55 Subject: Mary’s Song Title: The Changing of the Guard I want to wish everyone a blessed Christmas. I hope you have family time planned and that you enjoy every minute of it. How many of you stop at this time of the year and reflect on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Engaging Worship

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,310 views

    Finding a place in His world.

    Engaging Worship Psalm 100 June 8, 2008 During the past 3 Sundays and concluding today, we’ve been reading texts from the prayer book of God’s people. During our times together, we have read Psalms 8, 46, 131 and this morning Psalm 100. The theme that I have been identifying in these Psalms is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do We Pass The Test?

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,728 views

    The disciples had been with Jesus for a while. They reported all the wonders and miracles they performed. They participated the the miraculous feeding of the 5000, yet they failed to recognize Him when He walked on the water towards them. The disciples f

    DO WE PASS THE TEST? Or Have We Learned the Lesson of the Loaves? I chose this morning to begin reading about how the disciples gathered together with Jesus. They had just heard about the beheading of John the Baptist. We can imagine the sadness they were experiencing, and perhaps too, a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    On Making Disciples Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 13, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,059 views

    Part I of the Four-Part Vision: We focus on what God has asked his people to do: Pass my word on to your children and to your children’s children. Let your lives be permeated with the task of "making disciples"!

    Text: [1] Love the LORD your God and keep his requirements, his decrees, his laws and his commands always. [8a] Observe therefore all the commands I am giving you today…[18] Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. [19] ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Trainer Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 29, 2009
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     | 2,809 views

    True life in the Holy Spirit means a life that is supernaturally empowered to live in this sin-infected world as weak people of flesh and yet victorious through the Spirit!

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE D.) ROLES & EQUIPMENT (Source of Spiritual Gifts) “THE TRAINER” (1 Cor. 12:1-11) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, June 21, 2009 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Playing The Fool Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,473 views

    Saul played the fool by 1)Ignoring godly counsel 2) Disobeying God 3) Giving into negative emotions

    Playing the fool 1 Samuel 26:23 1. Illus. of Alfred Nobel • In 1866 Nobel invented dynamite and built up companies and laboratories in more than 20 countries all over the world. In the process, he amassed a considerable fortune. • When Nobel’s brother died, the newspaper made a mistake and ran an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It All Starts Here Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,769 views

    A series designed to help Christians get back to what’s most important.

    Title: Series – High Priority! A series on what is most important. Priority 1 – Living completely for God. Text: Mark 12.28-34 Task: To invite the congregation to make a renewed commitment to priority one – living for God. Time: 2/01/09 [Title Slide] Today we start a new series on priorities. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Part 3 We're Still In The Temple Building Business Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,155 views

    Asking those in attendance to consecrate their finances to the work of God in 2009

    Have you ever had an “aha” moment or an epiphany? You know one of those moments when the connection is made and you understand something clearly for the first time. King David had an “aha” moment in 1 Chronicles 17. Something happened that made him realize for the first time that his living ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    We Are Rich! Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
     | 4,664 views

    Wealth is NOT the evil that it is made out to be. Wealth has NEVER been the problem with God. What we do with that wealth, and how our heart reacts to that wealth is what God is concerned about.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: October 22, 2002 Date Preached: October 23, 2002 Church: Barataria BC [PM] FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS: Series: A Study in 1 Corinthians Title: We Are Rich! Text: 1 Corinthians 1:5 INTRODUCTION: The other day I was driving and I saw a billboard on the highway. It was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is The Bread That Feeds Us Series

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,745 views

    A Sermon for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 14

    10th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr.14] August 9, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Jesus tells us that he is the bread of life, come down from heaven to our fallen world. Through the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran